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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 offers visas to arriving tourists at its airports
Head of Iran's Organization of Cultural Heritage, handicrafts and Tourism said the country will issues 30-day visas for its visitors from 190 countries upon arrival at Iranian airports.
Iran Gives Green Light to British Investors
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced the country’s preparedness to host British companies and investors as a comprehensive nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers has lifted sanctions against Iran.
Iran’s Nuclear Deal Means Diplomacy Works: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underlined that Tehran’s July 2015 nuclear deal with six world powers is proof that tough problems of the international community can be resolved through diplomacy.
Iran urges US to tell EU banks trade Ok
Iran says it wants the United States to publicly pledge that it would not penalize European banks for legitimate trade with the Islamic Republic.
Iran, Britain to resume issuing visa soon: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran and Britain will resume issuing visas for the two countries’ citizens “within the next few weeks.”
Zarif: London conference on Syria good opportunity to outline Iran plans
The Syria Donors Conference is an ample opportunity for the Islamic Republic of Iran to put forward its plans for addressing the crisis in Syria and helping the country, says Iran's Foreign Minister.
President Putin: Russia, Iran having strategic ties
Head of Strategic Research Center of the Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday and discussed the latest conditions of bilateral and regional ties.
Iranian FM Zarif arrives in London for Syria aid conference
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in London to take part in an international conference aimed at raising aid for the people of war-torn Syria.
Arms, financial supply to terrorists must be blocked: Iran’s Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described terrorism as a serious threat to the entire world, including Europe, calling for measures to stop financial and arms supply to terrorists.
Iran’s Larijani: Syria Talks Cannot Continue Unless Certain Sides Change Path
Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani said on Wednesday that if certain negotiating sides to the ongoing Syria talks in the Swiss city of Geneva do not change their approaches, continuation of talks would be ridiculous.
Senior MP calls Riyadh as obstacle to success of Syria talks
Saudi Arabia excessive demands are an obstacle to resolution of political negotiations for peace in Syria, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Commission on National Security and Foreign Policy Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Wednesday.
Iran wants Saudi to drop hostile policies: Zarif
The Iranian foreign minister says Saudi Arabia must drop its hostile policies against the Islamic Republic.
Iran denies sending Afghan fighters to Syria
Iran has dismissed "fabricated" reports about recruiting Afghan refugees to fight in Syria, saying such claims are propagandistic.
No Downturn in Iran-Russia Strategic Ties, Velayati Says
Iran and Russia have mutual, long-term and strategic interests, Ali Akbar Velayati, the international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said, dismissing any slowdown in Tehran-Moscow cooperation.
Velayati arrives in Moscow for talks on regional situation
Moscow, Feb 1, IRNA – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader arrived here Monday for a four-day visit to hold talks with top Russian officials.
Diplomacy, logic can settle regional issues: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the issues in the region can be solved through a diplomatic and logical approach.
Rouhani censures policy of imposing sanctions on countries
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has slammed the sanctions policy adopted by certain powers against other countries.
Iran Urges Stronger Ties with Qatar
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a congratulatory message to his new Qatari counterpart called for the expansion of relations between Tehran and Doha.
Iran-France ties must make up for sanction-related losses: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran and Paris must initiate close and widespread ties to make up for the losses caused by the recently removed “cruel and unjust” sanctions which were imposed on Iran.
Rouhani’s Paris visit to help tackle regional crises: French FM
Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius of France says Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s scheduled visit to Paris will facilitate international efforts to tackle regional crises.
Zarif tweets about Rouhani’s Vatican visit
Iranian Foreign Minister Mr. Mohammad Javad Zarif, commenting on the meeting between President Rrouhani and Pope Francis said two both sides committed themselves to...
Saudi execution of Nimr was big mistake: President Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Saudi Arabia’s execution of prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr earlier this month was a big mistake.
Arab social networks exalt a humble man who did nothing wrong
The only present he received from his government was a bust to honor him for leading Iranian diplomacy with major powers which resulted in...
Iranian President Rouhani, Pope Francis meet at Vatican
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani holds a meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican as part of a three-leg European tour.
Tehran, Riyadh should work to reduce tensions: Araqchi
A senior Iranian official has called on Saudi Arabia to help reduce tensions, saying Tehran is open to any initiative for the sake of the regional security.