Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns Canada’s Human Rights Resolution

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has dismissed as unacceptable and lacking legal grounds a draft human rights resolution put forward by the Canadian government at the UN as well as Ottawa’s rehashing of groundless allegations based on unreal and fabricated reports.

Iran Congratulates Omani People on National Day

Iran has congratulated the Omani government and people on the Arab country’s National Day.

Iran Says US Should Not Leave Afghanistan Irresponsibly

A senior Iranian official says the United States should not pull out of Afghanistan irresponsibly; rather, it should restore the destroyed infrastructure before leaving.

Iran, US to Move towards ‘Atmosphere of Opportunities’ with Biden: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran and Washington will move away from an atmosphere of threat and progress towards further opportunities with Joe Biden in the White House.

US Must Lift All Sanctions If Wants to Rejoin JCPOA: Iran FM

The Iranian foreign minister says US President-elect Joe Biden must lift all the anti-Iran sanctions if he wants to return his country to the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran Summons Italian Ambassador over Canada’s Anti-Tehran Stance

The Italian ambassador to Tehran whose country represents Canadian interests in Iran has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Meets New Envoys of Slovakia, Thailand, Japan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate meetings with the new ambassadors of Slovakia, Thailand, and Japan in Tehran.

Iranian, British Top Diplomats Hold Phone Talks

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a telephone conversation with his British counterpart Dominic Raab on Monday.

Zarif Condoles with Syria over FM Muallem’s Death

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered condolences to the prime minister of the Syrian Arab Republic on the passing away of Walid al-Muallem, the country's minister of foreign affairs and expatriates.

No Change in Iran’s Borders as Karabakh Peace Deal Unfolds: Spokesman

Iran has reiterated that no change will take place in the country’s borders as the Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia are implementing a ceasefire agreement.

Tehran, Kabul Hold 5th Round of Talks on Strategic Cooperation

Iran and Afghanistan have held the fifth round of negotiations on the drawing up of a comprehensive document for strategic cooperation between the two sides.

Biden Must Return to Iran Deal Unconditionally: Qalibaf

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf urged the new US administration to resume honoring the 2015 nuclear deal without any preconditions and make up for the harm its predecessor has done to the people of Iran.

Spokesman Rejects NY Times’ Report on Killing of Al-Qaeda Element in Iran

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has categorically denied media reports about the killing of an official of al-Qaeda terrorist group in Iran.

Karabakh Truce Deal Not to Change Iran-Armenia Transit Routes: Official

Iran has rejected rumours about the consequences of the ceasefire agreement between Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic, saying no change will take place in the Iran’s transit routes toward either of the two countries.

US Admin Dreaming of Iran’s Collapse Toppled Humiliatingly: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his US counterpart’s administration that sought the fall of the Iranian establishment has faced a “humiliating” defeat itself after being opposed by the American voters.

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Pakistani PM Meet in Islamabad

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting with Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Iranian, Pakistani Foreign Ministers Meet in Islamabad

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi discussed a broad range of issues at a meeting in Islamabad.

Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Deal Based on Iran’s Proposal: Araqchi

A senior Iranian official says the Russia-brokered peace agreement between the Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia was in keeping with Iran’s initiative.

US Election Results Show Half of Americans Back Trumpism Ideology: Iran

Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs, says the US election results show half of the US population supports President Donald Trump’s mindset and mentality.

Iran Policies to Remain Unchanged No Matter Who Becomes US President: Rouhani

The Iranian president says his country’s fundamental policies will not change no matter who becomes the next US president.

Iran Says Not Thrilled by Biden Coming to Power

A senior Iranian official says Tehran will be neither intimidated by the re-election of Donald Trump nor overjoyed by Joe Biden’s coming to power as the US President.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif in Islamabad for Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to Islamabad at the head of a political-economic delegation upon the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart.

Biden Must Respect Other Nations’ Rights to Restore US Credibility: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the incoming administration of US President-elect Joe Biden must honour the other nations’ rights and re-embrace adherence to recognized international law if it wants to restore America’s credibility.

Iranian Diplomat, Syrian President Discuss Return of Refugees

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister, has sat down with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus.

Iran Welcomes Cessation of Hostilities in Karabakh

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has, in a statement, welcomed the recent agreement reached between the Azerbaijan Republic, Armenia and Russia to end the Karabakh conflict.

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