Foreign Policy

Trump’s Re-Election Could Up Odds of War with Iran: Ex-Diplomat

A former Iranian diplomat believes if US President Donald Trump remains in the White House, his hawkish associates will try their best to wage a war between the United States and Iran.

Iran’s Envoy Meets Azeri President in Baku Before Visiting Moscow

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs has sat down with the Azerbaijan Republic’s President Ilham Aliyev in the Azeri capital, Baku.

Ayatollah Khamenei Raps French President’s Insult to Prophet of Islam

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has denounced the president of France’s “stupid” support for disrespect for Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as an insult to the reason of the French voters who elected Macron.

Insult to Prophet of Islam Far from Political Maturity: Iran

Chief of Staff of the Iranian President has denounced the French insults to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a measure lacking in political maturity and rationalism.

Rouhani Scolds Macron, Praises Muslim World for Its Decisive Reaction

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron for his anti-Islam stances, and praised the Muslim world for its “decisive and timely” reaction to the European leader’s insult.

Iran Condemns Assassination of Yemeni Minister of Youth

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly condemned the assassination of senior Yemeni official Hassan Muhammad Zaid.

Iran Once Again Rejects Claims of Meddling in US Elections

Iran’s government spokesman has once again rejected allegations that it is interfering in the United States’ presidential election.

New US Sanctions Not to Affect Iran’s Activities: Spokesman

The Iranian government spokesman says the country regards the United States’ new sanctions as an unfair move, yet they will have no bearing on Iran’s activities.

Iran Condemns Terror Attack on Pakistani School

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned a deadly terrorist attack on a school in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, which killed and injured a number of citizens, including children.

Iran’s Araqchi to Visit Baku, Yerevan, Ankara, Moscow to Discuss Karabakh

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi is to set off on a regional tour, as Iran’s special envoy, to promote Tehran’s initiative to settle the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis and the clashes between the Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia.

Iran Says It’s Time for US Gov’t to Set Aside Obstinacy

The Iranian government spokesman says the United States’ so-called “maximum-pressure” policy has failed, and now the time is ripe for the US government to stop its arrogance.

Iran Summons French Envoy over Macron’s Anti-Islam Stances

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the French charge d'affaires to Tehran in protest at Paris authorities’ insistence on adopting anti-Islam stances.

Macron’s ‘Abuse of Speech Freedom’ to Fuel Extremism, Zarif Warns

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned French President Emmanuel Macron about the consequences of his anti-Islam stances.

France Must Stop ‘Dangerous Game’ of Insulting Prophet Muhammad: Iran

A senior Iranian military commander has condemned the anti-Islam stances adopted by French President Emmanuel Macron, warning the French official against such a dangerous game.

Iran Urges UN to Stand Up against Unilateralism and War

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the United Nations, at its 75th birthday anniversary, to stand up against unilateralism and war.

Anti-Islamism Expediting Fall of US, Zionism: Iran’s IRGC

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has warned hegemonic powers to brace themselves for a proper response from the Muslim society after the French officials’ insulting remarks against the Prophet of Islam, saying such anti-Islamic moves would only speed up the collapse of the US and the Israeli regime.

Macron’s Islamophobic Remarks Show He’s Politically Immature: Iran

Iran's top security official has lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron for his Islamophobic remarks, advising him to read history more and not pin his hopes on the US and Israeli support.

Int’l Condemnations Pouring in against France’s Anti-Islam Stance

The World Forum for Islamic Awakening is the latest international body to condemn the French officials’ support for sacrilegious cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad published by the satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo.

Iran Condoles with Afghan Gov’t, People over Deadly Attacks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the “heinous” bomb attacks in the Afghan capital of Kabul, which killed more than 20 civilians.

Rouhani Expresses Iran’s Support for New Bolivian Gov’t

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to Bolivia on the election of its new president, expressing Tehran’s support for the country’s new government.

Iran Welcomes Peace Deal between Warring Sides in Libya

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the warring sides in Libya.

Iran Condemns Continued Insults in France to Prophet Muhammad

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has strongly condemned the obstinate continuation of French moves insulting the Prophet of Islam, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Iran Warns Azerbaijan, Armenia against Posing Security Threats

A top Iranian military official says the country will not tolerate any security threats along its borders with Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic amid their conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Iran Puts Several US officials on Sanctions List

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has, in a statement, slapped sanctions on a number of US authorities in reaction to similar sanctions imposed by the US against Iran's ambassador to Iraq.

Iran Summons Swiss Envoy to Protest US Allegation of Meddling in Election

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned Switzerland’s ambassador to Tehran in protest at the “baseless” allegations of foreign meddling in the upcoming US presidential elections raised by American officials.

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