Foreign Policy
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 Dismisses UN Rapporteur’s Human Rights Report as “Biased”
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the UN special rapporteur's recent report about the situation of human rightsin Iran is a biased and politically-motivated one which lacks credibility.
Iranian FM, Niger’s PM Discuss Bilateral Ties
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Brigi Rafini, the prime minister of Niger, in the African state's capital of Niamey.
‘US Efforts to Divide Iranian People Futile’
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has blasted the rude, divisive, and interventionist anti-Iran allegations raised by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Iranian President, Iraqi PM Hold Talks in Tehran
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi have discussed issues of mutual interest in a Thursday meeting in Tehran.
Iran-Uganda Medical Centre Opened in Kampala
Iran-Uganda Medical Centre, a 50-bed hospital funded by the Islamic Republic of Iran, was inaugurated in the African state's capital city of Kampala.
Iraqi PM, Iranian First VP Discuss Regional Developments
Iraqi Prime Minister Haideral-Abadi, who has arrived in Tehran at the top of a delegation, has discussed issues of mutual interest with Iranian First Vice-PresidentEs’haqJahangiri.
Iran Leader Warns Iraq about Trusting US
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned the Iraqi government about trusting the US government, saying that the Iraqis must be wary of the American’s plots.
Iranian, Syrian Diplomats Discuss Latest Developments
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs, Hossein Jaberi Ansari, has held talks with his Syrian counterpartFaisal Mekdad in Tehran.
Iraqi PM Abadi Arrives in Tehran
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has arrived in the Iranian capital Tehran as the last leg of his regional tour.
Iran to Open Interests Section in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah
The Iranian foreign ministry and Switzerland’s Ambassador to Tehran have signed a document on establishment of Iran’s Interests Section in Saudi Arabia.
Amano’s Tehran Visit Sign of IAEA’s Strong Support for Iran Nuclear Deal
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Yukiya Amano’s visit to Tehran on Saturday is an indication of the IAEA’s strong support for the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
Iran Urges Saudi FM to Stop Pursuing Wrong, Futile Approaches
Iran says Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister is following the same wrong, futile approach pursued by Riyadh in recent years.
Iran’s Defensive Capabilities Not Open to Negotiation: Leader
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has once again ruled out any negotiation over the Islamic Republic’s defensive power.
Iran Reopens Land Border with Iraqi Kurdistan
Iran has reopened its land border with the Iraqi Kurdistan’s Sulaymaniyah province following a decision by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to suspend the results of its recent independence referendum.
Iran Sympathizes with Japan over Typhoon Casualties
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed regret over the casualties and damages caused by the recent deadly Typhoon Lan in Japan.
Iranian, Russian Diplomats Discuss Syria Crisis
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has discussed the latest developments in Syria with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy for Syrian Affairs, Alexander Lavrentiev.
Iran FM Leaves South Africa for Uganda
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has left the South African capital of Pretoria for Uganda's capital of Kampala at the head of a high-ranking political and business delegation.
Iran FM, South African President Discuss Issues of Mutual Interest
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad JavadZarif has held talks with South Africa's President Jacob Zuma in the African state’s administrative capital of Pretoria.
Baghdad-Riyadh Ties Not Detrimental to Iran’s Interests: FM Zarif
Iran’s foreign minister says the close and friendly relations between the Iraqi government and Saudi Arabia are not at all to the detriment of Iran’s interests, and Tehran welcomes such regional cooperation.
Judiciary Chief Rules Out Talks on Iran’s Defensive Power
Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani says the Islamic Republic’s missile capabilities serve defensive purposes and are not at all open to negotiation.
Iran President to Visit South Africa in Coming Months
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says President Hassan Rouhani will pay an official visit to South Africa within coming months.
President Downplays Allegations about Iran’s Regional Presence
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hit back at claims raised about the Islamic Republic’s regional presence and defensive power, vowing that the country will continue to pursue its interests in the region.
Iran, South Africa Hold Business Forum in Pretoria
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has participated in the Iran-South Africa Business Forum held in the African country's capital, Pretoria, on Monday.
Iran President Congratulates Hungary on National Day
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Hungarian counterpart on the country’s Independence Day.
FM Zarif Refutes Tillerson’s Remarks about Iran’s Regional Role
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed the recent statements of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on the Islamic Republic’s regional role, saying Tehran has played a key role in the stability of Middle East.