Foreign Policy

Iran Dismisses White House Statement on Prisoners

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected the recent ‘unacceptable’ statement issued by the White House on the release of US prisoners in Iran, describing it as an example of interference in the Islamic Republic’s internal affairs.

Iran Must Pull Out of Nuclear Deal: Senior Cleric

A senior Iranian cleric has hailed the recent remarks by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif about Tehran’s preparedness to withdraw from the JCPOA, and called on Rouhani’s government to immediately pull out of the ‘harmful’ nuclear deal.

JCPOA Joint Commission Holds Meeting in Vienna

A regular meeting of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was held in the Austrian capital of Vienna, with representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran as well as the P5+1 in attendance.

Iran Has Its Own Options If US Violates Nuclear Deal: Deputy FM

Iran says it could resort to its own options if the mechanisms featured in its 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers, including the US, fail to force other parties to live up to their end of the bargain.

Iran Rejects Reports on FM Zarif’s Meeting with Tillerson

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the 'biased' reports that claimed Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had been ordered to meet his US counterpart in his recent visit to New York.

IAEA Chief Praises Iran’s Constructive Cooperation

Yukiya Amano, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has praised Iran for cooperating with the IAEA and living up to its commitments under the nuclear deal it signed with world powers.

Recent Elections Boost Iran’s World Reputation: Syria’s Assad

Syrian President Bashar Assad says the recent presidential election held in Iran was a severe blow to the enemies of Iran and enhanced the Islamic Republic’s regional and international reputation.

Iran Summons Kuwaiti Envoy over ‘Groundless’ Accusations

Iranian foreign ministry has summoned the Kuwaiti chargé d'affaires to protest against the baseless allegations raised by the Arab country against the Islamic Republic.

Alliance of Palestinian Forces Praises Iran’s Support

In a recent meeting with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari, leaders of the Damascus-based Alliance of Palestinian Forces (APF) appreciated Tehran’s support for the Palestinian cause.

Thinking about JCPOA Renegotiation Extremely Dangerous: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected attempts aimed at preparing the ground for a renegotiation of the terms of Iran nuclear deal, saying it is very dangerous even to think about such an ‘impossible’ move.

Iran Raps ‘Biased, Groundless’ US Reports on Terrorism

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has slammed the US State Department’s recent ‘country reports on terrorism’ in which the Islamic Republic has been introduced as a state sponsor of terrorism.

US Bases in Mideast to Become Insecure If IRGC Blacklisted: Commander

A top Iranian commander has warned against the repercussions of Washington’s possible designation of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, saying the move would cost the US dear.

Syria PM Calls for Promotion of Business Ties with Iran

Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis has appreciated Iran’s economic support for Syria during the country’s civil war, and stressed that the economic relations between Tehran and Damascus need to be promoted.

Iran to Stand against US Violation of Nuclear Deal: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the new sanctions the US has imposed on a number of Iranian individuals and groups are in contravention of both the letter and spirit of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), pledging that Tehran will stand against such breaches.

Iran Urges Saudi Arabia Not to Politicize Sports

Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Masoud Soltanifar advised Saudi officials to draw a line between politics and sports, reminding the kingdom of the many interests it shares with Iran in the region.

Iran Rejects US Accusations of Breaching JCPOA Spirit

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically dismissed the recent US accusations that Tehran has contravened the ‘spirit’ of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

US Preventing Iran from Reaping Benefits of JCPOA: Zarif

Iranian foreign minister has lashed out at the US administration for its efforts to undermine the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, saying Washington is trying to make it impossible for Iran to get the benefits of the deal.

New Sanctions to Further Poison Iran-US Ties: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif blasted the new anti-Tehran sanctions announced by the Trump administration and said the new US president should stop sending hostile signals to Iran.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Confer on Fight against Terror in Iraq

Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the United Nations special envoy to Iraq, Jan Kubis, exchanged views about a range of issues, including Baghdad’s latest efforts to combat terrorist groups in the Arab country.

Iran’s Deputy FM in Syria for Talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has arrived in Damascus for talks with senior Syrian officials.

Iran FM Addresses Council on Foreign Relations (Full Text)

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed a range of issues, from the ongoing problems in the Mideast to the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, in an address to a group of scholars and academics at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in New York.

ISIS Executes 2200 Students with Hands Tied: Gen. Soleimani

A top Iranian commander has enumerated a number of brutal crimes committed by the ISIS terrorist group, saying they were the worst atrocities in the history of mankind.

Iran Condemns Fresh US Sanctions on Iranian Entities

The Iranian foreign ministry has denounced the ‘worthless’ move by the US administration to add a number of Iranian and non-Iran individuals and companies to its ‘illegal’ list of sanctions under the pretext that they have supported Iran’s missile program.

Afghan Minister Praises Iranians’ Hospitality

Afghan Minister for Labour and Social Affairs Faizullah Zaki has praised the Iranians’ hospitality towards the Afghan refugees.

Iran to Withdraw from Nuclear Deal in Case of US Violation: FM

Iran has warned that any major JCPOA violation on behalf of the US may result in Tehran’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal.

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