Foreign Policy

Iran Raps EU Foreign Policy Chief’s Human Rights Statement

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic has denounced a biased statement made by the incoming High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the status of human rights in Iran.

Iran Says Ready for More Prisoner Swaps with US

Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei has expressed Tehran’s preparedness for further prisoner exchanges with the United States, following the swap of Iranian scientist Masoud Soleimani with a US-Chinese national kept in Iran.

Japan to Help Ease Iran-US Tension during Rouhani’s Visit: Abe

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says Tokyo is in discussions about a visit to Japan by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani this month, an attempt to try to ease tensions between Iran and the United States.

Iran to Give Crushing Response to Any Israeli Aggression

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed the Zionist regime’s recent anti-Iran threats as a testimony to Israel’s weakness.

Iranian, Turkish FMs Discuss Regional Issues in Istanbul

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in Istanbul on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of "Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process".

Tehran, Tbilisi Discuss Bilateral Relations

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Alexander Khvtisiashvili held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran on Sunday.

Zarif in Istanbul for High-Level Meeting on Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to Istanbul for the Heart of Asia conference, a regional initiative for peace in Afghanistan.

Top Iranian Diplomat, Oman’s Commerce Minister Meet in Tehran

Oman’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy has held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran on Sunday.

Iran, Georgia Hold Political Consultations in Tehran

Deputy foreign ministers of Iran and Georgia have held the third round of political consultations in Tehran, with both calling for the expansion of relations between the two neighbours in all fields.

VP: Iran Sees No Limit to Closer Ties with Oman

Iranian First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri has hailed the amicable and strong relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Sultanate of Oman, expressing Tehran’s willingness to rapidly promote cooperation with Muscat in various fields without any limitation.

Iran Says in Talks with Abuja to Resolve Sheikh Zakzaky Issue

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has highlighted the country’s consultations with the Nigerian government over the conditions of top Shiite cleric Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky.

Iran, Oman Move to Facilitate Financial Transactions

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati and Oman’s Minister of Commerce and Industry have weighed a plan to facilitate financial transactions between the two Muslim neighbours.

Iran Raps US Interference in China’s Affairs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the US’ interference in the internal affairs of China after the US House of Representatives passed a bill for sanctions against Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

Iran, Kuwait Discuss Regional Issues, Hormuz Peace Endeavour

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and his Kuwaiti counterpart Khalid Al-Jarallah have discussed efforts to ease the regional tensions at a meeting in Kuwait.

Iran Sees No Limits to Growing Ties with Kyrgyzstan: VP

Iranian First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri has voiced Tehran’s readiness to enhance ties with Bishkek without any limits, saying the two nations can promote mutual cooperation by employing the ample opportunities available to them.

Tehran Says Relations with Baku ‘Strategic’

Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has lauded the strategic relations between Tehran and Baku, saying the two Muslim neighbors work in close cooperation in various fields.

US Policies Cut No Ice with Iranians: IRGC Chief

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the fake nature of the US support for the Iranian nation was laid bare in the recent unrest, stressing that the American stances cut no ice with the Iranian people anymore.

Iran Ready for Talks with US One Hour after Lifting of Sanctions: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country is ready to sit for talks with the United States shortly after Washington removes the unlawful anti-Iran sanctions.

Iran Says Ready to Enhance All-Out Ties with Azerbaijan

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has lauded the positive steps that Tehran and Baku have taken to enhance ties over the past six years.

Iran to Return to JCPOA If Sanctions Lifted: Diplomat

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says Tehran will resume honouring its commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal as soon as the sanctions are lifted.

Iran Offers China 25-Year Strategic Roadmap

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri hopes that China will approve a proposal for strategic cooperation for 25 years.

West Reluctant to End Yemen War over Lucrative Arms Deals: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has denounced the US and European states for their unwillingness to restore peace to Yemen because of the arms sales profits.

Mideast Security Can Only Be Ensured by Regional Coalitions: Iran

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani says security of the Middle East can be only guaranteed through the establishment of regional collations free from any form of foreign interference.

Zarif Urges EU to Save Iranian Kids with EB Instead of Threats

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has urged European countries, Sweden in particular, to allow the sale of wound dressings to Iranian kids suffering from the epidermolysis bullosa (EB) instead of making threats against Iran.

Iranian, Omani FMs Hold Key Talks in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held key talks with his Omani counterpart Yusuf bin Alawi in Tehran.

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