Foreign Policy

Iran FM says talks with IAEA chief “constructive”; urges agency to maintain neutral role in nuclear talks

Iran's foreign minister says that constructive talks with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) could help resolve outstanding nuclear issues, while urging the agency to remain impartial.

Iran warns ‘moving goalposts’ could derail Tehran-Washington negotiations

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has warned that making fundamental mistakes could disrupt the talks between Iran and the United States.

Iran’s FM to handover Ayatollah Khamenei’s written letter to Putin

Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi will deliver the written letter of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a trip to Moscow.

Argentina Envoy Summoned to Iran Foreign Ministry over AMIA Allegations

In reaction to the "unlawful and internationally inappropriate" actions of the Argentine Prosecutor’s Office in accusing high-ranking Iranian officials, Issa Kameli, Director General for the Americas at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, summoned Argentina’s Chargé d’Affaires in Tehran. 

Iran warns Israel seeks eradication of Palestine, urges UN Security Council intervention

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmail Baqaei, has warned about Israel's plans to annihilate the Palestinian nation, calling on international bodies, particularly the UN Security Council, to stop the Zionist regime's crimes and its genocide of Palestinians.

Iran Leader says national issues must not be tied to Oman talks, highlights distrust of US

The Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, referring to the recent Iran-U.S. talks in Oman, emphasized that the country's affairs must not be tied to negotiations, and neither excessive optimism nor pessimism should be adopted toward the talks.

Spokesman: Second round of Iran-US talks to be held in Oman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, says the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States will be held in Muscat, Oman.

Iran’s FM to visit Russia to discuss JCPOA, Oman talks: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi is scheduled to visit Russia this week for talks about the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the recent negotiations between Tehran and Washington, the foreign ministry spokesman said Monday.

Iran: IAEA chief to visit Tehran for scheduled meetings this week

Iran's Foreign Ministry has announced that the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, is expected to visit Tehran this week.

Iranian MP praises professionalism of nuclear negotiation team

The head of the Iranian Parliament's Nuclear Committee has emphasized the global recognition of Iran's negotiation team as highly professional.

Iran says next round of negotiations with US to be indirect, mediated by Oman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has stated that the next round of talks between Tehran and Washington will continue to be indirect and mediated by Oman, though discussions are ongoing regarding whether Oman will remain the venue for the discussions.

Iranian speaker rejects claim, confirms parl’t was aware of Muscat negotiations with US

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has denied claims that legislators were kept in the dark about indirect nuclear negotiations with the US held on Saturday in Oman.

Iran says talks with US held in constructive atmosphere, negotiations to continue next week

Iran says the first round of nuclear talks with the US was held in a constructive atmosphere in the Omani capital, Muscat, and that the two sides have agreed to pursue the negotiations next week.

Iran-US negotiations get underway in Oman

Indirect talks between Iranian and US delegations, brokered by Oman, kicked off in the Omani capital, Muscat, on Saturday.

Indirect Iran-US talks in Oman in a nutshell

Indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington on Iran’s nuclear program will begin later on Saturday in Muscat, Oman. The talks will be facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi.

Former Iran FM Salehi on eve of Oman talks: Negotiation always better than war

Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran’s former foreign minister and nuclear chief, has said that "negotiation is always better than war," especially as indirect talks between Tehran and Washington are scheduled to begin in Oman on Saturday.

Iranian official: West practicing hypocrisy on human rights

A senior Iranian official has denounced Western human rights claims as "hollow" during an emotional visit with victims of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's chemical weapons attacks, reigniting decades-old grievances about foreign complicity in Iraq's WMD program.

Iran Foreign Ministry: Saturday talks to test US intentions, seriousness

The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that upcoming diplomatic talks on Saturday over Iran’s nuclear program will serve as a test to evaluate the intentions and seriousness of the United States.

Iran Leader ddvisor: Continued external threats could lead to expulsion of IAEA onspectors from Iran

Ali Shamkhani, political advisor to the Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, warned that the persistence of external threats and placing Iran under the conditions of a military attack could lead to deterrent actions, such as expelling inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from Iran.

Top Iranian MP: Negotiating team in Oman will act based on natl. interests

As indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. are scheduled to take place in Oman on Saturday, a senior Iranian lawmaker emphasized that the country’s negotiating team will act strictly in line with national interests and that Iran’s defensive capabilities remain a vital backing for diplomacy.

Ball is in US court: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has stated that the upcoming indirect talks with the United States in Oman are as much an opportunity as they are a test, stressing Tehran's seriousness in the negotiations.

Deputy FM: Iran, Russia, China talks on nuclear issue, sanctions “constructive”

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, described a trilateral meeting between Iran, Russia, and China held in Moscow as "productive and constructive."

Iran FM says Israel’s wishes in Oman negotiations not to be fulfilled, rejects preconditions

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, has emphasized that the desires of the Israeli officials regarding the indirect talks between Tehran and Washington in Oman will never come to fruition, and that no preconditions will be accepted in the negotiations.

FM Araghchi confirms to hold indirect talks with US special envoy for Middle East in Oman

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that he will sit down for indirect high-level talks with US Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Witkoff.

Iran’s president: US must prove willingness for talks

The president of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, has called on the US administration to show its genuine interest in holding negotiations, stressing that Tehran will not approve of talks at any price or under humiliating circumstances.

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