Foreign Policy

Yerevan trip leads to productive deals between Iran, Armenia: President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed his satisfaction with the productive agreements reached during his two-day visit to Yerevan, Armenia.

Iranian president holds private talks with Armenian PM in Yerevan

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has held private talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, with the two leaders expected to sign a series of bilateral cooperation agreements.

Iran reaffirms opposition to any geopolitical change in Caucasus

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has underlined Tehran’s firm opposition to any geopolitical changes in the South Caucasus, stressing that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of regional states must remain intact.

Pezeshkian in Armenia to discuss US presence in Caucasus, ink deals

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is in Armenia to sign key agreements in line with the shared interests and to discuss serious concerns regarding the United States’ presence in the Caucasus.

Iran renews warning against US presence in South Caucasus, criticizes Israeli expansionism

Iran’s foreign ministry has reiterated its opposition to the involvement of outside powers in the South Caucasus, stressing that any external presence could destabilize the region.

Iran says foreign intervention in the Caucasus its red line

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry stressed that the Islamic Republic does not in any way regard foreign intervention or the presence of extra-regional forces in the Caucasus as beneficial, and believes that such a presence only creates geopolitical complications.

Iran’s FM expresses confidence in bright future for Iran-Armenia ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has predicted a “bright future” for relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Armenia. Araghchi said no one can derail this path.

Envoy: Tehran-Riyadh committed to end regional polarization

Iran's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati has said that security talks between Tehran and Riyadh are ongoing, noting that the two nations are mutually determined to end regional polarization.

Iranian president to visit Belarus and Armenia

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will embark on a two-day trip to Armenia and Belarus starting Monday, August 18. That’s according to Pezeshkian’s political adviser.

Iranian govt. spokesperson hails Armenia-Azerbaijan deal as “significant step in dialogue”

Iran’s government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has said the recent agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia shows after years of conflict and mistrust, both sides chose negotiation and understanding over confrontation.

First VP: Iran’s Strategy Non-Intervention of Foreign Forces in Region

Iran’s First Vice President says that the Islamic Republic’s strategy in the Caucasus is the non-intervention of foreign countries and forces, especially in the region’s geopolitics, since regional issues require no foreign presence, and all countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia can live together in peace, stability, and security.

Iran FM: War with Zionists Not Imminent, Armed Forces Must Be Ready

The Iranian Foreign Minister says he does not believe a war between Iran and Israel is imminent; however, the armed forces and the government must maintain their readiness for any situation, as preparedness for war is the most important factor in preventing it.

Iran Security Chief: Tehran ready to give firm response to Israel

The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic is ready to deliver a firm response to Israel, stressed that this regime failed to achieve its goal—overthrowing the government—in its recent war against Iran.

Iranian National Security chief meets Hezbollah leader in Beirut before returning home

The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, met with Ali Larijani, the newly-designated Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and his accompanying delegation on Thursday during Larijani’s visit to Lebanon.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson meets UK ambassador in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei met with UK Ambassador to Iran, Hugo Shorter, in Tehran on Wednesday, as part of ongoing diplomatic engagements with ambassadors and heads of missions based in the Iranian capital.

Iran Leader advisor warns of appropriate response to agents of insecurity in Caucasus

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to Iran's leader on international affairs warned that the Islamic Republic will give an appropriate response to any move that would compromise its national security as a result of the presence of extra-regional players in the Caucusus.

Larijani reaffirms Iran’s support for Lebanon’s unity and resistance

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has underlined Tehran’s commitment to Lebanon’s unity, independence, and resistance during a visit to Beirut.

Iran embassy in Iraq condemns US interference in Tehran-Baghdad cooperation

The Embassy of Iran in Iraq has strongly condemned statements by the US State Department spokesperson opposing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and Iraq.

Tehran-Baghdad security accord provides basis for sustainable security in region: Iran’s top official

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has praised the security accord signed between Tehran and Baghdad, stressing it lays the foundation for sustainable security and stability in West Asia.

Iran FM slams Israel for massacre of Gaza journalists

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has condemned the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in an Israeli air attack in the Gaza Strip, highlighting this crime as evidence of the desperation of a globally reviled regime that is going downhill.

FM says Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement should not cut off Iran’s access to transportation routes

The Iranian Foreign Minister welcomed the establishment of peace between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan and, referring to Iran’s considerations regarding communication routes and the unblocking of transportation networks, stressed that such routes must not result in a change in the region’s geopolitics or cut off Iran’s access to other transportation routes.

Iran security chief: Resistance movements enjoy significant political maturity

The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council stated that Hezbollah and the resistance movements possess a very good level of political thinking, and they are not in need of guardians.

President Pezeshkian warns against covert ambitions by external actors under guise of Zangezur project   

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has firmly underscored Iran’s opposition to any military or security involvement under the guise of the Zangezur corridor project on Armenian soil.

Iran to accept temporary nuclear restrictions if US lifts sanctions, says official

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, stated that Tehran is willing to accept temporary limitations on its nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of US sanctions.

Iran says talks with three European countries not halted, no agreement yet on time or place

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said on Monday that negotiations with three European countries have not stopped, although no agreement has been reached yet on when or where talks will take place.

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