Foreign Policy

Iran Top Security Official Says Bolton’s Dismissal Changes Nothing

Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani says the ouster of US national security adviser John Bolton is not going to bring about any change in Washington’s hostile policies against Iran.

Iran: US Talks Meaningless While Sanctions Remain in Place

President of Iran has made it clear that negotiations with the US would be utterly meaningless as long as Washington is keeping the anti-Iranian sanctions in place.

Zarif Slams New US Sanctions, Urges Trump to Abandon ‘Thirst for War’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the US for further escalation of its economic terrorism against Iran by imposing further sanctions against the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Rouhani Urges US to Drop ‘Maximum Pressure’ Policy

The Iranian president has urged the United States to drop its bellicosity and “maximum pressure” policy vis-à-vis Iran, and put aside hawkish elements.

Bolton’s Dismissal Receives Mixed Reactions in Iran

The dismissal of US National Security Advisor John Bolton has been met with mixed reactions in Iran.

Talks with US Out of Question as Long as Sanctions in Effect: Iran

Iran says any negotiations between Tehran and Washington, including a possible meeting between the two countries’ presidents, are out of the question as long as the US maintains its policy of economic terrorism against Iranians.

Iran Says US Forces Must Leave Afghanistan

Iran’s Envoy to the UN says any negotiations between Tehran and Washington, including a possible meeting between the two countries’ presidents, are out of the question as long as the US maintains its policy of economic terrorism against Iranians.

Iran Condoles with Iraq over Tragic Incident in Karbala

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed deep regret over the tragic incident in the holy city of Karbala on Ashura, which killed and wounded tens of Shiite mourners.

US Policies in Gross Violation of NPT: Iran

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations said that Washington’s refusal to come under a comprehensive nuclear arms control regime and its intention to resume testing of nuclear weapons is in breach of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Israel Real Nuke Possessor ‘Crying Wolf’ for Iran: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif responds derogatorily to Benjamin Netanyahu’s apparently trying to blow the whistle on what the Israeli prime minister has branded as off-limits Iranian nuclear experimentation.

Iran Says Concerned about Situation in Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed concern over the current situation in Afghanistan, warning against possible fresh violence in the country.

Iran’s Oil Tanker Adrian Darya Reaches Destination: Spokesman

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the country’s supertanker ‘Adrian Darya-1’ has reached its destination and unloaded its cargo.

Dialogue Still Open despite Iran’s JCPOA Decision: France

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says Iran’s decision to further reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal is reversible and Paris will continue to pursue dialogue to bring it back into full compliance.

Iran Nuclear Deal a Two-Way Street: Nuclear Chief

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the 2015 nuclear deal is no longer a one-way street, and all parties – not just Iran – must live up to their commitments.

US, Not Iran, Resorting to Extortion, Zarif Tells Pompeo

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says what the US is doing is extortion, not the recent decision made by Iran to reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran to Get Rid of Sanctions by 2021: Gov’t Spokesman

Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says Tehran’s policy is to neutralize the US sanctions strategy, and put an end to all anti-Iran bans until 2021.

Iran Rejects Reports of Possible Trump-Rouhani Meeting in NY

A senior Iranian official has ruled out the possibility of a meeting between Iranian and US presidents in New York.

US Acting Like Gangsters, Mafia Members: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the US’ resort to blackmailing, bribery, and bullying in its maximum pressure campaign against Iran, saying the Trump administration is acting like gangsters and Mafia groups.

Iran Condoles with Zimbabwe over Mugabe’s Death

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has offered condolences over the demise of former Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe.

US Bans Deliberately Targeting Civilians in Independent States: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US deliberately targets civilians through its economic terrorism against independent countries like Iran and Cuba in order to achieve its illegitimate political objectives.

Iran, Indonesia Discuss JCPOA, Issues of Muslim World

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi in the Asian country's capital of Jakarta.

Iran Notifies EU of Decision to Expand Nuclear R&D

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has provided details of a letter by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini on Tehran's move to expand its nuclear research and development (R&D).

OFAC Nothing More than ‘Jail Warden’, Zarif Says

Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has described as a “jail warden” the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which is in charge of enforcing economic sanctions on other countries.

Security Can’t Be Bought from Outside, Iran Tells IORA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the regional security must emanate from within, and cannot be purchased from outside.

Iran, Slovenia Hold Political Consultations in Ljubljana

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has continued his consultations with senior Slovenian officials in the European country’s capital of Ljubljana.

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