Foreign Policy

Iran, OPCW Discuss Closer Cooperation

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Gholam-Hossein Dehqani and Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Fernando Arias have discussed the ways to promote cooperation between Tehran and the OPCW.

Iraq Apologizes to Iran for Mob Attack on Najaf Consulate

The Foreign Minister of Iraq has made an apology to Iran for an attack on the Iranian consulate in the holy city of Najaf.

Diplomat Refutes Negotiation on Iran’s Missile Program

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has dismissed the notion of renegotiating the 2015 nuclear deal, stressing that Tehran will by no means agree on talks about its missile program either.

Iran Eyes Growing Ties with Mauritania

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called for the expansion of ties with Mauritania in various fields at the highest level.

European Parties Not Allowed to Use JCPOA Trigger Mechanism: Iran

Spokesperson of the Iranian foreign ministry says the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action does not let the European parties use the so-called trigger mechanism against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Ready to Implement Development Projects in Algeria

Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development has expressed Tehran’s preparedness to implement development projects in Algeria saying that Iran is willing to transfer its experience of modern technologies to the African nation.

Iran Condemns Attack on Its Consulate in Iraq’s Najaf

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi has roundly condemned Wednesday’s attack on the Iranian Consulate in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf.

Iran Condoles with Albania over Deadly Quake

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed deep regret over the recent earthquake in Albania, which caused severe casualties and damages.

Iran FM Meets Head of Taliban Political Office

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with head of the Taliban’s political office Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Tehran in order to help promote peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Iran Summons Norwegian Envoy over Quran Desecration

Following the burning of the Holy Quran by the leader of the SIAN or Stop Islamization of Norway, the Norwegian chargé d'affaires has been summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry in the absence of the country's ambassador.

US Failed to Piggyback on Iran Protests: Official

Iran’s government spokesman says Iranians have shattered the Americans’ disturbing dreams and thwarted their conspiracies over the past four decades, especially during the recent protests.

Iran, Russia Discuss Cooperation against Chemical Arms

Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Oleg Ryazantsev has held talks with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Gholam-Hossein Dehqani in The Hague, the Netherlands.

‘US Seeking to Breathe New Life into Riots, Tension in Iran’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the United States’ meddlesome comments about the shutdown of the Internet in Iran during the recent riots were not out of friendship with the Iranian nation, but aimed at provoking further unrest.

US Chemical Arms Threat to Int’l Peace, Security: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Gholam-Hossein Dehqani says the United States’ chemical weapons pose a threat to international peace and security.

Iran Congratulates Bosnia & Herzegovina on Statehood Day

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Bosnia and Herzegovina on its Statehood Day, annually marked on November 25.

Iran Rejects ‘Bogus’ Allegations Raised at IISS Manama Dialogue

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has slammed the “baseless” allegations raised against the Islamic Republic at a session of the IISS Manama Dialogue 2019 in Bahrain.

Iran Condemns US Sanctions on ICT Minister

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the United States’ sanctions on Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi.

Iran Warns of Crushing Response to Interference in Its Internal Affairs

Iranian First Vice-President Es'haq Jahangiri has warned certain regional states against a “crushing response” as soon as evidence is found that they have been fueling riots amid the recent protests over a hike in gasoline price.

‘Iran to Keep Reducing JCPOA Commitments until Its Interests Secured’

A senior Iranian official says the country will continue to scale back its commitments under the Iran nuclear deal until its interests are secured under the agreement.

Iran Condemns EU’s Interference in Its Internal Affairs

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi has denounced some European Union officials’ interference in the internal affairs of the Islamic Republic and said instead of defending the “thugs”, the EU should meet its commitments to the Iranian nation.

Iran Condemns US Legitimization of Illegal Israeli Settlements

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned remarks by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who said recently that Israeli settlement construction on Palestinian lands is not in violation of international law.

Iran Summons Swiss Envoy over US Support for Rioters

Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the Swiss ambassador, whose country represents the US interests in Iran, to protest Washington’s interference in the Islamic Republic’s internal affairs.

Iran Hails ‘Positive Developments’ in Security along Pakistan Border

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the significance of security along the country’s border with Pakistan, hailing the “positive developments” in this regard.

US Claim of Support for Iranian People ‘Shameful Lie’: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister has dismissed US officials’ expression of support for Iranian people as a “shameful lie.”

US in No Position to Sympathize with Iranian People: Foreign Ministry

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says US officials are not in a position to sympathize with Iranian people.

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