Foreign Policy

Iran Eyes Promotion of Friendly Ties with Kazakhstan: Rouhani

In a congratulatory message to his Kazakh counterpart, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the expansion of friendly ties with the Central Asian nation in various fields.

Rouhani Urges Implementation of Iran’s Deals with Thailand

President Hassan Rouhani has voiced the country’s readiness to broaden ties with Thailand in various fields, calling for the full implementation of the agreements the two states have signed in the past.

Rouhani Calls for Further Sci-Tech Cooperation with Japan

The Iranian president says Iran is keen on enhancing its relations with countries in the East and in Asia, including Japan.

Iran Set to Boost Trade, Industrial Ties with Mexico

The Iranian president says the country is prepared to further enhance its trade and industrial relations as well as corporate cooperation with Mexico.

Tehran Keen to Share Scientific, Technical Experience with Kampala

The Iranian president says Iran stands ready to share its scientific and technical experience with Uganda.

Iran Says Ready to Boost All-Out Cooperation with Indonesia

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country is determined to forge closer cooperation with Indonesia on all fronts.

Iran to Stand by Syria until Final Victory against Terrorists: Rouhani

The Iranian president has reiterated that Iran will stand by the Syrian government and people until final victory against terrorism, the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland and the reconstruction of Syria.

Rouhani Hails Tunisia for Blasting US Sanctions against Iran

The Iranian president has expressed his gratitude to Tunisia for supporting Tehran at international circles and slamming the United States’ cruel sanctions and actions against Iran.

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.

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