Foreign Policy
Iran Foreign Policy – Articles and opinions about Iran’s diplomatic relations, including those related to major supranational bodies such as the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Iran Slams Trump’s ‘Irresponsible’ Exit from Paris Agreement
Iranian officials have strongly criticized the US for withdrawing from the Paris Agreement on climate change, saying the ‘uncalculated’ and ‘unacceptable’ move shows the Trump administration’s irresponsibility towards the international community.
How Iran’s Talks with Brzezinski Led to Hostage Crisis
A former Iranian foreign minister says the talks between Iranian diplomats and the US president's advisor Brzezinski following the 1979 Revolution in Iran indirectly led to the seizure of US embassy in Tehran.
Iran Fully Supports Afghanistan’s Fight against Terror: Speaker
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has censured the recent bloody terrorist attack in the Afghan capital of Kabul, pledging full support for Afghanistan’s fight against terrorism.
Iran Standing by Afghanistan after Kabul Attack: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed the country’s solidarity with Afghanistan after a fatal bombing in Kabul, and reaffirmed Iranian commitment to fierce war against terrorism and extremism.
Iran Denies Claim on Saudi Plane’s Airspace Violation
Iranian Foreign Ministry categorically rejected an Iranian MP’s claim that a Saudi aircraft transporting military officials recently violated the Iranian airspace, saying a change in the flight path for foreign planes is a very ordinary issue handled by the Air Defence.
Iran FM Rejects ‘Shameful’ Claim about Deal with US on General Soleimani
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif dismissed the ‘shameful’ claims that Rouhani’s government has vowed to hand over General Soleimani to US in exchange for the removal of banking restrictions.
Iran Condemns Deadly Attack on Kabul
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly denounced a deadly truck bombing near the Afghan presidential palace, which killed at least 80 people and wounded hundreds.
US Defence Secretary’s Anti-Iran Claims Reward for Saudis
Iran says the recent claims made by US Defense Secretary James Mattis against the Islamic Republic were reciprocation for Saudi Arabia’s profligacy during President Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh.
“Comments by Iranian Officials Triggered Tighter US Sanctions”
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s main rival in Iran elections has hit out at the foreign policy adopted by his administration, saying remarks by some domestic authorities have led to the intensification of US bans on Tehran.
Iran-Azerbaijan Ties ‘Remarkably’ Improved in Rouhani’s Term
President of Azerbaijan hailed the considerable promotion of Tehran-Baku ties in the past four years, and called for enhanced regional cooperation between the two neighbouring states.
Iran Calls for Increased Int’l Efforts to Help War-Torn Yemenis
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi called on the international community to expedite its efforts to help the war-stricken people of Yemen, who are also suffering from a serious drought and a deadly outbreak of cholera.
Iran Ready to Send Troops to Reinforce Syria Truce: Spokesman
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the Islamic Republic is prepared to dispatch military forces to Syria to monitor an ongoing ceasefire in the Arab country’s de-escalation zones.
Iran Condoles with Sri Lanka over Deaths in Floods, Landslides
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed condolences to the government of Sri Lanka over deaths in floods and landslides in the South Asian country.
Iran’s Rouhani Hails Great Potentials for Enhanced Ties with Baku
In a congratulatory message to his Azeri counterpart on the Caucasian country’s national day, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the ample opportunities available for the expansion of ties between Tehran and Baku.
Iran Will Soon Join Eurasian Economic Union
Signs are emerging that show the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) – the Russia-led single market – is seeking deeper links with Iran after the re-election of President Hassan Rouhani.
“Qatar Seems to Be Leaning towards Iran”
Analysts believe Qatar is somehow leaning toward the Islamic Republic of Iran amid its recent row with Saudi Arabia and its regional allies.
Spokesman Rejects Trump’s ‘Erroneous’ Remarks against Iran
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi denounced recent remarks by US President Donald Trump against the Islamic Republic as “improper, erroneous and irrelevant”.
Iranian FM Wishes Blessed Ramadan for All Muslim People
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message wished a blessed Ramadan for all Muslim nations, and expressed the hope that they use the holy month as an opportunity for unity.
Iran Calls for ‘Moderation, Wisdom’ in Ties between Mideast States
In a phone conversation with Emir of Qatar, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the Islamic Republic wants moderate and rational relations to prevail among regional states.
Iraq Will Never Join Anti-Iran Coalition: FM
Iraq’s Foreign Minister brahim al-Ja’afari says his country will never join the front against Iran, putting a damper on a US and Saudi push to rally regional countries against the Islamic Republic.
“Terrorists Serving to Advance US Policies in Mideast”
A top Iranian official says terrorists in Syria and Iraq are just elements to implement the US policies in the Middle East.
Saudi Regime Doomed to Collapse: Iran’s Leader
The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Al Saud regime will certainly decline, but the time of their collapse depends on the actions of Muslim people.
Iran, Russia Discuss Cooperation on Regional Security
Iranian and Russian presidents in a phone conversation conferred on a range of issues, including the development of bilateral ties and mutual cooperation on Mideast security.
Iran President Congratulates Heads of Muslim States on Ramadan
In separate messages to heads of Muslim countries, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered his congratulations on the advent of Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, and called on Muslim nations to take action against the spread of Islamophobia.
Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Christians in Egypt
Iran has denounced an armed attack on a bus carrying Coptic Christians in south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, saying the criminal act was a clear example of sectarianism supported by certain powers.