Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian lays wreath at Unknown Soldier’s Tomb in Moscow

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian began his official visit to Moscow by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

BRICS, SCO effective in countering Western sanctions, says Iranian official

The spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry says that the importance of BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is increasing daily, emphasizing that the organizations are effective in neutralizing Western sanctions.

Iranian Leader office touts rising power of Asia ahead of President Pezeshkian’s Moscow visit

In a tweet written in Russian, the account of the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stated that the global developments promise a multipolar system where the US will be isolated, and Asia will become the center of knowledge, economy, political and military power.

Iran says determined to support Palestine, welcomes Gaza ceasefire

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in a telephone conversation with Khalil al-Hayya, the Chief of the Hamas Political Bureau in Gaza, said the Islamic Republic is determined to support Palestinian resistance against Israel.

Iran welcomes Gaza ceasefire, urges trial of Israeli officials

Iran on Thursday welcomed a ceasefire between Hamas and Tel Aviv after 15 months of war in the besieged Strip, and called for the prosecution of Israeli authorities over their crimes in the Palestinian territory.

Iran rebuts NYT story on contact with Elon Musk over release of Italian journalist

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed a media story that Elon Musk, a close ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, has played a role in the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from Iran.

Tehran-Moscow strategic deal step toward ‘more balanced and just world’: Iran’s FM

A comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, scheduled to be signed between Tehran and Moscow during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Russia, will be a step toward creating a more “balanced and just” world, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated.

President Pezeshkian says US should follow through on its promises

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the need for the United States to demonstrate that it will act on its statements regarding potential negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

Iranian FM reaffirms non-military objectives in strategic partnership with Russia, emphasizes FATF review to remain technical

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of allowing the Expediency Discernment Council to calmly and expertly review Iran’s accession to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issue, which is viewed by the incumbent administration as a major trade for the country’s international relations.

Iran ready for talks with second Trump administration, says President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran is fundamentally ready to engage in dialogue with the second administration of incoming US president Donald Trump.

NBC to air Iran president’s ‘important message’ on ‘honorable, equal negotiation’

The deputy head of Communications and Information of the Iranian President's Office announced on Tuesday that an important message from President Massoud Pezeshkian will be broadcast on Wednesday on NBC, emphasizing Iran's readiness for honorable and equal negotiations.

Iranian deputy FM describes Geneva talks with E3 as “constructive, frank” 

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says talks between Iranian and European diplomats in Geneva were serious, frank and constructive.

Iran’s FM to visit New York to attend meeting on ME developments: Spokesperson

The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi will travel to New York to participate in a meeting regarding developments in the Middle East, particularly Palestine.

Iranian Foreign Ministry says removing sanctions, high priority in talks with E3

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei says the priority of Iran during Monday talks with the European troika is to get the anti-Tehran sanctions lifted.

Top Iranian official advocates for direct talks with the US

Ali Abdolalizadeh, the head of Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian's election campaign and the president's representative in maritime economy, has called for direct talks with the United States.

Iranian citizen detained in Italy, released 

The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the release of Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, an Iranian citizen who had been detained in Italy, and his return to the homeland. 

Third round of Iran-E3 talks to begin in Geneva on Monday

The third round of talks between Iran and the European troika, comprising France, Germany, and the UK, will commence on Monday in the Swiss city of Geneva.

Iranian Interests Section in US offers consular services to California fire victims

Following the devastating wildfire in Los Angeles, California, the Islamic Republic of Iran Interests Section in Washington, D.C., has extended its condolences to the affected Iranians and announced its readiness to provide special consular services.

Iran’s Red Crescent Society declares readiness to help people affected by LA fires

The head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society has said the organization is ready to help those affected or displaced by the wildfires in the US city of Los Angeles.

Iranian vice president expresses sympathy over California wildfire

Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, in a message on Saturday, expressed his sympathy to the victims of the raging wildfires in California.

Embassy: Iranian president to sign strategic cooperation treaty during Russia visit

The Iranian Embassy in Moscow has announced that President Massoud Pezeshkian will sign a comprehensive strategic cooperation treaty with Russia during his visit to Moscow on January 17.

Former minister suggests Iranian gov’t express sympathy for Los Angeles fire victims

Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, the former minister of communications, has proposed that the Iranian government extend its sympathies to those affected by the Los Angeles fire in the US.

Iranian FM congratulates Aoun on his election as Lebanese President

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has in a message congratulated Joseph Aoun on his election as Lebanon’s new President. Araghchi posted the message on his Arabic X account. He also congratulated the Lebanese people on having a new president.

Iran Security Chief: Presence of Foreigners Complicates Regional Dynamics

The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said, in a meeting with the Prime Minister of Armenia, that peace and stability can only be achieved through cooperation among regional countries, and that the presence of foreign forces adds complexity to the political and security equations in the region.

Spokesman: Iranian National, Child Exit Syria, to Return Home Soon

Ismail Baqaei, the spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, announced that Ali Akbar Abotaleb Isfahani, an Iranian national recently shown in images of mistreatment by Syrian extremists circulating on social media, has left Syria and will soon return to Iran.

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