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After the Islamic State was defeated, Iran backed Shia Turkmen interests, while Turkey backed Sunni Turkmen interests. They often came in conflict. [25] Iran and Turkey backed opposing political factions in Iraq. They also backed opposing militant groups. In During the 2017 Iraqi–Kurdish conflict, Shia militias captured Sinjar from the KDP ...
Iran and Turkey have very close trade and economic relations. Both countries are part of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). Bilateral trade between the nations is increasing. Between 2000 and 2005, this trade increased from $1 billion to $4 billion. [65] Iran's gas export to Turkey is also likely to be increased.
The politics of Iran takes place in the framework of an Islamic theocracy which was formed following the overthrow of Iran's millennia-long monarchy by the 1979 Revolution. Iran's system of government ( nezam ) was described by Juan José Linz in 2000 as combining "the ideological bent of totalitarianism with the limited pluralism of ...
An outspoken Iranian lawyer who has publicly criticized how the government handled the 2022 protests over the death of Mahsa Amini has been arrested, state media reported Sunday. The massive ...
Turandot – or Turandokht – is a female name in Iran and it means "Turan's Daughter" in Persian (it is best known in the West through Puccini's famous opera Turandot (1921–24)). Turan is also a common name in the Middle East, and as family surnames in some countries including Bahrain, Iran, Bosnia and Turkey.
Iran and Saudi Arabia have waged a proxy war in Libya, with Saudi Arabia, [493] along with the U.A.E, [494] Egypt, and Sudan, have provided support to the Libyan National Army, and its leader warlord Khalifa Haftar. Iran, Qatar, and Turkey support the Government of National Accord and other Islamist forces in the country.
Despite religious and ideological differences, relations between Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran remain cordial and both Armenia and Iran are strategic partners in the region. The two neighbouring countries share to a great extent similar history and culture, and have had relations for thousands of years, starting with the Median Empire .
Bârmân (Persian: بارمان) In the time of Nowzar was the Great War of Iran and Turan. In this war, Barman was one of the commanders of the Turanian leader Afrasiab. The Iran-Turan war happened after Manuchehr's death. Until then, Turan did not dare attack Iran. But after the death of Manuchehr Turanians had an opportunity to attack Iran.