Foreign Policy

Tehran slams Washington over rising restrictions on Iranian UN diplomats

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran condemned the intensification of restrictions imposed upon the diplomatic Mission of Iran to the United Nations in New York, and calls for more robust intervention by the Secretary-General of the United Nations in order to prevent the infringement of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s lawful rights.

Iran condemns US seizure of Venezuelan tanker as “Caribbean Piracy”

The Iranian Embassy in Caracas has strongly condemned the US for seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker near the country’s coastline, calling the operation an unlawful act that violates international maritime norms.

Kazakhstan formally receives Iranian President Pezeshkian in Astana

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held an official welcoming ceremony for Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian on Thursday at the presidential palace in Astana, marking the start of the Iranian president’s state visit to Kazakhstan.

Lebanon’s foreign minister declines Iran visit, calls for meeting in third country

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Raji has formally declined an invitation to visit Tehran, saying the circumstances are not suitable for such a trip at the moment.

Iran’s president highlights Kazakhstan trip as platform to deepen bilateral ties

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that his two-day visit to Kazakhstan offers a significant opportunity to expand cooperation across economic, industrial, mining, cultural and transport sectors.

Iran FM highlights need for stable, tension-free ties with Azerbaijan amid regional turmoil

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, citing the Trump administration’s destabilizing and unilateral policies and the Israeli regime’s dangerous adventurism in West Asia, stressed that under such circumstances, the vigilance of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan in safeguarding mutual interests depends on maintaining stable, tension-free relations.

Iran’s President Pezeshkian raps US naval deployment near Venezuela in call with Maduro

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian strongly condemned the US for deploying a military fleet to the Caribbean and Venezuela’s coastline, calling the move “a dangerous precedent” that threatens global peace and security.

FM says Tehran after a ‘strong region free from foreign interference’

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran pursues a "strong region" free from "disruptive interference" by certain extra-regional powers. He made the remarks in Tehran on Tuesday, meeting with senior envoys from Beijing and Riyadh.

Iran, China, Saudi Arabia conclude trilateral meeting with joint press statement

The Third Joint Meeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the People’s Republic of China concluded with the release of an official press statement, in which Beijing reaffirmed its readiness to continue supporting the development of Tehran–Riyadh relations.

Iran says determined to enhance Azerbaijan ties, warns against undermining relations

Iran’s Foreign Minister has emphasized that Tehran is determined to expand its relations with Baku in all dimensions, and that no party should be allowed to undermine the ties between the two countries.

Azerbaijan’s president voices commitment to promotion of ties with Iran

Azerbaijan's president Ilham Aliyev has expressed his country's readiness to use all available capacities to strengthen relations with Iran.

US national security document serves Israel’s interests: Iran

Reacting to the contents of the US National Security Strategy and Washington’s actions in West Asia, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has stated the document makes no reference to Palestinian rights — a fact that shows it is essentially “Israel’s security document."

US yet unwilling to engage in serious talks: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the United States has yet to demonstrate readiness for “real, serious negotiation”, stressing that Washington must first acknowledge Tehran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Iran says US must be held accountable for “crimes against humanity” over unilateral sanctions

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the United States must be held accountable for committing crimes against humanity by imposing illegal and inhumane unilateral coercive measures on the peoples of developing countries, including Iran.

Iran Warns UN That Unilateral Sanctions Violate Intl. Law

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, told the UN General Assembly that unilateral coercive measures — including sanctions — blatantly breach international law, the UN Charter, and core principles such as sovereign equality and non-intervention.

Iran dismisses PGCC claim over Persian Gulf islands as unfounded

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, condemned the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council for persisting with the United Arab Emirates’ baseless and inaccurate assertions regarding the Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf.

US does not seek real talks: Iran Parliament speaker

The Iranian Parliament speaker has stated that the United States is not genuinely seeking negotiations with Iran, but instead pursuing a strategy of “pressure, deception, and imposition” to force the country into surrender.

President Pezeshkian: military pressure cannot force Iranian nation to surrender

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that foreign adversaries should understand they cannot force the Iranian nation into submission through military pressure. The president emphasized the resilience and determination of the Iranian people in the face of recent crises.

Iran FM: U.S. “excessive demands” blamed for stalled Tehran–Washington talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has blamed US “excessive demands” for the failure of recent Tehran–Washington nuclear negotiations, saying certain actors inside the United States “did not want the talks to succeed,” ultimately preventing any outcome.

Iran warns over implications of Israeli incursions into Syria

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has warned that Israel’s escalating incursions into Syria and Tel Aviv’s territorial ambitions there pose serious risks to security and stability across the wider West Asia region.

Iran’s envoy to China calls for structured planning to boost economic, investment ties

Iran’s Ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, said strengthening economic and investment cooperation between Tehran and Beijing requires precise and medium-term planning.

Iran’s president highlights importance of unity, cooperation among Muslim states

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that borders across which trade, science, and culture flow, will never be crossed by terrorism or weapons.

Iran offers to extend Gas deal with Turkey, calls for boost in energy, economic cooperation

The Iranian foreign minister emphasized that the Islamic Republic is one of the most reliable energy suppliers for Turkey and expressed Iran’s readiness to extend the gas contract and expand cooperation in the electricity sector.

Saudi deputy foreign minister visits Tehran for bilateral and regional talks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday that the Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Saud bin Mohammed Al-Sati, has traveled to Tehran as part of ongoing diplomatic consultations between the two countries.

Iran condemns US move to declare Venezuela airspace closed

Iran has strongly condemned the US decision to close Venezuela’s airspace, calling it a blatant violation of international law and a threat to civil aviation safety.

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