Foreign Policy

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Afghanistan Security

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan with the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative, Tadamichi Yamamoto.

Saudi Arabia, Not Iran, Destabilizing Mideast: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the Saudi regime accuses Iran of destabilizing the region while it continues to fund terrorists and create crises in the region.

Iran FM in Turkey for Syria Peace Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Turkey at the top of a delegation Saturday night to attend high-level talks on Syria peace.

Iran Warns French President over Interventionist Remark

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior aide to Iran’s Leader, has warned French President Emmanuel Macron against interfering in the internal affairs of Iran, saying such meddlesome comments are not in the interests of Macron and his country.

Iranian, Turkish Diplomats Discuss Syria Crisis

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs, Hossein Jaberi Ansari, has held talks with Turkish officials on the latest developments in Syria during his Friday visit to Turkey's capital, Ankara.

“Iran’s Oil Ministry Showing Tolerance towards France’s Total”

An Iranian lawmaker says the Oil Ministry is showing tolerance vis-à-vis the French oil giant Total given the firm’s indicating that it might rethink its agreement with the ministry.

Iran Warns about Consequences of Saudis’ Divisive Policies

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi has once again warned about the consequences of Saudi Arabia’s baseless claims and destabilizing and divisive policies for the region.

“French FM’s Iran Concerns Unfounded, Not Helpful”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the concerns raised by French foreign minister about Iran are fabricated, unfounded and hostile and will not help resolve any of the regional crises.

Iran Condemns Kabul Terrorist Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a Thursday terrorist attack on the Afghan capital of Kabul, which killed and wounded dozens of innocent people and police forces.

Iran Calls for Peaceful Settlement of Differences in Zimbabwe

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has called on all parties in Zimbabwe to resolve their differences through dialogue and avoid using violence and force.

Iran Rejects Any Link between UK Debt Pay-Off, Zaghari’s Case

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the legal case of Iranian national Nazanin Zaghari has nothing to do with Britain’s payment of its outstanding debt to Iran.

Iran Says Israel’s Strategy Based on Creating Regional Tensions

An International Aide to Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, says creating regional tensions and crises is the main strategy that the Zionist regime is following.

Iran Says Saudi Arabia Made Childish Mistake in Lebanon

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi has blasted Saudi Arabia for the mistakes it has made in regional countries, particularly in Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon.

Iran’s Deputy FM Holds Talks with Syrian President

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs, Hossein Jaberi Ansari, has met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

Iran Denounces UN’s “Unacceptable” Human Rights Resolution

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as “invalid” and “unacceptable”the latest resolution passed by the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly against Iran’s human right srecord.

Tehran-Moscow Ties to Benefit Mideast Security: Iran’s Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called for efforts to diversify partnership between Tehran and Moscow, saying enhanced relations between the two countries would benefit security and stability in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Iran Lambasts Saudi Arabia for Asking Israel to Attack Lebanon

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at Saudi officials for asking the Zionist regime of Israel to attack Lebanon, saying such moves are a shame for the Muslim world.

Iran Blasts Canada for Double-Standard Policies on Human Rights

A senior Iranian diplomat has blasted Canada for proposing a “politically-motivated” UN resolution on the situation of human rights in Iran, while Ottawa, itself, has long been involved in a broad range of human rights abuses at home and elsewhere.

Iran, Russia Discuss Syria Crisis in Moscow

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has held talks with several Russian officials on the latest regional developments in Moscow.

Iran, Singapore to Expand Ties in Investment, Tourism

Iran and Singapore have agreed to expand their ties in attracting further foreign investments and tourists.

Iran’s Velayati Dismisses Hariri’s Remarks about Their Meeting in Beirut

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, dismissed as false claims made by Lebanon’s resigned prime minister Saad al-Hariri about their recent meeting in the Arab country.

Iran FM Pens Letter to UN Chief over Yemen Crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned about the deteriorating and worrisome situation in Yemen, urging the international community to play a more effective and decisive role to end the “senseless” Saudi war on the impoverished country.

Iran Plans to Join Int’l Counter-Terrorism Convention

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has presented a bill to the parliament which, if approved, allows the government to join International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (ICSFT).

“Iran FM’s Visit to Central Asia Had Major Achievements”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has described Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's recent visits to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan as successful ones, saying they were made at the right time and yielded good results.

Iran Leader Thanks Iraq for Organizing Arba’een Pilgrimage

Iran’s Leader has praised the authorities who organized the “glorious and marvellous” Arba’een ceremonies, particularly the Iraqi government and security forces.

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