Foreign Policy

Iran Says Will Target Any Country Used for Anti-Tehran Plot

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Islamic Republic reserves the right to target any other country – including the friendly state of Iraq – if they are used for conspiracy and attack against Iran.

Venezuelan FM in Tehran for Talks

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza is visiting Tehran at the head of a high-ranking delegation.

Diplomat Says Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination Will Have Strategic Consequences

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has highlighted the strategic consequences of the American assassination of top Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani, saying the tragic event has opened a new chapter in the history of the region.

Iran Investigating Possible Cyber Attack in Ukraine Plane Crash

A top Iranian security official says Tehran has been probing into hacking or cyber-attacks as possible factors surrounding the January 8 crash of a Ukrainian passenger plane near Tehran.

Iranian, Canadian FMs Discuss Cooperation on Plane Crash

The Iranian foreign minister has, in a meeting with his Canadian counterpart, once again expressed regret over the recent Ukrainian plane crash near Tehran.

Iran Says Surprised by London Meeting on Tragic Plane Crash

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed surprise at a London meeting attended by representatives of countries whose nationals lost their lives in the recent tragic plane crash in Iran.

Iranian, Canadian FMs to Hold Rare Meeting in Muscat

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to hold a rare meeting with his Canadian counterpart Francois-Philippe Champagne on Friday.

‘Gentlemen’ Urging Talks with Iran Same Terrorists Who Killed Soleimani: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Western “gentlemen” who are waiting for Iran at the negotiating table are the same terrorists who assassinated senior commander, General Qassem Soleimani, in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

Distance between War & Peace Only One Bullet: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the importance of taking daily care for maintaining security, saying the distance between war and peace is only one bullet.

Iranian, Ukrainian FMs Discuss Latest Updates of Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Ukrainian counterpart have held a phone conversation on the latest updates of the recent plane crash in Tehran.

ECO RPC Meeting Concludes in Tehran

The 30th Meeting of the Regional Planning Council (RPC) of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) has been held on 14-16 January 2020 at the Secretariat in Tehran.

Iran FM Urges Europe to Correct Approach toward JCPOA

The Iranian foreign minister has sat down with the European Union's new foreign policy chief in the Indian capital, New Delhi.

E3’s Use of JCPOA Dispute Mechanism ‘Wrong Move in Wrong Time’: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has denounced a decision made by the three European parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to trigger the dispute mechanism in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Zarif Holds ‘Straight’ Talks with European Counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Danish and Estonian counterparts on issues of bilateral interest, especially Europe’s inaction over the 2015 nuclear deal (officially known as JCPOA).

Iran FM, Indian PM Discuss Business Cooperation

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Tehran, Kabul Discuss Afghan Peace Process

Afghanistan's National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in the Indian capital of New Delhi.

US in No Position to Sympathize with Iranians: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at American officials for sympathizing with the Iranian nation, saying the murderers of hundreds of thousands of Iranians cannot use the language of sympathy towards them.

UK Ambassador Leaves Iran after Controversies: Report

British Ambassador to Tehran Rob Macaire has reportedly left Iran after harsh criticisms of his controversial attendance in an “illegal” protest rally in Tehran.

Iranian, German Diplomats Hold Talks in India

Minister of State at the German Federal Foreign Office Niels Annen has held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif in New Delhi.

FM Zarif in India to Attend Raisina Dialogue 2020

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to India to attend the Raisina Dialogue conference.

US Trying to Seize Syria’s Oil Wells, Rouhani Warns

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran has lambasted the US for its attempts to take control of Syria’s oil resources, urging that the regional nations should not relax until the American military forces are expelled from the region.

Iran Condemns UK Officials’ Improper Measures, Comments

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly condemned the British ambassador’s unlawful and unprofessional measure and his suspicious attendance at a gathering in Tehran, as well as the inappropriate comments made by other UK officials.

Iran DM Urges Constant Opposition to US Presence in Region

Defence Minister of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami has called for sustained opposition to the presence of American military forces in the region.

Iran Releases Video of UK Envoy Attending Illegal Protests in Tehran

A video has been released by the Iranian police showing the UK ambassador to Tehran among the protesters who had gathered in an “illegal” rally in front of a university in Tehran.

Iran Urges Stronger Tehran-Muscat Ties under New Sultan

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has called for deeper bilateral ties between the Islamic Republic and Oman Sultanate in all fields.

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