Foreign Policy

Repeating Trump’s Policy Won’t Yield New Results for US: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Biden administration will not achieve any new results by repeating its predecessor’s policies against Iran.

Iran’s Leader Rebukes US for Double Standards on Human Rights

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States claims to be an advocate of human rights while it blatantly supports the Saudi murderers of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi who was dismembered with a bone saw.

Iranian, Finnish Foreign Ministers Discuss JCPOA, Bilateral Ties

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto had a telephone conversation on Wednesday evening.

Iranian, Japanese Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi had a telephone conversation on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

US Must Take First Step to Return to JCPOA: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says the United States should take the first step to return to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as it was the one that left the deal in the first place.

Lifting of US Sanctions Only Diplomatic Option Available, Rouhani Tells Johnson

The Iranian president says Washington’s lifting of anti-Iran sanctions and living up to its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal is the only diplomatic way to resolve the current standoff.

US Can Easily End Stalemate over Iran Deal by Lifting Sanctions: VP

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the US can easily end the current stalemate over the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers by returning to compliance with its commitments under the deal.

Rouhani Urges Biden Not to ‘Shy Away’ from Return to JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Biden administration should not shy away from returning to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal and implementing the law.

Iran Says US Not Prepared for Prisoner Exchange

Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says Tehran has expressed its preparedness for a full prisoner swap with the United States, but the new US administration does not seem to be ready for that.

Irish FM’s Trip to Tehran Could Bridge Iran-EU Gap: Analyst

An Iranian political analyst says the recent trip to Tehran by a high-ranking Irish delegation aimed at mediating between Iran and the three European countries can help the two sides “hear each other’s voice better.”

Ayatollah Sistani Urges Removal of Sanctions in Meeting with Pope: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Iraq’s top religious authority Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has called for the removal of sanctions against nations in his recent meeting with the pontifex in Najaf.

Afghanistan No ‘Bargaining Chip’ for Iran-US Talks: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Afghanistan is not a bargaining chip for Iran’s negotiation with any other country.

Iranian, Irish Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Irish counterpart Simon Coveney discussed issues of mutual interest in bilateral, regional and international affairs as well as the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

President Rouhani Urges Europe to End Inaction towards JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has criticized Europe for its inaction towards the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA, saying Tehran can no longer be the only party that pays the price for saving the multilateral deal.

Foreign Intervention in Iraq’s Affairs Detrimental to Entire Region: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is against any kind of foreign intervention in Iraq’s internal affairs and considers it detrimental to the Arab country and the entire region.

Iranian, Armenian Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Relations

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Armenian counterpart Ara Ayvazyan had a phone conversation on Saturday.

Iran Congratulates Ghana on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to his Ghanaian counterpart on the African country's national day.

Iran Rejects Arab Quartet’s ‘Provocative’ Statement, ‘Baseless’ Claims

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman categorically rejected the unfounded allegations brought against Iran in a statement issued at a fake quadrilateral committee of the Arab League.

Let’s Stop Posturing and Return to JCPOA, Zarif Tells Sherman

The Iranian foreign minister has called on Washington to stop Posturing and return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Zarif Says to Present Iran’s Constructive Plan of Action on JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he will soon present Iran’s “constructive concrete plan of action” regarding the 2015 nuclear deal through proper diplomatic channels.

Return Path to JCPOA Straightforward, Iran’s President Tells US

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the return path to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA, is straightforward, and if the US government is determined to return, there is no need for negotiations.

Iran Says IAEA Censure Resolution Shelved Thanks to ‘Intensive Diplomatic Efforts’

Iran says the plan to adopt an anti-Tehran resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been shelved thanks to intensive diplomatic efforts in Tehran, Vienna, and the capital cities of all member states of the Board of Governors, especially the E3, and with cooperation of China and Russia.

Lifting Sanctions Only Way Forward with Iran Nuclear Deal: Araqchi

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi says the only way forward with the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is to lift the United States’ illegal sanctions against Tehran.

Iran Rejects US ‘Baseless’ Claim That It’s Stoking Tension in Yemen

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected the US secretary of state’s "unfounded" accusation that Iran is fueling tensions in Yemen.

Anti-Iran Resolution to Affect Iran-IAEA Cooperation: Official

Mahmoud Vaezi, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian President, has warned about the ramifications of a possible resolution by the UN nuclear watchdog’s Board of Governors against the country.

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