Foreign Policy

Zarif Urges Regional States to Try Hormuz Peace Endeavour

Iran’s foreign minister has called on other countries, especially Iran’s Arab neighbours, to put to the test the Hormuz Peace Endeavour (HOPE) initiative proposed by Tehran.

President Rouhani Says Iran Testing IR-9 Centrifuges

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says a new generation of homegrown centrifuge machines for enriching uranium, known as IR-9, is being tested out.

Iran Marks 70th Anniversary of Adoption of 1949 Geneva Conventions

A meeting has been held in Tehran on December 16 to mark the 70th anniversary of adoption of the four Geneva Conventions back in 1949, attended by Iranian and foreign guests, including the diplomatic officials residing in Tehran, as well as the military and administrative authorities.

Rouhani in Malaysia to Attend KL Summit 2019

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has arrived in Malaysia to attend the Kuala Lumpur Summit 2019 at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

Iran President’s Japan Visit Unrelated to US Talks: Spokesman

The spokesperson for the Iranian administration has made it clear that President Hassan Rouhani’s upcoming visit to Japan will have nothing to do with Washington’s eagerness to hold talks with Tehran.

Iran FM Meets Members of Western, Arab Think Tanks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday met nearly forty senior members and elites of Western and Arab think tanks in Doha.

Iran’s New Envoy to Russia Meets President Rouhani

Iran’s new ambassador to Russia has met with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani before leaving for Moscow to take office.

Iran Urges Regional States to Change Course for Better Future

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on regional governments to seize the chance and embrace Iran's HOPE initiative in order to build a better future for next generations.

Iran’s Role in Regional Security Acknowledged by Asian States: Larijani

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani said the Asian countries at a meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) in Turkey have acknowledged Iran’s role in ensuring regional security.

Iran, The Elders Deplore US Unilateralism

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a meeting with members of The Elders, a group of former UN secretary-generals and senior officials, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2019.

Iran FM Holds High-Level Meets in Doha

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with a number of his counterparts and high-ranking officials in the Qatari capital of Doha.

Iran Eyes Better Ties with Algeria under New President

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed pleasure with the successful holding of presidential elections in Algeria, hoping for enhanced ties under the new president.

Iran Parliament Speaker in Turkey to Attend APA Summit

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has arrived in the Turkish city of Antalya to attend the 12th plenary meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA).

Security Official Debunks US’ Lie about New Deal with Iran

The spokesperson for the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) of Iran has slammed as a “lie” the US special representative’s call for dialogue and a new deal with the Islamic Republic.

US Says Ready to Lift Iran Sanctions, Restore Relations

The US special envoy on Iran affairs, Brian Hook, says the United States is ready to lift sanctions on Iran and restore diplomatic relations if the country stops what he calls “its hostilities”.

Iran Expects New UK Gov’t to Fulfill JCPOA Commitments

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the new government of the United Kingdom is expected to fulfill its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.

Iran FM Departs for Qatar to Attend Doha Forum

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has left Tehran for the Qatari capital to attend the Doha Forum 2019.

Iran Condemns German FM’s Meddlesome Comments

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned “interventionist” and “irresponsible” comments made by German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas regarding the recent riots in Iran.

Iran Rejects Macron’s Call for Release of French Inmates

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has dismissed the meddlesome comments made by French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the release of two French nationals.

Tehran, Baghdad, Damascus Discuss Syria Peace in Nur-Sultan

Members of the Iranian diplomatic delegation to the Syria peace talks, known as the Astana Process, have held separate meetings with the Syrian and Iraqi teams in the Kazakh capital of Nur-Sultan.

Iran Rejects ‘Hackneyed’ Allegations in PGCC Summit’s Communique

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the baseless allegations levelled against Tehran in the final statement of the 40th summit of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.

Iran Eyes Enhanced Ties with Bosnia & Herzegovina

Iranian first vice president has congratulated Bosnia and Herzegovina on the appointment of Zoran Tegeltija as the new Chairman of the BiH Council of Ministers.

Iran Condoles with Qatari PM over His Mother’s Death

Iran’s first vice president in a message has expressed condolences over the passing of the mother of Prime Minister and minister of State for Internal Affairs of the Qatari government, Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Iranian Nationals Warned against Travelling to US

The Islamic Republic’s Foreign Ministry has called on all Iranian nationals, especially elites and scientists, to refrain from travelling to the US even to attend scientific conferences and despite being invited.

Iranian Delegation Meets Astana Talks Participants in Kazakhstan

Members of the Iranian delegation to the Syria peace talks, known as the Astana Process, have held separate meetings with the participating delegations in the Kazakh capital of Nur-Sultan.

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