Foreign Policy

Spokesman Blasts Canadian Court’s Anti-Iran Ruling

Iran’s foreign ministry has slammed a Canadian court’s decision to uphold a US court ruling against the Islamic Republic, calling it a breach of international law.

Iran Lodges Protest with France over MKO Gathering

Iran has lodged its official protest with the French government for allowing the terrorist Mojahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO or MEK) to hold its annual meeting in Paris.

UN Calls for Iran’s Help in Resolving Syrian Crisis

The UN special envoy on Syria in a meeting with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has called for Tehran’s help in finding a solution to the crisis in Syria.

Two Iranian Organizations Shut Down in Tajikistan

The economic and cultural offices of the Iranian embassy in Tajikistan’s northern province of Sughd have been closed, according to local media reports.

Iran Welcomes Any Initiative for Ending Syria Crisis: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic of Iran is after a political solution to the war in Syria, and welcomes any initiative that can restore peace to the war-torn country.

Iran-Total Gas Deal to Facilitate Transfer of Technology: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says a multi-billion-dollar gas deal signed between Iran and French energy giant, Total, will facilitate the “transfer of technological, scientific and managerial experience” between Iran and France.

What Happened in MKO’s Annual Gathering in Paris

During the annual gathering of the terrorist Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) in France’s capital, the participants made remarks against the Islamic Republic which amount to stark violations of the common and international laws.

Iran Strongly Condemns Damascus Terrorist Attack

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly censured the Sunday terrorist blast in the Syrian capital of Damascus where a number of civilians were killed and wounded.

Iran FM, Iraq’s Ammar Hakim Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Ammar Hakim, the Head of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI), on the latest developments in the Arab country.

Iran Should Give France Ultimatum for MKO Gathering

An Iranian analyst says Tehran-Paris relations need to be redefined after the French capital recently hosted the annual gathering of the notorious anti-Iran terrorist group MKO.

Iran Leader Urges Judiciary to Declare Position on Int’l Affairs

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called on Iran’s Judiciary to legally pursue international issues and declare its stances on various subjects, such as sanctions or the US freeze on Iran’s assets.

Iran to Send 10 Envoys to Saudi Arabia for This Year’s Hajj

Saudi Arabia has granted 10 Iranian Foreign Ministry representatives entry into the kingdom for handling consular affairs and helping Iranian pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season, an official announced.

Iran Calls for Regional Cooperation against Environmental Woes

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the origins of the sand and dust storms hitting Iran are mostly based in surrounding countries, and a serious regional cooperation is needed to tackle such environmental issues.

Iranian Official in Astana for 5th Round of Syria Talks

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari left Tehran for Astana on Monday morning to attend a new round of peace talks in the Kazakh capital aimed at finding a political solution to Syria's conflict.

‘EU Hasn’t Imposed New Iran Bans in 3 Years’

Iran has dismissed the ‘imprecise’ reports that the European Union has imposed new sanctions on the country, saying the body has not slapped any new bans on Iran within the past three years.

Iran Not to Forgive Perpetrators of Attack on Iran Air Flight 655

Iran’s foreign ministry has released a statement to mark the 29th anniversary of the downing of an Iranian commercial airliner by a US Navy guided-missile cruiser back in 1988.

CWC Efficacy Undermined by Non-Signatories: Iranian Official

Chemical weapons remain a threat to the world as long as certain parties refuse to ratify the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), an Iranian deputy foreign minister said.

Iran FM, OPCW Chief Hold Talks in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with the Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in Tehran.

Iranian Speaker Congratulates Iraq on Mosul Liberation

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani congratulated the Iraqi nation and government on the liberation of Mosul from the hands of the Takfiri Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorists.

US Has Become Isolated in Int’l Community: Iran President

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran should exercise such foreign policy, which would rally the world behind it rather than behind the United States.

US Sanctions Not to Impede Iran’s Progress: DM

Iran’s defence minister says the restrictions imposed by the US will not put the brakes on the Iranian nation’s ongoing progress as the country has been under sanctions for the past four decades.

Iran Condemns Any Use, Threat to Use WMD: FM

Iran’s foreign minister says unlike the hypocritical and double-standard policies of the US and other so-called advocates of human rights, the Islamic Republic of Iran vehemently condemns any use or threat to use weapons of mass destruction including chemical weapons.

The Real Security Threats on Iran’s Periphery

A senior Middle East security analyst has discussed why the Islamic Republic of Iran needs to enhance its defensive capabilities in a region full of threats and instability.

‘Iran Nuclear Deal Not to Undergo Any Changes’

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is an international deal which will not undergo any changes under any condition.

Iran Congratulates Iraq on ISIS Defeat in Mosul

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has congratulated Iraq on the heavy defeat suffered by ISIS terrorists in Mosul, and called for the continuation of collective campaign to dry up the financial and intellectual sources of terrorism.

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