Foreign Policy

What Matters Is Lifting of Sanctions, Not US Rejoining Nuclear Deal: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the United States’ return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), would mean nothing without lifting sanctions.

Seoul’s Seizure of Iran Assets Major Obstacle to Promotion of Ties: Official

Iran's Deputy Justice Minister has urged Seoul to work toward settling the existing issues between the two sides to kick of a new round of mutual cooperation.

US Trying to Force Yemen Peace Talks into Deadlock by Blacklisting Ansarullah: Iran

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the US State Department’s plan to designate Yemen’s Ansarullah as a terrorist organization.

Disgraceful End of Trump Era Shows Bullying Gets Nowhere: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the “scandalous” end of US President Donald Trump’s term in office proves that bullying and law-breaking will not lead to a good end.

All 9/11 Terrorists Came from Pompeo’s Favourite Mideast Destinations: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed his American counterpart’s “lies” about Iran’s links to Al-Qaeda terrorists, saying all the September 11 terrorists hailed from the US’ Arab allies in the Middle East, not from Iran.

Iran Says Will Never Forget Trump’s Evil Acts, Cruel Sanctions

Iran’s government spokesman says the Iranian nation will never forget US President Donald Trump’s evil acts, including cruel sanctions, against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Condemns Assassination of Afghan Govt. Spokesman

Iran’s government spokesman has condemned the recent terrorist attack in the Afghan capital, Kabul, in which Zia Vedan, an Afghan government spokesman, was killed.

Mr. Pompeo! Be Angry and Die of This Anger: Iran

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has reacted to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s anti-Iran tweets.

Iran Not to Renegotiate Nuclear Deal, Zarif Tells US, Europe

The Iranian foreign minister says the United States and Europe should know that Tehran will not renegotiate an issue that it has already discussed once.

Iran Congratulates Sadyr Japarov on His Election as Kyrgyz President

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Sadyr Japarov on his election as Kyrgyzstan's new president.

Iran Rejects Pompeo’s ‘Baseless’ Claim about Tehran’s Ties to Al-Qaeda

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman strongly rejected US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s unfounded claim that Tehran has links to the al-Qaeda terrorist group.

Iran Condemns US Designation of Cuba as State Sponsor of Terror

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has condemned in the strongest terms the United States’ move to put Cuba on its list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Iran Rules Out Fresh Talks with Incoming US Administration

Iran’s Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei has ruled out fresh negotiations between Tehran and Washington following Joe Biden's coming into office, saying the two countries’ return to their commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal needs no negotiation.

Trump’s Moves in Region Discrediting US: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the United States is on shaky ground in the region, and takes actions which further discredit itself.

Seoul’s Freezing of Tehran’s Assets Damages South Korea’s Image in Iran: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has blasted South Korea for keeping the Iranian assets frozen in its banks citing the US sanctions, saying the issue has seriously damaged the East Asian country's image among Iranian people.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Developments

United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen has held talks with Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister in special political affairs.

Iran Condoles with Indonesia over Deadly Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed sympathy with Indonesia over the crash of a passenger plane, which resulted in the deaths of all the people on board.

Trump’s Downfall Prompted by His Populistic Approach: Iran

A senior Iranian official says US President Donald Trump will be unseated soon due to his populistic approaches.

Iranian, South Korean Diplomats Discuss Tanker Seizure, Frozen Assets

First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea Choi Jong Kun and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi have discussed the IRGC's seizure of a Korean chemical tanker and Seoul's freezing of Iran's assets in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran Condemns Massacre of Pakistani Miners, Urges Joint Fight against Terror

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned the ISIS terrorist group's massacre of eleven miners in Pakistan's Balochistan province.

Those Condemning Trump Today Succumbed to His Lawlessness for 4 Years: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has scolded those who are now condemning US President Donald Trump’s assault on the rule of law after succumbing to his lawless bullying for four years.

Biden Administration Will Have to Submit to Iran’s Demands: VP

Iran’s first vice president says officials in the new US administration will have no choice but to give in to Iran's demands.

World Concerned by Trump’s ‘Unchecked Authority’ to Start Nuke War: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US president’s “unchecked authority” to start a nuclear war is a global concern.

Seoul Sends Delegation to Tehran ahead of Senior Korean Diplomat’s Visit

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the South Korean delegation currently visiting Tehran is part of the entourage accompanying the East Asian country's deputy foreign minister, who is going to visit Iran on Sunday.

Iran Hopes Biden Administration Will Return US to Path of Law

Iran’s first vice president has expressed hope the new US administration will return his country to the path of logic and law.

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