Foreign Policy

FM Amirabdollahian: Iran to stand by Yemeni people, support their will

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stressed the deep and historical bonds between Iran and Yemen, saying the Islamic Republic has always supported the will of the Yemeni people.

Russia: Iran to sign memorandum to gain official membership of SCO

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said several encouraging decisions, including about Iran's official membership, will be made in the upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Iran slams Albania cyber attack claims as baseless

Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has rejected claims of a cyber attacks by the Albanian government against Iran as ‘baseless’ and ‘false’, adding Iran itself has been a victim of cyber attacks.

Tehran says US behind ‘scenario’ of Albania serving ties with Iran

The spokesman for the Iranian ministry of foreign affairs strongly condemned a move by the US Department of the Treasury to impose sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence that followed Albania’s move to cut off ties with Iran.

Iran says concerned over reported mistreatment of Iranian embassy staff in Albania

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has expressed concern after media reports said local officials in Albanian capital Tirana had interacted improperly with the Iranian Embassy and its staff.

Iranian FM calls on US to put aside ambiguous language over nuclear deal

The Iranian Foreign Minister says Tehran seeks a lasting and strong nuclear deal, urging the US to stay away from ambiguous language in this regard so that a deal will be finalized in the shortest possible time.

Iran’s interior minister in Iraq for talks ahead of Arba’een pilgrimage

Iran’s interior minister is on an official visit to Iraq, which is hosting the massive Arba’een walk and pilgrimage joined by millions of Shia Muslims from Iran and elsewhere in the world.

Iran says Albania’s decision to cut ties lacks foresight, unmeasured

The Iranian ministry of foreign affairs says Albania’s recent move to cut political ties with Iran based on ‘unfounded accusations’ is unmeasured and short of foresight in international relations.

Iran rejects US, UK accusations regarding cyberattacks in Albania

The spokesperson of Iran’s foreign ministry has rejected as baseless the accusations of the US National Security Council and the UK foreign ministry against the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding an alleged cyberattack on Albania.

President Raisi: Iran determined to increase cooperation with Indonesia 

Iranian President Ebrahima Raisi has held a meeting with the visiting chief justice of Indonesia’s Supreme Court, saying Tehran has a serious will for development of ties with Jakarta in all spheres.

Russia replaces controversial ambassador to Iran

Russia has appointed a new ambassador to Tehran to replace Levan Dzhagaryan, who has turned into a highly controversial figure in Iran and become a frequent subject of criticism among the public and the press for his comments and photo-ops.

Raisi says his administration pursuing policy of improving ties with Latin America

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says his administration pursues a foreign policy of improving relations with countries in Latin America.

Iran deputy defense minister in Baku for ADEX exhibition

Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Rear Admiral Amir Rastegari has arrived in the Azerbaijan Republic on an official visit.

Iran blasts deadly terror attack on Russia mission in Kabul

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack outside the Russian Embassy in Kabul.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Lifting bans priority for Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani says the removal of sanctions on Iran is a key priority for the Islamic Republic. Kanaani was speaking at his weekly press briefing in Tehran.

Iran FM calls for lifting of Yemen siege

Iran’s foreign minister has called for the lifting of the Saudi-led siege on Yemen as a prerequisite for the stability in the Middle Eastern country and the whole region.

Iran says favors more talks with Saudi Arabia

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani says a new vision is being shaped in Saudi Arabia regarding Iran that is based on dialog.

Report: Macron secretly asks Iran to mediate in Ukraine crisis

An official with Iran’s presidential office has broken the news on the request by the French leader for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to mediate in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Iran, Russia FMs meet; Ukraine high on agenda

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow.

Iranian FM in Moscow to help resolve Ukraine conflict

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian arrived in the Russian capital Moscow on Wednesday morning at the head of a delegation for talks with Russian officials to help put an end to the months-long conflict in Ukraine.

Iran says Iraq overcame sedition, voices pleasure with return of calm

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ has in a statement, expressed pleasure that Iraq has weathered a ‘great sedition’ in the country following the recent deadly clashes in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Iranian foreign minister to discuss Ukraine in Moscow

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says, in an effort to put an end to the war in Ukraine, he is going to visit Moscow.

Raisi: Iran interested in boosting ties with Malaysia

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says the country is keen to improve relations with Malaysia, which he says has a special place in the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy.

President Raisi: Restoration, boosting Iran-Saudi ties benefit regional security

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabiaand enhancing ties between the two regional powerhouses will bolster security in the region.

Iran, Iraq FMs discuss border security and terror groups during upcoming Arbaeen

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and his Iraqi counterpart exchanged views on border security, as well as necessary measures to counter hostile, separatist and terrorist groups in Iraq and the Kurdistan region.

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