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.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the US and Israeli air attacks on Iranian territory during his speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Foreign Ministry spokesman has rebuked “cheap” restrictions imposed by the US administration on Iranian diplomats in New York, describing the systematic harassment of Iran's delegates as yet another indication of Washington’s animosity toward Iranians.
Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor on international affairs to Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, has strongly denounced the recent decision by three European states to activate the so-called snapback mechanism against Iran, calling it evidence of the West’s weakness and hostility.
Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has called the Israeli regime’s and the United States’ unprovoked attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities in June “a dark and dangerous chapter” in the history of the non-proliferation regime.
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said the US failed to uphold its commitments under the nuclear agreement with Iran signed a decade ago.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended congratulations to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Saudi people on the Kingdom’s National Day.
The Iranian daily Kayhan wrote that the experience of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran proved negotiations with the United States not only failed to prevent military aggression but also facilitated deception and surprise attacks.
Ahead of his trip to New York, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian stated, "We should sit together and engage in dialogue to better understand one another; but dialogue with those who intend to bully, dominate, deceive, or sabotage is not possible."
Iran has warned that any move by Britain, France, and Germany to reinstate UN sanctions through the "snapback mechanism" would create “new conditions” that nullify its recent agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
A senior member of Iran’s parliament has described President Massoud Pezeshkian’s upcoming visit to New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly as a key opportunity to reduce tensions, ease sanctions, and open new diplomatic horizons.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi is set to meet with the foreign ministers of Germany, France and UK in New York this week, with the European Union’s foreign policy chief also expected to attend.
Former Iranian lawmaker Ali Motahari has outlined recommendations ahead of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s upcoming trip to New York for the UN General Assembly.
The Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has stressed that Europe and the United States, through their efforts to trigger the UN “snapback” mechanism against Iran, cannot block the country’s nuclear progress.
Iran has condemned as “unlawful, unjustified and provocative” the European action to restore United Nations sanctions under the so-called snapback mechanism.
The Iranian Foreign Minister says the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a reasonable and practical plan to the European countries regarding the Iranian nuclear issue, aimed at preventing an unnecessary and avoidable crisis in the coming days.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged France, Germany, and Britain, jointly known as the E3, to act “responsibly” and “independently” in the face of mounting pressure to re-impose UN sanctions on Tehran.
Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, told a UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan that the presence of millions of Afghan migrants has severely strained Iran’s resources and infrastructure, creating complex security and cross-border challenges.
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian said Tehran sees no barriers to expanding cooperation with Moscow and stressed that bilateral agreements in energy, transport, and power sectors will be implemented with urgency.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stressed that if any hostile action is taken against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the recent understanding between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be considered terminated.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, in a phone call with his French counterpart, stressed that the activation of the so-called snapback mechanism by European countries- France, Germany, and Britain- at the UN Security Council lacks any political or legal legitimacy, warning the move, aimed at reinstating anti-Iran UN sanctions, would escalate tensions and deepen the crisis.
Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss bilateral ties as well as regional developments.
Speaking to reporters at the conclusion of the summit, Pezeshkian said the current trend is bringing Islamic countries closer together and exposing the divisions...
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi emphasized that the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) has the potential to become a successful model of multilateral economic cooperation among neighboring countries.
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has highlighted the crucial responsibility of major Muslim countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, in strengthening unity among Islamic nations.
