Foreign Policy

Iran Says Grounds Prepared for Its Membership in Eurasian Union

Despite sanctions imposed on and restrictions created for Iran's economy, arrangements for membership of the Islamic Republic in the Eurasian Economic Union have been made, said Iran's Energy Minister.

‘Pakistan’s Anti-Terror Measures below Iran’s Expectations’

An Iranian official has criticized the Pakistani government’s inaction towards terrorist groups operating inside its territory, saying that Islamabad’s measures to confront terrorists have not met Tehran’s expectations.

Iran to Win ‘Battle of Wills’ with US: President Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says the tug of war that is currently underway between Iran and the United States is at its “maximum level,” but that the Islamic Republic will undoubtedly emerge victorious in “this battle of wills.”

Iran Says Israel Will Be Eliminated by Saudi Nukes

A senior Iranian lawmaker has warned about the US plan to sell nuclear power plants to Saudi Arabia, suggesting that the Israeli regime could be eliminated by the Saudi nuclear bombs.

US Hypocrisy Further Exposed by Nuclear Sales to Saudi: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the reports of the Trump administration’s plan to illicitly sell nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia further expose Washington’s hypocrisy over the issue of nuclear energy.

Iran Says Visegrad Summit’s Cancellation Heavy Blow to Netanyahu

Iran’s Ambassador to Britain Hamid Baeedinejad described the cancellation of a two-day summit of the Central European countries known as the Visegrad group (V4) in the occupied Palestinian territories as “a heavy blow” to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Yemeni Nobel Laureate Amazed by Iran FM’s Behaviour

A Yemeni Nobel peace prize winner says she was fascinated by the friendly behaviour of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif after she criticized the country for its role in their encounter, noting that it shows a big difference in thinking between Iranians and Saudis.

IRGC General Says Saudi ‘Heart of Evil’ in Mideast

The lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has described the Saudi regime as the “heart of evil” in the region, warning Riyadh that Tehran will not leave it until it gets its revenge.

Zahedan Suicide Bomber Was Pakistani National: IRGC

A senior IRGC commander says the suicide attacker behind the recent terrorist attack on IRGC forces in south-eastern Iran has been identified as a Pakistani national named Hafiz Muhammad-Ali.

China Plays Big Role in Iran’s Foreign Policy: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Beijing along with the country’s Parliament speaker, says China is of great importance in Iran’s foreign policy, and that’s demonstrated by strategic relations between the two governments.

Iran Expresses Deep Regret over Zimbabwe Mine Tragedy

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed deep regret over the recent tragic incident in Zimbabwe's Battlefields mine, which has so far killed tens of people.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Egypt’s Military

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a terrorist attack on Egyptian military forces in Northern Sinai.

As Godfather of Terror, Saudis Can’t Accuse Others of Terrorism: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of a fundamentalist ideology and a source of organized international terrorism, lacks competence and credit to accuse other countries of terrorism.

Iran Parliament Allows Gov’t to Get $5 Billion Loan from Russia

The Iranian parliament has extended a licence allowing the government to receive a total of $5 billion loan from Russia for infrastructure projects.

Iran Leader Urges Officials to Beware of Europe’s Deceit

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned Iranian officials against being deceived by the Europeans' deceit, urging caution against the enemy's smile.

Iran Says Has Given No Commitments Regarding Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says Tehran has given no commitments, whatsoever, to any party or any country, including the UK, concerning Yemen.

Iran Says Assured Saudis, Emiratis Sponsored Zahedan Attack

Iran is confident last Wednesday’s terrorist attack near Zaheden in the south-eastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan was supported by Saudi Arabia and the UAE spy services, a lawmaker said.

Warsaw, Munich Summits Result in Further Isolation for US: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US failure in pursuing its anti-Iran project in Warsaw and Munich conferences turned the two summits into “battlefields” for the US isolation.

Pakistan Says Ready for Joint Fight with Iran against Terror

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday to strongly condemn and offer condolences over the recent terrorist attack in south-eastern Iran.

‘Iran Not to Allow Foreign-Backed Terrorists Escape Revenge’

President Hassan Rouhani says the Iranian nation will “undoubtedly avenge” a recent terrorist attack that killed over two dozen members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), regretting the “wrong” policies of some of Iran’s neighbors.

Iran Summons Pakistan Envoy over Terrorist Attack

Iran has summoned the Pakistani ambassador to express its strong protest over the recent deadly terrorist attack in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

‘Pakistan Should Be Held Accountable for Iran Terror Attack’

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the Pakistani government should be answerable for the recent terrorist attack in southeastern Iran, which left 27 Iranians dead.

World Must Tell US We’re Not Living in Jungle: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the international community must tell the US government we are not living in a jungle where one would reserve the right for itself to interfere in others’ affairs and tell others what to do.

FM Zarif Meets World Diplomats in Munich

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Germany to attend the 55th Munich Security Conference, has held meetings with a number of world diplomats and his counterparts.

India FM Stops over in Iran to Discuss Terror Attacks

Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj had a short stopover in Tehran on Saturday to discuss the recent deadly attacks in Iran and India whose perpetrators were linked to Pakistan.

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