Foreign Policy

Enemies Trying to Undermine Friendly Ties of Iran, Afghanistan: Shamkhani

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani says the enemies of Muslim nations have targeted the good relations between Iran and Afghanistan in order to prevent the continuation of unity and friendship between the two nations.

Iran Urges Romania to Clarify Cause of Ex-Judge’s Death

Iran has invited the Romanian ambassador to the Islamic Republic to the foreign ministry to give him a note regarding the death of the Iranian citizen Gholamreza Mansouri.

Iranian, Afghan Top Diplomats Hold Talks in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Mohammad Hanif Atmar, the caretaker of the Afghan Foreign Ministry who is in Tehran at the head of a high-ranking delegation.

No Talks with US, Whatsoever: Iran Parliament Speaker

Iran’s parliament speaker says holding negotiations with the United States is absolutely forbidden.

Iran Voices Concern about French Ballistic Missile Test

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed concern about France’s recent testing of a ballistic missile capable of carrying several nuclear warheads, saying it runs counter to French commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

Top Afghan Diplomat to Visit Iran on June 21

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has unveiled plans for an upcoming visit to Iran by caretaker of the Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Hanif Atmar.

Iran Condemns IAEA Resolution as ‘Excessive Demand’

Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed as unconstructive and irresponsible the recent move by the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors to adopt a resolution on Iran, and strongly condemned the measure from EU3 to initiate the resolution.

Iran Urges Romania to Clarify Cause of Fugitive Judge’s Death

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has confirmed the reports on the death of Iranian judge Gholam-Reza Mansouri in Romania, urging Bucharest to provide an official report on the incident.

Iran Vows to Give Appropriate Response to IAEA Resolution

Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency says Tehran will take appropriate action in response to the Board of Governors’ adoption of an anti-Iran resolution.

Iranian Spokesman Supports UN Human Rights Council Meeting on Racism in US

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has voiced support for a two-day emergency meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council about racism in the United States.

Iran Condemns US Sanctions on Syria

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the new US sanctions against Syria, pledging that Tehran will maintain and boost economic ties with Damascus.

Iran Urges Negotiated Solution to Libya Crisis

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has voiced Tehran’s support for the international efforts at the political settlement of conflicts in Libya, stressing that the crisis in the north African nation has no military solution.

Iran Censures UN for Taking Saudi-Led Coalition Off Child Rights Blacklist

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has slammed the United Nations for its double standards on human rights after the UN chief’s decision to remove the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen from a list of violators of children's rights.

Iran, Russia Issue Declaration on Promotion of Int’l Law

Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation have signed a joint declaration on the promotion of international law.

Official Presses S. Korea to Free Iran’s Assets

Iranian President's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has called on South Korea to unfreeze Iran’s financial resources and avoid sacrificing its interests in Iran for the US demands.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Leaves Turkey for Russia

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has left Istanbul for Moscow on Tuesday morning.

Rouhani Decries US Bid to Extend Iran Arms Embargo

President Hassan Rouhani has cautioned that the US’ attempt to ruin an important achievement of the 2015 nuclear deal by maintaining an arms embargo on Iran will draw reaction from Tehran.

Iran Warns of Proportionate Response If IAEA Makes Unconstructive Decision

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has warned the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against making any unconstructive decision based on Israeli claims.

Zarif Denies Saudi Oil Facilities Were Hit by Iranian-Made Missiles

Iran’s foreign minister has dismissed as baseless the UN Secretariat's claim that the missiles which hit the installations of the Saudi Aramco company were of Iranian origin.

Threats against ICC Proof of US’ Anti-Justice Nature: Iran

Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has denounced the US administration’s intimidation of the International Criminal Court workers as a damning evidence of the White House’s anti-justice nature.

Iran Urges US to End ‘Shameful Hostage-Taking’

The Iranian government spokesman has described as a good breakthrough the return home of a number of Iranian scientists incarcerated in the United States under “unreal pretexts,” urging the US to release other Iranian inmates as well.

Afghan Envoy Summoned over Offensive Moves against Iran Diplomatic Sites

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Tehran over recent offensive moves made against the Iranian diplomatic missions in Afghanistan.

Iranian, Japanese Diplomats Discuss Bilateral Ties, COVID-19 Fight

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and Japan's Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeo Mori have held talks on a range of issues vie video conferencing.

Iran Refutes UN’s Allegations about Aramco Missile Attack

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed the allegations made by the United Nations Secretariat that the missile used in attacks on Saudi oil facilities last year were of Iranian origin, saying the accusations have been raised under political pressures from Washington and Riyadh.

Iran, Canada Discuss Investigation into Ukrainian Plane Incident

Ranking diplomats from the Islamic Republic of Iran and Canada have discussed various issues on the telephone, including the January 8 shoot-down of a Ukrainian jetliner near Tehran and the consular services for the citizens of the two countries.

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