Artemis Ghasemzadeh fled Iran, where she could face a death sentence for converting to Christianity.Credit... Supported by By Farnaz Fassihi and Hamed Aleaziz She first entered a church on a visit to Turkey.

Regional shifts, especially involving Iran, Syria and Turkey, are forcing Israel to reevaluate its complicated relations with Russia.

Iran and Turkey’s regional rivalry deepens as Ankara moves to make peace with the Kurds and expands its influence in Syria and Iraq at Tehran’s expense.

With momentum on its side, Turkey is making a big diplomatic push in Iraq. That puts it on a potential collision course with Iran. The post Iraq Could Be the Next Arena for Turkey and Iran's Rivalry appeared first on World Politics Review.

Iran and Turkey have summoned each other’s diplomats for discussions after Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan criticized Tehran’s policy of supporting militias in Syria and elsewhere in the region.

After years of suspension, this international train route between Turkey and Iran is back. Here’s when it starts and how to book your ticket.

Syrian transitional leader Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Jordan on Wednesday and meet King Abdullah to discuss boosting ties between the neighbouring countries, two Jordanian officials said. The visit is the new interim leader's third foreign trip along with Saudi Arabia and Turkey since he came to power after leading a decisive rebel offensive which ousted long-time Iran-backed Bashar al Assad.

Against the background of how the new US administration is trying to save face and get back the money burned along with the equipment and militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Ukrainian theater of military operations,

Turkey and Iran have been regional rivals for decades, with Syria as a key battleground. The ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December significantly shifted the power dynamics in the country, strengthening Ankara's position while weakening Iran's influence.

Kurdistan Workers Party, in a major development, declares a ceasefire following a call from its imprisoned founder, Abdullah Ocalan.

The foreign minister of Iran warned that insecurity and instability in Syria would only serve the interests of the Israeli regime and give leeway to the terrorists and extremist groups.