Foreign Policy

Terrorists Attack Seat of Democracy: Iranian FM

Iran’s minister of foreign affairs says terrorists on Wednesday were proxies who attacked what their Saudi masters despised the most, namely the seat of democracy.

Iranian FM Raps Trump’s ‘Repugnant’ Remarks on Tehran Attacks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has slammed the US president’s comments on Tehran terror attacks as “repugnant” after Donald Trump pointed the finger of blame at Iran itself, in a reaction which was met with criticism even at home.

Iran, France Call for Enhanced Cooperation in Fight against Terror

The presidents of Iran and France voiced readiness for concerted action against terrorism after Wednesday terrorist attacks in Tehran.

World Condemns Tehran Terrorist Attacks

Heads of states and foreign ministers of several countries have condemned the twin terrorist attacks on Tehran, and offered condolences to the Iranian nation over the unprecedented incidents, which claimed the lives of 12 people.

Tehran Attacks to Boost Iran’s Will in Fight against Terror: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif strongly censured the Wednesday's twin deadly terrorist attacks in Tehran, saying such acts reinforce the Islamic Republic’s resolve in fight against terrorism.

Europe Condoles Iranian Nation on Tehran Attacks

The European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini in a message offered condolences to the Iranian people over the Wednesday attacks on Tehran, which has killed and wounded several people.

Iran One of Safest Countries in Mideast: Chinese Envoy

China’s ambassador to Iran Pang Sen praised the security situation in the Islamic Republic, describing it as one of the most secure countries in the insecure Middle East.

Iranian FM Discusses Qatar Crisis with Foreign Counterparts

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif conferred with many of his Asian and African counterparts on the ongoing rift between Doha and a number of Arab countries.

Transparent Dialogue Only Way to Heal Rift with Qatar: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the ongoing rift between Qatar and a number of Arab countries is not in the interests of any country in the Middle East, and Iran's Persian Gulf neighbours should resolve the issue through political means.

“Rift with Qatar Result of Trump’s Sword Dance with Saudis”

An Iranian official says the rift between Qatar and some other Arab countries is the preliminary result of US President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia and his dance with the House of Saud.

Iran Condemns London Terrorist Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned Saturday’s deadly terrorist attacks in the British capital of London and said the only way to get rid of terrorism is to avoid double standards and sincerely fight against the phenomenon.

Saudi Arabia Not to Succeed in Yemen Even in Next 20 Years: Iran Leader

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, says the Saudi regime will fail to achieve any victory in Yemen within the next 20 years if it maintains its current approach.

Iran Slams Trump’s ‘Irresponsible’ Exit from Paris Agreement

Iranian officials have strongly criticized the US for withdrawing from the Paris Agreement on climate change, saying the ‘uncalculated’ and ‘unacceptable’ move shows the Trump administration’s irresponsibility towards the international community.

How Iran’s Talks with Brzezinski Led to Hostage Crisis

A former Iranian foreign minister says the talks between Iranian diplomats and the US president's advisor Brzezinski following the 1979 Revolution in Iran indirectly led to the seizure of US embassy in Tehran.

Iran Fully Supports Afghanistan’s Fight against Terror: Speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has censured the recent bloody terrorist attack in the Afghan capital of Kabul, pledging full support for Afghanistan’s fight against terrorism.

Iran Standing by Afghanistan after Kabul Attack: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed the country’s solidarity with Afghanistan after a fatal bombing in Kabul, and reaffirmed Iranian commitment to fierce war against terrorism and extremism.

Iran Denies Claim on Saudi Plane’s Airspace Violation

Iranian Foreign Ministry categorically rejected an Iranian MP’s claim that a Saudi aircraft transporting military officials recently violated the Iranian airspace, saying a change in the flight path for foreign planes is a very ordinary issue handled by the Air Defence.

Iran FM Rejects ‘Shameful’ Claim about Deal with US on General Soleimani

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif dismissed the ‘shameful’ claims that Rouhani’s government has vowed to hand over General Soleimani to US in exchange for the removal of banking restrictions.

Iran Condemns Deadly Attack on Kabul

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly denounced a deadly truck bombing near the Afghan presidential palace, which killed at least 80 people and wounded hundreds.

US Defence Secretary’s Anti-Iran Claims Reward for Saudis

Iran says the recent claims made by US Defense Secretary James Mattis against the Islamic Republic were reciprocation for Saudi Arabia’s profligacy during President Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh.

“Comments by Iranian Officials Triggered Tighter US Sanctions”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s main rival in Iran elections has hit out at the foreign policy adopted by his administration, saying remarks by some domestic authorities have led to the intensification of US bans on Tehran.

Iran-Azerbaijan Ties ‘Remarkably’ Improved in Rouhani’s Term

President of Azerbaijan hailed the considerable promotion of Tehran-Baku ties in the past four years, and called for enhanced regional cooperation between the two neighbouring states.

Iran Calls for Increased Int’l Efforts to Help War-Torn Yemenis

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi called on the international community to expedite its efforts to help the war-stricken people of Yemen, who are also suffering from a serious drought and a deadly outbreak of cholera.

Iran Ready to Send Troops to Reinforce Syria Truce: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the Islamic Republic is prepared to dispatch military forces to Syria to monitor an ongoing ceasefire in the Arab country’s de-escalation zones.

Iran Condoles with Sri Lanka over Deaths in Floods, Landslides

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed condolences to the government of Sri Lanka over deaths in floods and landslides in the South Asian country.

Latest news