Foreign Policy
Iran Foreign Policy – Articles and opinions about Iran’s diplomatic relations, including those related to major supranational bodies such as the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Iran condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan’s Karachi
Iran has said that extremism and terrorism are against humanity and Islam, and killing innocent people, with any purpose and in any form, is rejected and unjustifiable.
President Rouhani welcomes Iraqi counterpart (PHOTOS)
During a ceremony at Saadabad Palace, President Rouhani officially greeted his Iraqi opposite number.
Spokeswoman rejects ‘baseless’ US claims about Iran’s regional role
Supporting governments that are among the main financial and intelligence supporters of terrorism has intensified instability in the region, said Afkham.
S. African FM blasts sanctions against Iran as “illogical, illegal”
We support the trend of the talks between Iran and P5+1 and believe that the US Senate measure can slacken this trend, said the South African foreign minister.
Riyadh playing blame game on Iran: Afkham
Iran has dismissed Saudi foreign minister’s allegation that Tehran is interfering in Yemen, saying Riyadh is playing a blame game on the Yemeni crisis.
Iran releases Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship: Report
An informed source at Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization has said that the Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship has been released.
Australian FM: Iran visit very productive
The Australian top diplomat has expressed hope that all parties involved in the Yemeni conflict will achieve a political solution.
Larijani reiterates Iran’s peaceful stance on Yemeni Crisis
We can be hopeful about ending the crisis in Yemen only through holding national talks, said Ali Larijani.
Iran, Russia call for halt to Saudi aggression against Yemen
The Iranian and Russian diplomats reaffirm their countries’ mutual support for negotiations among all concerned parties in the Yemen conflict.
Iranian official warns of US plot to divide Iraq, Syria, Yemen
The US seeks to break up Iraq directly, without the help of Turkey and Saudi Arabia, but has left Yemen to the Saudis, said Rezaei.
Zarif raps Egyptian daily for distorting remarks on Israel
Zarif said that the website has falsely interpreted his one-word (no) response to a question on possibility of holding talks with Israel as Iran's readiness to negotiate with Tel-Aviv.
No place for adventurism in region: Iran’s deputy FM
The era of such adventurous moves has ended, and all sides should think about the region’s security and playing a constructive role, said Amir Abdollahian.
Iran under President Rouhani, a boon or a bane
Etemad daily has quoted a university professor as saying that President Rouhani’s win-win approach is an upside of Iran’s foreign policy.
Iran, Red Cross discuss aiding war-ravaged countries
Iran's deputy foreign minister has hailed the Red Cross for its efforts to battle the grim humanitarian situation in Yemen.
Iran raps Saudi Arabia’s vindictive air raid on aid-carrier plane
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has slammed Saudi attempts to prevent an Iranian cargo plane carrying humanitarian aid from landing in Yemen.
Iran urges UN humanitarian relief efforts in Yemen
Iran deeply believes that the Yemeni crisis should be resolved politically and based on dialogue among Yemenis in order to establish an inclusive government, said Afkham.
Failure to clinch a deal will amount to loss of an opportunity
Iran’s foreign minister has said what the sanctions did was to create an atmosphere among the Iranians that the US doesn’t want to treat them well and the US is trying to put pressure on them.
Iranian foreign minister meets UN undersecretary general
Foreign Minister Zarif has discussed the nuclear talks with P5+1 as well as regional developments with the UN undersecretary general in New York.
Iran blasts Saudi obstruction of aid to Yemen, plane interception
Saudi Arabia’s chargé d'affaires in Tehran was summoned after Saudi fighter jets prevented an Iranian plane, which was carrying medical aid, from entering the Yemeni airspace.
Iran, Indonesia presidents discuss mutual, international issues
The Iranian and Indonesian presidents have discussed issues of mutual interest as well as regional and international developments in Jakarta.
Iran welcomes promotion of ties with Japan: Rouhani
The Iranian president has said in a meeting with the Japanese premier that poverty and lack of development are the key roots of terrorism in the region.
Intra-Yemeni dialogue urgent: Iran’s Zarif
Positive developments in Yemen should be followed by urgent humanitarian assistance, intra-Yemeni dialogue and a broad-based government, Zarif said.
Ambassadors present credentials to President Rouhani
Photos of meetings between President Rouhani and four new foreign ambassadors to Iran.
Zarif welcomes Venezuelan counterpart
The snapshots of a meeting between the Iranian and Venezuelan foreign ministers in Tehran.
Iran supporting Iraq’s unity, territorial integrity: Official
Iran’s fundamental policy toward Iraq is to support the unity and territorial integrity of that country as well as good-neighborliness, said Amir Abdollahian.