Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns US Interference in Bolivia’s Internal Affairs

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the United States’ interference in Bolivia’s internal affairs and the coup-like move against the legitimate president of the country Evo Morales.

Zarif Addresses Astana Club, Meets Kazakh Leader in Nur-Sultan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Kazakhstan's leader Nursultan Nazarbayev after delivering a speech at the Astana Club in the capital city of the Central Asian state.

Iran, Tajikistan Hold Fourth Joint Consular Meeting

The fourth joint consular meeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Tajikistan was held on November 10 and 11 in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Iranian, Kazakh FMs Discuss Latest Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Kazakh counterpart Mukhtar Tleuberdi during a working dinner in Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan.

Robert Levinson Has No ‘Criminal’ Case in Iran: Spokesman

Iran has rejected the reports that former FBI agent Robert Levinson, who has gone missing in the Kish Island since 2007, has an open “criminal or judicial” case at Iran’s Revolution Court, saying the alleged case is of the kind opened for any missing person.

Iran Says Tensions with GCC States Provoked by ‘Hidden’ Actors

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs says there are various signs and indications that some parties from behind the scenes are involved in the differences between Tehran and the Persian Gulf states.

Iran Appoints Jalali as New Ambassador to Moscow

Former member of the Iranian Parliament Kazem Jalali has been appointed as Iran’s new ambassador to the Russian Federation, replacing Mahdi Sanaei.

Arab States Give Iran ‘Good Feedback’ after Receiving Its Letters

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the country has received “good feedbacks” from regional countries after sending them letters on the necessity of regional peace, particularly through the Hormuz Peace Endeavour (HOPE) initiative.

FM Zarif Due in Kazakhstan to Attend Astana Club

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit Kazakhstan on Monday to attend a meeting of the Astana Club.

Return of UN Sanctions Iran’s Redline: Deputy FM

Iranian deputy foreign minister says the snapback and the return of previous resolutions of the UN Security Council and its sanctions is Iran's redline.

History Shows US-Led Coalitions Nothing but Misnomers: Iran

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the formation of a US-led coalition in the Persian Gulf as a sign of Washington’s weakness and lack of international legitimacy.

Iran Says May Leave NPT If JCPOA Parties Fail to Fulfill Commitments

Iran’s ambassador to London says the country’s commitment to the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty will be at risk of being in ‘total jeopardy’ if other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal fail to fulfill their commitments.

Zarif Hails Erdogan’s ‘Illuminating’ Remarks on Iraq Protests

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has praised the remarks recently made by the Turkish president on the developments in Iraq.

Iran Says Its Interests More Important than Preserving JCPOA

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says maintaining the interests of the Islamic Republic is more important than preserving an agreement.

Iran, Russia Discuss Regional Developments

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has sat down with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov in Moscow.

Europe Must See Iran’s JCPOA Commitment Cut as ‘Wake-Up Call’

Iran’s ambassador to the UK has described Tehran's fourth step in reducing its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal as a "wake-up call” for Europe to rescue the deal, stating that the European parties to the agreement would have to pay costs to maintain the agreement.

Iran Warns of Plot to Exploit Rightful Demands of Iraqis, Lebanese

Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has warned of plots to exploit the rightful demands of Iraqi and Lebanese protesters.

Iran Raps Deal between Yemen’s Former Government, Separatists

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed a Saudi-initiated agreement between the resigned government of Yemen and the southern separatists, saying it would only stabilize the occupation of southern Yemen.

Iran Condemns Attack on Its Consulate in Iraq’s Karbala

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned the recent moves against Iran's Consulate General in the Iraqi city of Karbala, and highlighted the acts taken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran to maintain the security of the country’s missions in Iraq.

Iran Says Regional States Must Avoid Meddling in Iraq

Iran’s government spokesman has urged all regional states to avoid interfering in Iraq’s internal affairs, including the recent protests in the country.

Iran Says Will Never Hold Unconditional Talks with Trump

A senior Iranian official says the country is open to negotiation, but will never hold unconditional talks with US President Donald Trump, who is not committed to any agreement.

Iran Condemns New US Sanctions, White House Statement

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned the US' imposition of new sanctions against a number of Iranian individuals, as well as an anti-Iran statement released by the White House on the 40th anniversary of the US embassy seizure.

Iran Declines Invitation to Afghanistan Meeting Involving US

A senior Iranian diplomat says Tehran has turned down an invitation to take part in a meeting on Afghanistan that was held in Moscow and included the US.

Iran Denies WSJ’s Claim about Request for US Consular Section

Spokesman for the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly rejected the Wall Street Journal’s claim that Iran has asked for the creation of a US consular service in the Swiss embassy in Tehran.

Iranian Diplomat to Attend Moscow Nonproliferation Conference

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi is going to visit Russia to take part in the Moscow Nonproliferation Conference 2019.

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