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Turkey’s Iran policy hasn’t changed, despite Trump’: Erdogan

Thu Oct 19, 2017 14:47:08

Asked about US President Donald Trump’s strong criticism against the nuclear deal with Iran, suggesting fresh sanctions on the Iranian government, Erdoğan said Turkey’s position on Iran “has not changed.”

Iraq developments sends explicit messages to Washington and regional states

Thu Oct 19, 2017 14:40:41

Rapid developments in Iraqi Kurdistan which broke the back bone of the US backed secessionist plot for the Middle East shows the US is not the only key players in the region.

Ministers weigh plans to broaden Iran-Russia defense ties

Thu Oct 19, 2017 13:23:42

Iranian and Russian defense ministers explored avenues for the enhancement of military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in the fight against terrorism and extremism.

Washington anti-deal approach shows US irresponsibility: Russian official

Thu Oct 19, 2017 13:06:33

Russian deputy foreign minister described on Thursday the approach adopted by the US administration against the Iran Nuclear Deal as a sign of Washington's irresponsibility.

US says Palestinian unity govt must recognise Israel, disarm Hamas

Thu Oct 19, 2017 12:59:30

A top aide to US President Donald Trump said Thursday that an emerging Palestinian unity government must recognise Israel and disarm Hamas, Washington's first detailed response to a landmark reconciliation deal signed last week.

Iran's Guards say missile programme will accelerate despite pressure - agency

Thu Oct 19, 2017 12:17:42

Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday that the country's ballistic missile programme would accelerate despite pressure from the United States and European Union to suspend it, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

Next round of Syria talks at end October: Kazakhstan

Thu Oct 19, 2017 11:35:30

Fresh talks on the Syria conflict will be held in Astana at the end of the month, Kazakhstan said Thursday, as part of a Moscow-led push to end the six-year conflict.

Taliban kill at least 43 Afghan troops as they storm base-officials

Thu Oct 19, 2017 11:24:44

Taliban militants killed at least 43 Afghan troops early on Thursday when they stormed a military base in southern Afghanistan, the Defence Ministry said.

Turkey's Erdogan says may shut Iraqi border any moment - Hurriyet

Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:44:15

President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey may shut its border with northern Iraq "at any moment" after closing its air space to the region, Hurriyet newspaper reported on Thursday, reviving a threat first made after Kurds there voted for independence.

Iran's Vice President arrives in Ankara to attend D8 Summit

Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:36:25

First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri said late on Wednesday that he is in Turkey to hold talks with Turkish officials and attend D8 Summit in Istanbul.

Barack Obama returns to the political arena

Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:27:19

Barack Obama is returning to the political arena for the first time in months after keeping a low profile and avoiding direct confrontation with his White House successor.

Death toll rises to 42 in California wildfires

Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:20:31

The death toll from more than a dozen major wildfires still burning across Northern California's celebrated wine country rose to 42 on Wednesday, after search and rescue teams picking through burned out neighborhoods found another victim.

Myanmar has failed to protect Rohingya from atrocities: UN

Thu Oct 19, 2017 09:39:49

Myanmar's government has failed to meet its international obligations and protect Rohingya Muslims from the atrocities taking place in Rakhine state, two UN special advisers said Wednesday.

Turkey says it won't buckle in visa dispute

Wed Oct 18, 2017 14:27:49

Turkey's foreign minister says the country won't buckle under U.S. "impositions" as officials from both countries held discussions to try and resolve a dispute over visas.

Iran supreme leader dismisses Trump's 'rants and whoppers'

Wed Oct 18, 2017 14:12:14

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed US President Donald Trump's aggressive criticism as the "rants and whoppers" of a "brute", in a speech on Wednesday.

From Damascus, Iran vows to confront Israel

Wed Oct 18, 2017 13:59:22

Iran's military chief discussed ways to deepen cooperation with the Syrian military during a visit to Damascus on Wednesday, Syrian state media said.

Israel carries out 'large-scale' raids on Palestinian media firms

Wed Oct 18, 2017 12:29:11

Israeli forces raided Palestinian media offices across the occupied West Bank overnight in what a military spokeswoman on Wednesday called a "large-scale operation" against incitement.

European states after fortifying ties with Iran’s Navy

Wed Oct 18, 2017 11:55:43

A number of European navy commanders met and talked with Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari at Venice Regional Seapower Symposium (RSS) for the Navies of the Mediterranean and Black Sea Countries.

Iraqi oil minister asks BP to develop Kirkuk oilfields, oil ministry says

Wed Oct 18, 2017 11:33:49

Iraqi Oil Minister Jabar al-Luaibi has asked BP ''to quickly make plans to develop the Kirkuk oifields,'' an oil ministry statement said on Wednesday.

Baghdad says mission accomplished in Kurd operation

Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:58:11

Iraqi forces said Wednesday they had achieved their objectives in a lightning operation that saw them sweep through disputed Kurdish-held territory in a punishing riposte to an independence vote last month.