March 2017
US Ambassador to the UN: Washington No Longer Emphasizes the Ouster of Bashar al-Assad
The US has shifted its stance on Bashar al-Assad, no longer prioritizing his removal but focusing on ending the Syrian civil war. Nikki Haley and…
UN: The Number of Syrian Refugees in the Region Exceeds 5 Million
The UN reports that the number of Syrian refugees has surpassed 5 million due to the ongoing civil war, which has now lasted longer than…
Customs Report: For the Second Consecutive Year, Iran's Non-Oil Exports Exceed Imports
Iran's non-oil exports exceeded imports by $246 million for the second consecutive year, with significant increases in both exports and imports. Key trading partners remain…
Turkey Protests the Raising of the Kurdistan Region Flag on Government Buildings in Kirkuk
Turkey has protested the decision to raise the Kurdistan Region flag over government buildings in Kirkuk, warning against unilateral actions that could escalate tensions. The…
Germany Begins Investigation into Possible Turkish Espionage
Germany has launched an investigation into potential Turkish espionage against its citizens, following tensions between the two nations over canceled speeches by Turkish officials. Turkish…
An American Official Reports Unprecedented Air Operations Around Raqqa
U.S. forces and allied militants have launched an unprecedented air operation around Raqqa to seize a dam controlled by ISIS. Nearly 500 fighters have been…
UN: Syrian Government and Opponents to Participate in Geneva Peace Talks
The Syrian government and opposition groups have confirmed their participation in new peace talks in Geneva, aiming to address key issues such as governance and…
Yahya Al-Ishaq: 45 Million Iranians Are in Economic Hardship
Yahya Al-Ishaq, head of the Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce, reports that 45 million Iranians are facing economic hardship due to a significant decline in per…
Erdogan: Merkel Has Resorting to Nazi Tactics
Turkish President Erdogan has accused German Chancellor Merkel of using Nazi tactics to incite tensions between Germany and Turkey, particularly in the context of an…
Dutch Parliamentary Elections Scheduled
The Netherlands is set to hold parliamentary elections on March 15, with Mark Rutte and Geert Wilders as the main contenders. The election results may…
Escalating Tensions Between Ankara and Amsterdam; 'Dutch Ambassador Not Allowed to Return to Turkey'
Tensions have escalated between Turkey and the Netherlands after the Dutch government prevented Turkish ministers from conducting election activities. Turkey has suspended political talks and…
Netherlands Warns Citizens About Traveling to Turkey
The Dutch government has issued a travel warning to its citizens regarding Turkey due to escalating diplomatic tensions following the Netherlands' prevention of Turkish officials…
UN: 2016 Was the Worst Year for Children in the Syrian Civil War
The UN reports that 2016 was the deadliest year for children in the Syrian civil war, with over 650 child fatalities and millions displaced. UNICEF…
Increased Criticism and Verbal Attacks Between Senior Officials of Turkey and Europe
Tensions have risen between Turkey and several European countries, particularly the Netherlands and Germany, over the cancellation of Turkish government promotional events related to a…
Turkish Prime Minister: We Will Respond Firmly to the Netherlands
Tensions between Turkey and the Netherlands escalated after the Dutch government prevented the landing of Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu's plane. Turkish officials, including Prime…
Federal Prosecutor of New York Says He Was 'Fired' by the President of the United States
Preet Bharara, the federal prosecutor of New York, announced he was fired by President Trump after refusing to resign. Bharara is known for high-profile cases,…
UN Calls on Turkey to Investigate Hundreds of Killings in Kurdish Regions
The UN Human Rights Office has urged Turkey to investigate hundreds of killings and human rights violations in Kurdish regions amid rising violence. The report…
Views: Ahmadinejad's Political Defiance, A Shadow Over Iran's Leader!
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the former president of Iran, has hinted at a potential political comeback by supporting Hamid Reza Baghaei in the upcoming presidential elections, despite…
Cavusoglu: Germany is Deliberately Pressuring Turkish Citizens
Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu accused Germany of systematically pressuring Turkish citizens and obstructing political gatherings ahead of a constitutional referendum. This accusation comes amid…
Syrian Kurds Cut Raqqa-Deir ez-Zor Supply Route
U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish forces have cut the main supply route from Raqqa to Deir ez-Zor in their fight against ISIS, although ISIS still controls parts…
Tourism Deputy: We Have Received Reports of Mistreatment of Iranian Travelers at the Turkish Border
Reports of mistreatment of Iranian travelers at the Turkish border have surfaced, prompting official protests from Iran. The situation highlights ongoing security concerns in Turkey…
Injured Pilot of Downed Syrian Fighter Found in Turkey
An injured pilot from a Syrian fighter jet that crashed has been found in Turkey and is hospitalized. The incident raises questions about the circumstances…
Verbal Clash Between German and Turkish Officials Escalates
Tensions have escalated between Turkey and Germany after Turkish officials' speeches were canceled in Germany, with Erdoğan accusing Germany of supporting Turkey's enemies. This situation…
ECO Summit Emphasizes the Need to Combat Terrorism and Expand Economic Cooperation
The 13th ECO summit in Islamabad focused on combating terrorism and enhancing economic cooperation among member states, including Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan. The summit resulted…