Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns Trump’s Excessive Use of US Power

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has strongly denounced US President Donald Trump's excessive use of his power in the form of unilateral sanctions.

Zarif Says Ready to Visit Saudi If Conditions Prepared

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he is prepared to visit Saudi Arabia in order to mend ties between the two neighbouring countries if conditions are prepared.

Rouhani Thanks Iraq for Hosting Arba’een Pilgrims

The Iranian president has, in a message, expressed his gratitude to the Iraqi government and nation for hosting millions of pilgrims taking part in Arba’een ceremonies.

Saudis Must Reopen Embassy in Tehran to Mend Ties: Analyst

An Iranian political analyst says as the Saudis cut off relations with Iran, it is Riyadh that should take the first step by reopening its embassy in Tehran and allow Tehran to reopen its embassy in Riyadh.

Iran Condemns Mosque Attack in Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned a terrorist attack on a mosque in the Afghan province of Nangarhar, which killed and wounded tens of worshippers.

Iranian, Turkish FMs Discuss Situation of Northern Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.

UAE, Saudi Changing Approach Towards Iran: Official

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have changed their approach towards the Islamic Republic, says Chief of staff of Iranian President Mahmoud Vaezi, adding that the United Arab Emirates has recently struggled to get in touch with Iran.

Zarif Calls Regional Counterparts amid N Syria Interim Ceasefire

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate telephone conversations with the Foreign Ministers of Iraq, Russia and Syria on the latest developments in the region, particularly over the situation in northern Syria. 

Iran, Russia Urge Turkey to End Syria Incursion

A high-ranking Russian delegation has met with Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in special political affairs and Iran’s senior negotiator in Yemen and Syria talks.

Tehran, Tokyo Discuss Issues of Mutual Interest

Japan’s Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeo Mori has held negotiations with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.

Fifth Round of Iran-Sweden Political Consultations Held in Tehran

The fifth round of Iran-Sweden political consultations has been held in the Iranian capital Tehran in the presence of Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and Sweden's State Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Annika Söder.

All-Out Expansion of Ties to Benefit Both Iran, S Africa: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has stressed the need to strengthen relations with South Africa saying that undoubtedly deepening such ties is in the interest of both countries and the two regions.

Iran, Sweden Discuss Regional Developments

Sweden's State Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Annika Söder has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.

Iran, South Africa Hold Joint Commission Meeting

The 14th session of the Joint Commission of the Islamic Republic of Iran and South Africa was held in Tehran on Wednesday with speeches from Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor.

Iran Says US, Saudi, Israel behind ‘Cowardly’ Tanker Attack

Iran says Israel, the US, and Saudi Arabia might be behind the recent “cowardly” attack on its oil tanker in the Red Sea, to which Iran will definitely give a crushing response.

FM Zarif Reiterates Call on Turkey to Stop Syria Incursion

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned Turkey against the consequences of its military attacks on northern Syria and called on Ankara to end the incursion.

Rouhani Blames Saudi, Israel for Trump’s Exit from Iran Deal

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has regretted that his US counterpart Donald Trump withdrew the country from the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran, under the influence of Saudi Arabia, Israel, and warmongers inside his cabinet.

Iran, Germany Urge Turkey, Saudi to End Wars on Syria, Yemen

Senior Iranian and German parliamentarians have called for an end to militarism in Syria and Yemen, stressing the need for a political settlement of the conflicts wreaking havoc on the two war-torn Arab states.

US Preventing Iran, Saudi from Settling Their Disputes: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says Tehran is not opposed to resolving the issues with Saudis, but the Americans do not and will not give such an opportunity.

Zarif Says Representing Iran Led to His Omission from Nobel Prize List

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif says he was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for two years because of representing the Islamic Republic and his refusal to be known as an individual.

Yemeni Envoy Meets Latin American Counterparts in Tehran

The Yemeni ambassador to Tehran attended a joint meeting with Latin American ambassadors in the Iranian capital, hosted by the Islamic Republic’s foreign ministry.

Iran’s Roads Minister in Turkmenistan for High-Level Talks

Iran’ Minister of Roads, Urban Development Mohammad Eslami has headed for Ashgabat at the head of a high-ranking delegation.

Iran, Finland Discuss Consular Cooperation in Tehran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry's Director-General for consular affairs, Ali-Asghar Mohammadi, has held talks with Finnish Director General of Consular Services Pasi Tuominen in Tehran.

Rouhani Says ‘State Actor’ Behind Attack on Iran Oil Tanker

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the recent attack on Iranian oil tanker Sabiti in the Red Sea was not an act of terrorism, but a wrong move by a state actor, which will have consequences for it.

Iran Says Syria Problem Has No Military Solution

“Iran proposed dialogue before wars in Syria and Yemen broke out, but some countries insisted on militarism,” Larijani said in a meeting with his Algerian counterpart Slimane Chenine on Sunday night.

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