Foreign Policy

Iran’s President Offers Congratulations to New Iraqi PM

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Mustafa al-Kadhimi on taking office as the prime minster of Iraq, expressing hope for the enhancement of ties between Tehran and Baghdad in various fields.

US Breach of UN Resolution 2231 Mockery of Intl. Law: Iran

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations says the United States’ violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 makes a mockery of international regulations.

Iran FM Pens Letter to UN Chief on US Bans

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written a letter to Antonio Guterres, the Secretary General of the United Nations, to complain about the US' unilateral sanctions on Iran.

Iran’s Zarif, EU’s Borrell Discuss Fight against COVID-19

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone talks with Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the European Union.

Iran Congratulates Iraq on Formation of New Gov’t

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has congratulated the Iraqi prime minister and the people of the Arab country on the formation of a new government.

Iranian, Uzbek Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties

The foreign minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran and his Uzbek counterpart have discussed the latest issues in bilateral relations.

Iran Says Ready to Meet Tajikistan’s Demand for Coronavirus-Related Products

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has expressed the Islamic Republic’s readiness to offer whatever help it can to the friendly and brotherly nation of Tajikistan in the fight against the novel coronavirus by providing testing kits and other medical equipment.

Iran Raps US for Pursuing Political Objectives amid COVID-19 Outbreak

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at the US government for its excessive demands and for pursuing political objectives even amid the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic by following the policy of pressures and sanctions.

Iran, Austria Rap US Sanctions on Tehran amid Corona Pandemic

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Austrian counterpart have slammed the sanction imposed on the Islamic Republic by the United States as the coronavirus still is taking toll on people.

Iran Once Again Denies Torturing Afghan Migrants at Border

Iran has once again dismissed reports of using force to send some Afghan nationals back to their country on border areas.

Iran, Taliban Discuss Political Deadlock in Afghanistan

Special Representative of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian has held talks with Taliban’s political leaders regarding the political deadlock in Afghanistan.

Iran Warns of ‘Dire Consequences’ If Arms Embargo Extended

Iran's president has warned the US and its allies that Tehran will never accept any breach of UNSCR 2231 and that it will have dire consequences for them.

Tehran, Baku Move to Broaden Economic Ties

Senior presidential officials from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have expressed satisfaction with the growing economic cooperation between Tehran and Baku and have weighed plans for the expansion of bilateral relations and interaction in various fields.

Iran, Turkmenistan Hold New Round of Political Talks

The deputy foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Turkmenistan held a fresh round of political consultations via video conference on Tuesday.

Iranian President, Japanese PM Discuss Regional Tensions

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has called for easing of tensions in the world as all countries are struggling with the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Iran Says UN Security Council’s Violation of JCPOA Not Acceptable

Iran’s Government Spokesman says the violation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action by the United Nations Security Council is not tolerable.

Iran Discusses Resumption of Trade Ties with Turkey, Azerbaijan

Chief of Staff of the Iranian president has held negotiations with Turkey and Azerbaijan Republic to remove obstacles in the way of resuming trade ties in the face of the spread of the coronavirus.

US’ Defunding of WHO ‘Strategic Mistake’, Iran Tells NAM Summit

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has delivered a speech at a summit of the heads of state of the Non-Aligned Movement's (NAM) contact group, which was held on Monday evening through video-conference.

Iranian Scientist Jailed in US to Be Released Soon

Tehran says the Iranian scientist imprisoned in the US Immigration Service's detention centre will be released and expatriated soon.

Iran Says US Dangerous Policies Distupting World Order

The Islamic Republic of Iran has warned about the US approach in dealing with political issues saying such an approach is a dangerous one that will disrupt international order.

‘China, Russia Prioritize Own Interests in Friendship with Iran’

An expert on international relations says China and Russia give priority to their own interests in their relationship with Iran, and Tehran should not count on them.

Border Incident Killing Afghan Migrants Took Place Inside Afghanistan: Iran

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has asserted that an incident involving the deaths of Afghan migrants trying to cross into Iran illegally has taken place on the Afghan soil.

World Condemning US Sanctions in Loud Voice: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the outbreak of the novel coronavirus has prompted the international community to back off from a tepid condemnation of the US sanctions and begin to rap them with a firm and decisive tone.

Iran Condemns ISIS Attack on Iraq’s PMU Forces

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the ISIS terrorist group’s criminal and cowardly attack in Iraq that resulted in the martyrdom of a number of fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces (also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi) in the holy Muslim month of Ramadan.

Iran Calls Off Nationwide Anti-Israel ‘Quds Day’ Rallies over Pandemic

Iran says the International Quds Day rallies, annually held across the country on the last Friday of Ramadan, will only be held in 132 “white” counties and "low-risk" areas this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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