Foreign Policy

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.

‘Multilateral Cooperation Facilitates Fight against Terror’

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says multilateral cooperation amounts to a problem-solving mechanism in the war on terror and drug trafficking.

Travel Ban Not to Keep Terrorists Out of US: Iran’s Larijani

Iranian parliament speaker says the travel ban imposed by US President Donald Trump is unlikely to prevent the terrorists from entering the US as they seldom use their real identities for travelling to their target countries.

Iranian FM Wraps Up Five-Day European Tour

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif left Paris for Tehran on Friday after five days of consultations with high-ranking officials in Germany, Italy, and France.

Iran Urges Muslim Nations to Jointly Produce Wealth

A top Iranian official has called on countries within the Muslim world to make joint efforts to produce wealth instead of waging wars against each other.

Accusing Neighbours Not to Resolve Bahrain’s Domestic Woes: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has rejected another attempt by Bahraini security officials to blame the Islamic Republic for their internal affairs, describing their anti-Iran allegations as failed and feeble excuses to cover up the Manama regime’s domestic problems.

New French Gov’t Seeking Broader Ties with Iran: FM Zarif

Iranian foreign minister and French president have discussed the latest regional developments and Tehran-Paris bilateral ties in a meeting held in the French capital on Friday morning.

Iran’s President Congratulates Iraq on Mosul Liberation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Iraq on liberating its northern city of Mosul from Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group that took months of difficult battle.

Iran Calls for Resolution of Venezuelan Conflict through Dialogue

Iran says the conflict gripping Venezuela could be best resolved through dialogue without any foreign interference as tensions escalate between warring sides in the oil-rich South American country.

Why Iran FM’s Tour of European States Matters

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson says cooperation with independent European states can contribute to the global security now that the US is challenging all international norms.

Iranian FM, French Counterpart Meet in Paris

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks on issues of mutual interest with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian during his stay in Paris, the third destination of his European tour.

Iran MP Warns of Crushing Response to Nat’l Security Threats 

An Iranian lawmaker says enemies will receive a devastating response by Iran if they act against the country’s national security.

Iran Willing to Help Reconcile Two Koreas: Larijani

The speaker of Iran’s Parliament has voiced Tehran’s willingness to use its capacities and capabilities to help improve inter-Korean relations.

FM Zarif Holds Talks with French Senate President

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday met the President of the French Senate Gerard Larcher during his visit to Paris, the third leg of his European tour.

Spokesman Rejects US Claims of Human Trafficking in Iran

Iran has denounced Washington’s ‘baseless’ accusations of human trafficking against the country, saying the US interventionist policies are indeed the root cause of human smuggling across the world.

Iran’s Zarif to Leave Rome for Paris on Thursday

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit the French capital, Paris, at the third leg of his ongoing tour of European countries, according to the foreign ministry spokesman.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Top Italian Officials in Rome

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has conferred on the latest regional developments and ways to enhance Iran-Italy bilateral ties in separate meetings with senior Italian officials in Rome.

US Claims about Syria ‘Useless, Suspicious’: Iran

Iran has blasted Washington’s ‘useless and questionable’ allegations about Syria, and warned against any unilateral military action against the Arab country.

Tehran, Seoul Keen to Expand Business Ties: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament speaker says the Islamic Republic and South Korea have great potentials for investment and job creation, and both are interested in expanding their trade cooperation.

Iran Warns US against Playing with Fire in Syria

In reaction to Washington’s waning to Syria over alleged preparations for a chemical attack, an Iranian high-ranking official has strongly warned the US government against any adventurism in the Arab country.

Iran Slams ‘Worthless’ Statement by Some EP Members

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has decried as ‘worthless’ a recent anti-Iran statement issued by some members of the European Parliament.

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