Foreign Policy

Iran’s Special Envoy Holds Talks with Taliban in Doha

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ special envoy for Afghanistan has held talks with leaders of the Taliban’s political office in Qatar.

Iran Detects 40 Americans Involved in General Soleimani’s Assassination

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has hosted a meeting on the US assassination of top Iranian commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran Says Ready to Share Experiences in Coronavirus Fight with Qatar

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed the country’s readiness to share its experiences in containing the novel coronavirus with Qatar.

US Will Fail to Extend Iran’s Arms Embargo: Spokesman

Iran says the United States’ attempts to extend the arms embargoes against the Islamic Republic will fail as Tehran’s consultations with other members of the Security Council show they are all against this move.

Iran, France Finalize Date to Read Black Box of Downed Ukrainian Plane

Iran and France have finalized the date to read the black box of a Ukrainian plane that crashed shortly after takeoff from the Iranian capital, Tehran, in early 2020.

Iran, Iraq Stress Full Implementations of Joint Agreements

Iran’s Interior minister and his Iraqi counterpart have underscored the importance of implementing the agreements signed by the sides, saying Tehran and Baghdad must increase their trade cooperation.

US Current Policy to Result in Trump’s Fiasco in Elections: Iran

The Chief of Staff of Iran’s President says the current policy of the United States will lead to Donald Trump’s defeat in the upcoming presidential election.

Iran May Reconsider Ties with S Korea over Frozen Assets: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says Seoul’s move to block Tehran's assets would not go unanswered, and Tehran may reconsider its trade relations with South Korea.

US Bans Iran Captains after Failure to Bribe Them: Minister

Iran’s oil minister says the US imposed sanctions on the captains of Iranian ships delivering petrol to Venezuela after failing to bribe them.

Iran Says ‘Infamous’ US Regime in No Position to Judge Other Countries

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has roundly rejected the US State Department's annual report on terrorism, saying the world’s most infamous terrorist and criminal regime is in no position to judge the other countries.

US Seeking to Sow Discord between Iran, Europe: Official

A senior Iranian official has called on the European countries not to fall for Washington’s scheme to create divisions between Tehran and Europe.

UN Security Council Weakened by US Support for Israel: Iran Envoy

The Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has called the plan to annex the occupied Palestinian territories to Israel a violation of international law, saying the United States, with its continued support for the Israeli regime, has made the Security Council ineffective in dealing with the issue.

Iran Willing to Maintain Economic Ties with Bulgaria Despite COVID-19

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has urged that Iran and Bulgaria should maintain and boost economic relations, the coronavirus-related difficulties notwithstanding.

Iran Calls for Prompt Implementation of Agreements with Pakistan

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has called for rapid implementation of the deals with its eastern neighbour Pakistan to enhance economic and trade relations between Tehran and Islamabad.

Iran Has Much in Common with Nicaragua: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for closer interaction with Nicaragua, with which he said Iran shares many views.

Iran, North Korea Must Stand against US Bullying: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the United States is the enemy of the Islamic Republic and North Korea, and both nations must stand against the US bullying.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Turkey Border

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the terrorist attack near the country's western border with Turkey during which a mortar shell hit Iran’s territory.

Iranian, Pakistani Diplomats Discuss Afghan Developments

Diplomats from Iran and Pakistan have talked about the latest developments in Afghanistan.

Speaker, Envoy Urge Iran-China Joint Action against US

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf and China’s Ambassador to Tehran Chang Hua have weighed plans for concerted action against the US government’s unilateralism and acts of interference.

Hungary ‘A Friend of Iran’ in Europe: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed the country’s readiness to promote relations with Hungary in various fields.

Iran, China Condemn US’ Unilateralism

Highest-ranking diplomats from Iran and China have condemned the US government’s “bully-style unilateralism”, weighing plans to promote cooperation and trade ties between the two allies.

Iran, UN Express Concern over US ‘Caesar Sanctions’ on Syria

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen and Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iranian Foreign Minister in special political affairs, have discussed the latest developments in Syria.

Iran Warns IAEA, Europe about Submitting to US, Israel Pressure

The Iranian president has warned the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Europe not to capitulate to US and Israeli pressure.

Iran’s President Rejects Trump’s Call for Talks as ‘A Big Lie’

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the US president's claim that Washington is ready to hold talks with Iran is a big lie because they were the party who set fire on the negotiating table.

Iran Condemns New US Sanctions on China

The Iranian government spokesman has condemned the imposition of new US sanctions against China as “regrettable” and “embarrassing.”

Latest news