April 2018
Erdogan Announces Early Elections in Turkey to Be Held in July
Turkish President Erdogan announced early presidential and parliamentary elections to be held on June 24, 2018, a year earlier than planned. This decision follows discussions…
Rouhani and Erdogan Discuss US Attack on Syria
Iran's President Rouhani and Turkey's President Erdogan discussed the US missile attacks on Syria, condemning them as illegal and aggressive. Both leaders emphasized the importance…
American Pastor Denies Allegations of Collaborating with Failed Coup in Turkey
Andrew Brunson, an American pastor, is on trial in Turkey for allegedly collaborating with coup plotters from the 2016 coup attempt. He denies the charges,…
Ankara Condemns US Prosecutors' Request for Prison Sentence Against Turkish Banker
The Turkish government condemned the US prosecutors' request for a prison sentence of up to 20 years for Mehmet Hakan Atilla, a former Halkbank executive…
Netanyahu: If Rouhani is unaware of Iran's terrorist presence in Syria, we will inform him
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Iranian President Rouhani about Iran's terrorist activities in Syria, responding to Rouhani's claims about Israeli interventions exacerbating the Syrian crisis.…
Iran in the Past Year
The year 1396 was marked by significant political and economic challenges for Iran, including public protests and a stagnant foreign policy. Despite Rouhani's re-election, hopes…