Foreign Policy

Tehran to Sue Washington over Violation of JCPOA

Iranian Vice-President for Legal Affairs says the Islamic Republic will lawfully seek damages caused by the United States after its violation of the 2015 nuclear deal.

US Maximum Pressure on Iran Ends in Failure: VP

Iran’s First Vice-President Es'haq Jahangiri has lauded the country’s success to deal with the US pressures, saying Washington’s plots against Tehran have ended in failure.

Zarif Objects to Turkish Military Action in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed opposition to Turkey’s plan for a military operation in northern Syria, stressing that the Arab country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty must be respected.

Iran Condemns US Congressional Bill on Hong Kong

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned a bill that the US Congress’ committee on foreign affairs has passed on Hong Kong as a blatant act of interference in the internal affairs of the other countries.

Russian Journalist Detained for Visa Violation: Iran

Iran’s Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says the Russian journalist held in Iran was detained last week for a visa violation and not for spying.

‘Poisonous Propaganda’ Not to Split Iran, Iraq: Spokesman

Iran will continue to maintain close ties with Iraq, says the spokesman for the Iranian government, adding the enemies can never break apart the strong bonds between the two neighbors.

Laughter Best Response to EU’s Call for Talks with Trump: Iran

The Iranian president’s chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi says President Hassan Rouhani’s laughter was the best response to the insistence of British and French leaders on arranging a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Iran Denies Its UN Envoy Target of Biological Assassination

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected speculations on the biological assassination of the country’s envoy to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi, who is currently hospitalized in the US for cancer.

Europe Legally Not Allowed to Leave Iran Nuclear Deal: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the Europeans are not in a position to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal.

IRGC Chief Says Enemy’s Retreat Sign of Iran’s Victory

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the enemy is retreating in a sign of victory for revolution.

Iran Releases Two Australians, Will Free Russian Journo Soon

Iran has released British-Australian woman Jolie King and her Australian boyfriend, Mark Firkin, after dropping all charges against them, Canberra confirmed Saturday.

Iran Raps France’s ‘Meddlesome’ Remarks on Iranian National

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mouavi has dismissed “interventionist” remarks by his French counterpart regarding Fariba Adelkhah, an Iranian national currently serving term in prison.

Tehran to Sue US at ICJ for Denying Visa to Iranian Staff

Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs says Iran has requested that the US’ refusal to grant visa to Iranian staff be referred to the International Court of Justice.

Iran’s Reaction to Scattered Unrest in Iraqi Cities

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has released a statement in reaction to the recent scattered unrest in some Iraqi cities, and issued a travel advice for Iranian Arba'een pilgrims.

Iran Urges Germany to Stop Supporting Israel

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has slammed a statement by a spokesperson for the German Federal Foreign Office in support of Israel.

Iran, Turkey Move to Boost Trade Ties

Iran’s Minister of Economy Farhad Dejpasand says Tehran and Ankara are expected to enhance trade interaction to achieve the target of $30 billion annual trade exchange.

Iran Condemns NATO Chief’s ‘Meddlesome’ Comments

Iran has condemned the interventionist comments and accusations by the secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg regarding the Islamic Republic’s peaceful nuclear program and missile defence capabilities.

US Policy of Maximum Pressure against Iran Failed: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the recent developments in New York indicated that the US policy of maximum pressure against Iran has failed.

Rouhani Blames Trump for Failure of Talks in New York

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the White House and US President Donald Trump are to blame for the failure of recent negotiations, mediated by France, in New York.

Iran Urges Resolution of Regional Woes through Dialogue

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said regional problems should be resolved through dialogue and political means.

Iran Congratulates PRC on 70th Anniversary

Senior Iranian officials, including President Hassan Rouhani, have sent messages of congratulations to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the 70th anniversary of its founding.

Iranian, Russian Presidents Discuss JCPOA, Hormuz Peace Plan

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart have held talks on a range of issues in Yerevan, from the 2015 nuclear deal to a new Iranian initiative for peace in the Persian Gulf.

World Must Decisively Stand against US’ Unilateralism: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the international community, particularly the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), to join hands and stand decisively against the United States’ unilateralism.

Iran President Declines to Take Trump’s Call Arranged by Macron

In New York, President Hassan Rouhani of Iran refused to engage in a phone conversation with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, which had been secretly arranged by French President Emmanuel Macron, leaving Trump waiting on the line, US media reports say.

Iran Ready to Export Engineering Services to Armenia

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Armen Sarkissian in the city of Yerevan.

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