The maritime parade will be held on Thursday in collaboration with several ports around the world, IRGC Navy commander Brig. Gen. Alireza Tangsiri said on Sunday.

Erdogan and Ebrahim Raisi spoke over the phone and discussed Turkiye-Iran relations and regional issues, including Israeli attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied East Jerusalem, Turkiye's Communications Directorate said in a statement.