Foreign Policy

Kuwait Has Yet to Relay GCC’s Message to Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says Kuwait has not delivered any specific message on part of the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council ([P]GCC) to the Islamic Republic yet.

Tehran-Islamabad Direct Flight to Be Launched Soon: Envoy

Iranian Ambassador to Islamabad Mehdi Honardoost said Iran and Pakistan have agreed to establish direct flights between the two nations in the near future.

Iraq Mediating between Iran and Saudi Arabia: FM

Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari says he has been carrying out certain mediatory measures since last year in order to help the improvement of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Iranian, Albanian FMs Dicsuss Expansion of Bilateral Ties

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran and Albania have many opportunities to further ties in all spheres.

IRGC General Upbeat about Trump’s Picks for CIA Chief, Defence Secretary

A former IRGC commander says Iran is not concerned about the US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees for the defence secretary and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director.

Iran Will Never Renegotiate Nuclear Deal with World Powers: Deputy FM

An Iranian diplomat rejected remarks made by Rex Tillerson, Trump's pick for secretary of state on a revision to the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saying the agreement can never be negotiated again.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Discuss Syrian Crisis ahead of Astana Meeting

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has held meetings with senior Russian and Turkish officials on the resolution of the years-long crisis in Syria.

Iranian President Calls for Immediate Work on Joint Projects with Afghanistan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed the need for immediate implementation of joint projects with Afghanistan.

President Rouhani Confers with Turkish Counterpart on Syrian Crisis

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, exchanged views on a range of issues, including the latest developments in war-hit Syria and the demise of the former Iranian president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.

Iranian Delegation to Visit Saudi Arabia in February for Hajj Talks

An Iranian official announced that an Iranian delegation will be dispatched to Saudi Arabia next month to discuss the possible attendance of Iranian pilgrims in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.

Negotiator Rejects WSJ’s Report on Iran’s Enriched Uranium

A diplomat denied reports that a clean-up plan at the Natanz facility will bring Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium below a cap mentioned in a nuclear agreement with world powers, saying residue from the process will be exempted from the 300-kg limit on Iran’s enriched uranium.

Iran Denounces Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned recent suicide bombings in the Afghan capital of Kabul, which killed dozens of people and injured many others.

JCPOA Joint Commission Wraps Up 6th Meeting with Press Release

The latest session of the JCPOA joint commission - a group tasked with monitoring commitments to a nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers – ended in Vienna with a press release that just “recognizes the US assurance” that ISA extension would not violate the nuclear deal.

Iranian Diplomat Explains How He Was Captured in London by US Order

Nasrollah Tajik, a veteran Iranian diplomat, has talked about the way he was captured in October 2006 by the British police based on an order from the White House.

Iran Has Received Saudi Arabia’s Invitation for Hajj Talks

Iran has confirmed receiving an invitation to discuss preparations for the next annual Hajj pilgrimage from Saudi Arabia.

French FM to Attend Economic Meeting in Tehran

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault will pay an official visit to Iran later this month to attend an economic meeting in Tehran.

New US Congress Using Old Ways in New Year: Sanctions and Military Threat

An Iranian Parliament member says the US, particularly its new Congress, is trying to use Iran’s missile program as a new pretext for adopting further anti-Iran policies in the future.

Leader Warns of Enemy Plots to Destroy Iran’s National Authority

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei referred to the increased attacks against the Iranian Judiciary, and warned that the enemy is seeking to destroy Iran’s “national power.”

US Just Pretending to Be Pacifist on Issue of Palestine: Iranian MPs

A number of Iranian MPs believe that despite adopting a more moderate policy towards the issue of Palestine, the US is just following its own interests in the Middle East.

Advisor to Iran’s Leader Hails Turkey’s Withdrawal of Forces from Iraq

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international advisor to Iran’s Leader, hailed Turkey’s decision to pull its troops out of a town near Mosul in north of Iraq, expressing the hope for a thaw in relations between Turkey and Syria as well.

Riyadh’s Support for Terrorism Root Cause of Chaos in Middle East: Iranian Spokesman

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed the recent allegations leveled by Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against Tehran, saying Riyadh’s support for terrorists is the source of chaos in the Middle East.

Iran Deplores Certain Arab States for Hosting Israeli Regime’s Diplomats

A senior member of Iranian Parliament condemned certain Arab countries in the Middle East for hosting delegations from the Zionist regime of Israel.

Iranian MP Slams UN’s Inaction on Syrian Crisis

An Iranian lawmaker criticized the United Nations over its inaction in Syria, and stressed that the UN Security Council should handle the crisis.

Iran’s President Congratulates Ghanaian Counterpart on Winning Election

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Nana Akufo-Addo on his victory in Ghana’s presidential elections.

Iranians to Go on Hajj Pilgrimage under Certain Conditions: MP

A lawmaker says Iran will set conditions for accepting any invitation by Saudi Arabia to resume sending pilgrims to Hajj.

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