Syrian Army lost contact with jet flying reconnaissance mission near Turkey
Sputnik– The Syrian army lost contact with a jet performing a reconnaissance mission near the Turkish border, local media said Saturday. MOSCOW…
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Turkish border guard fired for beating Iranian nationals
IRNA – Iran Charge d’affaires in Turkey Ali Reza Delkhosh said that the border guard who had disrespected and beaten up a…
Tehran to follow up case of disrespecting Iranian nationals at Turkish border
IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Turkey Mohammad Ebrahim Taherianfard said on Thursday that Tehran will pursue the case of a video that…
Turkish FM: Ankara appreciate Iran’s support against coup attempt
IRNA – Turkish foreign minister said his government and people appreciate Iran’s support against the attempted coup on July 15th last year…
Manbij is Turkey’s next step in Syria operation, Erdogan says
Reuters– Turkey-backed forces will move toward the northern Syrian town of Manbij after completing their operation in al-Bab as originally planned, Turkish…
CPEC could bring Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan close to Pakistan
Business Recorder– PML-N leader Pir Sabir Shah has said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is making significant efforts to complete projects, related…
Iran may join Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey format
Trend News Agency– The next trilateral business forum of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey may be held in Nakhchivan, said Azerbaijani Economy Minister…
Anti-Iran stances in Munich rooted in certain countries’ failure in Iraq, Syria: Adviser
Tasnim – A senior military adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said the stances adopted by certain…
Turkey says nearly in full control of Syria’s al-Bab
Press TV- Turkish Defense Minister Fikri Isik says his country’s armed forces and allied militants are almost in full control of the…
The limits of Turkey’s double game
Iranian Diplomacy|Kaveh L. Afrasiabi: This week, in the aftermath of repeated Iran-bashing statements by the Turkish President and his foreign minister, the…
Turkey wants to redeem itself in Syria issue: Analyst
IFP- In an exclusive interview with IFP, Hossein Sheikholeslam, a former Iranian ambassador to Syria and an advisor to Iran’s Foreign Minister…
Iraq rejects Turkey’s sectarian allegations against Iran
Press TV- The Iraqi Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected as “wrong” and “unreasonable” Turkey’s recent allegations that Iran is involved in spreading sectarianism in…
Iran summons Turkish envoy over comments by top officials
Tasnim- Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned Turkey’s ambassador to Tehran demanding an explanation for recent provocative comments maded by senior Turkish officials in…
Spokesman: Turkey’s FM remarks in Munich unconstructive
IRNA – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qasemi said Iran considers remarks of the Turkey’s foreign minister in Munich “unconstructive” and added that…
Turkey presents Raqqah occupation plan to US
Press TV- Turkey has presented the United States with two plans for an alleged potential operation to “liberate” the northern Syrian city…
26 people detained after Turkey car bomb attack
AP — Turkish officials say 26 people have been detained following a car bomb attack, which killed two people in the southeast…
Turkey close to capturing Syria’s al-Bab from Daesh: Army
Press TV- The Turkish military has claimed that it is close to capturing the northern Syrian city of al-Bab in Raqqah Province…
Iran, Azerbaijan, crush Turkey, Russia
MNA– In the first round of Free Style World Cup in Kermanshah, Iran and Azerbaijan have crushed Turkey and Russia, respectively to…
Iranian wrestlers crush Turkish rivals in World Cup
IRNA – Iranian wrestlers beat their Turkish rivals hands down at the 2017 Freestyle World Cup kicking off here this morning. The…
What’s behind Erdogan’s political system overhaul through reforms bill?
Alwaght– The plan announced by the Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the…
Why Turkey blocking Syrian army liberation of Al-Bab?
Alwaght– Syrian Army has reached the gates of ISIS-occupied al-Bab in northern Syria but is facing challenges in liberating the city due…
Turkish forces, allied militants enter Syria’s northern city of al-Bab
Turkish forces along with allied militants have entered the Daesh-held Syrian city of al-Bab, says a UK-based monitoring group. According to the…
Iran’s agriculture sector more appealing than Turkey’s: Foreign financiers
IFP- Iran and Turkey are among the lucrative investment options always available to foreign companies seeking partners in the Middle East. In…
Iranian Official: Turkey takes order from Pentagon
FNA- Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council (EC) Mohsen Rezayee hailed the efforts made by the country’s military advisors in Syria to fight…
Turkey ‘arrests 400 suspected Daesh terrorists’
Press TV- Turkey says its police forces have detained 400 suspects linked to the Daesh terrorist group across the country, including in the…
Turkey angry over Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’
Al Monitor|Barın Kayaoğlu: The Turkish press reacted harshly to US President Donald Trump’s Jan. 27 executive order halting the entry of Syrian…
An opportunity for cooperation among D-8 members: Iran, Turkey can save Iraq and Syria economically
Iran Review- There is always a direct relationship between economic conditions and political calm both at regional and national levels. Absence of…
Turkey says Astana deal paves way for political solution in Syria
Turkey has hailed a ceasefire agreement it has reached with Russia and Iran during recent talks on Syria in Kazakhstan, saying the…
Source close to Syrian delegation: Consolations underway to overcome obstacles put by Turkey in the way of reaching positive outcomes
SANA– A source close to the Syrian delegation in Astana said Tuesday that consultations are underway to overcome the obstacles being put by Turkey…
Istanbul Reina nightclub attack suspect captured
BBC– Turkish police have arrested the main suspect in the New Year’s Eve attack on an exclusive nightclub in Istanbul after a…
Deep gaps,Turkey’s security crisis
Alwaght– The Republic of Turkey since its establishment has witnessed a slew of developments both at home and abroad. Being a linking…
Iranian source: No agreement to invite US to Astana talks
FNA- An informed source close to the Iranian foreign ministry dismissed Turkish officials’ claims that Tehran, Moscow and Ankara have reached an…
Scuffles erupt at Turkey’s parliament over constitutional change
Press TV- Scuffles have broken out at Turkey’s parliament amid debates over a controversial bill on constitutional amendments, which would expand the…
Syrian truce agreed by Russia, Turkey leaves Obama, Kerry ‘completely sidelined’
Sputnik– As the nationwide ceasefire brokered by Moscow and Ankara has been generally holding in Syria for ten days now, it is…
Istanbul nightclub attacker ‘identified as Uzbek jihadist’
AFP – The attacker who shot dead 39 people on New Year’s night at an Istanbul nightclub has been identified as an…
Velayati Hails Turkey’s Iraq Withdrawal Plan
Tasnim- Secretary-General of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening Ali Akbar Velayati hailed Turkey’s decision to pull its troops out of a…
Iraqi Kurdistan oil a slippery issue
Al Monitor| Ali Mamouri- Iran and Turkey are trying to extend their economic influence over Iraqi Kurdistan oil, even as controversy flares…
6,000 more ‘unreliable’ Turks lose jobs amid extended post-coup state of emergency
RT– After extending its state of emergency this week, Turkey has issued three decrees that have resulted in the dismissal of over…
Bomb blast kills two near court in western Turkish city
Press TV- An explosion has struck near a courthouse in the western Turkish city of Izmir, leaving two people dead and several others…
Iran says Turkey must refrain from complicating Syria situation
Iran says unconstructive remarks by Turkish officials regarding the developments on the ground in Syria will further complicate the situation in the…