Foreign Policy

US’ Defunding of WHO ‘Strategic Mistake’, Iran Tells NAM Summit

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has delivered a speech at a summit of the heads of state of the Non-Aligned Movement's (NAM) contact group, which was held on Monday evening through video-conference.

Iranian Scientist Jailed in US to Be Released Soon

Tehran says the Iranian scientist imprisoned in the US Immigration Service's detention centre will be released and expatriated soon.

Iran Says US Dangerous Policies Distupting World Order

The Islamic Republic of Iran has warned about the US approach in dealing with political issues saying such an approach is a dangerous one that will disrupt international order.

‘China, Russia Prioritize Own Interests in Friendship with Iran’

An expert on international relations says China and Russia give priority to their own interests in their relationship with Iran, and Tehran should not count on them.

Border Incident Killing Afghan Migrants Took Place Inside Afghanistan: Iran

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has asserted that an incident involving the deaths of Afghan migrants trying to cross into Iran illegally has taken place on the Afghan soil.

World Condemning US Sanctions in Loud Voice: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the outbreak of the novel coronavirus has prompted the international community to back off from a tepid condemnation of the US sanctions and begin to rap them with a firm and decisive tone.

Iran Condemns ISIS Attack on Iraq’s PMU Forces

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the ISIS terrorist group’s criminal and cowardly attack in Iraq that resulted in the martyrdom of a number of fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces (also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi) in the holy Muslim month of Ramadan.

Iran Calls Off Nationwide Anti-Israel ‘Quds Day’ Rallies over Pandemic

Iran says the International Quds Day rallies, annually held across the country on the last Friday of Ramadan, will only be held in 132 “white” counties and "low-risk" areas this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran Rejects US Allegations on Ties with Venezuela

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed baseless allegations that the US government has made against the cooperation between Iran and Venezuela.

Iran Condemns German Ban on Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly condemned the German government’s blacklisting of the Lebanese Hezbollah as a measure serving the objectives of the US and the Zionist regime of Israel.

Iranian, Cuban FMs Discuss Cooperation against COVID-19

Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Cuba have discussed a range of issues, including medical collaboration in the battle with the coronavirus.

Iran Refutes US Religious Freedom Report

The Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has rejected an annual report by the US government on religious freedom as blatant interference in the internal affairs of the other countries, saying the report is based upon wrong information and is condemned.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Afghan, Pakistani, Turkmen Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate phone conversations with his counterparts from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan.

Iranian, Russian Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis

Ranking diplomats from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation have discussed the latest developments in Yemen, with both voicing support for the Arab country’s territorial integrity.

COVID-19 Punishes Those Who Sanctioned Iran’s Oil: First VP

Iran’s First Vice President says the coronavirus took severe revenge on the countries that sought to harm the Islamic Republic by imposing sanctions on the Iranian oil.

Iran, Turkmenistan Eye Normalization of Trade Ties

The presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Turkmenistan have stressed the need to normalize the trade interaction between the two neighbors in conformity with the health regulations, calling for mutual cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus.

Iran Reaffirms Support for Yemen’s Unity

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has reasserted the country’s support for Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity.

Iran, Pakistan Weigh Plans to Resume Trade, Broaden Economic Ties

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani and the prime minister of Pakistan have called for efforts to resume trade exchanges between the two neighbors following a halt in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, and discussed the ways to enhance bilateral economic relations in defiance of the US sanctions.

Iran Says Persian Gulf Always ‘Persian’ Gulf, Not ‘Washington’ Gulf

The Iranian president has underlined that the body of water to the south of Iran has been, and will always remain the “Persian Gulf” forever, not “Washington” Gulf or “New York” Gulf.

Iranian Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Afghan Leaders

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has held telephone conversations with Afghan leaders as part of Tehran’s efforts to stabilize the political situation in Afghanistan.

Iran Says Ready to Send Ventilators, Masks to Armenia

Iran’s President says the Islamic Republic is ready to export hygienic and health facilities as well as ventilators and face masks to Armenia.

Iran, Russia Reject US ‘Delusional’ Plan for JCPOA

The foreign ministers of Iran and Russia have dismissed the “delusional” US plan for the 2015 nuclear deal, under which Washington seeks to remain a participant state in the JCPOA for the purposes of restoring the UN sanctions on Iran.

Iran, S Africa Discuss Medical Cooperation in COVID-19 Battle

The presidents of Iran and South Africa have held a telephone conversation to explore the avenues the two countries can pursue to stand against the US sanctions, contribute to peace in Syria and Yemen, and share the experiences and information in the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Iran Warns of Decisive Response in Case of Any Move against Its Interests

Iran’s government spokesman says the Islamic Republic is not after creating tension in the region, but any move against the country’s interests would be responded decisively.

Tehran, Zagreb Denounce Unilateralism amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Croatia have stressed the need for collaboration and assistance of all countries in the current difficult conditions saying that the unilateral behaviours of certain countries must be confronted.

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