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People fleeing escalated conflict in Afghanistan heading to Turkey

People fleeing escalated conflict in Afghanistan heading to Turkey

Some refugees coming from Afghanistan are stuck in Diyarbakır as the smugglers to take them to İstanbul did not show up.

‘Parliamentary subcommittee must convene for the Iranian anti-hijab activist’

‘Parliamentary subcommittee must convene for the Iranian anti-hijab activist’

HDP Muş MP Kılıç-Koçyiğit has indicated that the Parliamentary Subcommittee on Migration and Integration must convene to discuss the situation of Nasibe Shemsai, an Iranian anti-hijab activist currently held in Edirne Immigration Removal Center.

20 November 2020

‘Turkey has to fulfil its obligation to protect its citizen’

‘Turkey has to fulfil its obligation to protect its citizen’

The Van Branch of Human Rights Association (İHD): “In an open border breach, the soldiers of Iran massacred Şefik Bağa and committed an international crime.”

11 November 2020

Turkey to extradite Iranian women's rights activist Mariam Shariatmadari

Turkey to extradite Iranian women's rights activist Mariam Shariatmadari

Shariatmadari has been seeking refuge in Turkey after she was convicted in her country for violating the compulsory headscarf law.

8 September 2020

US appeals court upholds former Halkbank manager's sentence

US appeals court upholds former Halkbank manager's sentence

Hakan Atilla, a former manager of Turkey's state-owned Halkbank, was sentenced to 32 months in prison for evading the US sanctions on Iran.

Bodies of six refugees found after boat sank in Lake Van near Turkey's Iran border

Bodies of six refugees found after boat sank in Lake Van near Turkey's Iran border

The boat is believed to be carrying as many as 60 people, the Interior Minister has said.

Drivers Stranded at Border Due to Coronavirus: We Have Run out of Food, Help us

TURKMENISTAN CLOSED THE BORDER WITH IRAN

Drivers Stranded at Border Due to Coronavirus: We Have Run out of Food, Help us

Stranded at Iran-Turkmenistan border as Turkmenistan closed its border with Iran over coronavirus, truck drivers complain that the authorities in Turkey do not help them.

9 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

Rocket Attack on Customs Vehicle Claims the Life of One Person

Rocket Attack on Customs Vehicle Claims the Life of One Person

A rocket attack has been launched on a vehicle of Gürbulak Customs Directorate in the eastern province of Ağrı. One security guard has lost his life in the attack.

US Sanctions Turkey-Based Company for Supporting Iran's Missile Program

US Sanctions Turkey-Based Company for Supporting Iran's Missile Program

The US Department of state has announced new sanctions for 13 entities and individuals over relations with Iran, Syria and North Korea.

26 February 2020

Nine People Die in Eastern Turkey After Earthquake in Iran

Nine People Die in Eastern Turkey After Earthquake in Iran

Hundreds of houses and barns have been destroyed as a result of the 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Iran's Khoy city.

24 February 2020

Minister Koca: Turkey Shuts Border with Iran Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Minister Koca: Turkey Shuts Border with Iran Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has also announced that the road and rail transits from Iran to Turkey as well as all international arrival flights from Iran have been unilaterally halted over coronavirus outbreak.

24 February 2020

Çavuşoğlu: We Work to Reduce Tensions Between US and Iran

Çavuşoğlu: We Work to Reduce Tensions Between US and Iran

Referring to the killing of Iran’s General Soleimani, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has said, “The killing of Qassem Soleimani in Iraq has posed a serious risk and threat to the peace and stability of our region.”

Turkey 'Gravely Concerned' over Assassination of Iran's General Soleimani

Turkey 'Gravely Concerned' over Assassination of Iran's General Soleimani

The Foreign Ministry has made a statement on the US drone strike that killed Iran's General Soleimani.

Journalist Aziz Oruç Detained After Iran 'Forced Him to Illegally Cross the Border'

Journalist Aziz Oruç Detained After Iran 'Forced Him to Illegally Cross the Border'

The journalist, who wanted to go to Europe because he received a prison term in Turkey, has said that Iran has sent him to Turkey after he was not allowed to enter Armenia.

16 December 2019

UN Secretary General: Spare No Effort for Idlib

UN Secretary General: Spare No Effort for Idlib

US Representative has recalled “Turkey’s call for truce” in Tehran Summit and Idlib meeting. UN Secretary General has stated that civilians have been killed in Idlib and called on Turkey, Russia and Iran to “spare no effort to find solutions that protect civilians”.

12 September 2018

New Initiative by UN for Peace Process in Syria

New Initiative by UN for Peace Process in Syria

UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura has started a new initiative of mediation to establish peace in Syria. Mistura will hold two-day negotiations with representatives from Russia, Iran and Turkey.

10 September 2018

Penahi As Well As Muradi Cousins Executed in Iran

Penahi As Well As Muradi Cousins Executed in Iran

Kurdish activist Penahi, Lokman Muradi and Zanyar Muradi have been executed in the same prison.

9 September 2018

Open Letter by Academics for Panahi

Open Letter by Academics for Panahi

Academics and thinkers, among whom are also Balibar, Negri, Löwy and Chomsky, have published an open letter, demanding that the Kurdish activist Ramin Hossein Panahi, who has been sentenced to death, be released.

7 September 2018

Airstrike by Russia on Idlib: They Threaten Our Bases

Airstrike by Russia on Idlib: They Threaten Our Bases

Russia launched its first airstrike on Idlib after 22 days today. Jets hit 20 points. Kremlin claimed that “the militants in the points hit by airstrike threaten Russian bases”.

4 September 2018

From Trump to Iran, Russia: They Would Make a Grave Humanitarian Mistake

From Trump to Iran, Russia: They Would Make a Grave Humanitarian Mistake

US President Donald Trump has sent a message to Iran and Russia about a possible operation to be launched in Idlib. Trump has said, “Russians and Iranians would be making a grave humanitarian mistake to take part in this potential human tragedy.”

4 September 2018

Letter by HDP to Iranian Ambassador for Penahi Sentenced to Death

Letter by HDP to Iranian Ambassador for Penahi Sentenced to Death

HDP Co-Chairs Buldan and Temelli have sent a “urgent” coded letter for Penahi who was sentenced to capital punishment, called for stop of the execution.

4 September 2018

Protests Against Execution of Panahi in Iran Banned in İstanbul, Ankara

Protests Against Execution of Panahi in Iran Banned in İstanbul, Ankara

The protests to be staged against the capital punishment of Kurdish activist Ramin Hossein Panahi in front of the Iranian embassies in İstanbul and Ankara have been prevented by the police. Panahi could be executed on September 6.

3 September 2018

UN Invites Turkey, Russia, Iran to Geneva to Discuss Syria

UN Invites Turkey, Russia, Iran to Geneva to Discuss Syria

UN Special Representative to Syria Steffan de Mistura has invited Iran, Russia and Turkey to Geneva to hold talks on Syria.

Story of Anthem Sung by Women at Iran Subway

Story of Anthem Sung by Women at Iran Subway

The anthem sung by a group of women in Iran on March 8, 2018 is called “Women Anthem for Equality.” As for the photographs in their hands, they refer to a different historical event.

13 March 2018 Haluk Kalafat

Erdoğan’s Telephone Diplomacy for Afrin

Erdoğan’s Telephone Diplomacy for Afrin

President Erdoğan tackled the Afrin issue with Russia President Putin and Iran President Rouhani yesterday (February 19). The telephone calls were said to have emphasized the Astana process.

20 February 2018

Erdoğan on Including PYD-YPG to Syrian Settlement Process: Assad Also Opposes

Erdoğan on Including PYD-YPG to Syrian Settlement Process: Assad Also Opposes

Following the meeting with President Putin and Rouhani in Sochi, Russia, concerning the crisis in Syria, Erdoğan has stated that participation from all segments of Syria is required and underlined that PYD and YPG should not be included.

24 November 2017

Joint Declaration by Turkey, Russia, Iran Upon Meeting on Syrian Settlement Process

Joint Declaration by Turkey, Russia, Iran Upon Meeting on Syrian Settlement Process

Following their meeting in Sochi, Russia concerning the crisis in Syria, Presidents Putin, Erdoğan and Rouhani have adapted a joint declaration. The focus of declaration was Syria's territorial integrity.

23 November 2017

Prosecutor Bharara Rejects Sarraf’s Bail Offer of 50 Million

Prosecutor Bharara Rejects Sarraf’s Bail Offer of 50 Million

Sarraf under arrest in US offering to pay a bail of 50 million to be released has been rejected by Prosecutor Bharara.

Iran and Turkey at Odds on Strikes in Yemen

Iran and Turkey at Odds on Strikes in Yemen

While Iran condemned the recent strikes in Yemen orchestrated by 10 countries led by Saudi Arabia, Turkey supported the operation, saying that it had been informed priorly.

"Women Are the Big Problem For the Mullahs"

"Women Are the Big Problem For the Mullahs"

“I felt that my tears were not enough. It was a big tragedy and I should do something. I should tell people why such a young boy escape and come to their country.”

23 April 2014 Mustafa Sütlaş

Iran's Shiite Clerics at a Crossroad

IRANIAN DISSENT

Iran's Shiite Clerics at a Crossroad

Has the Shiite clergy in Iran sunk so deep in its worldly greed not to abandon a regime which, like Saddam and the Taliban, is ready to force its people to pay such a high price? Their role in this year's Ashoura ceremonies will give us a clue to the next year's changes in the Iranian political scene.

25 December 2009 Bahman Doustı

Iranian Youth Turns Regime's Weekly Friday Prayer to Protest Meeting

CONFLICT IN IRAN

Iranian Youth Turns Regime's Weekly Friday Prayer to Protest Meeting

In the last three decades the blame has always been put on the “Great Satan” (West and the US) at every Friday Prayer show. During last week’s prayer, however, the anti-regime crowd shouted “Down with Russia, down with China!” whenever the “official slogan man” prompted the crowd to shout as usual.

25 July 2009 Bahman Doustı

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