Foreign Policy

Iran says reserves right to exploit joint gas field with Kuwait, Saudi Arabia

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has called a newly declared agreement between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait over the exploitation of the Arash gas field illegal, saying: Tehran reserves the right to exploit the field in the Persian Gulf.

Iran FM: Tehran a close friend to Lebanon in difficult days and times of calm

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian held a meeting with Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun on Friday morning to discuss a range of issues such as the expansion of bilateral ties as well as regional and international developments.

Iran FM says Tehran ready for fifth round of talks with Saudi Arabia

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says Tehran is ready for the fifth round of talks with Saudi Arabia.

In Lebanon, Iran FM holds talks on bilateral ties, intl. issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has visited Lebanon for talks with the country’s officials on issues of bilateral and international significance, with a focus on the expansion of mutual relations in the area of economy and energy.

Iranian FM: US side must adopt a realistic approach in Vienna talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has urged the US to adopt a realistic approach in the Vienna talks instead of playing with words and wasting the time.

Iranian FM: Iran ready to build 1000MW power plant in Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdolalhian says Iran is ready for expanding ties with Lebanon in all economic and trade areas.

Iran calls for Yemen truce, UN-centered initiative to end war

Iran has repeated its call for an end to the Saudi-led aggression against Yemen through fair and practical efforts and initiatives for the removal of the blockade, establishment of truce and beginning of Yemeni-Yemeni negotiations.

Iran FM to President Assad: Tehran to continue supporting Syria

The Iranian foreign minister, in a meeting with President Bashar al-Assad of Syrian, has voiced Tehran’s full support for the government and people of Syria. The meeting was held on Wednesday in Damascus.

Khatibzadeh: Iran’s policy on Palestine inexorable

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said Iran’s policy on the issue of Palestine will never change.

Iranian FM: Iran, Syria on same front

The Iranian foreign minister has said Iran and Syria are on the same front and that the Islamic Republic will continue supporting the Syrian government and people.

Iran condoles with China over deadly plane crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed condolences to the bereaved family members of Chinese plane crash victims, government and people of China.

In Nowruz message, Raisi hails Iran’s successful resistance against US

President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran says the country’s biggest achievement in recent years has been bringing about a “humiliating defeat” for the United States’ so-called maximum pressure policy on the back of the Iranian nation.

Iran leader designates 1401 as “The Year of Production: Knowledge-Based and Job Creation”

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has addressed the Iranian people on the occasion of the New Year.

Khatibzadeh: British debt settlement money fully in Iran’s possession

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the sum of money received from Britain to settle a historic debt is in Tehran's possession and that the Islamic Republic will decide how to spend it.

Amir Abdollahian: Final deal in Vienna closer than any time

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says Iran and the P 4+1 are close to the final point of a deal in the Vienna talks more than any time before, adding Iran is ready for such an agreement if all its red lines are respected.

Iranian FM says two British citizens released on humanitarian grounds

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has denied claims that the country released two British-Iranian citizens in exchange for London paying back its decades-long debt to the Islamic republic.

Khatibzadeh: Iran seeks strengthening friendship with regional countries

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said the Islamic Republic’s foremost foreign policy goal is to strengthen friendship with regional countries.

Iranian president calls for expansion of ties with Turkmenistan

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated Gurbanukuly Bardi Muhammadov, head of Turkmenistan’s National Council, on successfully holding the country’s presidential election and also on the Persian New Year, Newruz.

Raisi congratulates Berdimuhamedow on his election as Turkmen president

Iran’s President Ebrahim raisi has in a message congratulated his Turkmen counterpart Serdar Berdimuhamedow on his election as Turkmenistan’s president.

Iran: Russia no obstacle to deal in Vienna

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says Russia has created no obstacle to reaching a deal between Iran and the P4+1 group in Vienna.

Iran FM says will discuss Ukraine war, Vienna talks in Moscow

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says Tehran openly condemns war, wherever in the world it may be. Amir Abdollahian made the comment upon arrival in Moscow for talks with top Russian officials.

Ambassador: Iran backs talks on Shia coalition in Iraq

Iran’s ambassador in Iraq says Tehran backs talks between the Sadr movement and the Shia Coordination Framework in the country.

Amir Abdollahian to Ukraine FM: Islamic Republic against war

Iran’s foreign minister has told his Ukrainian counterpart that the Islamic Republic favors peaceful solution to disputes through diplomatic talks.

Iran FM advisor censures UN approach to Yemen ‘as biased’

An advisor to the Iranian foreign minister has criticized the UN Security Council’s ‘biased approach’ to the Yemeni crisis.

Iranian president condemns West’s silence on mass execution in Saudi Arabia

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has condemned the West’s silence toward Saturday’s mass execution in Saudi Arabia.

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