Foreign Policy

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.

In Letter to UNSC Chief, Iran Warns Israel over Threat to Use Force

Iran has warned the Israeli regime about its recent threat to use force against the Islamic Republic, saying Tel Aviv should be waiting for the repercussions of its moves.

Zarif Urges E3 to Avoid Policies Based on Threat, Pressure

Enrique Mora, the Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service for Political Affairs who is visiting Tehran to attend the inauguration ceremony of Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi as the European Union's special envoy, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday afternoon.

Iranian, Bosnian Foreign Ministers Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Bosnian counterpart Bisera Turković discussed the latest trend of regional and international developments in a meeting in Tehran.

EU Diplomats in Iran to Attend Raisi’s Inauguration, Saudis Will Come Next

A delegation of high-ranking European Union diplomats has arrived in Tehran to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Ebrahim Raisi.

Iran Calls Successive Maritime Incidents in Sea of Oman ‘Suspicious’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has described as totally suspicious the reports of successive security incidents involving vessels in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, warning against any effort to create a vicious atmosphere to pursue certain political goals.

Zarif Meets Omani Counterpart in Tehran on His Last Day in Office

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Omani counterpart Badr Al Busaidi, who is in Tehran to attend the inauguration ceremony of Iran's president-elect.

Tehran Strongly Protests Bucharest’s ‘Baseless’ Accusations

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Romanian ambassador to Tehran to protest the country’s baseless accusations against the Islamic Republic in connection with the Mercer Street vessel incident.

Iran Summons UK Envoy to Protest Dominic Raab’s Accusations over Ship Attack

The Iranian foreign ministry has summoned the British charge d’affaires in Tehran to protest the anti-Iran accusations by the British foreign secretary regarding the attack on the Israeli-managed oil tanker off Oman Thursday.

Iran Warns UK, Israel It Will Give Strong Response to Any Adventure

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has strongly condemned and deeply regretted the baseless accusations made by the British foreign secretary against the Islamic Republic of Iran, which were repeated by the US secretary of state in the same context and contained contradictory, false and provocative accusations.

Tehran Rejects Bahrain Court Ruling against Iranian Banks

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has slammed the Bahraini Supreme Criminal Court's ruling against the Central Bank of Iran and several other Iranian banks, categorically rejecting the false accusations levelled against them.

Iran Slams US Senators’ Call for Denying Visa to President-Elect Raisi

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has slammed calls on the US president to deny the Iranian president-elect an entry visa for the United Nations annual General Assembly meeting in New York.

Iran Denies Role in Attack against Israeli-Operated Ship near Oman

Iran has denounced the Tel Aviv regime for accusing it of attacking an Israeli-operated ship off the coast of Oman.

Iran’s Zarif: No Trust Doesn’t Mean No Interaction

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran has no trust in the west but this does not entail calling off interactions.

Iran Expresses Regret over Deadly Wildfire in Southern Turkey

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed regret over the massive wildfire that engulfed parts of forests in Turkey's southern provinces, which caused extensive damages and killed several Turkish citizens.

US Refused to Back Off from Its ‘Hostile’ Stances in Vienna: Iran

Iran's envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the United States had refused to back off from its hostile stances in the course of the Vienna talks aimed at reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Says Concerned about Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Clashes

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed concern over the continuation of border clashes between the border guards of the Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia.

Nuclear Talks Prove Iran Must Avoid Negotiating with West: Leader

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the nuclear negotiations between the Rouhani administration and the world powers proved that trusting the West is not helpful and Iranian administrations must avoid negotiating with them.

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