Foreign Policy

Zarif: Russia, China Different from Other JCPOA Parties

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran makes a distinction between the three European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal and the other two members, namely Russia and China.

Europe Has Until Thursday to Fulfil JCPOA Commitments: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will start the third phase of reducing its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal if Europe fails to fulfil its side of the bargain until September 5.

Iran FM, New Yemeni Ambassador Meet in Tehran

Ibrahim Mohamed al-Dailami, the new ambassador of Yemen to Iran, has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.

Iran Condemns Saudi Airstrikes on Yemeni Prison

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned the Saudi warplanes’ deadly air raids against a prison in Yemen’s Dhamar where prisoners of war were being kept.

FM Zarif Says US Ban Won’t Silence Him

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US sanctions imposed against him will fail to silence his voice.

Iranian Delegation Due in Paris to Discuss Macron’s Offer

A senior political-economic delegation will travel to Paris on Monday to discuss the French president’s new offer to save the Iran nuclear deal, said the Iranian president’s chief of staff.

Iran to Further Reduce JCPOA Commitments If EU Fails to Act: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has warned that the Islamic Republic will go ahead with the third step of rolling back its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal in coming days if Europe fails to carry out its duties.

Iran Says US Shows ‘Some Flexibility’ on Easing Oil Bans

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says the US has shown some "flexibility" regarding the easing of Iran oil sanctions during a recent meeting with the French president.

Iran Shows Satellite to Reporters in Rebuttal of US Claim

Iran has shown Nahid 1 (Venus 1) telecommunication satellite to journalists and photographers, refuting US President Donald Trump's claim of the spacecraft's failed launch.

Iran, Indonesia Hold Joint Consular Commission Meeting

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Indonesia have held the fifth joint meeting on consular affairs in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta.

Iran Preparing List of FDD Contributors to Be Blacklisted

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Ministry will soon provide relevant Iranian authorities with the first list of individuals to be sanctioned for cooperating with the anti-Iran Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD).

Iran FM Holds High-Level Talks in Malaysia

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah‎ in Kuala Lumpur.

US Return to JCPOA Is Ticket to Talks with Iran: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States must return to JCPOA the 2015 nuclear deal and stop engaging in "economic terrorism" against the Iranian people if it wants to meet for talks.

Iran to Send Economic Delegation to France

An Iranian economic delegation is going to visit France next week to figure out whether it would be possible to ensure Iran’s interests under the 2015 nuclear deal before Tehran takes the next step in a phased reduction of commitments to the JCPOA, a senior presidential official has announced.

Malaysian Leader Mahathir Mohamad Due in Iran

Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Bin Mohamad is going to visit Iran soon, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said.

Iran FM, Japan PM Discuss De-Escalation of Tensions

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on ways to ease regional tensions.

Zarif Meets Japanese, Libyan Counterparts in Yokohama

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Japanese counterpart Tarō Kōno and Libyan top diplomat Mohamed Taher Siala in the city of Yokohama.

‘No Rouhani-Trump Meeting in Sight Unless US Returns to JCPOA’

Iranian Foreign Minister Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says no meeting is conceivable between the presidents of Iran and the United States as long as Washington does not comply with the Iran nuclear deal.

IRGC General Slams FM Zarif’s Trip to France

A senior adviser to commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has chided Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif for an unexpected visit to France, where the G7 summit was underway, voicing concern that such visits may spell frustration.

No Development in Iran-US Ties Unless Sanctions Lifted: Rouhani

The Iranian president says there will be no development in Tehran-Washington relations unless the US lifts its sanctions on Iran as a "first step".

Iran, China Weigh Plans to Broaden Strategic Ties

The foreign ministers of Iran and China have emphasized the need to expand the strategic relations between Tehran and Beijing in various fields with an eye to a long-term road map.  

Meeting with Trump Possible If Secures Iran’s Interests, Rouhani Hints

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has suggested that he would meet even his American counterpart Donald Trump if such talks would secure Iran's interests.

Israel’s Insane Operations Are Its Last Struggles: Gen. Soleimani

IRGC Quds Force Commander has downplayed the recent Israeli attacks on a number of positions in regional countries, saying the "insane operations" were Tel Aviv's last struggles.

Rouhani to ‘Discuss with Officials’ Results of Zarif’s G7 Talks

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says he will consult with “relevant officials” today on the results of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s recent trip to Biarritz, France, and his talks with European members of the G7.

Iran Dismisses Fuss about FDD Blacklisting

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has shrugged off the fuss that the US has raised over the blacklisting of the Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD), stressing that Tehran spares no effort to safeguard the interests of Iranians against the hostile parties.

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