Foreign Policy

British Parliamentary Delegation to Visit Tehran

A parliamentary delegation from the United Kingdom is set to visit Tehran in the near future, said Head of Iran-UK Parliamentary Friendship Group Alireza Rahimi.

Iranian General Warns Iraqi Kurdistan against Independence Referendum

A senior Iranian official has called on Iraqi Kurdish leaders to forgo a planned referendum for secession, warning that a possible breakup of the Arab country could have grave consequences for the security of the region.

Iran, South Africa Call for Expansion of Banking Ties

Iran’s foreign minister and South Africa’s National Assembly speaker have discussed expansion of bilateral ties, particularly in banking sector.

US Siege on Civilians Aimed at Undermining Lebanon Victory: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has blasted the US aerial siege on several buses carrying women and children, saying the move is aimed at undermining Lebanon’s victories over ISIS.

Iranians Are Saudi Arabia’s Brothers in Islam: Mecca Governor

The governor of the holy city of Mecca has referred to Iranians and Saudi Arabians as religious brothers, expressing the hope that Iranian pilgrims would remember the Saudis with a good impression.

Saudi Delegation to Visit Iran after Hajj Season: Spokesman

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Iranian and Saudi diplomatic delegations will travel to one another's countries merely to visit their respective embassies and consulates nearly 20 months after the severance of bilateral ties.

UN Human Rights Rapporteur Ignoring Improvements in Iran

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has condemned a new report by the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran as “unacceptable” and “politically-motivated,” saying the report ignores several cases of improvement in Iran’s human rights situation.

Iran President Calls for Greater Int’l Cooperation with South Africa

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says cooperation between Iran and South Africa can play a prominent role in promoting peace and stability across the world.

Iran Offers Sympathy to Flood-Hit People of India, Nepal, Pakistan

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has extended sympathy to India, Nepal, and Pakistan over the recent 'catastrophic' floods which left hundreds of people dead, wounded, and missing and caused serious damages.

Qatar’s Emir Praises Iran’s Help amid ‘Cruel Sanctions’

Emir of Qatar expressed gratitude to Iran for supporting the Arab country against the “cruel sanctions” imposed by some of the neighbors, calling for the enhancement of ties with Iran in all fields.

‘Riyadh Fails to Intimidate Doha into Downgrading Ties with Tehran’

A political commentator says Saudi Arabia has failed to intimidate Qatar into severing its newly-shaped relations with Iran, and has no more cards to play to keep Doha from edging closer to Tehran.

Iran Sympathizes with US over Deadly Harvey Storm

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed regret over the damages and losses caused by the recent storm and flooding that hit parts of the United States, leaving tens of Americans dead and missing.

No Need to Inspect Iran’s Military Sites: IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency has once again confirmed Iran’s compliance with its commitments as per the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, saying the IAEA sees no need to verify Tehran’s commitment by inspecting its military sites.

Iranian, Turkish Presidents Call for Enhanced Regional Cooperation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and called for promotion of mutual cooperation, particularly on regional affairs.

Iran Leader Urges Muslim States to Immediately End Domestic Conflicts

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, in a message released on the occasion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, called for an end to the catastrophic incidents in Islamic countries.

Iran Confirms Receiving Body of Martyr Hojaji from ISIS

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) confirmed on Thursday that the body the Hezbollah resistance forces received from ISIS terrorists belongs to Iranian martyr Mohsen Hojaji.

IAEA New JCPOA Report to Show Whether Agency Swayed by US

The IAEA’s upcoming report on the Iran nuclear deal is seen as a new yardstick against which to measure the UN nuclear watchdog’s neutrality in dealing with the agreement amid US pressures.

Iranian Deputy FM, Syrian President Hold Talks in Damascus

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday morning.

Iran Calls for Int’l Action to Stop Ethnic Cleansing in Myanmar

Iranian foreign minister has blasted the global silence on continued violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, and called on the international community to prevent further ethnic cleansing.

Iran Urges UAE to End Destructive Regional Policies

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has blasted the ‘non-constructive’ and ‘false’ remarks made by the UAE foreign minister about Iran’s regional role, urging Abu Dhabi to end its destructive policies in the Middle East.

Iran Blasts Kirkuk’s ‘Unacceptable’ Support for Kurdistan Independence Referendum

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has warned the authorities in the Iraqi province of Kirkuk against their ‘wrong, provocative, and unacceptable’ decision to back the Iraqi Kurdistan’s independence referendum.

This Year’s Hajj Litmus Test for Bilateral Ties with Saudis: Iran

Iranian president says the presence of Iranian pilgrims in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage is a good way to test Saudi Arabia’s behaviour, and can pave the way for better relations between Tehran and Riyadh if they pass the test.

‘US Dream of Inspecting Iran’s Military Sites Never to Come True’

Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran’s Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati shrugged off recent demands by some US officials for inspection of the Islamic Republic’s military centers, saying the Americans’ dream will never come true.

Iran, Chile Discuss Expansion of Reciprocal Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Guido Girardi, the vice speaker of the Chilean Senate, have discussed promotion of ties in different areas, particularly science and technology, tourism and culture.

Iran Deeply Concerned about Continued Violence against Myanmar Muslims

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed Tehran’s deep concern over the continuation of inhumane and violent actions against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.

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