Foreign Policy

Iran Condoles with Emir of Sharjah over Son’s Death

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered his condolences to the ruler of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the unexpected death of his son.

Syria to Stand by Iran against All Threats: Assad

President Bashar al-Assad says Syria fully supports the Iranian nation and the Islamic establishment against all threats and acts, which contravene international law and regulations.

Iran to Remain Committed to JCPOA as Much as Europe Does

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will remain committed to the Iran nuclear deal exactly in the same way that the Europeans do.

Rouhani Scolds US on Anniversary of Downing Iran Air Flight 655

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at the United States on the anniversary of a US warship’s downing of Iran Air Flight 655, which resulted in the deaths of 290 passengers back in 1988.

Iran Expresses Regret over Russia Submarine Fire

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed regret over the lethal fire that broke out on a Russian submarine, killing several crew members.

Iran Leader Says Hajj Pilgrimage ‘Political-Religious’ Move

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has criticized those who believe the annual Hajj pilgrimage is not a political move.

Iran, Iraq Move Closer to Dredging Arvand Rud

Iranian and Iraqi officials have discussed further arrangements for a planned clean-up of Arvand Rud border river in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran to Honour JCPOA Just Like E3, Zarif Says

The foreign minister of Iran has made it clear for the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal that Tehran’s compliance with the accord will be commensurate with their economic commitments.

US Sanctions Threatening Life of Patients, Iranian Medical Academy Warns

Head of Iran’s Academy of Medical Sciences has denounced the “barbaric and illegal” US sanctions against the Islamic Republic’s health sector, saying the Iranian patients are suffering from the sanctions while the self-proclaimed champions of human rights have remained silent.

Iran Offers Help to Afghanistan after Kabul Terror Attack

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has condemned a deadly terrorist bomb attack that hit Kabul on Monday, voicing the Islamic Republic’s readiness to help Afghanistan restore security and stability.

It’s Europe’s Turn to Save JCPOA: Iranian Envoy

Iran’s ambassador to Vienna-based international organizations has reminded the Europeans of their responsibility to salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal with practical measures, hours after an official announcement that Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile has passed the 300 kg limit.

INSTEX Shows Europe Distancing Itself from US: Iran

Iran says the special payment mechanism introduced by Europe to bypass the US sanctions on Iran, known as INSTEX, shows even Washington’s closest allies are distancing themselves from the US.

Rouhani Urged to Learn from JCPOA, Not Be Deceived by INSTEX

Iranian conservative daily Kayhan has warned the administration of Hassan Rouhani against accepting the INSTEX, a special trade mechanism proposed by Europe, saying that Tehran must not be deceived by the “void” package once more.

Iran Condemns Philippines Terrorist Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned a Friday suicide terrorist attack in the Philippines’ south, which killed and wounded several people.

Iran Calls INSTEX ‘Nice Car without Gasoline’

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations says the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX) is like a beautiful car which is out of gasoline.

Iran: American Diplomacy Means Sanction

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has dismissed the US call on Tehran to engage in diplomacy, saying the concept of diplomacy for the US government is defined as sanction and economic terrorism.

Iran Says Last-Ditch Talks to Save JCPOA Below Expectations

Iran says some progress had been made at a meeting with world powers on the 2015 nuclear accord, but that is “still not enough” to keep the landmark 2015 deal alive.

Iran Condemns Twin Terrorist Attacks on Tunis

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned two terrorist attacks on the capital of the friendly and brotherly country of Tunisia.

New US Sanctions Show US Is Desperate: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says as in previous cases, the new US sanctions on Iran have no legal basis and have been imposed out of desperateness.

Iran Runs Out of Strategic Patience: Araqchi

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi says the Islamic Republic has run out of its strategic patience as the remaining parties to the Iran nuclear deal are reluctant to fulfil their commitments under the nuclear accord.

US in No Position to Obliterate Iran: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has downplayed US President Donald Trump's recent anti-Iran threats on Twitter, saying that the United States "is not in a position to obliterate Iran."

Iran Hopes for Closer Ties with Mauritania under New Leader

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has congratulated the nation and government of Mauritania on the successful holding of their presidential election, hoping for closer ties with the African nation under its new leader.

UN Envoy: Iran Can No More Keep to JCPOA Unilaterally

Iran cannot continue to honour the 2015 nuclear deal unilaterally anymore, the country’s ambassador to the United Nations has said.

Iran, Iraq Discuss Political Ties in Tehran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and his Iraqi counterpart Nizar al-Khairallah on Wednesday held a meeting in Tehran.

Zarif: US Ban on Leader Violating American Freedom of Religion

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has slammed the US sanction against Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei as a violation of the constitutional right of freedom of religion for American Muslims.

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