Foreign Policy

Iran condemns Washington’s sanctions on ICC, says US shielding Israeli crimes

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmail Baqaei, has strongly condemned the United States for imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), slamming it as a blatant misuse of power intended to protect the Zionist regime from facing justice for its criminal actions.

Iran Leader: Negotiations with US ‘neither wise nor honorable’

The Leader of Iran’s Isalamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has stated that negotiations with the US are “neither intelligent, wise, nor honorable,” and have no impact on resolving the country's problems.

Iran warns US about repercussions of oil-related bans

The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Affairs, Esmail Baghaei, has strongly condemned the new US sanctions against the Islamic Republic over oil sales, warning Washington about its consequences.

President Pezeshkian stresses Iran not pursuing nukes, war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated that Tehran is not pursuing nuclear weapons or war, and that claims to the contrary—primarily made by Israel—are unfounded.

Maximum pressure’ to lead to ‘maximum resistance’: Iran warns US

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi called on the US to abandon the policy of ‘maximum pressure’ against Tehran because it would provoke 'maximum resistance.'

Iran strongly rejects US plan to cleanse, own Gaza

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baqaei, says the US president's idea regarding possessing Gaza and forcibly relocate the people of Gaza to Egypt and Jordan, is in line with the Zionist regime's plan to eradicate Palestine.

Iranian president downplays Trump’s threat to sanction Iran 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reacted to his US counterpart Donald Trump’s threat to cut off Iran’s oil exports, saying, “They think Iran is solely reliant on oil”.

Iran FM: No rush to resume ties with Syria under current ruler

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says there is no urgency for Tehran to resume political and diplomatic relations with the current administration in Syria.

Iranian first vice president on Trump-Pezeshkian meet: Not currently on Iran’s agenda

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated that a meeting between Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian and his US counterpart Donald Trump is not currently on the agenda for Iran.

FM Araghchi in response to Trump: Assurance on Iran’s non-pursuit of nuclear weapons is achievable

After US President Donald Trump imposed maximum pressure on Iran on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized that the policy against Iran is a failed experience and its repetition will yield no results other than failure.

Iran gov’t spokesperson does not rule out talks with US

The Iranian government spokesperson emphasized on Wednesday that ‘dignity, wisdom, and expediency’ are three fixed principles in any talks regarding Iran’s foreign affairs.

Sheikh Naim Qassem appointed as Iran Leader’s representative in Lebanon

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has appointed the Secretary General of Hezbollah resistance movement, Sheikh Naim Qassem, as his official representative in Lebanon.

President Pezeshkian urges formation of inclusive Syrian government

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for the formation of an inclusive government in Syria and endeavours to prevent partitioning of the Arab country.

Iranian VP says Tehran needs new strategy in ‘war of narratives’ with Israel

Iran’s Vice-President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has stressed that the world is currently embroiled in a “war of narratives”, where international diplomacy often overlooks factual realities. This war, he warned, has been perfected by Israel, especially in its ongoing conflict with Tehran.

President Pezeshkian: Iran’s policy is to defend territorial integrity of regional countries 

Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian has told the Azerbaijani president's aide for foreign policy Hikmat Hajiyev that a fundamental principle of Iran's foreign policy is to support the regional countries’ territorial integrity.

Iran says to support any gov’t backed by Syrian people

Tehran would respect any Syrian government backed by the people of Syria, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has said, expressing hope that the next government in the Arab country would represent all segments of society.

Attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities will lead to ‘widespread regional war’: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has strongly cautioned about the dire consequences of a potential act of aggression, involving Israel and the United States, against Iran’s nuclear sites.

Iran says no exchange of message with US for talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has stated that no clear message has been sent to or received from the United States regarding negotiations between Tehran and Washington, and that these issues are being discussed in the media. He added, however, talks with Europe are underway.

Iranian VP Zarif: Negotiation with US is not treason

Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif says those who accuse the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian of treason because of possible negotiation with the US are actually repeating the US-Israeli narrative regarding the issue.

Iranian deputy parl’t speaker: No hostility with the US, Iran ready for fair talks

Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Hamid Reza Haji Babaei, stated on Tuesday that Iran harbors no hostility or intention for war with the US and is open to negotiations with Washington. However, he emphasized that any talks must be conducted on fair and equal terms.

Iran Leader: Resistance movement awakened Muslim nations

Iran's Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has underscored the significance of the resistance movement, describing it as a continuation of Islam’s revered Prophet Muhammad's mission.

Iran warns US, Israel against attacking nuclear facilities

Iran has issued a strong warning to the US and Israel, asserting that any attack on its nuclear facilities would be a "crazy" move, leading to a "very bad disaster" for the region.

Afghan acting PM urges increased security cooperation with Iran

The acting Afghan Prime Minister highlighted the necessity of increased cooperation between Afghanistan and Iran to enhance border security and prevent terrorists from carrying out mischievous activities.

Iranian, Afghan foreign ministers discuss bilateral relations

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met with the Taliban administration’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, at the Afghan Foreign Ministry in Kabul on Sunday during his one-day visit to Afghanistan.

Tehran condemns European Parliament resolution on Iran’s human rights as ‘meddlesome’

The Director General of Human Rights and Women at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Marzieh Afkham, has deplored a recent European Parliament resolution regarding the human rights and women's rights situation in Iran as repetitive.

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