Foreign Policy

Iran Responds to Trump’s New Strategy

As the US president is expected to deliver a speech on Friday night and declare the country’s new strategy towards the Islamic Republic of Iran, an informed source at the Iranian foreign ministry has outlined the main themes of Tehran’s response to Trump and his country’s new policies.

US Withdrawal to Kill Iran Nuclear Deal: Larijani

Iran’s parliament speaker has warned the United States against walking away from the 2015 nuclear deal, saying if Washington fails to abide by the accord, nothing will be left of it.

Afghanistan Welcomes Iran’s Help in Fight against Terror: Defence Ministry

The spokesman for Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry said the Kabul government will accept the military assistance of any country, including Iran, that intends to help in the fight against terrorism.

Europe Not to Leave US Alone for Iran’s Sake: Analysts

Some Iranian analysts believe Europe will not turn away from the US for the sake of Iran if Washington withdraws from the JCPOA.

Iran, Ukraine to Form Joint Economic Commission

Iran and Ukraine have decided to establish a joint economic commission as part of efforts to enhance the level of Tehran-Kiev economic cooperation.

Iran’s Leader Best Expert on Issues Related to US: Analysts

While the IAEA has once again confirmed Iran’s full compliance with its JCPOA commitments, the US is still inventing new excuses to pressurize Tehran. This is what Iran’s Leader had always predicted and warned about.

Iran Condemns Somalia for Killing, Injuring Iranian Sailors

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned Somalia for opening fire on an Iranian fishing boat and killing the captain of the vessel and injuring another sailor.

Iran Can Share Counter-Terror Experiences with Friends: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the Islamic Republic is ready to share experiences it has gained in the fight against terrorist groups with friendly countries, including Tanzania.

EU Reaffirms Commitment to Iran Nuclear Deal

EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini and German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel, in phone calls with Iran’s FM, have reiterated Europe’s commitment to the nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1.

Iran Urges Respect for Rule of Law in Spain

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi has referred to the latest developments in Spain’s Catalonia and underlined the necessity of abiding by the rule of law, avoiding violence and pursuing demands through peaceful and legal means.

Iranian, Tanzanian FMs Hold Talks in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his counterpart from Tanzania Augustine Mahiga have discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting in Tehran.

‘Trump Accuses Iran of Aiding N. Korea to Deflect Attention from US Breach of Promises’

An Iranian legislator says the US president is accusing Tehran of giving financial aid to Pyongyang only to deviate the international community’s attention from Washington’s breach of commitments.

Russia Ready to Host Talks between Iran, Saudi Arabia

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister has announced that the country is prepared to mediate in normalising ties between regional arch-rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia.

IRGC Popular in Baghdad, Erbil, Damascus, Beirut: Iran President

Iranian president has highlighted the role played by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps in saving regional states from terrorism, saying the IRGC is now popular not only in Iran, but also in Iraq, Iraqi Kurdistan region, Syria, and Lebanon.

Top Iranian, Egyptian Officials Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

A senior Iranian advisor has held a meeting with the head of the Egyptian Interest Section in Tehran.

How Would Iran Respond to US Withdrawal from Nuclear Deal?

A former Iranian diplomat has weighed in on Iran’s probable strategies to respond to Washington’s possible withdrawal from the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as the JCPOA.

Iran, Armenia to Enhance Mutual Cooperation in All Fields

During the Armenian prime minister’s visit to Tehran, the two countries’ ministers signed several Memorandums of Understanding in separate meetings, calling for further expansion of bilateral ties between Iran and Armenia in various fields.

Tanzanian FM to Visit Iran on Wednesday

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tanzania's Foreign Minister Augustine Mahiga will pay an official visit to Tehran on Wednesday, October 10.

Iran Has Been Unfairly Maligned: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in an article published in The Atlantic, has rejected the ‘myths’ about Iran’s aggression in the Middle East, and argued that his country has been unfairly maligned.

Iran Rejects New Yorker’s Account of Zarif-Tillerson Meeting

An Iranian source says a recent report by the New Yorker on a meeting between Iranian FM and his US counterpart was aimed at making up for Tillerson’s passivity at the meeting, and also strengthening his position amid speculations about his conflict with Trump.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry, IRGC United against Enemies: Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the IRGC and the Iranian foreign ministry are united in countering the country’s enemies.

‘Iran-France Business Ties Promoted after Nuclear Deal’

A member Franco-Iranian Chamber of Commerce says Tehran and Paris have promoted their bilateral economic ties following the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in 2016.

Iranian MPs Outraged by Italian Embassy’s “Impudence”

The Iranian Parliament has expressed its strong protest against Italy after its embassy in Tehran demanded to fingerprint two Iranian lawmakers expected to visit the country in the near future.

German Ambassador to Tehran Poses with “Yes to JCPOA” Poster

German envoy to Iran says a number of posters bearing the phrase ‘Yes to Iran Nuclear Deal’, which are hung on the wall of German embassy in Tehran, are aimed at announcing that Berlin is doing its best not to let the deal break down.

Iran, Armenia Sign 3 MoUs in Tehran

In a ceremony attended by Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan and Iranian First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri in Tehran, the two countries inked a number of agreements on various fields.

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