Foreign Policy

US Inciting Saudi Arabia to Clash with Iran: Leader

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US is trying to provoke the thoughtless Saudis into confrontation with Iran as part of a plan to get Muslim states engaged in infighting.

“US-Saudi Partnership Stoking Instability, Insecurity in Region”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has lashed out at the US and Saudi Arabia for fueling insecurity in the region.

Iran Not to Accept Anything beyond JCPOA, Rouhani Tells Macron

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran will not accept any commitment beyond the nuclear deal it has signed with world powers.

Iran Says West Trying to Distort Name of ‘Persian’ Gulf

A top Iranian official says colonialists will not live to see their dream of changing the name of “Persian Gulf” come true.

Iran VP Denies Washington Post’s Report on Her US Visits

Iran’s Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Massoumeh Ebtekar has denied having ever been to the United States since the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran, rejecting a claim raised by Washington Post.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Russian, Turkish Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate meetings with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and Turkey’s top diplomat Mevlut Cavusoglu in the Russian capital of Moscow on Saturday.

Iran Welcomes Recent Détente on Korean Peninsula

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has welcomed the positive developments and de-escalation of tension on the Korean peninsula.

Iran FM to Attend Trilateral Meeting on Syria in Moscow

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran for Moscow on Saturday to attend a fresh round of talks on ways to end the Syria crisis.

Iran So Powerful that Trump Cannot Talk of War: IRGC

The lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran is so powerful these days that the US President cannot even talk of waging a war against the Islamic Republic.

Iran, China, Russia Must Adopt Common Strategy against US: Shamkhani

Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), says the adoption of a common strategy by Tehran, Beijing and Moscow to deal with US actions is inevitable.

Trump’s Remarks on Arab States Humiliation of Muslim World: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei says the US President's claim that some Muslim countries cannot survive without Washington’s help is a humiliation of Muslim countries.

Sponsors of Terror Seeking to Transfer Terrorists to Afghanistan: Iran

A senior Iranian official says sponsors of terrorist groups seek to trigger instability in Afghanistan and transfer to the country the remnants of defeated militants in Syria.

Foreign Interference Hindering Peace Process in Syria: Zarif

Iran’s has blasted the countries meddling in Syria, saying that foreign interference has delayed restoration of peace to the Arab state.

“Saudi Arabia Driving Wedge between Iran, Tajikistan”

Riyadh is trying to foment discord between Iran and Tajikistan as their cold ties will create favourable conditions for Saudi Arabia to turn the Central Asian state into a breeding ground for advocates of a radical interpretation of Islam.

Iran Renews Call for Regional Talks on Mideast Security

A high-ranking official has reiterated Iran’s call for creation of a mechanism for political and security cooperation in West Asia, describing it as the only way to bridge gaps among regional countries and push the turbulent region towards calm.

Iran Rejects Potential US-Europe Deal on Fate of JCPOA

A senior Iranian official says Tehran will not be bound by a possible agreement between the US and Europe on the future of the 2015 nuclear deal, amid efforts by European powers seemingly aimed at protecting the two-year accord from US President Donald Trump.

Regional Peace Not Possible Unless US Leaves Mideast: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at the US policies in the Middle East and West Asia saying that peace will not be restored to the region unless the US leaves the region.

Iran, Germany Stress Political Settlement of Syria Crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his German counterpart Heiko Maas have exchanged views on the restoration of peace to Syria.

Iran Offers Condolences on Martyrdom of Yemeni Official

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has extended condolences to Yemen on the martyrdom of Saleh al-Samad, the head of the Arab country’s Supreme Political Council, who was killed in a Saudi airstrike last Thursday.

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.

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