Foreign Policy

Biden Admin Keeping Pressure on Iran despite Admitting to Its Failure: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the new US administration has kept its predecessor’s “maximum pressure” policy against Iran despite its own admission that the policy has failed.

India Releases Four Iranian Prisoners

Four Iranians behind bars at Bangalore Central Prison in the Indian state of Karnataka have been set free.

Zarif Urges EU to Stop Philosophizing, Call for End to Trump’s Economic War Legacy

The Iranian foreign minister has called on the European countries to demand an end to the economic sanctions imposed on Iran by former US President Donald Trump.

Iran to Reverse Its Remedial Measures Once US Bans Lifted: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will immediately reverse all its remedial measures once the US administration lifts all sanctions “unconditionally and effectively”.

EU Must Counter US Unilateralism: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the European Union, as an important player in the world arena, must play an appropriate role in countering US unilateralism.

Biden Shouldn’t Be Ashamed of Returning to Law: Iran President

The Iranian president has once again asked the new United States administration to return to the law and make up for the past mistakes of the administration of former President Donald Trump.

US Sanctions ‘Cruel, Inhumane’, Iran Tells WHO

Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has sat down for talks with the director of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean.

Iran, Japan Defence Ministers Discuss Closer Cooperation

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami and his Japanese counterpart Nobuo Kishi have held talks in a virtual meeting.

Iran, Portugal Hold Third Round of Political Consultations

Iran and Portugal has held a third round of their political consultations in a virtual meeting.

Iranian, Turkish Diplomats Discuss Syria Peace

Iran and Turkey have exchanged views on the latest situation in Syria as well as the process of settling the crisis in the country.

Europe Must Prove in Action It Wants to Preserve JCPOA, Rouhani Tells Merkel

The Iranian president says if the European countries really want to preserve the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and its objectives, they should prove it in practice.

Afghanistan Appreciates Iran’s ‘Timely’ Assistance after Islam Qala Fire

Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Meerwais Nab has thanked the Iranian government and organizations for their timely and effective assistance in the aftermath of the recent fire in Afghanistan’s Islam Qala.

Iran, UN Exchange Views on Syria Political Process in Sochi

Ali-Asghar Khaji, the Iranian foreign minister's senior assistant in special political affairs, who is heading the Iranian delegation to the 15th International Meeting on Syria within the Astana Format, held talks with the UN delegation headed by Geir O. Pedersen, the UN Secretary-General’s special envoy for Syria, in the Russian city of Sochi.

Iranian, Russian Diplomats Discuss Syria Peace in Sochi

Senior diplomats from Iran and Russia have sat for talks in the Russian city of Sochi on the Syria peace process.

Nice Words Not Enough; US Must Take Action This Time: Iran’s Leader

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Tehran will not be convinced by the US' words and promises this time, and Washington needs to take practical action on the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Ball Is Now in US Court, Iran’s Rouhani Tells Swiss President

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the ball is now in the US court, as its return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal will lead to Iran’s return to fulfilling its obligations under the JCPOA.

Iran Denies Any Involvement in Erbil Attack, Urges Prosecution of Perpetrators

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has categorically rejected allegations ascribing the Monday night's rocket attack on the city of Erbil in the Iraqi Kurdistan region to Iran, calling on the Baghdad government to prosecute the perpetrators.

Iran Not to Halt Its Cooperation with IAEA: Spokesman

Iran’s Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says the country will stop its voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol next week if the US sanctions are not lifted, but it does not mean that Iran is going to halt its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Pointless to Say Iran Should Return to JCPOA as It Never Left: Envoy

The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations says there is no point saying Iran should return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as it never left the accord.

Qatari Foreign Minister Meets Iran’s Zarif in Tehran

Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has held talks with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.

Iran Congratulates Serbia on National Day, Hopes for Closer Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to the Republic of Serbia on the country’s national day.

Iran Says Helping Afghanistan Contain Huge Blaze on Common Border

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says Tehran is offering Afghanistan assistance to contain a conflagration caused by the explosion of a gas tanker on Iran-Afghanistan border.

Window of Opportunity for US Getting Closed: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says the current window of opportunity for the United States is fast closing, urging the Biden administration to make up for the past mistakes of his predecessor Donald Trump as soon as possible.

Zarif Hits Back at E3’s Statement on Iran’s Uranium Metal Production

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has slammed the E3 – Britain, France, and Germany – for their Friday statement in condemnation of Iran’s uranium metal production.

Iran Says None of Its Consulate Staff Members Arrested in Turkey

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has denied Daily Sabah’s allegation that a staff member of the Iranian consulate in Istanbul has been arrested, saying the report is based on groundless accusations.

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