Foreign Policy

Iran Resolved to Enhance Ties With Niger: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is determined to develop relations with African countries, particularly Niger.

President Rouhani Meets New European Envoys in Tehran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday met with new ambassadors from a number of European countries in Tehran.

Iran Honors JCPOA, Other Parties Should, Too: President

Iran has fully met its commitments to a nuclear deal with six world powers, President Hassan Rouhani underlined, calling on the other side to act in the same way inimplementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran Congratulates Lebanon on Election of New President

Iranian Foreign Ministry in a message welcomed the election of a new president in Lebanon and congratulated Michel Aoun on his new post.

Iran Has No Problem Mediating between Iraq, Turkey: Deputy FM

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour said Tehran is ready to mediate between Baghdad and Ankara after the Iraqi prime minister condemned Turkey’s insistence on participation in retaking the Daesh-held city of Mosul.

Iranian Deputy FM Deplores Saudi Election to UN Human Rights Council

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi said the child-killing Saudi regime’s membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council is proof of politically-motivated approaches to the issue of human rights.

Iran, Cyprus Agree to Boost Comprehensive Relations

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the Islamic Republic and Cyprus have always maintained cordial relations and will further develop their ties in all areas.

Iran: Use of US Weapons Against Yemeni Civilians a War Crime

Iran has denied claims by a senior US naval official that the country has been sending arms and missiles to Yemen's Ansarullah Movement.

Spokesman Rejects ‘False’ Claims about Iran’s Support for Taliban

Iran has dismissed the claims made by a Taliban official about Tehran’s support for the Afghan militant group.

Iran Top Regional Power: FM

Iran is the leading power in the region, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said, highlighting the country’s “undeniable” international clout.

Leader’s Top Advisor: Iran Is Ready to Mediate between Turkey and Iraq

Iran Leader’s top aide in foreign affairs announced Tehran’s preparedness to mediate between Turkey and Iraq to prevent the ignition of a new war in the region.

Mogherini Visited Iran for Exchange of Views on Syria, Zarif Says

The purpose of the European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini’s Saturday visit to Iran was exchanging views, not negotiating, about war-torn Syria, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

Iranian FM, Omani Diplomat Hold Talks in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi exchanged views about a range of issues including bilateral relations between the two countries.

UN Must Take Practical Measure to Tackle Mideast Issues: Iran

A senior Iranian diplomat has called on the United Nations to take practical steps in addressing global issues, particularly the deadly crises in the Mideast, instead of putting forward mere peace proposals.

Washington’s Anti-Iran Efforts Are Because US Doesn’t See Itself Beneficiary

Iran says efforts by countries to expand post-sanctions trade ties with it are being hampered by the United States because Washington does not see itself as a beneficiary of the re-opening of the Iranian business environment.

Saudi Strikes Meant to Break Down Yemenis’ Resistance: Iranian Diplomat

Saudi Arabia is conducting “deliberate” attacks against Yemeni civilians with the purpose of breaking down their resistance, says Hossein Jaberi Ansari, the Iranian deputy foreign minister for Arab and African affairs.

Conflict, Terrorism in Mideast Serving Israel: Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says terrorists have created chaos in the Middle East, adding that the continuation of conflicts and acts of terror will serve the Israeli regime’s interests.

Major Steps Taken for Enhancement of Iran-Serbia Cooperation

Serbian Minister of Trade Rasim Ljajić says Tehran and Belgrade have taken major steps for expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in the fields of tourism and agriculture.

Iran and Ukraine to Promote Parliamentary Ties

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ebrahim Rahimpour and the Ukrainian Parliament’s Deputy Speaker Anna Gopko called for broadening parliamentary relations between the two sides.

Iran and Saudi Arabia Need No Mediator: Last Envoy to Riyadh

The last Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia in an interview has discussed the root causes of Tehran-Riyadh conflicts and the necessity for improving bilateral relations.

Iranian Speaker Raps Ploys to Prolong Syria War

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani deplored hostile attempts to maintain the status quo in Syria, saying the plots to avert a cessation of hostilities in the Arab country are meant to ensure the security of Israel.

Iran Rules Out Military Solution to Syria Crisis

President Hassan Rouhani has reiterated Iran's stance that the crisis in Syria should be resolved through “political” means only.

Iran, Algeria Begin New Chapter of Health Cooperation

Iran’s Health Minister says the private sectors of Iran and Algeria have a good chance to further improve mutual cooperation.

Sanctities No Means for Meagre Goals: Iran to Saudi, UAE

Iran has called on the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to stop exploiting Islamic sanctities as a means for their own trivial goals after Riyadh claimed, in an allegation later dismissed, that a ballistic missile by the Yemeni army forces and allied fighters had targeted the holy Saudi city of Mecca and the UAE rehashed the accusations that Iran is arming the Yemeni forces.

EU’s Mogherini in Tehran for Syria Talks

The European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Zarif as part of the outreach on Syrian crisis.

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