Foreign Policy

Zarif, Qatari Counterpart Discuss Regional Issues

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a telephone conversation with his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Saturday.

US Opposition to Iran’s IMF Loan Bid Breaching Right to Health Peremptory Norm

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has denounced the US’ attempt to block Tehran’s request for an emergency International Monetary Fund loan to fight the coronavirus as a violation of a peremptory norm of international law (jus cogens) that entitles people to right to health.

Iran Will Never Start Conflict, Tension in Region: President

Iran’s president has told the Emir of Qatar that Tehran is closely watching the US troops’ movements, but will never start a conflict or tension in the region.

Iran Dismisses UK, French Stances on Satellite Launch

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has rejected the stances adopted by France and the UK on the launch of Iranian homegrown Noor satellite as a result of double standards and accepting the US bullying policies.

Iran Raps US, Germany’s Meddlesome Stances on IRGC Satellite Launch

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has denounced Washington and Berlin's recent stances on the successful launch of the Noor satellite into space, calling them interference in the Islamic Republic’s internal affairs.

Iran’s Health Minister Strongly Rejects US Help Proposal to Combat COVID-19

Iran’s Health Minister has rejected his US counterpart’s proposal to help the Islamic Republic in combat with coronavirus saying that Tehran is ready help save Americans’ lives.

Iran Summons Swiss Envoy to Protest US Navy’s Provocative Acts

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned the Swiss ambassador, whose country represents the US’ interests, to express Tehran's strong protest at the provocative acts of the US Navy’s terrorist forces in the Persian Gulf.

Iran Says Concerted Global Effort Needed to Fight Coronavirus

A senior Iranian official says the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic requires a concerted global effort.

Iran, Norway Discuss Coronavirus Conditions

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has discussed the coronavirus pandemic with his Norwegian counterpart.

Iran, Turkey Weigh Plans to Shield Trade from Coronavirus

The presidents of Iran and Turkey have called for uninterrupted trade exchanges between the two neighbors, stressing the need for close economic interaction in conformity with the health regulations to avert the spread of coronavirus.

Astana Guarantors Hold Tripartite Ministerial Meeting

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey –the three guarantors of the Astana format- have held a trilateral meeting via video conference on Wednesday to discuss Syria peace efforts.

President: Iran Ready to Share Experience in Coronavirus Battle with Oman

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed the country’s readiness to share its experiences in the fight against the novel coronavirus with the Sultanate of Oman.

Iran Ready for Unlimited Expansion of Ties with Uganda: President

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has voiced the country’s readiness to promote relations with Uganda in all arenas without any limitation.

President: Iran Ready to Share Experience in Coronavirus Battle with Qatar

President Hassan Rouhani has expressed Iran’s readiness to share its experiences in the fight against the novel coronavirus with Qatar, which he described as a friend and brother of Iran.

Tehran, Moscow Must Boost Ties Amid US Provocative Moves in Region: President Rouhani

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran has called for the expansion of relations with the Russian Federation amid the "provocative" actions taken by the United States and the Zionist regime in the region.

Int’l Scientific, Medical Cooperation Must Be Promoted to Deal with Coronavirus: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says in a situation that many countries are grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, all states need to work together to combat the disease, especially in the scientific and medical fields.

No Talks as Long as US Maintains Sanctions, Bullying: Iran

Tehran says it will not sit down at the negotiating table with Washington as long as the US maintains its current approach.

Tehran Urges Rome to Take Action against US Inhumane Measures

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran expects European countries, especially Italy, to take action against the US inhumane measures and its violation of international rules in the current difficult circumstances.

Iran Says Ready to Send Medical Equipment to Azerbaijan Republic

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is prepared to transfer its experiences and the equipment needed in fight against the novel coronavirus to neighbouring countries, including the friendly country of Azerbaijan Republic.

Cooperation Key to Ensuring Regional Security, Rouhani Tells Kuwaiti Emir

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the regional countries have no choice but to cooperate to ensure the security of the region.

Iran FM, Syrian President Meet in Damascus

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

Iranian, Afghan Officials Discuss Peace Process in Afghanistan

The Iranian Foreign Minister's assistant and special envoy for Afghanistan, Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian, has met with political and security officials of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Kabul.

Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit Damascus on Monday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran for the Syrian capital of Damascus on Monday in order to hold talks with high-ranking Syrian officials.

Tehran Raps US for Pushing UN to Extend Arms Embargo on Iran

Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations has taken a swipe at the US for seeking to violate the resolutions of the world body.

Foreign Ministry Helping Iranian Nationals in Italy Return Home

Iran's Foreign Ministry says it is in contact with other countries, including Italy, to make arrangements to help Iranian nationals abroad return to their country amid travel restrictions imposed following the coronavirus outbreak.

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