Foreign Policy

Ayatollah Khamenei’s aide vows ‘harsh response’ to any aggression

A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has strongly condemned fresh US threats of military assault against the country, vowing a crushing response to any possible onslaught.

Iran says Araghchi–Witkoff communication remains open, sets conditions for talks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says communication between Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff remains intact, dismissing claims that channels between Tehran and Washington have been cut.

Iran rejects Israeli recognition of Somaliland as “baseless, destabilizing”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s recognition of Somaliland, calling the move “baseless, meaningless and illegal,” and part of a broader strategy to destabilize the region.

FM Araghchi: Resistance-oriented diplomacy foundation of Iran’s foreign policy

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says diplomacy alone cannot generate national interests without relying on a country’s real sources of power, stressing that a “resistance-oriented diplomacy” forms the foundation of Iran’s foreign policy.

Iranian FM: Tehran will not relinquish its nuclear rights under US pressure 

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Tehran's policy of pursuing the nation's nuclear rights, firmly rejecting the possibility of abandoning uranium enrichment under US pressure.

Iran condemns Zionist regime’s moves undermining Somalia’s territorial integrity

Iran has condemned the Zionist regime for violating Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei decrying efforts aimed at disintegrating the Muslim nation.

Iran’s Leader: Core dispute with west is opposition to global dominance, not nuclear issue

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the country’s confrontation with Western powers is rooted in resistance to an “unjust global order,” rather than disputes over Iran’s nuclear program.

Cooperation with IAEA under new framework serves Iran’s interests, analyst says

An Iranian nuclear analyst says continued cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under new arrangements would benefit Tehran by reducing tensions and limiting pretexts for further pressure from Western countries.

Foreign Ministry Spokesnan: Iran missile program developed for national defense, not negotiation

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that the country’s missile program has been developed to defend Iran’s sovereignty and is not subject to negotiation, emphasizing that Iran’s defensive capabilities are in no way open for discussion.

Iran FM: Talks with US depend on readiness for a fair agreement, not dictation

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that negotiations with the US will only resume if Washington demonstrates readiness for a fair and balanced agreement rather than imposing terms.

Iran, Russia agree on three-year roadmap to expand cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the Islamic Republic and Russia have agreed on a three-year roadmap to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Iran condemns “unlawful actions” of the US against Venezuela as piracy

The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemned the threatening statements and actions of the US against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, including threats of a naval blockade and preventing the lawful export of Venezuelan oil.

Iranian president: US sets humiliating conditions for talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has addressed a range of issues during a meeting with prominent political figures in Tehran including the issue of US sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Iran, Russia sign foreign ministry cooperation program in Moscow

Iran and Russia have signed a cooperation document outlining a program of collaboration between their foreign ministries for the period from 2026 to 2028, following bilateral talks held in Moscow.

Iran says no message sent to U.S. for resumption of talks

Iran’s government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani says Tehran has not sent any message to the U.S. for the resumption of talks.

Iranian spokesperson: US bombed negotiation table

Iranian Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani has stated that the whole world witnessed that it was the US that bombed the negotiation table.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s aide: Iran opposes Trump’s corridor plan for Caucasus

A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that Iran is categorically opposed to US President Donald Trump’s transit route in South Caucasus, citing security concerns arising from America’s presence on the country’s borders.

Iran, Belarus sign cooperation agreements during Minsk talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met his Belarusian counterpart, Maxim Ryzhenkov, in Minsk on Monday, where the two sides signed three cooperation documents aimed at expanding diplomatic coordination and countering unilateral sanctions.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s adviser reaffirms Iran’s firm support for Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Senior Adviser to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution on International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati has stressed Tehran’s continued, resolute support for Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement.

Iran denounces deadly Sydney attack

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has strongly denounced the violent assault in Sydney, Australia.

Iran says IAEA Chief repeating claims, calls for technical and balanced approach

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said comments by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi regarding Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium merely repeat previous claims and do not change existing realities.

Iranian FM Araghchi: Imported solutions cannot bring stability to Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said externally imposed solutions and extra-regional decision-making have failed to bring stability to Afghanistan, stressing that regional cooperation remains the most effective path forward.

Iran president meets Putin, says Tehran determined to implement strategic agreement with Russia

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s determination to implement its comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Russia during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Iranian president in meeting with Turkmen leader: World needs trust, peace more than ever

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian said the modern world is in urgent need of greater trust, peace and convergence among nations during a meeting with Turkmenistan’s National Leader and Chairman of the People’s Council, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on Thursday evening.

Iran’s FM to Lebanese Counterpart: Tehran Seeks “New Chapter” in Bilateral Ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, responding to recent remarks by his Lebanese counterpart, stressed that the Islamic Republic seeks to open a new chapter in its relations with Lebanon.

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