Foreign Policy

US Bans Geared to Tightening Noose on Iran amid Coronavirus Fight: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the United States refuses to lift sanctions in a bid to push the Islamic Republic to the limit in its fight against the coronavirus.

Iran Trying to Evacuate Students from Corona-Hit Italy

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran says Tehran has launched efforts to bring tens of Iranian students back from Italy, whose cities of residence have mostly been declared a red zone and put under lockdown amid the outbreak of coronavirus.

Zarif Raps US for Refusing to Grant Medical Furlough to Iranian Inmates

Iran’s foreign minister has lambasted the United States for refusing to grant medical furlough to several Iranian scientists held in US prisons without any charges despite an outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

Iran Condemns US Accusations against Venezuelan President

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has slammed Washington’s groundless accusations against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Iran Welcomes UN Chief’s Call for Global Ceasefire, Truce in Yemen

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has hailed the UN Secretary-General's call for a global halt in armed clashes amid the outbreak of coronavirus, saying Iran welcomes any initiative ending the war against people of Yemen.

Iran Hails UN Initiative of Enforcing Nationwide Ceasefire in Afghanistan

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a statement in support of an initiative proposed by the UN secretary general with regards to the enforcement of a nationwide ceasefire in Afghanistan.

Levinson Left Iran for Unknown Destination Years Ago: Foreign Ministry

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has reiterated that American citizen Robert Levinson had left Iran for an unknown destination many years ago, and that has been admitted by then US Secretary of State.

Iran Ready to Help US Fight Coronavirus If It Needs: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian commander says the United States’ claim of intending to help Iranian people tackle the coronavirus outbreak is just demagoguery, as the country itself is failing to protect US citizens.

Iran Condemns Deadly Attack on Sikh Temple in Afghanistan

The Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned a deadly terrorist attack on a Sikh temple in the Afghan capital, Kabul, which left dozens of people dead or wounded.

Iran, Croatia Confer on EU’s Measures to Lift Barriers to COVID-19 Fight

The foreign ministers of Iran and Croatia have talked about the European Union’s measures to lift restrictions against Iran in its fight against coronavirus.

Iran, Armenia Discuss US Sanctions amid Coronavirus Epidemic

Iranian and Armenian foreign ministers have talked about Tehran’s actions to counter the outbreak of Coronavirus in the face of unilateral and cruel US sanctions.

Iran, Russia Discuss Coronavirus Outbreak

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed the coronavirus outbreak with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a telephone conversation.

Iran Reiterates Call for Immediate End of Saudi War on Yemen

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a statement on the sixth anniversary of the Saudi-led military onslaught against Yemen.

US Seeking to Use Coronavirus to Perpetuate Hostility toward Iran: Official

A senior Iranian official says the White House wants to cash in on the coronavirus pandemic for further enmity toward the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Hits Back at Ortagus for ‘Wuhan Virus’ Comments

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed the comments from Spokeswoman for the US Department of State Morgan Ortagus who described the clues to the US’ role in creation of the coronavirus as “conspiracy theories”.

Iranian, Italian Foreign Ministers Discuss COVID-19 Crisis

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio have held a telephone conversation.

Iran Urges Tunisia’s Action in UNSC against US Sanctions

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called on Tunisia to wield its power as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council to stimulate concerted action against the “cruel and inhumane” US sanctions on the Iranian nation amid the outbreak of coronavirus.

Rouhani Says US Offer of Help for Iran ‘Historical Lie’

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran does not need Washington's aid to fight the new coronavirus outbreak.

Iran Says ‘Alarmed’ by Consequences of Afghanistan Presidential Dispute

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has released an official statement on Sunday about the ongoing developments in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

Iran Left Out of World Bank Meeting on COVID-19

Iran’s representative in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the World Bank has excluded the Islamic Republic from a gathering on the battle with coronavirus.

Iran, Pakistan Discuss Coronavirus Battle

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi held a telephone conversation on Sunday.

Iran Expresses Regret over Croatia Earthquake

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed sympathy with the Croatian nation and government over the earthquake that struck the country on Sunday.

Iran Working to Address Problems of Its Truck Drivers Stranded Abroad

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Ministry has launched efforts to settle the problems that Iranian truck drivers may be facing in the other countries, as in Europe.

Iran’s Leader Says US Accused of Creating Coronavirus

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has downplayed the US offer of help to Iran in fight against the COVID-19, saying the US itself is accused of creating the novel virus.

Send Its Receipt to Pompeo If You Could Pay for Single Mask Destined for Iran: Foreign Ministry

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has dismissed the US State Department’s claim that food, medicine and other humanitarian supplies are exempt from the sanctions on Iran, calling on Iranian expatriates in the US to provide whatever document verifying a single financial transaction for such purchases.

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