Foreign Policy

Iran’s Zarif to Leave Rome for Paris on Thursday

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit the French capital, Paris, at the third leg of his ongoing tour of European countries, according to the foreign ministry spokesman.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Top Italian Officials in Rome

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has conferred on the latest regional developments and ways to enhance Iran-Italy bilateral ties in separate meetings with senior Italian officials in Rome.

US Claims about Syria ‘Useless, Suspicious’: Iran

Iran has blasted Washington’s ‘useless and questionable’ allegations about Syria, and warned against any unilateral military action against the Arab country.

Tehran, Seoul Keen to Expand Business Ties: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament speaker says the Islamic Republic and South Korea have great potentials for investment and job creation, and both are interested in expanding their trade cooperation.

Iran Warns US against Playing with Fire in Syria

In reaction to Washington’s waning to Syria over alleged preparations for a chemical attack, an Iranian high-ranking official has strongly warned the US government against any adventurism in the Arab country.

Iran Slams ‘Worthless’ Statement by Some EP Members

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has decried as ‘worthless’ a recent anti-Iran statement issued by some members of the European Parliament.

Iran Raps US Supreme Court Decision on Trump’s Travel Ban

Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the ‘discriminatory’ decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to partially lift blocks on Trump’s travel ban that prevents all entries from six majority-Muslim countries.

German FM Hails Iran’s Positive Role in Mideast

German Foreign Minister has highlighted Iran’s positive role in the Middle East, and expressed the hope that the Islamic Republic would help find a solution to the crises in Syria and Iraq.

IRGC to Counter Enemies Who Seek to ‘Milk’ Iran: Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps assured the Iranian nation of the IRGC’s unwavering resolve to safeguard the Islamic Republic’s interests against the adversaries seeking to “milk” Iran.

‘ISIS to Benefit from US Escalation in Syria on False Pretext’

The Iranian foreign minister has decried the US allegation that the Syrian government is preparing for a chemical attack, and warned Washington against using such ‘false pretexts’ for escalation of conflict in the Arab country.  

‘Bigoted’ Muslim Ban Not to Make US Safer: Iran FM

Iranian foreign minister says the ban US President Donald Trump has imposed on Muslim people is a ‘bigoted’ policy and will not make the US a safer place.

Time Ripe for Expansion of Iran-Germany Ties: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the grounds are now prepared for Iran and Germany to promote their economic relations.

‘US Bans on Independent Nations against Int’l Law’

Iran’s top parliamentarian says Washington’s ratification of unilateral sanctions against independent countries is a gross violation of international law.

‘Michael Pompeo! Mideast People Will Like You If…’

Secretary of Iran's Expediency Council has advised the US government to stop backing despotic regimes in the Middle East to gain the support of the region’s people.

‘West Using FATF to Get More Concessions from Iran’

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the West’s refusal to remove Iran from the FATF’s blacklist is a breach of their commitments and a move to extract more concessions from the Islamic Republic.

‘Trump Following Bush’s Footsteps in Mideast’

A senior Iranian politician and a former foreign minister says US President Donald Trump is following in the footsteps of his predecessor George W. Bush in the Middle East.

Iran Security Only Achievable in Safe, Developed Mideast: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic’s security and development can be ensured only in a secure and developed region.

Spokesman Rejects Riyadh’s ‘Baseless’ Allegations against Iran

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has dismissed the anti-Iran allegations made by a Saudi newspaper as ‘groundless’ and ‘worthless’ lies, and advised Saudi officials and media to believe that ‘the time of big lies is over’.

Iran FM, German Minister Discuss Banking Cooperation

Iranian foreign minister and German finance minister have conferred on Tehran-Berlin banking cooperation in a Monday meeting in Berlin.

Europe Can Help Resolve Persian Gulf Conflicts: Iran FM

Addressing the ECFR 2017 in Berlin, Iranian foreign minister has noted Europe has the capability to help resolve the ongoing conflicts in the Persian Gulf region, as it did in the case of Iran nuclear deal.

Iran FM Congratulates World Muslims on Eid al-Fitr

Iranian foreign minister has offered congratulations to all Muslim people across the world on Eid al-Fitr, expressing the wish that Islamic countries use the opportunity to promote peace and unity.

‘Saudis Fabricate Mecca Blast Story to Deflect Attentions’

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the reports on a foiled attack on Mecca’s Grand Mosque were fabricated by Saudi Arabia to deflect the world’s attention away from the political turmoil in the kingdom.

Iran Attacks on ISIS Revenge for Jordanian Pilot’s Burning Alive

A senior Iranian commander says the IRGC’s recent missile strikes on ISIS positions in Syria were carried out not only in retaliation for Tehran attacks, but also to take revenge for the brutal burning alive of Jordanian pilot killed by ISIS in 2015.

Iranian FM Meets Finnish, Uruguayan Envoys

Iranian foreign minister held separate meetings with the outgoing Finnish ambassador and the incoming Uruguayan envoy to Tehran.

Iran FM to Depart for Germany, Italy on Monday

Iranian foreign minister will leave Tehran for Europe on Monday to pay official visits to Germany and Italy, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced.

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