Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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Erdogan Defies US Sanctions on Iran Oil, Gas
EghtesadOnline: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Ankara would continue to purchase oil and natural gas from Iran despite US sanctions in comments published on Friday.
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Former Turkish PM Davutoglu Quits Erdogan’s Ruling AK Party
EghtesadOnline: Ahmet Davutoglu, a one-time prime minister and chairman of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling AK Party, announced he was resigning from the governing bloc and plans…
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Erdogan Offers to Mediate Between US, Iran
EghtesadOnline: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he is willing to mediate between the United States and Iran to ease tensions over the international nuclear program.
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Turkey Eyes US Sanction Waivers on Iran Oil
EghtesadOnline: Turkey "expects" the President Donald Trump administration to grant it waivers from the US related to its purchases of Iranian oil, a top aide to Turkish President Recep Tayyip…
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Zarif, Erdogan Discuss Syria Ahead of Astana Talks
EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif held a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday to discuss solutions to the Syrian crisis as well as other regional…
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Erdogan: Turkey Ready to Launch Own SPV for Iran
EghtesadOnline: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country is "ready" to set up its own trade mechanism with Iran, allowing companies from the two neighboring countries to continue…
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Erdogan Says Turkey Will Set Up 'Security Zone' in N. Syria
EghtesadOnline: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country would set up a security zone in northern Syria as suggested by US President Donald Trump as both leaders sought to ease…
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Turkish President: Ties With Iran "Strategically Important”
EghtesadOnline: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that relations with Iran are strategically important and called for supportive measures by both sides to facilitate trade…
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Turkey Ready to Trade With Iran in National Currencies
EghtesadOnline: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Ankara’s readiness to refuse dollars and euros in the country’s trade with partners, including Iran.
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Rouhani offers condolences to Erdogan on plane crash
EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani in a message on Saturday extended his condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over Turkey's crashed plane in the Iranian province of Charmahal and…
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In talks with Erdogan, Rouhani warns of plots to disintegrate regional states
EghtesadOnline: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned against plots to disintegrate regional states in talks with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, calling for enhanced cooperation…
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Trump Slams Erdogan Over Syria But Turkey Disputes Account
EghtesadOnline: President Donald Trump warned Turkey against expanding its military offensive against U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, telling President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that…
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Presidents of Iran, Russia, Turkey hold Syria talks in Sochi
EghtesadOnline: The Iranian, Russian and Turkish presidents hold a trilateral meeting on the Syria crisis in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
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President Rouhani congratulates Turkey's Republic Day
EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani congratulated his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of the 94th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Turkey Republic…
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Ankara Mayor Says He Will Resign
EghtesadOnline: The mayor of Turkey's capital says he is resigning, apparently succumbing to weeks of pressure from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Erdogan: Iran-Turkey trade to hit $30bn soon
EghtesadOnline: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sees trade with Iran hitting the $30 billion mark “soon” as the two regional powers are shoring up relations on multiple fronts.
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Ankara Mayor Becomes Unlikely Rebel in Showdown With Erdogan
EghtesadOnline: Longtime Ankara Mayor Melih Gokcek is resisting pressure to resign, fashioning himself into an unlikely rebel as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turns a sweeping purge of Turkish…
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Syrian Rebels Enter Idlib as Turkey Gears Up for 'Risky' Mission
EghtesadOnline: Syrian rebels backed by Turkey are engaged in a “serious operation” in the country’s Idlib province, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, part of a joint mission with Russia and…
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New page in Iran-Turkey commerce
EghtesadOnline: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Tehran on Wednesday, which is considered a new page in the joint economic collaborations, especially increasing economic cooperation.
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President Rouhani officially welcomes Turkish counterpart
EghtesadOnline: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani officially welcomed his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday at Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex in Tehran.
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Tehran-Ankara ties enters new phases: Iran Foreign Ministry
EghtesadOnline: Iran and Turkey relations have entered new phases, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qasemi said on Monday.
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Iran, Turkey to hold joint banking meeting
EghtesadOnline: The Iran-Turkey Joint banking meeting will be held before the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Tehran, Governor of Iran's Central Bank said.
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Iran, Turkey presidents discuss Kurdish independence referendum
EghtesadOnline: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, have discussed the latest developments surrounding a highly controversial planned referendum…
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Iraqi Kurds Vote on Independence as Turkey Threatens Retribution
EghtesadOnline: Iraqi Kurds went to the polls Monday for a referendum on independence, ignoring dire warnings from neighbors fearful that the vote will bolster the cause of Kurdish nationalism…
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Rouhani, Erdogan meet in Astana ahead of OIC summit
EghtesadOnline: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have called for closer cooperation between Tehran and Ankara.
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Iran urges immediate halt to violence against Myanmar Muslims
EghtesadOnline: Immediate halt to violence against the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and addressing the problem of the refugees in the country should become a collective goal followed by all Islamic…
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Rouhani, Erdogan warn against secessionist moves
EghtesadOnline: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have warned that secessionist moves are not in the interests of the regional peace and stability,…
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Merkel Vows Sharper Response to Turkey After Two More Arrests
EghtesadOnline: Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged to respond “more decisively” against the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after two German citizens were taken into custody in Turkey…
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Erdogan to visit Iran in near future
EghtesadOnline: The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman announced that the Turkish president’s visit to Tehran was under review and hoped the trip would take place as soon as possible.
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Iran, Turkey agree to boost military cooperation: Official
EghtesadOnline: Iran and Turkey agree to forge closer military cooperation following talks in Ankara this week between the Iranian Armed Forces’ chief of staff and senior Turkish officials, President…