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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 condemns sacrilege of al-Aqsa Mosque sanctity by Israeli regime, settlers
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has strongly condemned the Israeli regime and illegal settlers’ desecration of the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied city of al-Quds.
Iranian president welcomes Tajik counterpart in official ceremony
Iranian President Ebrahim Rasisi has officially welcomed his visiting Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon at Sa’dabad historical complex in Tehran.
Tajik president in Tehran for talks
Tajikistan’s President Emamali Rahmon has arrived in Tehran at the head of a high-ranking delegation on an official visit.
Iran says opposed to Turkish military operation on Syria-Iraq border
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Tehran is opposed to any military action and use of force against other countries with the aim of resolving disagreements. He made the remarks in response to a question about a planned Turkish military action on Syria-Iraq border.
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Greek ships’ crew in good health, safe
The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says ancient ties between Iran and Greece have always been based on mutual respect and that these relations must not be affected by “shorted-sighted miscalculations like “highway robbery at the order of a third party”.
Tajik president to visit Tehran on Sunday
Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon is going to visit Tehran at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation on Sunday.
Iran President congratulates Ethiopia on Nat’l Day, calls for strengthening relations
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated his Ethiopian counterpart on the African country's National Day. He has called for the development of bilateral ties between the two countries.
President Raisi congratulates Azerbaijan’s Aliev on independence day
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated his Azeri counterpart, Ilham Aliev, on the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
‘Iran to take punitive measures against Greece over oil tanker seizure’
Iran is reportedly seeking to adopt punitive measures against Greece after the latter seized an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in waters off the European country and handed over its cargo to the United States.
Iran summons Swiss diplomat to protest seizure of ship off Greece waters
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Switzerland’s chargé d'affaires as protector of the US interests in Iran to convey Tehran’s strong protest to Washington over the seizure of a cargo ship with Iranian flag off Greece waters.
Iran says seeking closer ties with Russia as strategic policy
Iranian First Vice President Mohammd Mokhber says Tehran seriously pursues expansion of ties with Moscow as a strategic policy.
Iran summons Greece envoy over ship seizure
Following the seizure of a ship with the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Greek waters, the Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned Greece’s Chargé d'Affaires. in the absence of its ambassador, and strongly protested the move.
Iran FM says to use Davos meetings to expand economic ties with others
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says he will use his meetings during and on the sidelines of the annual World Economic Forum in Switzerland’s Davos to expand Iran’s ties with other world countries. Amir Abdollahian made the comments upon arrival in Zurich.
Iran calls for restoring stability to Afghanistan, Yemen
The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs has called for taking practical measures to help establish peace and stability in Afghanistan and Yemen.
Raisi: Iran-Oman cooperation goes ‘far beyond’ good neighborly ties
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has described his trip to Oman as a “turning point” in ties between the two Persian Gulf states, saying Tehran-Muscat cooperation goes “far beyond” mere good neighborly relations.
Iran: US support making Israel more insolent
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the open and secret support of the United States for Israel has played a key role in making the regime more insolent in its acts of aggression.
Raisi: Ties with Oman will boost regional cooperation
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says there is “considerable similarity” between the viewpoints of Tehran and Muscat on issues of joint interests, adding that good bilateral relations will help boost regional cooperation.
Communiqué: Iran president visit to Oman opened new chapter in ties
Iran and Oman have issued a communiqué at the end of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to the Persian Gulf sultanate, reiterating their resolve to expand all-out ties based on good neighborliness.
Iranian President Raisi in Muscat, officially welcomed by Sultan
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in Oman on an official visit, where expansion of bilateral cooperation tops the agenda.
FM: Iran seeking to expand relations with African states
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has stated Iran especially the administration of President Ebrahim Raisi spares no effort to expand relationships with African nations.
Raisi: Oman visit to deepen mutual political, economic ties
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says his visit to Oman is a step toward expansion of good relations with neighboring countries.
Iranian, Qatari FMs hold telephone consultations
The foreign ministers of Iran and Qatar have discussed the latest agreements concluded during the recent visit by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Tehran during a phone conversation initiated by Qatar’s top diplomat.
Iran, Kazakhstan hail growing ties, urge closer cooperation
Senior Iranian and Kazakh officials have praised growing ties between the countries and stressed the need for the two Asian nations to further promote bilateral relations, especially in economy and trade.
‘Iran, Saudi Arabia can’t seek each other’s exclusion as two Mideast powers’
A former Iranian foreign minister says Iran and Saudi Arabia cannot seek each other’s exclusion as two Middle Eastern powers and should instead complement each other’s capacities in order to ensure peace and stability in the region.
Oman: Iran president’s visit manifests good neighborliness
Oman Royal Court in a statement on Saturday highlighted that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s Monday visit to Muscat manifests good neighborliness and deep-rooted relations between the two countries.