Foreign Policy

Foreigners Queuing Up to Have Trade Ties with Iran: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif highlighted the efforts the Foreign Ministry has made during his term to boost the country’s economy, saying foreigners are now queuing up to have trade ties with Iran.

IRGC General Says Saudi Arabia Is Iran’s Enemy

Secretary of Iran's Expediency Council (EC) and a senior IRGC General Mohsen Rezaei described Riyadh as Tehran's enemy.

No Country Can Set Conditions for ‘Independent’ Iran: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says no foreign state can impose conditions on an “independent” country like Iran.

EU Urged to Stop Repeating Unusual Stances about Iran’s Judiciary

Iran has called on the European Union to refrain from making unconventional statements about Iran’s judiciary system.

Diplomat: Iran Favors Visa-Free Regime with Iraq

An Iranian deputy foreign minister expressed Tehran’s willingness to ease visa requirements for incoming tourists from Iraq if Baghdad’s government would agree to do so for Iranians traveling to the Arab country.

Iran Rejects Any Preconditions for Ties with Germany

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman described support for Palestinians as Tehran’s unchanging policy, and dismissed any preconditions for relations with the other countries, including Germany, whose vice chancellor has called for recognition of the Israeli regime by Iran.

President Rouhani Congratulates China on National Day

President Hassan Rouhani in a message congratulated Chinese President, government and nation on the country's 67th founding anniversary.

Escalating India-Pakistan Crisis Fuels Regional Insecurity: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has warned against the continuation of tensions between India and Pakistan, urging both countries to exercise more self-restraint.

Saudis Giving Money, Intelligence to Bandits in Eastern Iran

An Iranian interior minister says the Saudi regime has been funneling money and intelligence to the outlaws operating in the country’s eastern border areas.

Iran’s Zarif Writes Letter to EU’s Mogherini on JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written a letter to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini about the implementation of the lasting nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers, an EU spokesperson said.

Tel Aviv Has Accepted the Reality of Hezbollah’s Power: Iranian Official

An Iranian official stressed that the key to success of Palestinian people is resistance and struggle with the greed Israel.

Iran to Make Serious Decisions If US Keeps Disrupting JCPOA: Shamkhani

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani criticized the US for its failure to fully implement a July 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, known as the JCPOA, warning that Tehran will adopt a more serious stance if this continues.

Senior Diplomat Highlights South Africa’s Importance in Iran Foreign Policy

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari said Iran attaches great importance to forging all-out ties with South Africa.

Iran, Italy Hold Joint Naval Games in Persian Gulf

Iranian and Italian naval fleet staged joint military drills in the international waters near the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan Province.

Iranian President Postpones Kyrgyzstan Visit

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani postponed his planned visit to Kyrgyzstan due to his Kyrgyz counterpart’s illness, an informed source said.

Iran Rejects Saudis’ “Fabricated” Claim about Arming of Ansarullah

Iran has dismissed the claims made by Saudi Arabia that Tehran is arming Yemen’s Ansarullah movement fighting back the Riyadh regime's 17-month-long military aggression against the impoverished country.

Iran’s Isolation from Int’l Community Can Lead to Vulnerability: Diplomat

Ali Akbar Farazi, an experienced Iranian diplomat, says Iran’s isolation from the international community can make the country vulnerable.

Iran, Turkey Agree on Humanitarian Pause in Syria Fighting

Iran and Turkey have agreed on cooperation towards a pause in fighting in Syria and delivering humanitarian aid to the people of the war-torn country.

Iranian Spokesman: France among Countries Complicating Syria Crisis

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman dismissed as “unrealistic” recent remarks by French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault about Tehran’s role in the ongoing war in Syria, saying everyone knows that France is among the countries that have complicated the Syrian crisis.

Iran Raps Iraq Terrorist Attacks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned a string of terrorist bombings in neighboring Iraq that killed around 100 civilians over the past days.

Iran’s Zarif Makes Unannounced Visit to Ankara

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has paid an unannounced official visit to Ankara for talks with senior Turkish officials on issues of bilateral and regional significance.

Iran Enjoyed Fruits of Rouhani’s Policies at Recent UNGA Meetings

Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mohammad Nahavandian in a televised interview elaborated on the achievements of President Hassan Rouhani’s recent trip to New York and his attendance in the United Nations General Assembly.

Australia at the Dawn of Closer Relationship with Iran: Minister

Australian Trade Minister believes that the country will be well-positioned in the Iranian market thanks to its historically strong ties with Tehran, even amid the tensions.

Iran Rejects ‘Baseless’ Allegations by Bahrain, UAE

Iran has dismissed as “baseless and absurd” the Emirati foreign minister’s allegations that Tehran is fueling regional insecurity, saying such remarks come despite Abu Dhabi’s deadly bombing campaign against Yemeni civilians.

Iran’s Shamkhani Slams US ‘Open Support’ for Terrorists in Syria

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani deplored Washington’s double standards on terrorism, saying that the main reason behind the failure of international efforts to end the Syrian war is the United States’ support for terrorists.

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