Iran–Turkey relations are the bilateral relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Turkey. The two states' relationship is complex and characterized by periods of both tension and cooperation, as both Iran and Turkey are fighting for influence in the Middle East through supporting opposing proxies as part of a proxy ...

Iran and Turkey backed opposing political factions in Iraq. They also backed opposing militant groups. In During the 2017 Iraqi–Kurdish conflict, Shia militias captured Sinjar from the KDP Peshmerga. [25] The Shia militias also entered a tactical alliance with the YBŞ and the PKK. [26] Turkey turned against the Shia militias, as it supported the …

Jan 24, 2024 · Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he and Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi agreed at a meeting on Wednesday on the need to avoid steps that could further threaten Middle East stability...

Dec 12, 2024 · On Wednesday, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, delivered a veiled critique of Turkey, accusing an unnamed "neighboring country" of conspiring with the US and Israel to topple the...

Aug 3, 2022 · During his most recent visit to Tehran, on July 19, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, vowed closer economic cooperation. Both sides again repeated their pledge to increase bilateral trade to $30 billion per year.

Jan 24, 2024 · Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he and his Iranian counterpart have agreed to avoid steps that could threaten Middle East stability, during a visit to Ankara by Iran’s...

Jan 24, 2024 · Iran and Türkiye both oppose any regional spillover of the war on Gaza, but sources of friction remain as the two states are motivated by diverging interests. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi attend a joint press conference in Ankara, on January 24, 2024.

Jan 24, 2024 · Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he and Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi agreed at a meeting on Wednesday on the need to avoid steps that could further threaten Middle East...

Jan 25, 2024 · Turkey is considering opening new border crossings with eastern neighbour Iran, President Tayyip Erdogan said late on Wednesday after talks with his Iranian counterpart, as they seek to...

Sep 4, 2023 · Turkey has amicable ties with Iran, but now both states want to pursue a new strategy. Fidan welcomed the restoration of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Iranian Foreign...