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Iran Foreign Policy – Articles and opinions about Iran’s diplomatic relations, including those related to major supranational bodies such as the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement.

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Iranian Spokesman: Good Ties with Neighbors Tehran’s Top Priority

IFP Media Wire - August 20, 2016

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi reiterated the country’s unwavering policy to establish friendly relations with neighboring countries.

Security

Tehran Dismisses Report on Deployment of Russia’s S-400 to Iranian Base

IFP Editorial Staff - August 17, 2016

A senior Iranian Member of Parliament categorically rejected an Israeli media report about Russia’s deployment of its advanced S-400 missile defence system to an airbase in Hamadan, saying that Nojeh base is not put at Russia’s disposal.

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Iran Denies Reports on Arrest of European Diplomats

IFP Media Wire - August 17, 2016

An informed source at the Iranian Foreign Ministry dismissed reports on detention of two European diplomats by police forces in a western province of the country.

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Iran, Egypt Can Help Reduce Regional Tensions: Official

IFP Media Wire - August 17, 2016

A special aide to Iran’s parliament speaker said Tehran and Cairo could help reduce tensions in the region by boosting their mutual cooperation.

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US Has Given another $1.3 Billion of Iran’s Money: Report

IFP Editorial Staff - August 17, 2016

US payment of $400 million of Iranian money which sparked outcry among American politicians has been followed by another transfer of $1.3 billion, media reports say.

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Zarif to Start Tour of Latin American Countries in Coming Days

IFP Editorial Staff - August 17, 2016

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is going to visit six Latin American countries in his first official visit to South America later this week, a deputy foreign minister announced.

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Attaché Meets Iranian Nationals Arrested in Kuwait

IFP Media Wire - August 17, 2016

An attaché working at Iran’s embassy in Kuwait has met with the fellow countrymen that the Arab country has recently arrested on charges of trying to cross the border illegally, Foreign Ministry spokesman confirmed.

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Iranian President Congratulates Indonesia on National Day

IFP Media Wire - August 17, 2016

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered his congratulations to the Indonesian people and government over the Southeast Asian country’s Independence Day.

Security

Iran Hasn’t Put Its Airbase at Russia’s Disposal: Parliament Speaker

IFP Editorial Staff - August 17, 2016

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Wednesday dismissed the media reports about Russia’s use of an Iranian airbase to attack ISIS positions in Syria.

Middle East

Purposes behind Putin Representative’s Visit to Iran

IFP Editorial Staff - August 16, 2016

Mikhail Bogdanov, the Russian President’s special envoy to the Middle East, recently paid a visit to Tehran and met the country’s top diplomats. Hassan Beheshtipour, an Iranian expert in Russian affairs, has highlighted the main purposes behind the visit amid the ongoing regional developments.

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Saudis Know No Limit in Slaughtering Yemenis: Iran

IFP Media Wire - August 16, 2016

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Saudi Arabia knows no limit in killing Yemeni children, women and the injured.

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Diplomat Highlights Iran-Turkey Coordination on Syria

IFP Media Wire - August 16, 2016

An Iranian deputy foreign minister unveiled plans for closer interaction between Tehran and Ankara in finding a way out of crisis in Syria, saying a consensus among key regional players on the basics of a solution to the crisis will pave the way for the subsequent practical steps.

Africa

Iran Supports Political Stability in Burundi: FM

IFP Media Wire - August 16, 2016

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran supports political stability in Burundi, expressing Tehran’s readiness to improve its relations with the African country.

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Iranian FM and Putin’s Representative Discuss Mideast Issues

IFP Media Wire - August 16, 2016

In a meeting on Monday, Iranian and Russian officials exchanged views about major issues in the Middle East, particularly the latest developments in the war-stricken Syria.

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Iranian, Venezuelan Top Diplomats Discuss Bilateral Ties

IFP Media Wire - August 16, 2016

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his visiting Venezuelan counterpart, Delcy Rodriguez, held talks on a range of issues, including ways to promote relations between the Islamic Republic and the Latin American country.

Middle East