Foreign Policy

Photos of Iran’s General Soleimani in Iraq’s Karbala

New photos have been released showing senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, Major General Qassem Soleimani, on a pilgrimage to the holy city of Karbala.

Iran’s FM to Visit Algeria, Mauritania, Tunisia

Iranian foreign minister will start a two-day tour of three North African states on Sunday, foreign ministry spokesman announced.

Why New US Sanctions on Iran Violate JCPOA

The new sanctions ratified by the US Senate to be imposed against Iran run counter to the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran’s Parliament to Discuss Retaliation of US Sanctions Bill

The Iranian lawmakers are going to discuss a motion to take reciprocal measures in retaliation to a bill the US Senate has passed to impose new sanctions on Tehran, an Iranian MP said.

US Gov’t Can’t Use Senate to Evade JCPOA Responsibilities: Iran

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the recent move by the US Senate to approve fresh anti-Iran sanctions cannot be used by Trump's administration to evade its responsibilities as per the nuclear deal.

US Anti-Iran Sanctions Violate Nuclear Deal: Leader’s Aide

The US Senate’s move to impose new sanctions against Iran is completely against the letter and spirit of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, said a senior international advisor to Iran’s Leader.

Iran Strongly Denounces Kabul Terrorist Attack

Iran has strongly condemned a recent terrorist attack on a Shia mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul, which killed four people, including three civilians.

US Should Worry about Saving Its Own Regime: Iran FM

Iranian foreign minister urged the US administration to worry about saving its own regime instead of changing the ruling system in Iran, where 75% of people have just voted in elections.

Why Iran Should Back Qatar in Row with Saudis

A political commentator says the Islamic Republic of Iran should not sit idly by in the ongoing tension in Saudi-Qatar relations.

Iran Strongly Denounces Tillerson’s ‘Interventionist’ Remarks

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman has slammed the anti-Iran remarks recently made by US Secretary of State, saying that such statements are 'totally unacceptable'.

Iran Extends Sympathy to Families of London Fire Victims

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman offered sympathy to the bereaved families of the victims of a huge fire that ripped through a West London tower block on Wednesday.

Iran Should Steer Clear of Saudi-Qatari Row: Analyst

An Iranian political commentator says Iran should distance itself from the Saudi-Qatari crisis.

Mideast Plagued by US, Saudi-Sponsored Terrorism: Iranian General

A ranking Iranian commander slammed the US and Saudi Arabia for their support for terrorist activities that have wreaked havoc in the region and elsewhere.

Prolonged Crisis Not in Interest of Mideast States: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says prolonging the current crisis in the relations between certain countries in the Middle East is not in the interest of any regional state.

Riyadh Asks Terrorists to Perform Operation in Iran: IRGC Chief

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says Saudi Arabia is supporting terrorists and has asked them to carry out operations in Iran.

Iran Not to Tolerate Saudis’ Warmongering: Leader’s Aide

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic will not tolerate Saudi Arabia’s warmongering policies in the region.

FM Zarif Writes to Mogherini on Iran Deal Implementation: Source

An informed source at the European Union (EU) confirmed that Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written a letter to the bloc’s Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini on the implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Saudi Arabia’s Security as Important to Iran as Qatar’s: Zarif

Iranian foreign minister said the security of all countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, is important to the Islamic Republic, and called for the development of a permanent mechanism for establishing sustainable regional security.

Extremism Rooted in Salafism Ideology: Iran’s Zarif

Iranian foreign minister says extremism in the Middle East has its roots in the Salafism ideology, which is mainly promoted by Wahhabis of Saudi Arabia.

Iran’s Independence Is What US Can’t Tolerate: Leader

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, says the Americans' problem with Iran is the essence of Islamic Republic, and thus it is impossible to compromise with them.

Astana Talks Only Fruitful Process for Syria Peace: Iran FM

Iranian foreign minister says the Astana Talks, an initiative by Iran, Russia, and Turkey to help settle the six-year crisis in Syria, has so far been the only fruitful process to restore peace to the war-torn country.

Zarif, Mogherini Say Dialogue Only Way to Settle Regional Issues

Political dialogue is the only way to reduce tension in the Mideast and resolve issues gripping the region, Iran’s Foreign Minister and the European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief said in a Monday meeting in Oslo.

Iran’s Food Exports to Qatar Part of Normal Business Ties: FM

Iranian foreign minister says the Islamic Republic’s export of food items to Qatar is part of normal trade relations between the two neighbouring countries amid the ongoing blockade imposed by Saudi Arabia and its allies on Qatar.

FM Zarif Slams US Wrong Policy on Iran after Senate Sanctions Bill

Iran’s foreign minister decried the wrong policy that Washington has adopted on Tehran after the US Senate’s move to approve a bill on new anti-Iran sanctions, saying he will raise the subject of the US breach of the JCPOA in a meeting with EU foreign policy chief in Oslo.

US Has Failed to Abide by Iran Nuclear Deal: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister says the new US administration has not sent promising signals on the implementation of JCPOA, the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, but it will ultimately have to abide by the deal as it is a multilateral agreement.

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