Foreign Policy

Iran Outraged by Controversial Photo Tweeted by Russian Embassy

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has harshly blsted a controversial tweet by the Russian embassy in Tehran.

Regional Cooperation Prerequisite for Sustainable Security, Iran Tells Iraq

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says cooperation among regional countries, free from foreign interference, is a prerequisite for sustainable security.

Japan FM to Visit Tehran in Near Future: Iranian Embassy

Iran’s embassy in Tokyo says Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is going to visit Tehran in the near future.

Iranian, French Presidents Discuss Lebanon Woes, JCPOA Revival

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron discussed a wide range of issues, from Lebanon problems to the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), in a phone conversation on Monday.

Intra-Afghan Talks Only Solution to Crisis: Zarif Tells UN Envoy

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with UN Special Envoy for Afghanistan Jean Arnault, who has travelled to Tehran heading a delegation to exchange views with Iranian foreign ministry officials.

Iran Sympathises with Greece over Massive Wildfires

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed regret over the massive wildfires that have engulfed some regions of Greece, killing and injuring several people and causing material damages.

Iranian Envoy, Afghan Foreign Minister Discuss Afghanistan Developments

Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian, the Iranian Foreign Minister's special envoy for Afghanistan affairs, had a phone conversation with Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar.

Stage Set for Collapse of Israel: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian military commander says the stage is set for the collapse of the Israeli regime.

Iran Marks Anniversary of Taliban Terror Attack against Its Diplomats

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran has released a statement to mark the anniversary of the terrorist attack against Iranian diplomats and reporter in Afghanistan's Mazar-i-Sharif.

Iran Rejects G7’s ‘Baseless’ Accusations over Israel Ship Attack

Iran has dismissed as groundless a statement by the Group of 7 which blames Tehran for the attack on an Israeli-managed ship off the coast of Oman.

Iranian, Nicaraguan Foreign Ministers Discuss Closer Cooperation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohamma Javad Zarif has discussed with his Nicaraguan counterpart Denis Moncada the latest developments in bilateral relations as well as key issues facing Latin America.

Iran Says Raising Kurdistan Flag at Tehran Airport Was Mistake

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says raising the Kurdistan Region's flag upon the arrival of the KRG president was a mistake by the executive welcoming team stationed at Tehran airport.

Iran’s Talks with US Never Been Taboo: Diplomat

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who is saud to be the final nominee for the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs in Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s administration, says negotiations with the United States has never been a “taboo.”

Iran Urges UN to Deal with Israel’s ‘Adventurism’  

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations has called on the world body to deal with the Israeli regime’s “adventurism” in the region.

Raisi: OPEC Should Promote Member States’ Rights, Interests

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to focus on the interests of member countries and take up a greater role in the global oil market.

Raisi Says Iran Serious in Developing Relations with UAE

Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi has told the Emirati envoy that Tehran is serious in developing its relations with the United Arab Emirates, especially in the economic fields.

Iran, Bangladesh Discuss Promotion of Mutual Cooperation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with Shahriar Alam, the State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, who is in Tehran on behalf of his government to attend the inauguration ceremony of Iran's new president.

Iran Says to Respond to Any ‘Foolish’ Act by Israel

Iran has reacted to the Israeli regime’s recent threats, saying Tehran will respond to any foolish move.

Iran Wants to See Strong, Developed Iraq: President Raisi

President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran says the country would like to see a strong and mighty Iraq.

Regional Security Should Be Provided by Regional States, Raisi Tells Ghani

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says regional security should be ensured by countries in the region.

Iran Welcomes Any Diplomatic Initiative to Remove Sanctions: Raisi

Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi says his administration will do its best to have anti-Iran sanctions lifted, and welcomes any diplomatic plan to that end.

Raisi Says Promotion of Ties with Turkey on Top of Iran’s Agenda

Iran’s new President Ebrahim Raisi says the policy of good neighbourliness will work only if Tehran and Ankara further enhance their relations in different areas.

Raisi Stresses Closer Cooperation with Russia in All Areas

New Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Tehran-Moscow cooperation can be a deterrent against unilateralism.

Raisi to Boost Iran’s Ties with Neighbours, Zarif Tells Kuwaiti FM

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah and Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in a meeting in Tehran, discussed bilateral ties as well as the latest situation of the region and other issues of mutual interest.

President Raisi Meets World Leaders ahead of Inauguration

Iran’s new President Ebrahim Raisi has met several world leaders, foreign ministers, and top parliamentarians who are visiting Tehran to attend his inauguration ceremony.

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