Foreign Policy

India Calls for Closer Cooperation with Iran in Anti-Terror Campaign

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concerns over the spread of terrorism across the world and called for joint efforts between Tehran and New Delhi to fight against the inauspicious phenomenon.

Zarif Rejects US Claim of Iran Arms Shipment to Yemen

Iran’s foreign minister has categorically denied the US claims that Tehran ships arms to Yemen, saying Washington itself knows better which international parties spread terrorism throughout the world.

Iran Extends Condolences to Italy over Deadly Quake

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi voiced Tehran’s deep sympathy for Italy over a powerful earthquake that left hundreds of people dead in a mountainous area near the town of Norcia on Wednesday.

Iran’s FM, Ecuador’s President Meet in Quito

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa held talks at a meeting in the South American country’s capital, Quito.

Envoy: Russia Not After Any Military Base in Iran

Russia has not and will not seek any military base inside Iran, Russian ambassador to Tehran underlined, describing Moscow’s recent use of an Iranian airbase for dispatching bomber jets to Syria as part of the two sides’ efforts to “take revenge on terrorists”.

Russian Bombers Using Iran’s Airbase for Refuelling Only: Cleric

Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, Tehran's interim Friday Prayers leader, stressed that Iran has never put its airbase at the disposal of Russian warplanes and neither will it do so in the future.

Iran Eyes Nicaragua Rival to Panama Canal

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran is interested in a massive project to build a canal across Nicaragua which will link the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Iran to Support Investment in Nicaragua

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif assured the country’s private sector companies that the administration will facilitate and support investment in Nicaragua.

Iran Condemns Israel’s Desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Attacks on Gaza

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned the recent Israeli regime’s acts of aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Shamkhani Highlights Iran’s Clever Initiative in Syria

Having Russian air force’s support for the Syrian nation and countering threats to Iran’s security signify Tehran’s clever policies and political clout, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said.

Iran and Cuba Proved US Sanctions Can Be Overcome: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran and Cuba have both endured cruel sanctions imposed by the United States, stressing that such bans have enhanced the perseverance and resistance of the two nations.

Russian Fighter Jets’ Flights from Iranian Airbase Not Halted: Speaker Larijani

Iran has not stopped allowing Russian warplanes to fly into Syria from one of its western airbases, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said but at the same time reiterated that Tehran has not put any military bases at the disposal of Russia.

Tehran-Moscow Anti-Terror Cooperation ‘Positive’: Russian Envoy

Russia’s ambassador to Iran, Levan Dzhagaryan, said Moscow’s cooperation with Tehran against terrorist groups in Syria has a “positive perspective”.

Turkish President Erdogan Due in Iran: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman announced that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pay an official visit to Iran as Tehran and Ankara have ramped up interaction and political talks recently for restoring regional stability despite their differences on Syria.

Russia’s Use of Iranian Airbase Is Over ‘For Now’: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that Russia’s recent use of the Iranian airbase was made with prior notice, but it is over for now.

Iran’s FM Pledges Push to Facilitate Trade with Latin America

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif promised that the country’s diplomatic missions will help the Iranian state-run and private companies develop closer trade cooperation with the Latin American countries.

President of France’s National Assembly Due in Iran in Sept.

Claude Bartolone, the president of French National Assembly, is scheduled to pay a four-day visit to Tehran in early September to hold talks with senior Iranian officials.

Foreign Ministry to Allocate Budget to Release of Iranian Prisoners Abroad

Hassan Qashqavi, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister, highlighted the considerable increase in the country’s services given to the Iranians living abroad including those incarcerated.

Hegemonic Powers Not Opposed to Secular Islam: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said that enemies of Muslim nations have no hostility towards a “secular” version of Islam, based on which religion has no role in socio-political affairs.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Turkey

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi slammed a recent deadly terrorist attack in Western Turkey which left at least 50 people dead and nearly 100 others wounded.

President Reiterates Iran’s Resolution to Side with Iraq against Terrorism

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani pledged the Islamic Republic’s continued support for neighboring Iraq against foreign-backed terrorists, saying that Tehran will stand by Baghdad “to the end”.

Iran FM Heads to Latin America for Six-Nation Tour

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has embarked on a six-nation tour of Latin America at the head of a high-ranking politico-economic delegation.

Economic Goals High on Agenda in Iranian FM’s Latin America Tour: Spokesman

Representatives of a large number of Iranian companies will accompany Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in his upcoming tour of Latin America, signifying Tehran’s plans to boost non-oil exports, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesman said.

Iran, Iraq Agree on Closer Security Cooperation

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani unveiled plans for stronger cooperation with neighbouring Iraq in the fight against terrorism.

Iran Confirms Turkish FM’s Surprise Visit to Tehran

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has paid a short unscheduled visit to Tehran on Thursday, August 18.

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