Foreign Policy

Anti-Iran Bias Debunked after ‘Successful’ Handling of Corona Crisis: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country’s "success" in tackling the novel coronavirus epidemic and handling of the situation under the foreign sanctions have disproved what he called "wrong" and "biased" judgments about the Iranian government and nation.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned the terrorist attacks on a hospital in Kabul and a funeral service in Nangarhar that have killed dozens of civilians in a double tragedy for Afghanistan.

Iran Eager to Deepen Ties with New Iraqi Government: Spokesman

The spokesperson for the Iranian government has voiced optimism about interaction with the new government of Iraq, expressing Tehran’s willingness to broaden ties with Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s cabinet in various fields.

Iran-US Prisoner Swap Requires No Talks, Zarif Says

Any possible exchange of prisoners with the United States would not entail holding negotiations between Tehran and Washington, an Iranian lawmaker has quoted Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as saying.

Iran President Vows Unflinching Support to New Iraqi Government

The Iranian president has given an assurance to the new prime minister of Iraq that Tehran will stand by the new government of Baghdad and the Iraqi nation as always.

Iran Denies Claim that Guarantor States Deciding Syria’s Future

The Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed certain media reports claiming that the Astana Process guarantor states are making decision about the future of the Syrian government.

Iran, Afghanistan to Launch Joint Probe into Harirud Incident

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Afghanistan have agreed to launch joint investigation into the death of a number of Afghan nationals near the border with Iran.

Iran Says Ready for Prisoner Swap with US without Preconditions

Iran’s government spokesman says the Islamic Republic is ready to exchange more prisoners with the United States without any preconditions.

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.

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