Foreign Policy

May’s Anti-Iran Comments Part of Attempts to Evade Britain’s Crises: Official

Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei said British Prime Minister Theresa May’s recent remarks against the Islamic Republic are part of a policy to dominate regional countries and evade Britain’s economic and identity crises.

US Not Interested in Defeating Terrorists in Iraq and Syria: Iran’s Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States has never been after defeating Takfiri [extremist] terrorists in the Middle East, and wants to preserve some of them for its future intentions.

Iranian Spokesman Condemns Twin Blasts in Turkey

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman strongly denounced the recent blasts in Turkey’s Istanbul, which claimed the lives of 38 people on Saturday, and called for a coordinated response by all countries in the world to such acts of terrorism.

Iran’s President Offers Condolences to Indonesia over Deadly Earthquake

In a message, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani condoled with his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo over the deaths caused by the deadly earthquake in the Southeast Asian state.

Iran Hails Yemen Parliament’s Vote of Confidence to National Salvation Gov’t

Iranian Foreign Ministry has welcomed the decision by Yemen’s parliament to give a vote of confidence to the Arab nation’s recently-formed National Salvation Government.

Iranian Envoy Sympathizes with Turkey over Deaths in Istanbul Terror Attack

Iran’s ambassador to Turkey offered his condolences to the Turkish people and government over the recent deadly terror attack in Istanbul and called for the international community to fight against “the sinister phenomenon” of terrorism.

Paris Climate Change Agreement Underlies New Anti-Iran Sanctions

In a letter to Iran’s Guardian Council, an Iranian think-tank has warned that Iran’s accession to Paris Agreement will lead to the imposition of new sanctions against the country.

Iran Raps Terrorist Blasts in Northeast Nigeria

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has slammed Saturday’s deadly twin terrorist bombings in a crowded marketplace in Nigeria's northeastern town of Madagali.

British Envoy in Tehran Summoned over May’s Anti-Iran Remarks

The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the British ambassador to Tehran after anti-Iran remarks made by British Prime Minister Theresa May at the summit of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.

Israeli Settlement Expansion Blatant Violation of International Law: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned a recent Israeli bill to legalize some 4,000 settler units in the occupied West Bank, saying the Tel Aviv regime’s settlements are a “mass and blatant violation” of international law.

Iran Denounces UN Resolution against Syria as ‘One-Sided’

Iran’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Gholam Hossein Dehqani took a swipe at a resolution drafted by Canada against Syria, saying it is unilateral and has nothing to do with "the reality on the ground” in the Arab country.

Iran’s Nuclear Ship Needs a New Captain: Senior Conservative Journalist

The managing editor of leading conservative newspaper Kayhan has reviewed the course of Iran’s nuclear talks with world powers, and highlighted the numerous mistakes made by Rouhani’s government and his nuclear team.

Iran Condoles with Pakistan over Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi offered condolences to Pakistan over a plane crash that killed all 48 people on board on Wednesday.

GCC Must Stop Interfering in Iran Affairs: Foreign Ministry

Iran says the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) must stop leveling groundless allegations against Tehran, saying such claims would not change the reality about the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty over its three islands in the Persian Gulf.

Conservative Journalist Hails Rouhani’s ‘Late’ Confession to US Deceitfulness

Following the US Senate’s extension of Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), Iranian president harshly criticized Washington’s deceitfulness. His remarks have been hailed by the editor-in-chief of a leading conservative newspaper in Iran.

Iran Dismisses British PM’s Ill-Advised, Divisive Remarks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejected British Prime Minister Theresa May’s allegation that Iran has aggressive behavior in the region, saying London appears to have opted for old divisive polices again to appease certain Persian Gulf Arab states and sell them arms.

Spokesman Rejects Saudi Espionage Claims against Iran as ‘Baseless’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi dismissed as completely false and baseless Saudi allegations against Iran, after the Riyadh regime sentenced 15 people to death for allegedly leaking details on the Saudi military to Tehran.

Iran to Receive Loan from Russia for Its Infrastructure Projects

The Iranian cabinet has approved a bill that allows the government to receive loan from Russia for implementation of certain infrastructure and production projects.

Iran Urges UN Chief to Brief Security Council on US Sanctions Bill

Tehran have submitted an official letter of complaint to the UN chief, protesting a recent US Congress vote in favor of extending an anti-Iran sanctions law, in a move viewed as a violation of Washington’s commitments under last year’s nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 group.

ISA Extension No Snapback of Sanctions: Iranian Diplomat

A senior Iranian diplomat says the extension of the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) does not necessarily mean that the US government has violated its Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) commitments towards Iran yet.

Iran and Russia Standing by Each Other in Fight against Terror: Deputy FM

In a recent meeting in Tehran, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy to Tehran discussed Iran-Russia cooperation in the ongoing fight against terrorism and the latest developments in the Middle East.

US Extension of Anti-Iran Sanctions Will Receive Iran’s Firm Reaction: Rouhani

Iranian President referred to the possible move by the United States to extend the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) as a violation of nuclear deal it signed with Iran, and vowed to retaliate.

Zero-Sum Solution to Syrian Crisis Will Not Work: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif rejected the possibility of a win-lose approach for resolving the crisis in Syria, saying an effectual initiative should include all sides.

Iran’s President Challenged by Students’ Harsh Criticisms

In a ceremony to mark Student Day, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani met the students of University of Tehran and talked to them on various issues including freedom of speech, Trump’s election, and outcomes of nuclear deal.

Kremlin confirms Putin wrote confidential letter to Rouhani

The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s point man on Syria has delivered a “confidential” letter penned by the Russian head of state to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

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