The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iran-turkey-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:45:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Iran-Turkey relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iran-turkey-relations/ 32 32 Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘on life support’ after Tehran submitted ‘garbage’ proposal https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-convenes-security-meeting-iran-calls-us-greatest-threat-to-world-peace/ Mon, 11 May 2026 14:16:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821099 US president says he's considering renewing operation to escort ships through Hormuz, as Netanyahu convenes security cabinet and Iran calls US 'greatest threat' to world peace

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]]> NATO downs second Iranian missile over Turkey; Erdogan says Iran has been warned https://www.timesofisrael.com/nato-downs-second-iranian-missile-over-turkey-which-stresses-right-to-self-defense/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:25:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3773119 Missile falls in empty fields in Gaziantep, between airbase used by the US and NATO radar base

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]]> ‘War is no good, but I’m happy’: Iranian diaspora jubilant as regime attacked, see difficult days ahead https://www.timesofisrael.com/war-is-no-good-but-im-happy-iranian-diaspora-jubilant-conflicted-as-regime-attacked/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:28:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3764399 In Istanbul, several exiled Iranians express support for US-Israeli strikes, lament deaths but say it is Iran's 'brutal theocracy that has put us in this situation'

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]]> Russia, Turkey seeking US-Iran talks to stave off conflict amid Trump’s threats https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-turkey-seeking-us-iran-talks-to-stave-off-conflict-amid-trumps-threats/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:52:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744167 Kremlin spokesperson warns of 'very dangerous consequences' if force used; officials say Turkish FM will offer mediation during meeting with Iranian counterpart

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]]> Iran and Turkey agree to build key trade rail link along ancient Silk Road https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-and-turkey-agree-to-build-key-trade-rail-link-along-ancient-silk-road/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:35:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3701347 Iranian FM says line will be strategic gateway between Asia and Europe; $1.6 billion project for 200 kilometers of track will take 3-4 years to complete

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]]> Three Turkish citizens charged with arms smuggling, entering Israel illegally https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-turkish-citizens-charged-with-arms-smuggling-entering-israel-illegally/ Sun, 26 Oct 2025 18:57:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3673932 One defendant accused of trafficking arms from Iranian dealer to be used in terror attacks, recruiting two others into gun-smuggling ring; all 3 suspects arrested in September

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]]> Iran, Russia set to hold talks as Tehran fumes at US over strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-russia-set-to-hold-talks-as-tehran-fumes-at-us-over-strikes/ Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:25:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3580941 Islamic Republic and allies condemn American military action, schedule UN Security Council meeting, as world awaits possible retaliation; Hezbollah says it won't get involved

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]]> Erdogan urges Iran to continue talks with US, says Israel’s rhetoric is ‘poison’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/erdogan-urges-iran-to-continue-talks-with-us-says-israels-rhetoric-is-poison/ Sat, 21 Jun 2025 17:12:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3580236 Turkish president announces UNRWA office to open in Ankara, calls on Muslim countries to impose punitive measures against Israel

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]]> FM Sa’ar to US senators: Turkey cooperating with Iran to smuggle money to Hezbollah https://www.timesofisrael.com/fm-saar-to-us-senators-turkey-cooperating-with-iran-to-smuggle-money-to-hezbollah/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:27:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3484769 Foreign minister also discusses developments related to Iran's nuclear program with US delegation that includes deputy Middle East envoy

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]]> Egypt hosts Turkish, Iranian leaders as part of Muslim summit; Abbas also to attend https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-hosts-turkish-iranian-leaders-as-part-of-muslim-summit-abbas-also-to-attend/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:36:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3442911 Special sessions on Gaza and Lebanon to be held; event will be first meeting between leaders of anti-Assad Turkey and pro-Assad Iran since overthrow of Syrian regime

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]]> Despite its anti-Israel stance, Turkey isn’t shedding tears over Hezbollah losses https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-its-anti-israel-stance-turkey-isnt-shedding-tears-over-hezbollah-losses/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:34:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3388589 Analysts say Ankara's sympathy for Palestinians doesn't extend to regional foe Iran and its Shiite allies, largely due to their support for Syria's Assad

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]]> Iran accuses Israel of ‘mass murder’ over pager attack on ally Hezbollah https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-accuses-israel-of-mass-murder-over-pager-attack-on-ally-hezbollah/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:29:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3378078 Terror organization says it will punish Israel, but source tells Qatari newspaper group still doesn't want full-scale war; Russia claims attack hurt thousands of innocents

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]]> Erdogan and Iranian counterpart warn against ‘steps’ that threaten Mideast stability https://www.timesofisrael.com/erdogan-and-iranian-counterpart-warn-against-steps-that-threaten-mideast-stability/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:08:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3208819 Hosting president of Iran, which is also a leading backer of Hamas, Turkish leader lashes out at Israel over its 'inhumane' offensive in Gaza

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]]> Iranian leader heads to Turkey to talk Gaza war with Erdogan https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-leader-heads-to-turkey-to-talk-gaza-war-with-erdogan/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:32:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3208166 Twice-delayed visit by Raisi comes as Iran state media broadcasts anger at Ankara over continuing trade and diplomatic relations with Jerusalem

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]]> In first, Saudi Arabia’s bin Salman speaks to Iran’s Raisi about Israel-Hamas war https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-saudis-bin-salman-speaks-to-irans-raisi-about-israel-hamas-war/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:37:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3120591 Saudi crown prince tells Iran's president he is communicating with 'all international' parties, Tehran says call focused on 'need to end war crimes against Palestine'

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