Foreign Policy

He took a swipe at Ahmadinejad for claiming that he deserves to lead the global community which prompted the enemies of the Iranian nation to impose crippling sanctions on Iran.

Washington’s dream of compromise with Iran and regime change in the Islamic Republic will never come true, said Ayatollah Movahedi Kermani.

Beijing hopes to have an exchange of views with Tehran on deepening China-Iran relations, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman.

Iran and Finland have the potential for closer ties in industrial, trade, the environment, climatology and tourism areas, Ebtekar told Finnish President Niinisto.

Afkham also condemned the deaths of civilians and security forces in the recent wave of terror attacks in Turkey.

Ali Larijani expressed hope that the Tehran visit by the Austrian president would be a turning point in bilateral relations between Tehran and Vienna.

Nothing has been raised about the exchange of Jason Rezaian for Iranian nationals jailed in the US, Mohseni Ejei said.

The German ambassador to Iran has said that cultural relations can contribute to efforts to reduce tensions and resolve the crises in the world.

The commander of the Basij Force has said that the US is concerned about the spread of the Islamic Revolution in the world and the fact that Iran’s revolution spells an end to the US rule in the world.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei describes as "unwise and unjustifiable" some European states' adoption of hostile US policies against Iran.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Austrian counterpart Heinz Fischer have held a joint press conference in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

There exists great economic, industrial, scientific and cultural potential in Iran, said President Rouhani, expressing hope Tehran-Madrid cooperation will further expand.

Larijani said both countries enjoy vast potential in the field of trade and economy.

Spain’s top diplomat has said that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action can serve as a catalyst for closer international cooperation.

Lubomir Zaoralek arrived in Isfahan and was welcomed by the historical province's governor general.

Mohammad Nahavandian lauded Venezuela's decision to walk down the path of economic development, and said, "Reducing reliance on oil should be prioritized by the economies which are oil-dependent."

The Czech foreign minister has said that the Vienna nuclear agreement will reinforce security in West Asia and play a great role in bolstering Iran’s ties with the international community.

The principle of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s foreign policy is enhancing firm and all-out relations and bonds among brotherly Muslim countries, said the Supreme Leader.

Tehran and Bishkek can increase the level of their relations in agriculture, fisheries, construction, technical-engineering services, tourism, and science and technology, said Larijani.

Larijani denounced the destruction of archaeological sites in Iraq and Syria, and said as long as terrorists remain in the region such destruction will continue.

Kabul has always sought to bolster trade with Tehran, said the Afghan president in a meeting with the Iranian interior minister.

The nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1 has nothing to do with Iran’s relations, nor does it mean rapprochement between Tehran and Washington, said Ayatollah Yazdi.

Algeria is determined to boost relations with Iran after the conclusion of the Vienna nuclear agreement, said the Algerian prime minister in a meeting with Foreign Minister Zarif.

The UN secretary general told the Iranian top MP that he would pay an official visit to Iran in the near future.

Some big powers tried to bring the Iranian nation to its knees, but the nation emerged victorious through steadfastness, Larijani told the Fourth World Conference of Parliament Speakers.