Foreign Policy

US to Be Held Accountable for Assassination of Gen. Soleimani: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has strongly condemned the US forces’ terrorist and criminal move to assassinate IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani, vowing to hold the US accountable for the heinous crime.

Iran Summons Swiss Envoy over US Accusations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned the charge d'affaires of Switzerland, which represents Washington’s interests in Iran, over the US officials’ recent stances on Iraq developments.

Iran President Urges US to Rectify Past Mistakes

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged enemies of the Iranian nation to redress their wrong moves and go back on the wrong path they trodden if they are serious about sitting for talks.

US Accusations Aimed at Deflecting Public Attention: Iran

A senior Iranian diplomat says Washington’s levelling accusations against Iran is aimed at deflecting public attention from the Iraqi nation’s outrage against the recent deadly US attacks in the country.

Iran’s Development to Continue Despite Sanctions: Vaezi

A senior Iranian official says the country will continue its development despite all the sanctions and pressures imposed by the United States.

Iran Leader Condemns US Attack on Iraq’s PMU

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has strongly denounced the US’ recent airstrikes against Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), better known as Hashd al-Sha’abi.

Iranian Diplomat Meets Syrian President Assad in Damascus

Iranian Foreign Minister’s Senior Assistant in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji held a meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Tuesday.

Iran Refutes US Allegations over Iraq Developments

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has hit back at the US for its barefaced accusations against Iran following the recent protests in Iraq over a ferocious American military attack on the Iraqi forces.

Iran President Congratulates World Leaders on New Year

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to world leaders on the beginning of 2020, the new Christian year, and wished them a year full of peace and kindness for all people.

Iran Rejects Germany’s False Accusations

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed the accusations leveled by Germany that Tehran has destabilized the region.

Iranian, Chinese Foreign Ministers Meet in Beijing

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has started the first round of talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi upon arrival in Beijing.

Iranian, Russian Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Moscow

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have held talks on a range of issues at a meeting in Moscow.

US Knows Iran Will Not Surrender: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the United States knows it cannot bring the Islamic Republic to its knees through its maximum pressure policy.

Iran Strongly Condemns US Terrorist Attack on Iraq

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the US military attack against the Iraqi forces and territory.

Kuwait Reaffirms Respect for Iran’s Sovereignty after Controversy

Deputy Foreign Minister of Kuwait Khaled Al-Jarallah has highlighted the Arab country’s respect for Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity after speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly held a controversial meeting with an anti-Iran separatist group.

Joint Drills Show Iran Ready for Regional Security Cooperation: FM

The Iranian foreign minister says the joint maneuvers conducted by Iran, Russia and China show Tehran’s preparedness for cooperation to ensure security.

Iran to Host Conference on ‘HOPE’ Initiative

The Iranian capital of Tehran is scheduled to host an international conference on the country’s peace initiative known as ‘Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE)’ in January.

FM Zarif to Leave Tehran for Moscow Sunday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will depart for the Russian capital of Moscow on Sunday night.

Iran Slams France’s Stance on Iranian, French Detainees

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the French Foreign Ministry’s meddlesome comments about two Iranian and French nationals who have been arrested in Iran.

Iran Dismisses Media Fuss over Australian Woman Inmate

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has shrugged off the media hype over the imprisonment of Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert in Iran.

Iran Strongly Condemns Somalia Terrorist Attack

Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Saturday's terrorist operation in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of tens of people.

Iran Summons Kuwaiti Envoy over Meeting with Separatist Element

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Kuwaiti chargé d'affaires to Tehran in protest at the meeting of some Kuwaiti officials with the representative of a terrorist and separatist group as well as an anti-Iran gathering held in the Arab country.

FM Zarif Due in New York to Attend UN Meeting

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit New York on January 9, 2020, to attend a UN Security Council meeting on unilateralism.

Iran Expresses Regret over Kazakhstan Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed regret over the crash of a passenger plane in Kazakhstan, which left dozens of Kazakh citizens dead and wounded.

Iran Says Ready to Help Syria with US Troop Pullout

A senior advisor to Iran's Leader says the country is prepared to help Syria regarding the withdrawal of American troops from the Arab state.

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