Foreign Policy

US Likely Wiser Than to Harm Own Interests: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has implied that the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump is unlikely to harm American and international interests by potentially denting or scrapping a multi-lateral nuclear deal with Iran, which has been negotiated by the outgoing US administration.

Iranian Parliament Urges Rouhani’s Gov’t to Act against JCPOA Violation

Iranian parliament members condemned the US deceitfulness in extending sanctions on Iran, asking the government to protest at the US violation of the nuclear deal.

Iran in No Visa Waiver Talks With Europe, Other Countries: Qassemi

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has dismissed as “fake and invalid” media reports claiming that the Islamic Republic is in talks with over 70 countries, including Europeans, to lift visa requirements.

Iran Sympathizes With India Over Fatal Train Derailment

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has extended the Islamic Republic’s condolences to the Indian government and nation over a fatal train derailment in the country.

West Dual Policies on Israel Nukes Threat to Mideast, NPT: Iran

The Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has once again criticized the West’s silence on Israel’s nuclear arsenal, saying the regime’s nukes are endangering security in the Middle East and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Iran, France Hold New Round of Political Talks

Ranking diplomats from Iran and France met in Paris for the second round of political negotiations, an initiative agreed on by presidents of the two countries earlier this year.

Cleric Hits Back at US for Terrorism-Related Sanctions on Iran

A senior Iranian cleric lashed out at the US administration for imposing sanctions against Iran on the pretext of sponsoring terrorism, pointing the finger of blame at Washington for creating Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group and wreaking havoc on Syria and Yemen.

Iran rejects ‘baseless’ claims by Arab states

Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has rejected "unfounded" allegations by nearly a dozen Arab states that Tehran was meddling in their internal affairs.

Iranian Official Pledges Unwavering Support for Iraq’s Anti-Terror Fight

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the security of the region is intertwined with that of Iraq, reaffirming Tehran’s support for Baghdad in restoring peace and security to the Arab country.

Iran Renews Support for Political Solution to Yemeni Crisis

The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday underlined the country’s support for finding a political solution to the ongoing crisis in Yemen.

Israeli, Saudi-Backed Human Rights Resolutions Ludicrous: Iranian Diplomat

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari deplored double standard approaches to the issue of human rights, describing as absurd moves by the Saudi and Israeli regimes in terms of UN human rights resolutions.

Iran Raps Israeli Regime for Banning Use of Speakers for Adhan

Iran’s Foreign Ministry took a swipe at the Tel Aviv regime for banning Muslims from using loudspeakers or public address systems for playing Adhan -an Islamic call summoning worshippers to say prayers- describing the decision as part of Israel’s anti-human and racist policies.

Leader: Iran Unimpressed by US Election Results

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is not worried by the results of the US presidential election, but it is equally prepared to face any eventuality.

Iran Warns US after House Moves to Renew Sanctions

Senior Iranian officials have warned the US against renewing sanctions on Tehran after the House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to restore the bans in breach of a nuclear accord.

Iran’s President Urges Joint Efforts to Ensure Asia’s Security

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for closer defense cooperation with China and joint efforts to safeguard security in Asia.

Iran Rejects ‘Baseless’ Claims of Housing Taliban

Iran has dismissed as baseless reports by Afghan media about the presence of leaders of the Taliban terrorist group in the Islamic Republic.

UN Human Rights Bill on Iran Politically Motivated: Foreign Ministry

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned a UN resolution on the state of human rights in Iran as unacceptable and baseless.

Iran Laments Muslim Deaths in Nigeria

Iran’s Foreign Ministry slammed as unacceptable the killing of Nigerian Muslims by the police in the African country’s northern state of Kano.

Trump’s Vows Could Benefit the World, If Realized: Iranian Politician

An Iranian politician says the promises US President-elect Donald Trump has made will be pretty beneficial to the world if they are put into action.

Result of US Elections Was a Big No to American Establishment: Iran’s Judiciary Chief

Iran’s top judge believes that the results of US elections was a ‘big No’ to the country’s ruling system as they voted for a man who showed how corrupt the Establishment is.

Iranian Adviser Hopes for ‘Noticeable Shift’ in US Policy under Trump

The US had better think of a palpable turnabout in its attitude toward Iran and the Middle East during Donald Trump’s tenure, a top military aide to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Iraq’s Karbala Province

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a Monday suicide attack by terrorists that killed at least eight people in the Iraqi province of Karbala.

Iran, Russia to Continue Cooperating until Terrorism Elimination: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic and Russia will proceed with their “strategic cooperation” in the campaign against terrorism until the elimination of this malicious phenomenon across the Middle East.

Iran Pursuing Release of Sailors Abducted by Somalian Pirates

Iran is willing to pay the money demanded by Somalian pirates to release Iranian abducted sailors, but European countries prevent Tehran from doing so, an Iranian official says.

Tehran-Riyadh Differences Not Religious: Iranian Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman believes that religion plays no role in the differences between his country and Saudi Arabia, adding that Israel is benefiting the most from the rift between the two major Muslim states.

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