Foreign Policy

Iran’s President Urges US to Ditch ‘Wrong’ Policy of Sanctions

The Iranian president has called on those imposing sanctions on the country to set aside their wrong and failed approach for good and make it history.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Condemns US Sanctions on Turkey

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rapped the US sanctions imposed on Turkey over its purchase of a Russian air defence system, expressing Tehran’s support for the Turkish nation and government.

Iran Assured Erdogan Had No Ill Intention in Reciting Poem: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the close political and economic ties with Turkey, saying Tehran has been assured that the Turkish president had no ill intention in reciting a poem with dual meaning that aroused some resentment in Iran.

Iranian Diplomat Acclaims Oman’s Balanced Approach during Muscat Visit

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has lauded the balanced approach the Sultanate of Oman has adopted to the regional and international issues.

France Can’t Preach Others on Human Rights after Honouring Egyptian Dictator: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says France is in no position to preach other countries on their human rights situation after decorating Egyptian “dictator” Abdel Fattah el-Sisi with its highest honour, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour.

Iran’s Araqchi Wraps Up Three-Day Visit to Afghanistan

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has concluded a three-day visit to Afghanistan after meetings with senior Afghan officials and talks on a broad range of issues.

Tehran, Kabul Move to Finalize Comprehensive Document

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says a comprehensive document on strategic cooperation between Tehran and Kabul is going to be finalized in the near future.

Iran Summons German, French Envoys over ‘Interventionist’ Statements

Iran has summoned the German and French ambassadors to Tehran over the statements released by the European Union, Berlin and Paris regarding the execution of Rouhollah Zam, the administrator of the anti-Iran Telegram channel Amad News.

Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Bilateral Ties, Peace Talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has sat down with Abdullah Abdullah, the head of Afghanistan’s High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR).

Turkish FM Calls Zarif to Reaffirm Respect for Iran’s Sovereignty

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu has called his Iranian counterpart to give an assurance that Ankara respects the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty and territorial integrity after the Turkish president’s recitation of a poem provoked unease in Iran.

Iran Urges CICA to Counter US Economic Terrorism amid Pandemic

Iran has called on the member states of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to counter United States’ economic terrorism amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iranian, Afghan Diplomats Hold Bilateral Talks in Kabul

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi and his Afghan counterpart Meerwais Nab have discussed various issues at a meeting in Kabul.

Iran Strongly Blasts Erdogan’s ‘Interventionist’ Remarks

Reactions are pouring in to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s interventionist remarks about the reunion of Azeri-speaking people of Iran and Azerbaijan Republic.

Iran Summons Turkish Envoy over President Erdogan’s Comments

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned Turkey’s ambassador in protest at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s “interventionist” comments during a recent visit to Baku, the ministry’s spokesperson says.

Zarif Chides Erdogan for Secessionist Remarks about Azerbaijan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for a poem he recited in Baku about the separation of Azeri-speaking people north and south of Aras River.

Iran Congratulates Iraq on Anniversary of Victory over ISIS

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran congratulated the Iraqi government and nation on the third anniversary of victory in the war on ISIS terrorist group.

Iran, EU Hold Fresh Round of Political Talks

The fifth round of Iran-EU high-profile negotiations was held via videoconference on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

Reduction of Iran’s Commitment to JCPOA Reversible: President

President Hassan Rouhani has assured the other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal that the whole measures Tehran has taken to reduce commitment to the JCPOA could be reversed as soon as the other side honours its undertakings in full.

Iran Blacklists US Envoy to Yemen for Complicity in Devastating War

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has put US Ambassador to Yemen Christopher Henzel on Iran's list of sanctioned officials.

Iranian, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Tehran

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijani Jeyhun Bayramov and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif had a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran Ready to Help Keep Karabakh Peace, Reconstruct Azeri Regions: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed the country’s readiness to play a role in maintaining a ceasefire between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia and to take part in the process of reconstruction in the recently-liberated Azeri lands.

Iran, UN Discuss Latest Syria Developments

Senior diplomats from Iran and the United Nations have discussed the latest developments pertaining Syria, especially the country’s Constitutional Committee.

Iran Not to Accept Any New Negotiator in Possible Nuclear Talks: Ex-Diplomat

A former senior Iranian diplomat says the country will definitely not accept a proposal by some regional states to join potential negotiations on the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Biden Knows What to Do to Win Iran’s Trust: Spokesman

Iran’s government spokesman says the US President-elect Joe Biden well knows what to do and what to avoid in order to win Iran's trust again.

Iran Rejects Idea of Involving Other Countries in Nuclear Talks

Iran’s government spokesman says no other country can join any nuclear talks between Iran and the world as negotiations on the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers drew to a close long ago and no new negotiation is to take place.

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