Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns UNGA’s Human Rights Resolution

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned as “biased and politically-motivated” the latest resolution that the UN General Assembly has adopted on the situation of human rights in Iran.

Talks with Iran as Valuable as Nobel Prize for Trump: Ex-Envoy

A former Iranian ambassador says the US administration is so obsessed with the plans for talks with Iran that entering direct negotiations with Tehran would be just as precious as winning the Nobel prize in the eyes of US President Donald Trump.

Iran Condemns Any Kind of Pressure on Qatar: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has condemned any kind of pressure imposed on Qatar while underlining the need to forge closer cooperation between the two countries on all fronts.

Muslim World Must Get Rid of Dollar Dominance: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the Muslim world to find ways to get rid of the dominance of the US dollar in the world economy.

President Rouhani Says KL Summit Must Focus on Plight of Palestine

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has emphasized that the issue of Palestine should come under the spotlight in the ongoing KL Summit 2019 in Malaysia.

Iran Says Advocacy for Human Rights Doesn’t Fit in with US

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the dark record of the United States in violating human rights strips the country of the right to criticize others for such breaches.

Iran Urges Muslim Unity against Big Powers

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran has called for collective cooperation among the Muslims states, which he described as one family, to counter the hostile pressures from the big powers.

Iran President Congratulates Qatar on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to the Qatari nation and government on the country's National Day.

Iran Urges Collective Cooperation to Tackle Regional Security Challenges

A senior Iranian official says terrorism, extremism and the presence of foreign forces are the major threats to the region.

Zarif Urges Regional States to Try Hormuz Peace Endeavour

Iran’s foreign minister has called on other countries, especially Iran’s Arab neighbours, to put to the test the Hormuz Peace Endeavour (HOPE) initiative proposed by Tehran.

President Rouhani Says Iran Testing IR-9 Centrifuges

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says a new generation of homegrown centrifuge machines for enriching uranium, known as IR-9, is being tested out.

Iran Marks 70th Anniversary of Adoption of 1949 Geneva Conventions

A meeting has been held in Tehran on December 16 to mark the 70th anniversary of adoption of the four Geneva Conventions back in 1949, attended by Iranian and foreign guests, including the diplomatic officials residing in Tehran, as well as the military and administrative authorities.

Rouhani in Malaysia to Attend KL Summit 2019

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has arrived in Malaysia to attend the Kuala Lumpur Summit 2019 at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

Iran President’s Japan Visit Unrelated to US Talks: Spokesman

The spokesperson for the Iranian administration has made it clear that President Hassan Rouhani’s upcoming visit to Japan will have nothing to do with Washington’s eagerness to hold talks with Tehran.

Iran FM Meets Members of Western, Arab Think Tanks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday met nearly forty senior members and elites of Western and Arab think tanks in Doha.

Iran’s New Envoy to Russia Meets President Rouhani

Iran’s new ambassador to Russia has met with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani before leaving for Moscow to take office.

Iran Urges Regional States to Change Course for Better Future

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on regional governments to seize the chance and embrace Iran's HOPE initiative in order to build a better future for next generations.

Iran’s Role in Regional Security Acknowledged by Asian States: Larijani

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani said the Asian countries at a meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) in Turkey have acknowledged Iran’s role in ensuring regional security.

Iran, The Elders Deplore US Unilateralism

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a meeting with members of The Elders, a group of former UN secretary-generals and senior officials, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2019.

Iran FM Holds High-Level Meets in Doha

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with a number of his counterparts and high-ranking officials in the Qatari capital of Doha.

Iran Eyes Better Ties with Algeria under New President

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed pleasure with the successful holding of presidential elections in Algeria, hoping for enhanced ties under the new president.

Iran Parliament Speaker in Turkey to Attend APA Summit

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has arrived in the Turkish city of Antalya to attend the 12th plenary meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA).

Security Official Debunks US’ Lie about New Deal with Iran

The spokesperson for the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) of Iran has slammed as a “lie” the US special representative’s call for dialogue and a new deal with the Islamic Republic.

US Says Ready to Lift Iran Sanctions, Restore Relations

The US special envoy on Iran affairs, Brian Hook, says the United States is ready to lift sanctions on Iran and restore diplomatic relations if the country stops what he calls “its hostilities”.

Iran Expects New UK Gov’t to Fulfill JCPOA Commitments

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the new government of the United Kingdom is expected to fulfill its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.

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