Foreign Policy

Iran, Belarus Slam US ‘Dangerous’ Approach to Int’l Treaties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Dapkiunas have criticized Washington’s destructive approach to international treaties.

Iran FM, Macron’s Top Aide Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Emmanuel Bonne, a senior diplomatic advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron, amid Europeans’ efforts to convince Iran to remain committed to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran Nuclear Chief Tells ‘How to Avoid Conspicuous Catastrophe’

It is no secret to the reader that the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have been at odds with each other for the past forty years.

‘Macron Trying to Secure Ceasefire in US’ Economic War on Iran’

French President Emmanuel Macron is looking for joint initiatives to secure a ceasefire in Washington's economic war against the Islamic Republic, his top diplomatic advisor said in Tehran.

Zarif Calls Trigger Mechanism ‘Nonstarter’ in Dealing with Iran

Iran’s foreign minister says the “trigger mechanism” cannot be enforced to reciprocate Iran’s moves with regard to the Iran nuclear deal, which is also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

‘IAEA Meeting Good Chance for Iran to Protest West’s Violations’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the extraordinary meeting of the UN nuclear agency’s Board of Governors will be a good opportunity for Tehran to pinpoint the West’s breach of commitments.

‘MKO Closely Working with US Intelligence against Iran’

Majid Takht-Ravanchi, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, says members of the MKO terrorist cult are now closely cooperating with the US intelligence in order to create chaos in Iran.

Iranian, Russian Diplomats Hold Talks on Syria, Yemen

Ranking diplomats from Iran and Russia have met in Tehran for talks on the situation in Syria and Yemen.

No Regional Security Unless Iran’s Interests Met: Putin’s Envoy

Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy for Syria says there will be no sustainable regional security unless Iran’s interests are met.

Iran FM, UN Coordinator for Lebanon Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with the UN special coordinator for Lebanon, Jan Kubiš, in Tehran.

Iran to Take 3rd Nuclear Step in September, Zarif Warns EU

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the European Union that Iran will start the third phase of scaling back its commitments under the Iran nuclear deal as of September if the other sides fail to live up to their obligations under the 2015 accord.

Iran, Japan Hold Legal Consultations in Tokyo

Iran and Japan have held legal consultations in Tokyo, stressing the need to forge closer cooperation on major issues pertinent to international law.

Macron’s Top Advisor in Tehran for Talks to Save JCPOA

French President Emmanuel Macron’s top diplomatic adviser, Emmanuel Bonne, will arrive in Tehran on Tuesday as his country steps up its efforts to save the Iran nuclear deal amid Tehran’s reduction of its commitments in reaction to Europe’s inaction.

Swedish Ex-Leader Disputes UK Capture of Iranian Oil Tanker

A former prime minister of Sweden has questioned the legality of seizure of an Iranian oil tanker by the UK, stressing that the non-EU states are not subject to the European sanctions.

IAEA Confirms Uranium Enrichment Above 3.67% in Iran: Envoy

Iran’s envoy to Vienna-based international organizations says the International Atomic Energy Agency’s latest report has confirmed that the purity level of uranium enrichment in Iran has exceeded 3.67 percent, a limit set by the 2015 nuclear deal.

Trump Sold on B-Team’s Folly: Zarif

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has blamed US President Donald Trump for following a stupid ploy devised by the B-Team – Bin Salman, Bin Zayed, Bolton, and Bibi – to scrap the 2015 Iran nuclear deal in the hope of reaching a better agreement.

Iran Protests at US Treatment of Its Athletes in Chicago

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has expressed protest at the US’ move to keep Iran’s volleyball players at the Chicago Airport for hours upon their arrival in the country.

France Admits EU’s Failure to Make Up for US Sanctions on Iran

President of France has admitted to his Iranian counterpart that the European Union has failed to take sufficient and effective measures to make up for the American sanctions against Iran after the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran to Announce New Decision on Reducing Nuclear Commitments

Iran is set to announce its new decision about scaling down its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal on Sunday.

‘Abducted Iranian Diplomats Still Alive, Held in Israeli Jail’

A senior Iranian official says the four Iranian diplomats abducted nearly forty years ago by Israeli-backed forces in Lebanon are still alive and held in Israeli jails.

‘Iran Must Seize UK Oil Vessel If Tanker Not Released’

A senior Iranian official has called for the seizure of a British oil tanker in case London refuses to release the Iranian vessel it has illegally detained in Gibraltar.

Why Shinzo Abe’s Iran Visit Turned into Failure

It's been three weeks since the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Tehran. However, observers are still wondering why the historic visit did not yield any desirable achievement.

Iran Urges Int’l Probe into Fate of Abducted Diplomats

Iranian Foreign Ministry has reiterated its call on the international bodies to follow up on the fate of the four Iranian diplomats abducted in Lebanon back in 1982.

Iran Summons UK Envoy over Oil Tanker Seizure

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the British ambassador to Tehran after a tanker carrying Iranian oil was seized in Gibraltar.

Iran, Japan Discuss Nuclear Disarmament

Ranking diplomats from Iran and Japan have held consultations on the process of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.

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