Foreign Policy

Iran Warns Baku, Yerevan against Repeat of Attacks on Its Border Areas

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says it is not at all acceptable that several rockets fired during the Karabakh conflict have struck Iran's border areas.

Iran Says Its Joint Initiative with Russia, Turkey Can End Karabakh Dispute

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has informed Baku of a joint initiative by Tehran, Moscow, and Ankara to settle the decades-old dispute over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Official Hails Baku’s Call for Iran to Play Pivotal Role in Maintaining Peace

A top Iranian official has welcomed the Azerbaijan Republic’s proposal that Iran, Russia and Turkey play a more pivotal role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.

Tehran Urges Its Trade Partners to Release Iranian Frozen Assets

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on Tehran’s trade partners to fulfil their legal and ethical commitments towards the Islamic Republic.

Iran Denies Allegations against Its Diplomat Arrested in Belgium

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has rejected the allegation that the Iranian diplomat arrested in Belgium has threatened Belgian officials with retaliation, describing the claim, raised by Reuters and some other European media, as shallow fabrication.

Head of Afghan Reconciliation Council to Visit Iran: Spokesman

Abdullah Abdullah, the Chairman of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR), will visit the Iranian capital of Tehran on Sunday, October 18, 2020, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh.

Iran Urges Japan to Prevent US from Blocking Its Assets

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

US Pressure on Iran a Non-Starter, Official Says

The chief of staff of the Iranian president has highlighted the failure of American sanctions and pressures against Tehran, saying Washington has no option but to change policy towards the Islamic Republic, no matter who wins the US presidential election.

Iran’s President Blasts US for Stoking Insecurity in Region

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at the White House leaders for fomenting insecurity in the region.

Iran Urges Baku, Yerevan to Stop Killing Civilians, Stick to Karabakh Truce

The Iranian government spokesman says Tehran urges the Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia to stop the killing of civilians in the Karabakh fighting, and stick to the Russia-brokered truce.

Iran Praises Russian Mediation to End Karabakh Fighting

The chief of staff of the Iranian president has commended Russia for its mediation in the fighting between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia, saying Tehran welcomes a ceasefire and an end to the fighting in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Iran’s President Congratulates Tajik Counterpart on Re-Election

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Emomali Rahmon on his re-election as the president of Tajikistan.

US Election Developments of No Concern to Iran: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the winner of the November race for the White House is of no concern to Tehran, and it will slap the US in the face if the next president, whoever he is, would encroach upon the Islamic Republic’s security.

Tehran Berates Europe for Failing to Fulfil Commitments

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has hit out at the European countries for failing to deliver on their commitments under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran’s President Urges Expansion of Ties with Spain

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called for closer friendship and cooperation with Spain in congratulatory messages to Spanish leaders.

Iran Deplores Violation of Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire

Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saeed Khatibzadeh has deplored the violation of a ceasefire between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia, and called on both sides to show restraint and stop attacking civilians.

Iran Vows to Use Its Full Capacity to Protect Defenceless Yemenis

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister in special political affairs, discussed the latest developments in Yemen with Foreign Minister of the Yemeni National Salvation Government Hisham Sharaf Abdullah.

Iran’s Zarif Hails Fruitful Talks in China Trip

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed satisfaction with the “fruitful” negotiations held with his Chinese counterpart on a range of bilateral and international issues.

Iranian, Russian Presidents Discuss Karabakh Conflict

The Iranian president has told his Russian counterpart that the conflict between Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region can be resolved only through dialogue.

Tehran Reminds Europe of Its ‘Heavy Responsibility’ over US Sanctions

A senior Iranian diplomat says Europe shoulders a heavy responsibility with regards to the United States’ fresh sanctions on a number of Iranian banks.

Iran Says New US Sanctions Show Trump’s Desperation

A senior Iranian official says Washington’s new sanctions indicate President Donald Trump’s desperation resulting from the United States’ back-to-back defeats in the face of Iran.

Iran Welcomes Cessation of Hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic welcomes cessation of hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh as a step toward peace.

Iran’s Central Bank Governor Downplays News US Sanctions

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says the United States’ new sanctions mostly aim to serve Washington’s propagandist-political objectives.

Iran Blasts US’ ‘Terroristic’ Attempt to Block Sales of Food, Medicine

The Iranian president has dismissed as “terroristic, cruel and inhumane” the United States’ efforts to impede financial transactions by and with Iran to provide food and medicines.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif Arrives in China’s Yunnan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who has travelled to China at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, arrived in the southern province of Yunnan.

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