Foreign Policy

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the recent “biased and unconstructive” statements by OIC Secretary General Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen on regional issues.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has welcomed the holding of parliamentary elections in Malaysia, which saw widespread participation by the nation.

In the latest round of bilateral consultations among Iran and the JCPOA parties, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov travelled to Tehran on Thursday to meet Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s recent attacks on Syria.

The German Chancellor says the European Union will remain committed to the Iran nuclear deal regardless of the US withdrawal.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the US is the biggest exporter of lethal weapons to the Middle East.

Members of the Brazil-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group have discussed issues of mutual interest with Mohammad Keshavarz-Zadeh, the Director General for the Americas at the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

An Iranian lawmaker has urged the five remaining sides of the Iran nuclear deal to guarantee Iran’s interests in the accord, saying the Islamic Republic will pull out of the deal if the sides remain undecided about its future.

A senior IRGC commander says he is sceptical as to whether the European parties to the nuclear accord could keep the 2015 nuclear deal in place, saying the green continent could hardly get out of the US orbit.

A senior lawmaker says the pull-out of the US from the historic nuclear deal with Iran could be a milestone in the history of global politics, if governments in Europe and elsewhere dare to stand against the illogical stance of US President Donald Trump.

Iran and Italy have discussed issues of mutual interest in a joint consular meeting in Tehran.

The UK foreign secretary and French foreign minister have held separate phone conversations with their Iranian counterpart.

Iran’s president says European countries do not have much time to preserve the Iran nuclear deal after the US withdrawal.

The Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the continued commitment of Iran to the 2015 nuclear accord hinges on “enough assurances” from European countries, after President Donald Trump pulled US out of the pact on Tuesday.

Iran's parliament speaker says the Iranian government will wait a few weeks before deciding how to respond to US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear accord.

The commander of the Iranian Army also said he is glad that the controversial US president pulled the country out of the landmark 2015 nuclear agreement, as it proved Washington is a hopeless case.

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says Iran, from the very first day, was not totally in favour of the 2015 nuclear accord, which is now at stake after US withdrawal.

IRGC Chief-Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says the Iran nuclear deal will eventually collapse, as he believes European parties to the accord will fail to distance themselves from the US and side with Iran.

A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the Iranian nation is prepared for the "most dangerous scenarios of threats" against Iran as US President Donald Trump is expected to announce a decision on the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic’s decision to remain in or pull out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action after the US withdrawal will depend on the result of his upcoming negotiations with other sides of the deal.

Several Iranian figures have commented on the possible impact of Donald Trump’s antagonistic approach towards JCPOA, as the controversial US president is preparing to announce his stance on the fate of the 2015 nuclear deal.

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran seeks “constructive” and “win-win” relations with the world, but will continue down the path of development at home regardless of any sanctions against the country.

Iran's First Vice-President Es'haq Jahangiri says Tehran is not going to enter into new talks with the US, as trying to reach new agreements with a country who has a terrible record in fulfilling its obligations would be “foolish”.

Iran’s parliament speaker hailed the outcome of Sunday’s election in Lebanon as a response to the hostile policies of the US and Israel towards Lebanon, such as their attempts to upset the Arab country’s security by supporting terrorists.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said if the US decided to scrap the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the other parties should guarantee that Iran will get all it wants from the 2015 nuclear agreement.