Foreign Policy

Regional Cooperation Sole Way to Ensure Security, Iran Tells Qatar

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani says security and stability in the region would be attainable only through regional cooperation.

Harassment of Iranian Airliner Shows US Weakness: Tehran

A senior Iranian official says the harassment of an Iranian passenger plane by US warplanes in the Syrian airspace was an “unwise” move which shows Washington’s weakness and desperation.

Iran Says Ready to Help Turkmenistan Combat Pandemic

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed Tehran’s preparedness to transfer its experiences and help Ashgabat combat the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

Iran Welcomes Taliban’s Announcement of Three-Day Ceasefire

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has welcomed the announcement by Taliban of a three-day ceasefire on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, describing it as a positive step towards achievement of peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Iranian, Turkish Diplomats Discuss Mutual Cooperation

The spokesmen of the Iranian and Turkish foreign ministries have discussed a whole range of issues, including the enhancement of mutual cooperation.

Iran Calls US Warplanes’ Harassment of Its Civilian Plane ‘Air Terrorism’

The Iranian president has dismissed as “air terrorism” the US jet fighters’ harassment of an Iranian airliner in the Syrian airspace which endangered the lives of its passengers.

US Presence in Region Causing Insecurity, Devastation: Iran Leader

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says the Presence of the US in the West Asia region is detrimental to the regional nations.

Iran Says Won’t Stand Aside Simply Watching US Provocations

The Iranian government spokesman says Tehran will not stand idly by and watch the United States’ “unjustifiable provocations.”

Iranian, Qatari Diplomats Discuss Mutual, Regional Issues

Tehran and Doha have discussed a whole range of issues, including the enhancement of bilateral tie.

Iran Urges Other Countries Not to Be Deceived by US over Arms Embargo

A senior Iranian official has urged other countries not to be deceived by the US, which is trying to have the UN’s arms embargo on Iran extended.

Iran to Make US Regret Harassing Its Airliner: Spokesman

Tehran has pledged that it will take necessary action to make Washington regret the recent harassment of an Iranian passenger plane by two US fighter jets.

Iran Rejects US Claims, Reaffirms Commitment to Afghan Stability

An Iranian official has dismissed the recent remarks made by the US envoy for Afghanistan about Tehran’s “insufficient support” for peace in Afghanistan, saying Iran favours stability in the neighbouring country.

Iran Says Won’t Retaliate in Kind for US’ Harassment of Passenger Plane

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic has no intention of retaliating in kind for the harassment of an Iranian airliner by two US warplanes in Syrian airspace.

Iran Vows Appropriate Response to US Interception of Mahan Air Flight

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the adventurist and dangerous move by US jet fighters against Mahan Air's Beirut-bound passenger plane, saying Tehran will not leave any hostile move unanswered.

US Outlaws Must Be Stopped Before Disaster: Iran’s Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the international community to stop the US' lawlessness, the latest case of which was witnessed in the harassment of Iran's Beirut-bound civilian flight, before it causes a huge disaster.

US Harassment of Mahan Air Flight ‘Act of Terrorism’: Iran

Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami says the recent dangerous and aggressive maneuvering by two US warplanes close to an Iranian airliner over Syria was an “act of terror”.

Iran Says Recent Fires Not Caused by Cyberattack

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has talked to reporters about the claims that certain governments and regimes have launched cyberattacks and acts of sabotage against Iran.

Harsher Revenge Awaiting US for Gen. Soleimani Assassination: Iran

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has warned the US to brace itself for yet another harsh revenge that the Islamic Republic is going to exact for the assassination of top commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani.

Tehran Ready for Comprehensive Trade Cooperation with Baghdad: VP

Iranian First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri has expressed Tehran’s readiness to sign a comprehensive agreement on economic cooperation with Iraq, describing the deal as a major step in meeting the target for the promotion of bilateral trade.

President Rouhani: Outsiders Unable to Harm Iran-Iraq Ties

President of Iran has described Iraq as a strategic neighbour of the Islamic Republic, stressing that foreign parties will never be able to damage the brotherly bilateral relations.

Leader Vows Iran’s Retaliatory Blow to US for Gen. Soleimani’s Killing

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned the United States that Iran will definitely reciprocate the assassination of top commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran, Iraq Resolved to Raise Trade Exchange Value to $20 Billion

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Prime Minister of Iraq have made a resolute decision to raise the value of annual trade exchanges between the two countries to $20 billion.

Extension of 20-Year Deal with Russia on Iran’s Agenda: Zarif

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has confirmed that Tehran is willing to extend a 20-year cooperation agreement with Russia as the deal is going to expire next March.

Iran President Officially Welcomes Iraqi PM in Tehran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has officially received Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who is in Tehran at the head of a high-ranking delegation.

Iran Welcomes Iraq’s Efforts to Mediate between Tehran, Riyadh

Spokesperson for the Iranian government has underlined Tehran’s determination to enhance relations with the neighbouring countries as a main priority, saying Iran would welcome any initiative for the promotion of amity with the other countries, except the US.

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