Foreign Policy

The Iranian Foreign Ministry once again called for the establishment of a fact-finding mission between Iran and Lebanon to determine the fate of the four Iranian diplomats kidnapped by mercenaries affiliated with the Zionist regime in Lebanon 42 years ago. 

Mohammad Mokhber, Acting President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, in which the two sides underlined strengthening bilateral ties.

Iran's Interim President Mohammad Mokhber has stated strategic relations between Tehran and Moscow have changed the world's power equations and challenged the unjust order based on unilateralism.

Iran’s caretaker President Mohammad Mokhber says the Shanghai Cooperating Organization (SCO) member states can carry out trade transactions faster and at a lower cost through the North-South Corridor and the southern ports of Iran.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has confirmed news reports of the release of Bashir Biazar, an Iranian citizen who was "illegally" detained in France.

Iran's acting foreign minister has warned that Lebanon will turn into a ‘hell without return’ for the Israeli regime in case it wages a war against the Lebanese resistance movement, Hezbollah.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has slammed the US support for the Israeli regime's crimes in the Gaza Strip, the imposition of unilateral sanctions on independent states, and its backing the suppressive regimes worldwide as clear examples of Washington's long history of human rights violations.

Iran has put sanctions on several American individuals for involvement in the violation of human rights regarding the pro-Palestine student protest movement in the United States.

Former Iranian foreign minister and a senior advisor to the Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution has warned Israel against opening a new battlefront against Hezbollah resistance movement in Lebanon.

Iran’s acting foreign minister has warned the international community that acceding to the Israeli regime’s crimes has encouraged the regime to kill more Palestinian people.

Iran's special envoy to Afghanistan has stressed the need for comprehensive negotiations with all parties to address the "complex and serious" situation in Afghanistan and the wider region.

Iran has protested to the United Kingdom over hostile action by anti-Tehran elements outside polling stations in the European country aimed at disrupting the 14th presidential election.

Iran's acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri held separate telephone conversations with Russian and Saudi Foreign Ministers, Sergey Lavrov and Faisal bin Farhan, to discuss regional developments including Israel's threats against Lebanon.

Canada was the only country that barred Iranian expatriates from voting in the snap presidential elections held on Friday, an Iranian diplomat complained.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has stated a high voter turnout in the upcoming presidential election in Iran makes the country proud and helps it overcome its enemies.

Iran and Bahrain have agreed to start negotiations to explore ways of resuming bilateral diplomatic ties.

Ali Bagheri Kani, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced that Iran is honored to host the Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Ministerial Meeting in Tehran on Monday. He stated that Iran will preside over this important gathering.

The Iranian Parliament announced that a new proposal was received during a public session. The proposal aims to require the Iranian government to designate the Canadian Armed Forces and related security agencies as terrorist organizations.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has reacted to Canada’s move to blacklist Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, saying it was the best service to the Zionist regime. 

Iran’s acting foreign minister has warned the Israeli regime will perish in the quagmire of its own crimes if it does not stop the months-long genocidal campaign against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has slammed Canada for designating the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, stressing that Ottawa will be held accountable for the consequences of this provocative and irresponsible decision.

Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nasser Kanaani strongly deplored the political, unconventional and unwise act of the Canadian government in declaring the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a "terror entity".

Iran's Acting President Mohammad Mokhber and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid have stressed the need to strengthen cooperation and interaction in all areas.

Ali Bagheri, the Iranian Acting Foreign Minister, has stressed Tehran’s steadfast opposition to the presence of trans-regional countries in the Caucasus region, calling for strategic coordination and consultations between Tehran and Moscow in the face of foreign interference in the regional affairs.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has dismissed the claims the Group of Seven against Tehran’s nuclear activities. Nasser Kanaani stated Iran will continue its nuclear work in full force, while fulfilling its international commitments including cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.