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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.
Iran sends 4-step Yemen peace initiative to UN chief
The Iranian foreign minister has described the conditions in Yemen as alarming, asking the UN to take the necessary measures to put an immediate end to the bloodshed there.
Iran to accredit 1st woman ambassador: Report
The Islamic Republic of Iran is to entrust representing the country in a foreign country to a woman diplomat for the first time, a report says.
Iran, Spain FMs meet in Madrid
The need for further Tehran-Madrid cooperation in all fields, including energy and tourism, was stressed at the meeting.
KAZGUU University confers an honorary doctorate on Iranian FM
A photo gallery featuring a ceremony at Kazakhstan University of the Humanities and Law where an honorary doctorate was conferred upon Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif.
Iran FM arrives in Kazakhstan to hold key regional talks
The fight against extremism, the issue of the Caspian Sea, and other crises gripping the Persian Gulf region are among topics of negotiations with the Kazakh side, said Zarif.
When the art of statesmanship turns the tables
An analytical report evaluates how Foreign Minister Zarif has masterfully acted as a game-changer on both regional and global stage.
Saudi chargé d’affaires summoned over Riyadh’s anti-Iran comments
In response to Saudi accusations, the Foreign Ministry said that Tehran denounced any use of force in Yemen and stressed the political resolution of problems in the Arab country.
Zarif calls for Yemeni solution to Yemen situation
Foreign Minister Zarif has said that all countries, including Iran and Saudi Arabia, should help to end the war against Yemen.
EU’s sanctions bring about loss of confidence: Afkham
Iran says revoking a European court decision to lift the bans leads to loss of confidence as Iran and P5+1 are still in talks to clinch a nuclear accord by the end of June.
Turkey’s President Erdogan arrives in Iran for talks
Iran and Turkey are expected to sign a document to expand their cooperation during President Erdogan's daylong visit.
President Rouhani greets Turkish counterpart in Tehran (PHOTOS)
A photo gallery featuring President Rouhani welcoming the Turkish president after he arrived in Tehran on April 7.
Iran summons Saudi envoy over teens’ harassment at Jeddah airport
Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Saudi chargé d'affaires in protest over the alleged sexual harassment of two teenage Iranian pilgrims by Jeddah airport officials.
British lord calls for reopening UK embassy in Tehran
A British MP has hoped that the nuclear agreement will help promote relations between Iran and the UK in every possible field.
Iran’s Zarif urges immediate end to Saudi attacks on Yemen
Zarif said military operations constitute a violation of Yemen’s sovereignty and will only lead to further bloodshed.
Afkham: Recent vote not to change Israel aggressive policy
Iran says that all Israeli parties are accomplices in the regime's crimes against the Palestinians and in the acts of aggression.
Iran’s Zarif, UK’s Hammond meet in Brussels
Zarif and Hammond emphasized the significance of coming up with mutually-agreed solutions to the outstanding issues over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Restoring balance to a skewed negotiating table
In an in-depth interview, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif talks about nuclear negotiations and how he is holding up.
American Senators proved mistrust of US justified: Speaker
Iran’s top MP has said that the content of US Senators’ letter to Iranian officials ran counter to international norms and dealt a blow to US legal image.
Iran backs Yemen in fighting terrorism, improving economy: Diplomat
Amir-Abdollahian said Tehran respects Yemen’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity.
Iran, Turkmenistan should use potential to boost ties: Rouhani
President Rouhani has expressed hope that his talks with Turkmen officials during his visit to the Central Asian country would contribute to the promotion of reciprocal ties.
UK official says pursuing embassy reopening in Tehran
Douglas Alexander highlighted Iran’s significant role in the Middle East and the world, saying London is keen to cooperate with Tehran in different areas.
Iran ready to cooperate with Britain on reopening embassies: envoy
Iran and Britain have decided to restore diplomatic relations and are determined to do so, said an Iranian official.
Israel seeks to distract Mideast nations from major issues: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Israeli regime seeks to sidetrack major issues in the Middle East by using diversionary tactics.
London should take essential stride to broaden cooperation with Tehran: Boroujerdi
Boroujerdi expressed hope that London would take new strides in order to broaden the scope of cooperation between the two countries.
Afkham slams Netanyahu anti-Iran speech at US Congress
A senior official at the Foreign Ministry said scaremongering speech of the Zionist regime Prime Minister at the US Congress was part of his campaign for the upcoming legislative elections.
