Foreign Policy

Rouhani, Putin Discuss Expansion of Iran-Russia Cooperation

The presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation have discussed a broad range of issues in a phone conversation.

Tehran, Kabul Discuss Closer Economic Ties

High-ranking officials from Iran and Afghanistan have discussed mutual cooperation on different fronts as well as a range of other issues.

Iran, Malaysia Discuss Finalization of Preferential Trade Deal

The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Malaysia have discussed a whole range of issues, including bilateral, regional and international questions as well as issues facing the Muslim world.

Iran Warns of Consequences If Arms Embargo Not Lifted in Oct.

The Iranian president says it would be "detrimental" to everyone if the UN arms embargo on Iran is not lifted in October as per the Security Council Resolution 2231.

US Isolated by Withdrawing from JCPOA: Iran

Iran’s government spokesman says the United States discredited and isolated itself by pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Urges Armenia, Azerbaijan to Show Self-Restraint over Karabakh

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate phone calls with his Armenian and Azeri counterparts to discuss the latest escalation of tension between the two countries over Karabakh region.

Iran’s President Calls for Further Cooperation with France

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and the French nation on the National Day of the Republic of France, calling for further cooperation between the two countries.

Iran Working Towards Restoration of Peace in Yemen: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed the latest developments in the region and in Yemen with Hisham Sharaf Abdullah, the foreign minister of the Yemeni National Salvation Government.

Iran Urges GCC Chief to Stop Blame Game, Focus on Ending Yemen War

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has denounced "unfounded" anti-Iran accusations levelled by the Secretary General of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council about Yemen.

Iran Stresses Peaceful Settlement of Azeri-Armenian Dispute over Karabakh

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the country’s position on the Karabakh region has not changed and still wants both sides to use peaceful means to resolve their dispute.

Iran Calls for Multilateral Cooperation among Regional States

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah using a video conference call.

US Most Evil of All Enemies: Iran’s Leader

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Leader has denounced the United States as the most evil and hideous of all enemies.

Tehran-Beijing Cooperation to Disrupt World Order Sought by US: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the United States has misgivings over Sino-Iranian ties as the relationship can disrupt the order that the United States is seeking.
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Iran Vows to Take Action If UN Arms Embargo Not Lifted

Iran has warned European countries against the reinstatement of a UN arms embargo on the country which is scheduled to end in October, 2020, as per the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA.

Kiling Gen. Soleimani Clear Example of US State Terrorism: Iran

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has dismissed the US assassination of top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in Iraq as a flagrant example of the United States’ state terrorism.

China Only Country Officially Buying Oil from Iran: Deputy FM

An Iranian official says China is the only country which officially buys oil from the Islamic Republic of Iran despite the US sanctions.

Iran Hails UN Report on Gen. Soleimani’s Killing, Raps US Reaction

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has commended a new report by UN Special Rapporteur on Extra-Judicial Executions Agnes Callamard regarding the US' January assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, criticizing the US for its impudent reaction to the report.

Tehran Denies US Claim of Seizing Iranian Ship Carrying Arms to Yemen

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected the US' “baseless” claim of seizing an Iranian ship carrying weapons to Yemen.

US, Israel Seeking to Sow Discord in Iran: President Rouhani

Iran’s president says enemies of the Islamic Republic, especially the United States and Israel, seek to sow discord within the Iranian society.

Iran-China 25-Year Deal Made on Equal Footing: Official

Iranian President's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi says an agreement that Tehran and Beijing have negotiated for cooperation for 25 years has been reached on equal footing and fulfills the strategic interests of both nations.

Iran Denies Allegations about 25-Year Cooperation Deal with China

Iran has stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation with China as a global economic heavyweight, dismissing allegations raised about the country's 25-year cooperation deal with Beijing.

US Max Pressure Aimed at Isolating Iran, Official Says

An Iranian presidential official has warned that the objective behind the Trump administration’s policy of maximum pressure on Iran is to exclude the Islamic Republic from the international connections.

Iran Urges UN Chief to Help Find Diplomats Abducted in Lebanon

Iran has called on the United Nations to help set up a fact-finding committee to shed light on the fate of four Iranian diplomats kidnapped in Lebanon about 40 years ago.

‘Zarif’s UNSC Speech Thwarts US Efforts to Extend Iran Arms Embargo’

An expert says the United States sought to get Security Council members on board with extending an arms embargo on Iran, but to no avail.

Venezuela’s Special Envoy Lauds Iran for Fuel Shipments

A special envoy of president of Venezuela has visited Tehran to express his country’s gratitude to Iran for freighting several consignments of gasoline and supporting the Latin American nation in the struggle with the US imperialism.

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