Turkey military says ‘doesn’t want’ to intervene in crisis
The Turkish military says it “does not want to” intervene in the deepening corruption crisis that has hit the government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip…
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Turkey protesters call for premier’s resignation
Thousands of people in Turkey have poured into the streets across the country, calling on the administration of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip…
Police use teargas against protesters in Ankara
Turkish police forces have used teargas on students demonstrating against policies of the country’s High Educational Board (YOK) in Ankara. On Wednesday,…
Turkish MP: Erdogan Gov’t continues violation of human rights
TEHRAN (FNA)- The government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan still continues severe violation of human rights despite its claims about respecting…
Turkish police teargas wall protesters in Mardin
Turkish police have attacked a crowd of demonstrators protesting against the construction of a controversial wall between Turkey and Syria in the…
EU slams Turkey over handling of protest rallies
The European Union has criticized Turkey for using “excessive force” to quell anti-Ankara protest rallies earlier this year. “The excessive use of…
Istanbul witnesses protest festival
Hundreds of thousands of people have staged a festival in Turkey’s largest city of Istanbul to protest against the police crackdown on…
Egypt should be salutary lesson to Turkey: Iran lawmaker
An Iranian lawmaker has warned Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the possibility of an Egypt-style crisis in Turkey unless he…
1000s of anti-govt. protesters gather at Istanbul’s Taksim Square
Thousands of demonstrators have gathered at Istanbul’s iconic Taksim Square for fresh protest against the government of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip…
Iran calls on its citizens to avoid protest venues in Turkey
The Iranian Embassy in Ankara has called on its tourists, residents and students in Turkey to stay away from the venues of protests and…
Iran news round up June 5, 2013
A selection of the latest news stories and editorials published in Iranian news outlets, compiled by AEI Critical Threats Project Iran Analyst Will Fulton and…
Iran denies link to Turkey protests
Iran news headlines on Wednesday include Iran denial of role in Turkey’s protests; big powers urging Iran to heed nuke demands; Iran UN…
Iran denies role in Turkey’s protests: spokesman
TEHRAN, June 5 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Araqchi denied any Iranian role in the recent protests in Turkey, semi-official…
Turkish intelligence looking into ‘foreign links’ to Taksim protests: PM
Turkish intelligence is looking into possible links between the incidents in Taksim Square and foreign powers, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said at…
Iran’s Ahmadinejad unhurt in helicopter ‘accident’
Iran news headlines on Sunday include emergency landing of helicopter carrying Ahmadinejd; Iran seizure of two intruding Saudi fishing vessels; country expressing hope…
Iran hopes Turkey unrest will be resolved peacefully
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Araqchi has expressed hope that the recent unrest in Turkey would be resolved in a peaceful manner.…
Turkish police fire tear gas in worst protests in years
(Reuters) – Turkish police fired tear gas and water cannon for a second day on Saturday to prevent hundreds of protesters reaching…