Foreign Policy

Mixed reactions to Russian invasion of Ukraine in Iranian newspapers

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has drawn mixed reactions from newspapers in Iran with some criticizing Moscow while other blaming it on the US and NATO.

Iran official: Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ policy a failure

A senior Iranian official says Tehran’s strategy of active resistance has rendered ex-US President Donald Trump’s maximum pressure policy ineffective.

Iran says ready to help victims of Ukraine crisis

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has told the chairman of the International Committee of the Red Cross that Tehran is ready to help the victims of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Syrian president, Iran FM aide meet in Damascus

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad held talks with Ali Asghar Khaji, Senior Advisor for Political Affairs to Iran’s Foreign Minister, in Damascus on Tuesday. They have discussed a range of issues including the Astana process, the nuclear talks in Vienna and Russia-Ukraine war.

Iran says UNSC resolution against Yemen hinders peace process

Iran has denounces the United Nations Security Council’s extension of an arms embargo against Yemen’s Houthi. Tehran has warned it will have negative implications for the peace process.

President Raisi: Iran-Syria alliance unbreakable

The Iranian president stressed that the alliance between Iran and Syria is unbreakable, calling for the expansion of bilateral ties in all fields.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran is for cessation of hostilities in Ukraine; US behind crisis

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said Iran supports cessation of hostilities in Ukraine.

Iranian FM advisor: Tehran to remain beside Syria

The senior advisor to the Iranian foreign minister underlined that Iran will remain beside the government and people of Syria and that the policy of isolating Syria has failed.

Iran’s Russia envoy: NATO’s eastward expansion threating Tehran, Moscow

Iran’s ambassador to Russia says neither Tehran nor Moscow sees NATO’s expansion toward their boarders in line with their interests.

President Raisi says Iran are ready to help restore peace to Ukraine

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says Tehran is ready to help restore peace to Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the European country.

Iran FM: US would not have chosen ’embarrassing’ Afghanistan withdrawal if it could

Iranian Foreign Minister has dismissed US claims that its withdrawal from Afghanistan had all been planned beforehand. Hossein Amir Abdollahian said Americans would not have opted for such an "embarrassing" pullout if they had other choices.

Iran’s calls for political solution to Ukraine crisis

The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone conversation with his Russia counterpart, has called of a political solution to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

Viral pic appears to show notes on Raisi’s reply to indirect US message

An image has been circulating on social media of what is said to be private notes of an individual who was present at the recent closed-door meeting between the Iranian president and the Qatar emir in Doha, which lays down Tehran’s response to an indirect message from the U.S.

Raisi to Putin: NATO’s expansion serious threat to security and stability

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, in a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, reiterated NATO’S eastward expansion is the source of tension and poses a serious threat to the stability and security of independent countries in different regions.

Iran voices regret over Ukraine hostilities, calls for ceasefire

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed regret over the start of military actions and the escalation of hostilities in Ukraine, calling for the establishment of a ceasefire.

Khatibzadeh: Iran trying to get nationals out of Ukraine

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic is trying to get Iranian nationals from parts of Ukraine with several private flights.

Iran blames Ukraine crisis on NATO provocations

Iran’s foreign minister has blamed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for the Ukraine crisis.

Raisi calls for expansion of Iran-Oman ties

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says the country’s relations with Oman are good, but there is room for further development of economic and trade ties, and significant potentials of both countries can be used to this end.

Iranian president congratulates Japan’s National Day

The Iranian president has in separate messages congratulated the Japanese emperor and prime minister on the country’s national day.

Iranian president’s special envoy meets Afghan ministers in Kabul

The Iranian president’s special envoy for Afghanistan has met with the Taliban’s minister of energy and water as well as minister of foreign affairs.

Amir Abdollahian says Iran ready to re-open EU office in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says the idea of re-opening of the EU office in Tehran is on the agenda of the Islamic Republic.

Raisi says Iran ready to share oil and gas experience with Trinidad and Tobago

The Islamic Republic of Iran, despite heavy sanctions and the enemy's desire to put pressure on the nation, has been able to acquire good capabilities in various fields, including the oil and gas industry, and it’s ready to share its experiences with Trinidad and Tobago.

Raisi: Iran ready to share technical knowledge with Africa

President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran is ready to transfer technical knowledge to African countries and boost cooperation with them.

Iranian president: US root-cause of insecurity in West Asia

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the presence of the United States and other foreign powers is the root cause of insecurity in West Asia, and that ending their interventionist policies will resolve the existing problems in the region.

Iran FM: President Raisi’s visit to Qatar to give momentum to bilateral ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says the Iranian president’s visit to Qatar and his important talks with the Qatari emir paved the way for giving momentum to bilateral relations.

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