Foreign Policy

Tehran Blasts Seoul for Misnaming, Militarizing Persian Gulf

Tehran has censured South Korea for misnaming the Persian Gulf and sending a military mission to the waters south of Iran under pressure from the United States.

Rouhani Meets New Iranian Ambassadors to 13 Countries

Iran’s new ambassadors to Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Belarus, Armenia, Serbia, South Africa, Nigeria, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, Mauritania and Croatia met with President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday before starting their missions.

US Sanctions Crime against Humanity: Iran President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the United States’ pressure against the Iranian and Venezuelan nations and governments is an instance of crime against humanity.

Iranian, Omani FMs Meet in Tehran

Yusuf bin Alawi, the Omani foreign minister who has travelled to Tehran for a short visit within the framework of regular political consultations between the two countries, had a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday.

Iran Appoints Female Ambassador to Denmark

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed Afsaneh Nadipour as the country’s new ambassador of the Islamic Republic to Denmark.

Oman Foreign Minister in Tehran for Talks

Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi has arrived in Tehran for fresh talks with top Iranian officials.

Gen. Soleimani Assassination Left Great Impression on Venezuelans: FM

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza says the assassination of IRGC Quds Force Commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani has left a great impression on the Venezuelan nation, especially the youths.

Iran Warns It Will Leave NPT If Its Case Taken to UNSC

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that if Britain, France, and Germany continue their unjustifiable conduct and move to send Iran’s nuclear case to the United Nations Security Council, Tehran would have the option of leaving the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Iran’s Anti-US Resistance ‘Attractive Image’ for World Nations: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says it is an “attractive” image for the world that Iran is standing up to the US’ bullying.

Iran Says Will Target Any Country Used for Anti-Tehran Plot

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Islamic Republic reserves the right to target any other country – including the friendly state of Iraq – if they are used for conspiracy and attack against Iran.

Venezuelan FM in Tehran for Talks

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza is visiting Tehran at the head of a high-ranking delegation.

Diplomat Says Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination Will Have Strategic Consequences

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has highlighted the strategic consequences of the American assassination of top Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani, saying the tragic event has opened a new chapter in the history of the region.

Iran Investigating Possible Cyber Attack in Ukraine Plane Crash

A top Iranian security official says Tehran has been probing into hacking or cyber-attacks as possible factors surrounding the January 8 crash of a Ukrainian passenger plane near Tehran.

Iranian, Canadian FMs Discuss Cooperation on Plane Crash

The Iranian foreign minister has, in a meeting with his Canadian counterpart, once again expressed regret over the recent Ukrainian plane crash near Tehran.

Iran Says Surprised by London Meeting on Tragic Plane Crash

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed surprise at a London meeting attended by representatives of countries whose nationals lost their lives in the recent tragic plane crash in Iran.

Iranian, Canadian FMs to Hold Rare Meeting in Muscat

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to hold a rare meeting with his Canadian counterpart Francois-Philippe Champagne on Friday.

‘Gentlemen’ Urging Talks with Iran Same Terrorists Who Killed Soleimani: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Western “gentlemen” who are waiting for Iran at the negotiating table are the same terrorists who assassinated senior commander, General Qassem Soleimani, in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

Distance between War & Peace Only One Bullet: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the importance of taking daily care for maintaining security, saying the distance between war and peace is only one bullet.

Iranian, Ukrainian FMs Discuss Latest Updates of Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Ukrainian counterpart have held a phone conversation on the latest updates of the recent plane crash in Tehran.

ECO RPC Meeting Concludes in Tehran

The 30th Meeting of the Regional Planning Council (RPC) of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) has been held on 14-16 January 2020 at the Secretariat in Tehran.

Iran FM Urges Europe to Correct Approach toward JCPOA

The Iranian foreign minister has sat down with the European Union's new foreign policy chief in the Indian capital, New Delhi.

E3’s Use of JCPOA Dispute Mechanism ‘Wrong Move in Wrong Time’: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has denounced a decision made by the three European parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to trigger the dispute mechanism in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Zarif Holds ‘Straight’ Talks with European Counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Danish and Estonian counterparts on issues of bilateral interest, especially Europe’s inaction over the 2015 nuclear deal (officially known as JCPOA).

Iran FM, Indian PM Discuss Business Cooperation

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Tehran, Kabul Discuss Afghan Peace Process

Afghanistan's National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in the Indian capital of New Delhi.

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