Hajj Qasem, as Qasem Soleimani is fondly remembered by his friends from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, came into his role at a unique time. In an interview with Iranian media, a former senior IRGC air force officer and former Iranian defense minister recalled the life of Soleimani
Turkey Events
Iranian embassy marks national day in Turkey
Iran’s Embassy in Turkey on Monday commemorated the 41st anniversary of the victory of 1979’s Iranian Revolution
Iranian envoy proposes new alliance of 5 countries
An Iranian envoy has proposed a new bloc of five countries — Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Russia and China — to boost cooperation and resolve issues in the region
Erdogan welcomes Hamas representatives again
Turkey’s President met with Hamas representatives on Saturday according to Turkish media. The meeting comes as Turkey’s ruling party, which has roots in the Muslim Brotherhood, is seeking to oppose the Trump administration
Iranian rapper Amir Tataloo arrested in Turkey
The rapper Amir Tataloo, one of Iran’s most famous musicians, has been detained in Istanbul after an Interpol request from Tehran authorities
Iranian rapper arrested in Turkey Tehran authorities say
Iranian rapper Amir Tataloo, an underground musician unauthorized by the Islamic republic’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, has been arrested in Istanbul following a request by Iran, Tehran authorities said on January 28
Iran and Turkey are holding a round of talks to boost commerce and cooperation
Iran and Turkey are holding a round of talks to boost commerce and cooperation in hi-tech sectors. The two countries have always had strong commercial ties even during the U.N. sanctions on Iran, and Iran sees Turkey as a window to the world amid political isolation
Turkey pledges enhanced ties with Iran after U.S. imposes sanctions
Turkey’s government pledged to enhance cooperation with Iran to help resolve problems in the region less than two weeks after the United States imposed tougher economic sanctions
Investing Iranian money to defend Hamas in favor of Tehran
Despite the seemingly apparent contradiction and ideological difference between the Brotherhood and Iran, the two sides always raise the slogan “No voice is raised above the voice of interest”, especially after the secret meeting that brought together leaders from both sides in Turkey in 2014, and revealed the existence of harmony and communication since many years
Erdogan and Iranian General Soleimani had secret ties
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described Qasem Soleimani, the head Iran’s elite Quds military force who was killed by a US drone attack, as “a martyr”. Erdogan’s comment was the most controversial worldwide
Turkish Islamists react to Turkey and Iran religious protocol
Turkish Islamists took to Twitter to respond to a religious cooperation agreement between Turkey and Iran, HalkTV reported on Tuesday
