Foreign Policy

Iran, Egypt Can Help Reduce Regional Tensions: Official

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

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

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.

Zarif to Start Tour of Latin American Countries in Coming Days

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.

Attaché Meets Iranian Nationals Arrested in Kuwait

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.

Iranian President Congratulates Indonesia on National Day

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

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

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.

Purposes behind Putin Representative’s Visit to Iran

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.

Saudis Know No Limit in Slaughtering Yemenis: Iran

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

Diplomat Highlights Iran-Turkey Coordination on Syria

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.

Iran Supports Political Stability in Burundi: FM

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.

Iranian FM and Putin’s Representative Discuss Mideast Issues

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.

Iranian, Venezuelan Top Diplomats Discuss Bilateral Ties

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.

Iran, Russia Diplomats Discuss Syria, Other Regional Issues

High-ranking Iranian and Russian diplomats have exchanged viewpoints about the latest developments in the Middle East region and explored avenues for the resolution of the Syrian crisis.

Iran’s Zarif Congratulates Lebanon on 33-Day War Victory

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Jazad Zarif has congratulated Lebanon on the anniversary of the victory of the country in a 2006 war waged by Israel, describing the triumph as a source of pride for Muslim and freedom-seeking nations.

Iran Should Brace for Huge Sanctions, Official Warns

The US has kept the structure of anti-Iran sanctions fully in place, Mohammad Javad Larijani deplored, saying given some bad signs of frustration shown by Iran and the US notion that Iran would give in to forceful pressure, Tehran should expect a huge set of sanctions.

Belarusian, Romanian Envoys Meet Iranian FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with the new ambassador of Belarus to Tehran and the outgoing Romanian ambassador on a range of issues, including ways to boost the Islamic Republic’s relations with the European countries in diverse fields.

Iran Lauds Yemeni MPs’ Decision to Convene Parliament

Iran’s Foreign Ministry hailed as wise a recent decision in Yemen to resume parliamentary activities, saying it will help fill the political and legal...

Sustainable Security along Borders, Iran Redline: Shamkhani

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani says sustainable security along the country's borders is a redline for the Islamic Republic.

Kuwait Coast Guard Detains 10 Iranians on Charge of ‘Infiltration’

Kuwait’s Interior Ministry announced that the country’s coast guard has arrested 10 Iranians accused of trying to "infiltrate into the country."

Australia Urged to Settle Iranian Immigrants’ Woes

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on Australia’s incoming ambassador to ramp up efforts to resolve the problems that Iranian immigrants are facing in the Oceanian country.

Iran Dismisses US Report on Religious Freedom

Iran’s Foreign Ministry slammed a recent US report on religious freedom in Iran as untrue and unconstructive, saying Washington had better address the widespread violation of the rights of American Muslims, as cited in the UN report.

Iran, Armenia Abolish Mutual Visa Regime

Visa requirements for Iranian and Armenian citizens visiting the other country have been lifted, Iran’s embassy in Yerevan announced Saturday.

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...

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