Foreign Policy

Cuban President Sends Message to Ayatollah Khamenei

A member of Cuba’s Council of Ministers met with Iran’s Ali Akbar Velayati in Tehran on Saturday and passed on a message from Cuban President Raul Castro for Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.

US, Saudi Presence in Syria Illegal: Iranian Adviser

A senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States’ and Saudi Arabia’s presence in Syrian territory is illegal.

Iranian Travel Agencies Can Resume Sending Tourists to Turkey: Foreign Ministry

Shortly after the recent visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to Turkey, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that a recent...

Arab World Facing Serious Challenge, But Not From Iran: Zarif

Certain Arab countries in the Middle East are trying to divert attention from the inherent challenges in their systems and seek to misrepresent Iran as a source of threat, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

FM Zarif Says Iran Supports Turkish Democracy

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Turkey for an official visit, reiterated Tehran’s support for democracy in the western neighboring state.

29 Iranian Prisoners in UAE Granted Amnesty: Diplomat

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates’ Affairs Hassan Qashqavi said the United Arab Emirates has pardoned 29 Iranian nationals imprisoned in...

Iran’s President, British Premier Discuss Bilateral Ties, JCPOA Implementation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and British Prime Minister Theresa May discussed a range of issues in a telephone conversation, with both calling for stronger cooperation between Tehran and London and efforts to ensure implementation of Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Will Never Compromise on Distance from US: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran will never back down from distancing itself from the United States. “Keeping a distance from the...

Iran Condemns Resumption of Saudi Airstrikes on Yemeni Civilians

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned a new wave of bombing of Yemen’s residential areas and civilians by Saudi jets, urging international response to such crimes against humanity.

Iran Ready to Promote Its Political Ties with Kurdistan Region: Top Security Official

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani hailed the long-term friendship between Iran and Kurdistan Region, saying that Tehran is prepared...

Iranian Foreign Ministry Condemns Quetta Terrorist Attack

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly denounced a Monday terrorist attack that left scores of civilians dead at a hospital in Pakistan’s southwestern...

Official: Iranian Diplomatic Team to Visit France to Pursue Mina Tragedy Case

A delegation from Iran’s Foreign Ministry will go to France as part of legal efforts to restore the rights of the Iranians who died in a tragic crush of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia’s Mina last year, an Iranian officials announced, describing France as playing the role of a mediator.

Iran, Russia Urge Acceleration of Relations Promotion

Presidents of Iran and Russia have stressed the importance of accelerating the development of bilateral relations in all fields.

Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan Vow to Create NSTC

Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan have vowed to work together to prepare the grounds for the construction of a North-South Transit Corridor (NSTC) which is expected to provide a faster and more efficient trade connectivity between Europe and South East Asia.

Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad Pens Letter to Obama

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has written a letter to US President Barack Obama, urging him to “recognize nations’ rights and show respects for other nations’ cultures and independence”.

Iran’s Zarif Warns US against JCPOA Violation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned US against its lack of commitment to nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, stressing that the Islamic Republic is pursuing the implementation of the deal with “seriousness”.

Iran and Armenia Lift Visa Regime

Iran and Armenia have lifted their mutual visa regime enabling their citizens to freely commute between the two countries.

President: Iran Committed to Helping Muslims on Request

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to assisting the Muslim people at their request for any help in the fight against terrorists wherever they happen to be.

President Rouhani Lauds Iran-Russia ‘Strategic’ Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the growing relations between Tehran and Moscow, saying that the two countries have close cooperation in various areas at regional and international levels.

Afghanistan’s Security Is Iran’s Core Policy: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the progress and security of Afghanistan is among the Islamic Republic’s core policies.

No Hitch to Developing Iran-Pakistan Banking Relations: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says there is no obstacle in the way of the expansion of banking relations between Iran and Pakistan.

Rouhani, Putin, Aliyev to Discuss Fight against Terrorism in Baku

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the President of Azerbaijan Republic Ilham Aliyev will hold a trilateral meeting in Baku on August 8 to confer on various issues including the expansion of defence and security cooperation.

Clinton, Trump No Different to Iran: Leader’s Adviser

A senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran sees no difference between the US presidential candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties.

Iran Eyes Developing Joint Strategies with Afghanistan

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council voiced the country’s readiness to devise joint strategies with neighboring Afghanistan in various areas, such as political, economic and security as well as border issues.

JCPOA Proves Washington Is Not Trustworthy: Politician

The nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as JCPOA, proved that the US administration is not a reliable party, a former Iranian official said.

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