Foreign Policy

Iran Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Until Late September

The Iranian president has warned that it will be forbidden to mine digital currencies until the end of summer as it puts a huge burden on the national power grid.

Zarif Congratulates Lebanon on Anniversary of Victory against Israel

Iran's Foreign Minister has, in separate messages, congratulated Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary general of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah, and Zeina Akar, the acting foreign minister of Lebanon, on the Eid of resistance and freedom and the anniversary of the victorious liberation of Southern Lebanon from the Israeli occupation forces through the bravery and devotion of resistance fighters.

Iran FM, Azerbaijan President Discuss Closer Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sat down with President of the Azerbaijan Republic lham Aliyev.

Rouhani Congratulates Southern Lebanon Liberation Anniversary

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a message to his Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun, extends congratulations to the government and people of Lebanon on the anniversary of liberation of its southern parts from Israeli military occupation.

Iranian, Chinese Presidents Discuss Cooperation against US Unilateralism

Speaking in a telephone conversation on Monday, President Hassan Rouhani stressed the importance of close cooperation between the two countries on international issues especially in fighting the Cold War and the United States and their western allies' coalition-making against independent countries like Iran and China.

Iran Waiting to See Change in Saudi Arabia’s Behaviour: Spokesman

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Islamic Republic is waiting for Saudi Arabia to change its behaviour.

Iran Opens Its Consulate-General in Syria’s Aleppo

Iran has opened its consulate-general in the Syrian city of Aleppo following an agreement between the Iranian Foreign Minister and the Syrian government.

Palestine’s Victory Brings Israel’s Downfall Closer at Hand: IRGC

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has congratulated Palestinian resistance groups on their victory against the Israeli regime.

Palestine’s Victory Tipped the Scales against Israel: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has offered congratulations on the victory of the Palestinian resistance in defending the cause and the sanctities of Palestinians, and imposing a new equation on the Israeli regime.

Iran Leader Urges Muslim Countries to Provide Military, Financial Support for Palestine

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on Muslim governments to provide military and financial support for Palestine and help the country rebuild the infrastructure destroyed during the recent clashes with Israel.

Canada Doing Business with Grief of Ukraine Plane Crash Victims’ Families: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has dismissed as legally unfounded a court verdict issued by a Canadian court regarding the 2020 Ukrainian plane crash, saying that Ottawa is expected to show the behaviour of a mature government instead of playing with the sentiments of the survivors.

Biden Must Abandon Trump’s Bans If He Wants Vienna Talks to Bear Fruit: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has told European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell that the new US administration's use of Trump's sanctions as leverage in the Vienna talks is not acceptable.

World Powers Agree to Lift Oil, Banking Sanctions on Iran: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the world powers involved in the ongoing negotiations in Vienna have agreed to remove the anti-Iran sanctions in the oil, banking, shipping, and insurance fields.

Tehran Keen to Expand Its Cooperation with Dublin: Zarif

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks on issues of mutual interest with Irish President Michael D. Higgins during his trip to Dublin.

Iran, Ireland Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Issues in Dublin

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Irish counterpart Simon Coveney discussed important issues in bilateral ties as well the regional and international developments in a Wednesday meeting in Dublin.

Iran, Yemen Discuss Latest Status of Talks on Safer Vessel Crisis

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to Iran's foreign minister in special political affairs, had a video call with Hussein al-Azzi, the deputy foreign minister of Yemen's National Salvation Government.

US Asks Iran to Urge Hamas to Stop Rocket Attacks on Israel

The United States has called on Iran to convince the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas to agree to a ceasefire and stop its retaliatory rocket attacks against Israel.

Iran Calls for Closer Parliamentary Ties with Italy

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Roberto Fico, the president of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, during his visit to Rome.

Iran FM, Senior Italian Senator Discuss Promotion of Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Paolo Petrocelli, the chairman of the Foreign Policy Committee of the Italian Senate, at the residence of the Iranian ambassador in Rome.

Palestinian Groups Appreciate Iran Leader’s Stance on Cause of Palestine

A number of Palestinian groups have, in separate letters, appreciated the stance adopted on the cause of Palestine by Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on this year’s International Quds Day.

US Offering Israel More Accurate Weapons to Kill Children: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister has lashed out at the United States’ military support for the Israeli regime.

Iran’s Zarif Holds Talks with Vatican’s Prime Minister, Top Diplomat

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a meeting with the Vatican's Prime Minister Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Paul Gallagher in the Vatican City.

Iran FM, Pope Francis Discuss US Sanctions, Palestine Suffering

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, in the Vatican City.

Rouhani Urges Iraq to Rally Arab League’s Support for Palestine

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has praised Baghdad’s support for the Palestinian nation in the wake of the latest round of Israeli aggression, but urged Iraq to utilise its power in the Arab League for addressing the crisis in Palestine.

Iranian, Italian Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Rome

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio in Rome.

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