Foreign Policy

Regional Countries Agree US Bans Not Effective Anymore: Iran

The governor of the central bank of Iran says many of his counterparts in the region believe the United States’ sanctions are not working anymore.

Rouhani, Imran Khan Discuss Border Security, Kashmir Plight

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in New York on the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly.

Iran Says E3 ‘Paralyzed’, Just ‘Parroting’ Absurd US Claims

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has harshly condemned a statement by the E3 – France, the UK, and Germany – which blames Iran for the attack on Saudi oil facilities.

Iran President Urges All Parties to Return to Rule of Law

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on all parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as JCPOA, to return to their commitments and comply with law.

Iranian, French Presidents Meet in New York

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has held talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in New York on the sidelines of the 74th meeting of the UN General Assembly.

Iranian, UN Diplomats Discuss Syria Peace in Beirut Meeting

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen held a meeting with Senior Assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji in Beirut.

UN Held Captive by US: Iranian Spokesman

The spokesperson for the Iranian administration decried the US for a deliberate delay in giving Iran’s diplomatic delegation visa for the UN General Assembly, saying the US government has taken the UN headquarters captive.

Top Iranian, Japanese Diplomats Meet in NY

Foreign ministers of Iran and Japan have held a meeting on the sidelines of the 74th annual session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Iran Downplays New US Deployment as ‘Posturing’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has told the CBS News’ “Face the Nation” program that the US’ decision to deploy new forces to Saudi Arabia and the UAE is just posturing.

Iran Denies Johnson’s Claim about Its Role in Aramco Attacks

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has dismissed UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s claim that Iran might be to blame for the recent attacks on Saudi oil refineries.

Iran Dismisses EU Parliament’s ‘Biased’ Human Rights Resolution

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has dismissed the recent “biased and unrealistic” resolution adopted by the European Parliament against Iran.

US Afraid of Iran’s Presence at UNGA: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the US is afraid of the Iranian delegation’s presence at the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York, as the country uses it as a good chance to publicly announce the Iranian nation’s opinions.

Ceasefire in US Economic War Prerequisite for Talks: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says Tehran would sit for talks with Washington only if the US stops its economic war against the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s President to Meet World Leaders in New York

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani is planned to hold meetings with several foreign leaders, including those of the UK and France, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, a presidential official has said.

British Oil Tanker ‘Stena Impero’ to Leave Iran

The British-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero, detained by Iran in July at the Strait of Hormuz, is going to depart from the port of Bandar Abbas in the near future.

Iran Friend of Regional Nations: Parliament Speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says Iran is a friend of regional nations while Israel is the main enemy of Muslim countries.

Rouhani to Propose ‘Coalition of Hope’ Initiative at UNGA

The Iranian president says he and his accompanying delegation are to leave for New York with a motto and plan called “Coalition of Hope” and “Hormuz Peace Initiative.”

War with Iran Would Be Endless, Zarif Warns

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned that any country launching a war against Iran would not be able to end it on its own, warning that such a military action would have dire consequences for the entire Middle East and beyond that region.

Enemy Won’t Dare Attack Iran: President Rouhani

The Iranian president says the enemy will not dare launch aggression against the Islamic Republic thanks to the power of the Iranian Armed Forces and nation.

Iran President Congratulates Armenia on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to the Armenian nation and government on the anniversary of the country’s national day.

Iran Strongly Rejects Saudi Claims about Aramco Attacks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has categorically rejected false and hackneyed accusations levelled by certain Saudi officials regarding the recent attack on the country's oil facilities, saying they lack any validity.

Iranian, Omani FMs Meet in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Omani counterpart Yusuf bin Alawi in New York.

Even Saudis Didn’t Believe Iran Was Behind Aramco Attacks: Zarif

Iran has rejected again claims of involvement in Yemen's retaliatory attacks on the kingdom's heart of oil industry, saying Riyadh's offensive in Hudaydah in breach of a UN truce speaks for itself.

US Sanctions on Iran Central Bank Sign of Desperation: Governor

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran says the re-imposition of US sanctions on the bank shows they are so desperate in finding a lever to pressure Iran.

US Must End Economic War If Wants to Join JCPOA Commission: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Friday that ending the economic war is pre-requisite for the US to take part in the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action as a member or a guest.

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