Foreign Policy

World Amazed by Iran’s Resistance to Pressure of ‘US Wild Monster’: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Iranian nation’s resistance against the US pressures has surprised the world as it is impossible for other countries to show such tolerance.

France Being More Catholic than Pope in Adhering to US Sanctions: Iran

The Iranian embassy in France has reacted to some remarks made by a French lawmaker against the Islamic Republic saying that some French institutions are exerting the strongest pressure, even worse than those of the US, on the Islamic Republic.

Iran Dismisses US Lies about Yemen Missiles

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations blasts the United States’ back-to-back attempts at spreading “disinformation” about the Islamic Republic.

Iran, China FMs Hold Talks in Munich

The ministers of foreign affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran and China have exchanged views on the JCPOA, West Asia issues, the martyrdom of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and the Ukrainian plane crash.

Iran FM, Canadian PM Meet in Munich

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, in the German city of Munich.

Iran, Nigeria to Convene Joint Commission

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Federal Republic of Nigeria will hold a session of the Joint Commission in the near future, Iran’s ambassador to Abuja has announced.

Azerbaijan President to Visit Iran in Coming Days

A delegation headed by Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev will pay a visit to Tehran at the formal invitation of Iran President Hassan Rouhani in coming days, says Iran’s Ambassador to Baku.

Iran Dismisses Israeli Threats, Warns of Harsh Response

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has shrugged off the anti-Iranian threats from an Israeli official, warning of a crushing response to any stupid measure against Iran’s interests across the region.

Iran Raps France, US for ‘Baseless’ Comments on Its Space Program

The head of the Iranian Space Agency has lashed out at the US and French officials for their “baseless and hackneyed” comments about the recent launch of an Iranian satellite.

Nuclear Chief Says Iran Won’t Bow to Pressures

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi says Tehran is open to talks on the country’s nuclear program but will not bow to pressure for its decisions.

Iran Rejects France’s Interventionist Remarks on Satellite Launch

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected France's meddlesome statement on the Islamic Republic’s space program, saying that it is the country’s inherent right to develop science and technology.

President Rouhani Debunks US Claim That Gen. Soleimani Sought War

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has dismissed the American “lie” that top Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani was after a war in the region, saying the martyr was contributing to regional stability and helping the nations.

Top Iranian, Swedish Diplomats Discuss Ukrainian Plane Crash

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Swedish counterpart have talked about the January 8 crash of a Ukrainian passenger plane near Tehran.

FM Zarif Warns about Consequences of Siding with US

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the parties which side with the US and call the heroes of the regional nations terrorists that they will definitely have no future in the region.

President Brands US Sanctions as Terrorist Act against All Iranians

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has denounced the US sanctions on the Islamic Republic as a totally inhumane measure, saying the cruel sanctions amount to an act of terrorism against all Iranian people.

UK Ambassador Returns to Iran, Calls for Bilateral Talks

Britain’s Ambassador to Iran Robert Macaire says he is back in Tehran, stressing the importance of holding talks between Iran and Britain to achieve progress on issues that are important to both countries.

Iran Sympathizes with Thailand after Fatal Shooting

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed sympathy for Thailand over deaths and injuries in a deadly gun rampage in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima.

Iran Says Fight against Terrorism in Syria’s Idlib ‘Necessary’

An Iranian diplomat has thrown Tehran’s support behind the Syrian government’s massive offensive to fully retake Idlib, the last stronghold of militants, highlighting the “necessity” of fight against terrorists in the Arab country.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Crisis in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Geir O. Pedersen, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, in Tehran.

US Sanctions ‘A Crime in True Sense of Word’: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has described the US sanctions as a true instance of “crime”, urging the country’s officials to cut Iran’s dependence on oil revenues in a bid to counter the impacts of sanctions.

Can India Mediate between Iran and US?

Chief Minister of India’s Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath says the US can no longer act as a mediator between quarreling states and that the “entire world” expects New Delhi to shoulder the task of reducing tensions between Iran and the US.

Borrell’s Remarks Show E3 Won’t Use Snapback Mechanism: Iran

A senior Iranian official has hailed the recent remarks made by EU Foreign Policy Chief during his visit to Tehran, saying Josep Borrell’s remarks show Europe is seeking to preserve the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

US Pressures Have Gone Nowhere, Iranian President Says

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani says the US has failed to bring the Islamic Republic to its knees, noting that Iran’s economy without oil has been growing in spite of the American sanctions.

‘Deal of Century’ Will Die before Trump’s Death: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US president's so-called 'deal of the century' will perish before Donald Trump's death.

Iranian, Algerian FMs Discuss Muslim World Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Algerian counterpart have held talks on the latest developments in the Muslim world.

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