Foreign Policy

Iran says terror raids in Syria orchestrated by US-Israel

The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmail Baqaei, warned that the recent movements of Takfiri terror groups in Syria are part of a sinister plot orchestrated by Israel and the United States to destabilize the West Asia region.

Iran condemns “unfounded” G7’s claims

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmael Baqaei has dismissed anti-Iran claims made by the G7 foreign ministers, stressing that the issues the bloc blames on Tehran are in fact the consequences of the West’s own misguided policies.

Iran welcomes end of Israel’s aggression in Lebanon, reaffirms support for govt., people, resistance

The Spokesperson of Iran's Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei has welcomed the news of cessation of Israeli onslaught in Lebanon, reiterating the Islamic Republic of Iran’s unwavering support for the Lebanese government, people, and resistance.

Iran FM urges intl. community to prevent normalization of Israeli genocide, crimes 

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized that the international community must not allow Israel's law-breaking and aggression to become normalized.

Iran’s Leader says arrest warrant for Israeli PM not enough, death sentence should be issued

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stressed that the international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not enough and his death sentence should be issued over the Zionist regime's crimes in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Deputy foreign ministers of Iran, France, Germany, UK to meet for talks on various issues

The Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei announced that the deputy foreign ministers of Iran, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will hold a meeting on Friday to discuss bilateral, regional, and international issues.

Advisor to Iran Leader: West sacrificed Europe’s largest country for political gains

The advisor to Iran’s Leader in international affairs says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky governs irresponsibly over Ukraine, while the West uses the prosperous country as a pawn in its political games.

Iran says ready for both cooperation and confrontation

The spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Behrouz Kamalvandi, has said while Iran is prepared to confront threats, it prefers engagement over confrontation.

Leader’s aide says US must accept Iran’s nuclear conditions

Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran’s Leader, says if the US wants to impose its restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program, it has to agree to Tehran’s conditions as a compensation.

Iranian deputy FM: Cooperation with Saudis serves as a successful model for fostering peace and security

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi has said Iran and Saudi Arabia are committed to establishing lasting peace and stability in the region through continued bilateral and regional cooperation. 

Iran says increased number of its centrifuges in response to the IAEA resolution 

The Atomic Energy Organization and the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that, in response to the anti-Iranian and politically motivated resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), necessary orders have been issued to increase the number of advanced centrifuges at Iran's nuclear facilities.

Unscheduled visit by Qatari prime minister to Tehran sparks speculation

Reports emerged by Iranian daily Donya-e Eqtesad suggest that the Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs made an unannounced visit to Tehran Wednesday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is said to have met with Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi.

Iran to respond to Europe’s “non-technical” move: Foreign Minister

As France, Germany, and the United Kingdom submit an anti-Iran draft resolution to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors for a decision, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi warned that the Islamic Republic would respond appropriately to any “non-technical” steps by Europe.

President Pezeshkian criticizes western hypocrisy on human rights

During his visit to Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered sharp criticism of Western nations for their double standards on human rights.

Anti-Iran human rights resolution at UNGA politically-motivated: Spokesman

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has censured as politically-motivated and unjustified the adoption of a resolution against Iran in the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly over alleged human rights violations.

Iran urges IAEA BoG to oppose E3’s resolution

Iran has called on the members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Board of Governors to oppose the bids by three European countries to adopt a possible resolution against Tehran.

Iran condemns US veto on Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denounced the United States for vetoing a United Nations Security Council resolution that demanded a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has killed nearly 44,000 Palestinians during the past 13 months.

Iran, Qatar call for end to Gaza war

Iran and Qatar has urged an end to the Israeli regime’s genocidal crimes in the besieged Gaza Strip which has so far claimed the lives of almost 44,000 people, mostly children and women.

Iran’s president asks Pope to intervene to stop Israeli crimes in Gaza, Lebanon

In a message to Pope Francis, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for the Christian leader’s good offices to help stop Israel’s aggression against the Gaza Strip and Lebanon and prevent the spread of war in West Asia.

Iran summons UK chargé d’affaires over new anti-Tehran sanctions

The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the UK's chargé d'affaires in Tehran on Tuesday to protest new sanctions imposed by the British government on Iranian shipping lines and national airline Iran Air.

Iran says reserves right to respond to Israeli attack

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has asserted that Tehran retains its right to respond to Israeli acts of aggression, emphasizing that any reaction will be deliberate, calculated, and executed at the appropriate time.

Ayatollah Khamenei expresses deep solidarity with Lebanon amid Israel’s attacks

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has extended a heartfelt message of solidarity to the resilient and war-affected people of Lebanon.

Iran rejects claims of plotting to assassinate Canadian national

A senior Iranian diplomat has vehemently refuted the claims of Tehran’s involvement in a plot to assassinate former Canadian justice minister Irwin Cotler.

Cordial relations between Iran, Saudi Arabia to benefit region: Deputy FM

The Iranian deputy foreign minister for political affairs has stated that close ties between Tehran and Riyadh would benefit both Middle Eastern countries and the entire West Asia region.

UN nuclear watchdog chief visit to Tehran fruitful: Iranian spokesman

The recent visit to Tehran by Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi was fruitful and resulted in good agreements, Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters on Monday.

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