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Iran Foreign Policy – Articles and opinions about Iran’s diplomatic relations, including those related to major supranational bodies such as the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Iran Says Turkey’s GAP Project Destroys Regional Ecosystem
An Iranian lawmaker has warned about the destruction of regional ecosystem by Turkey’s GAP (South Eastern Anatolian) Project, saying that the dam construction project is a Zionist plot.
Iran Fully Prepared to Deal with US Withdrawal from JCPOA: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned US President Donald Trump he will face “severe consequences” should he decide to walk out of the Iran nuclear deal.
“Iran May Leave NPT If US Pulls Out of Nuclear Deal”
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says the Islamic Republic will definitely adopt a surprising measure against the US possible decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal.
Era of Hegemonic Influence Long Gone: Iran FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the era of zero sum games is long gone.
US, Allies Not Allowed to Play Role in Syria Peace Talks: Assad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the US and its allies cannot be part of the international process to end the Syria crisis.
Iran, Belgium Urge All Parties to Remain Committed to JCPOA
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in New York to attend the High-Level Meeting on Peace-building and Sustaining Peace, has held talks with his Belgian counterpart Didier Reynders.
“US Attacks Have No Effect on Syria’s Political Developments”
Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister in political affairs, says the US-led coalition’s recent attacks on Syria have had no impact on the country's field, military and political developments.
Iran Condemns Recent Saudi Attacks on Civilians in Yemen
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly censured the recent attacks by Saudi Arabia on civilian targets in various Yemeni cities, particularly the brutal attack on a wedding ceremony in Hajjah province.
“Merkel, Macron’s Efforts to Keep US in Iran Nuclear Deal Misguided”
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at France and Germany over their wrong efforts to appease US President Donald Trump by putting Tehran under pressure.
Iran Not to Bow to US, Allies: Top General
Major General Mohammad Baqeri, the chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, says the country will never kowtow to the United States and its allies.
Iran Leader Calls for Further Unity between Army, IRGC
The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for further unity between the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
Iran Strongly Denounces Kabul Terrorist Blast
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned the latest terrorist attack in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, as “a criminal and inhumane” move.
Iran, Zanzibar Call for Expansion of Ties
The Chairman of Iran-Zanzibar Parliamentary Friendship Group and the Minister of Constitutional and Legal Affairs of the semi-autonomous region of Tanzania have called for promotion of relations between the two sides.
Iran Prepared to Help Syria in Post-War Reconstruction: President
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to help Syria with the reconstruction of the war-ravaged country.
“Iran-Iraq Ties Not to Be Affected by US Mischievous Interference”
Iranian Minister of Defence Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the relations between Iran and Iraq are so deep and strong that won’t be severed by US troublesome meddling.
Iran, UN Discuss Resolution of Syria Crisis in Tehran
Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister, and Staffan de Mistura, the UN’s Special Envoy for Syria, have sat for talks in Tehran.
Iran Rejects US Human Rights Report as Biased, Invalid
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the latest annual human rights report released by the US Department of State as politically-motivated, biased and invalid.
Iran Vows “Stunning” Response to Return of US Sanctions
Iran’s nuclear chief says the country is ready to give an “stunning” response to a possible return of unilateral US sanctions on Iran, expressing hope the US administration will “come to its senses”.
Unification of Forex Rates Pre-Emptive Response to US Plot: Iran
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has defended his government’s plan to unify official and free market exchange rates for the Iranian currency rial against the US dollar, saying it foiled a plot hatched by Washington to foment economic instability in Iran.
“Iran Ready to Resume Nuclear Program If US Leaves JCPOA”
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned US President Donald Trump about the dire consequences of Washington’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, also known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Iran FM, UNGA Chief Discuss Dust Pollution
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the current president of the UN General Assembly have sat down for talks in New York.
Israel to Be Annihilated in Case of Aggression against Iran: IRGC
The lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) cautioned the Israeli regime against its “annihilation” in case of any aggression against the Islamic Republic, saying that Israeli airbases are within the reach of Iranian strikes.
US to Regret Pulling Out of Iran Nuclear Deal: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif says Tehran has a variety of options in store that will make the United States "regret" leaving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
“Big Mistake to Think Iran Will Stay in Nuclear Deal under Any Conditions”
In a Thursday meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Marie Eriksen Soreid in Oslo, Araqchi said the future of the Iran nuclear deal as a great achievement in international diplomacy is threatened by challenges and obstacles created by the Trump administration.
“Certain Countries Claiming to Be against Terrorists Actually Backed Them”
Iran’s defence minister says those falsely claiming to be fighting terrorism actually supported and helped them.