Foreign Policy

Georgian PM to Visit Iran in Coming Days: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced that Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili will pay an official visit to Tehran in coming days.

Iran Blasts US Senator’s Meeting with MKO Terrorists

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman strongly denounced Republican US Senator John McCain’s meeting with the head of the terrorist anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO), stressing that such moves are aimed at expanding terrorism in the region.

Iran FM Congratulates Turkey on Yes Vote in Referendum

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif congratulated his Turkish counterpart on the nation’s ‘yes’ vote in Sunday’s referendum on constitutional changes that would replace the current parliamentary system with a presidential one.

Terrorist Attack on al-Foua, Kefraya Encouraged by US Military Action

An Iranian advisor says the US military action against Syria was inspiring for the terrorists in the Arab country and encouraged them to carry out another attack on innocent people.

Iran Respects Turkish People’s Vote in Referendum

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said the Islamic Republic respects the outcome of Turkish people’s vote in Sunday’s constitutional referendum and hopes that it will lead to peace and stability in the neighboring country.

Trump Can’t Harm Iran-Russia Relations: Envoy

The Russian ambassador to Iran has rejected the US efforts to alter Moscow’s stances towards Tehran, stressing that strengthening relations with Iran is his country’s main foreign policy priority.

Iran’s FM Arrives in Ashgabat as First Leg of Central Asian Tour

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has started touring Central Asia and the Caucasus to boost Iran’s ties with three major countries in the region, especially in the field of economy.

Iran Strongly Condemns Terror Attack on Civilians in Syria

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a terrorist attack on a convoy of buses carrying displaced civilians from Syria’s towns of Foua and Kefraya that killed dozens of people near Aleppo, mostly children.

US in No Position to Judge Iran’s Human Rights Situation

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi slammed the US for adding new sanctions against the Islamic Republic under the pretext of human rights issues, saying Washington is not in a position to comment on the human rights situation in Iran.

Iran, Russia, Syria Blast US Strike on Homs

Iran, Russia and Syria have once again condemned a recent US cruise missile strike against a Syrian army base under the pretext of responding to an alleged gas attack in the town of Khan Shaykhun, calling for an impartial investigation into the reported incident.

Iran to Provide Social Security for Foreign Nationals

An Iranian official declared that immigrants and refugees who have a work permit and reside in Iran will be covered by the Social Security Organisation.

EU Turning Blind Eye to Realities of Civil Rights in Iran: Spokesman

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed as politically-motivated the European Union’s extension of sanctions against the Islamic Republic over human rights, saying the bloc has turned a blind eye to the realities of civil rights in Iran.

Iran’s Missile Tests Not Related to JCPOA, UNSC Resolution

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the country’s missile tests have nothing to do with the 2015 nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers, stressing that the launches do not violate UN Security Council Resolution 2231, either.

Iran Urges Venezuelan Gov’t, Opposition to Resolve Differences Peacefully

Iran’s Foreign Ministry voiced backing for Venezuela’s democratically elected government in the wake of recent violent protests in the Latin American nation, saying Tehran supports talks between the Caracas government and the opposition for peaceful resolution of differences.

Iranian, Syrian DMs Discuss Joint Fight against Terrorism

Top defense officials from Iran and Syria agreed on closer coordination to intensify military action against the terrorist groups that have plagues Syria for six years.

EU Renews Anti-Iran Sanctions over Human Rights Claims

The European Union has extended by another year sanctions against Iran over alleged claims of “human rights violations” despite the fledgling rapprochement between Tehran and the bloc since the 2015 landmark nuclear agreement.

“Trump Policy on Iran More Aggressive than Obama’s”

A political analyst says the Trump administration has adopted a more aggressive approach toward Iran than Obama’s did.

Iranian FM to Attend Friday Trilateral Meeting in Moscow

Iran’s foreign minister will join his counterparts from Russia and Syria on Friday for a trilateral meeting due to be held in the Russian capital, an Iranian spokesman said.

Iran Not to Let US Change Equations in Syria: Advisor

A senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister says the Islamic Republic is a key player in Syria and will not allow the United States to change the equations to its benefit.

Reforms Necessary in Syrian Gov’t: Iranian President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined the need for implementation of some reforms in Syria’s ruling system, but at the same time noted that the only way out of Syria’s problem is the ballot box.

Iranian FM Condoles with Egyptians in Arabic

In his first post in Arabic, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif strongly denounced the recent terrorist attacks on Egyptian churches, and condoled with the Arab nation on the tragedy.

“US No-Fly Zone Plan for Syria a Nonstarter”

A top Iranian parliamentarian says Washington’s plan to establish an air-exclusion zone in Syria is a nonstarter and will only further complicate the crisis in the Middle East.

Iranian, Russian Presidents Discuss US Syria Strike over Phone

Presidents of Iran and Russia say the US missile attack on a Syrian airfield was a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.

Iran Condemns Deadly Attacks on Egypt Churches

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned terrorist attacks on two churches in Egypt that killed and wounded dozens of people on Sunday.

US Strike on Syria Strategic Mistake: Iran’s Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the recent missile strikes by the US military against a Syrian airfield were a “strategic mistake.”

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