Foreign Policy

Lebanon Talks to focus on Israel’s threats: Iran’s FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated on Thursday he would hold consultations with Lebanese officials over escalating threats posed by Israel, after arriving in Beirut for a two-day visit.

Report denies claims of Turkey evacuating citizens from Iran

A news agency has denied reports circulating on social media that Turkey is evacuating its citizens from Iran.

Former Iran FM Zarif says era of loyalty in global order over, citing Venezuela, Iran’s 12-day war

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the era in which countries could rely on the loyalty and sacrifice of global powers has passed, arguing that recent international developments show expectations of steadfast support are no longer realistic.

Tehran says US interventionism aimed at inciting violence in Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned interventionist and deceptive remarks by American officials regarding Iran’s internal developments, stressing that the statements reflect Washington’s continued hostility towards the Iranian nation aimed at creating unrest and insecurity in the country.

Iran says conditions not ripe for negotiations with US

The current situation is not suitable for talks with the United States due to Washington’s policies, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi stated, stressing that Tehran’s internal affairs concern no one but its own people.

Iran condemns Israeli FM’s Somaliland visit as violation of Somalia’s sovereignty

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson strongly condemned the illegal entry of the Israeli regime’s foreign minister into the Somaliland region, describing it as a blatant violation of Somalia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iranian parliament speaker criticizes Trump over remarks on Venezuela’s oil

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump over his comments regarding Venezuela’s oil and mineral resources, accusing him of openly pursuing plunder without shame.

Iranian daily criticizes FM Araghchi over ‘snapback’ sanctions, calls diplomacy ineffective

The Iranian daily Ettela’at has sharply criticized the country’s foreign minister and diplomatic team, accusing them of failing to deliver tangible results amid mounting international and domestic pressures.

US ‘peace through strength’ means ‘law of jungle’: Iran FM

The Iranian foreign minister has censured the administration of US President Donald Trump for pursuing what it calls "peace through strength", stating that the policy in practice amounts to the “law of the jungle".

Iran dismisses NYT report on “survival mode” as misinformation

The deputy spokesman of Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed claims by the New York Times regarding the holding of a special meeting between Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and media executives.

Iranian Leader’s office responds to Elon Musk over Trump remarks

A member of the office responsible for preserving and publishing the works of Iran’s Leader has issued a pointed response to a recent tweet by American billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, following comments linked to what Iranian officials slammed as interventionist and war-mongering remarks by former US President Donald Trump.

Iran says US signals readiness for talks but pairs diplomacy with threats

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, says the US has sent messages indicating a willingness to negotiate, while stressing that any talks must be meaningful and based on fair conditions rather than pressure.

Iran calls for release of Maduro

Tehran has called for the release of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro who has been kidnapped by Washington, warning that silence in the face of such actions would embolden more violations of international law.

Iran says Larijani’s warning to Trump on regional destabilization needs no interpretation

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has declined to further interpret remarks by Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, warning that US interference in Iran’s internal affairs would destabilize the region, saying the message was already clear to its intended audience.

US kidnapping of Venezuela’s president ‘clear instance of state terrorism’: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sharply condemned the United States’ military aggression against Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, describing the move as a “clear instance of state terrorism” and a blatant violation of the Venezuelan sovereignty.

Iranian president slams Trump’s threats, says Iran will stand firm

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly criticized a recent social media post by US President Donald Trump in which he threatened to intervene in Iran if security forces "shoot protesters and kill them".

Iran Condemns US attack on Venezuela as violation of UN Charter and international law

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a statement, strongly condemnd the US military attack on Venezuela and the blatant violation of the country’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iran vows ‘decisive, comprehensive’ response to any assault

Iran has warned the United States against any interference in its internal affairs, vowing a “swift, decisive, and comprehensive” response to any act of aggression following threatening remarks by American President Donald Trump.

FM warns Iran’s armed forces ready to respond, following Trump’s threat

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned US President Donald Trump against meddling in Iran’s internal affairs, slamming his latest remarks as “reckless and dangerous”, and stressing that the country’s armed forces are fully prepared to defend the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty.

Iranian parliament speaker warns US against interference amid protests

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has responded to remarks by US President Donald Trump that Washington will interference in Iran if protests are repressed.

Security chief cautions against US meddling in Iran’s domestic affairs

Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has warned that any interference by the United States in Iran’s internal affairs would destabilize the entire region and undermine U.S. interests.

Iranian embassy expresses condolences over deadly Switzerland fire

Iran’s embassy in Switzerland has expressed condolences to the Swiss people and the families of victims following a deadly fire that broke out in the early hours of the 2026 New Year.

Former FM Zarif urges Iran to shift focus from confrontation to peace, cooperation

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for a strategic shift in Iran’s domestic and foreign outlook, urging the country to prioritize peace, cooperation, and opportunity over perpetual confrontation and enemy-centered thinking.

Iran’s parliament speaker warns enemies about scope of future defensive measures

Iran’s top parliamentarian has warned Tehran’s adversaries that the scope of the country’s future defensive measures could come as a surprise.

FM Araghchi: Iran will not hesitate to respond decisively to any aggression

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that Iran will respond firmly to any act of aggression, stressing the country’s inherent right to self-defense under international law.

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