Foreign Policy

Iran FM in Beijing, says China visit focuses on regional issues, nuclear discussions

Upon his arrival in Beijing, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized the urgency of his visit, highlighting the need for strategic consultations with China in light of the current regional dynamics and Iran's forthcoming nuclear challenges in the New Year.

Ambassador: Iran, Russia to Sign Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement During President’s Moscow Visit

The Iranian Ambassador to Russia announced that during President Pezeshkian’s visit to Moscow on January 17, 2025, Iran and Russia will sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement.

FM Araghchi: Iran, China friends in hard times

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has highlighted the strong and enduring friendship between Iran and China, noting the two ancient Asian civilizations have weathered many challenges together.

Iran becomes observer member of Eurasian Economic Union 

The Eurasian Economic Union has officially selected the Islamic Republic of Iran as an observer member of this economic union. 

Iran raps Israel’s military aggression against Yemen 

The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, had strongly condemned the Israel’s military aggression against Yemen which saw the targeting of Sana’a International Airport, Al-Hudaydah Port facilities, and Yemen’s energy production infrastructure, resulting in extensive destruction. 

Israeli killing of Gaza journalists ‘war crime’: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has strongly condemned an Israeli air attack on Gaza refugee camp which led to the death of at least five Palestinian journalists, calling it a war crime.

Too early to predict future of Syria: Iran FM

It is “too early” to make any predictions for Syria’s future as there are a multitude of developments in the making in the Arab country following the fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s government, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated.

President Pezeshkian calls for Support for Palestine in Message to Pope

In a message to the Pope on Christmas Day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged effective measures to help the innocent people of Palestine.

Advisor to Iran leader: Tehran ready for talks, but won’t give in to pressure over nuclear issue

Kamal Kharrazi, the head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations and an advisor to Iran’s Leader, has said Tehran is ready for talks with the US but will not give in to pressure.

Iran, E3 set to resume talks in January: Spokesman

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has stated that a fresh round of talks between Iran and the European troika – Britain, France, and Germany -- regarding Tehran’s nuclear program and regional issues is likely to kick off in mid-January.

Iran says has not in direct contact with Syria’s new rulers

Iran has dismissed any direct contact with the rebel group that has taken power in Syria recently.

Deputy FM raps US for holding Iranians hostage

A deputy Iranian foreign minister has criticized Washington for taking Iranian nationals hostage under the pretext of violating "illegitimate sanctions," following the arrest of two Iranians in the US and Italy.

Iran Leader calls on Syrians to stand strong, predicts ‘better future’ for West Asia

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed optimism about the future of the West Asian region, predicting that the current events in Syria will lead to the emergence of a strong and honorable group similar to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Iran’s presence in Syria changed after fall of Daesh: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated that following the fall of Daesh terror group, Tehran’s military presence in Syria shifted.

Iran calls on France to probe killing of two nationals in shooting

Iran has urged the French government to thoroughly investigate the killing of two Iranians in a shooting in northern France.

Iran rejects UK, Australia’s claims, highlights double standards

The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baqaei, had rejected claims made in a joint statement by the foreign and defense ministers of Australia and the UK regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran as baseless, unrealistic, and irrelevant.

Iran FM: US, Zionists Seek Disintegration of Islamic States

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, said the US and the Zionist regime has been seeking the long-term plot to weaken and disintegrate major Islamic countries so the occupying regime would dominate the region.

Iran president emphasizes preservation of Syria’s territorial integrity in meeting with Turkish counterpart

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, stressed that any developments in Syria must be accompanied by the preservation of its territorial integrity, adding that any slight infringement on Syria's territorial integrity is absolutely unacceptable.

Iran, Egypt presidents meet in Cairo, call for continued interactions

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian, says all Islamic countries should strive to expand interaction and dialogue within the Islamic world and overcome existing differences, as these differences pave the way for foreign interventions in the affairs of these countries.

Iranian president calls for Muslim unity against Israeli aggressions

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, in remarks at the summit of the eight developing Islamic countries, called for the unity of the Islamic world to confront the aggressive actions of Israel against the people of Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon.

Iranian president in Cairo to attend D-8 Summit

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian arrived at the venue for the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, or D-8, summit in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, earlier on Thursday and the event just got underway.

Iran raps intl. community’s failure to stop Israel amid US support

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has deplored the international community’s failure to cease the Israeli regime’s violations amid unconditional support provided for Tel Aviv by Washington.

Iran, Egypt likely to reopen embassies soon, says Iranian presidential aide

Iran and Egypt are poised to reopen their embassies in the near future in a significant diplomatic development in the bilateral ties between the two countries whose relations have been severed since 1980, a political advisor to Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian says.

Iran dismisses Canada-sponsored UNGA resolution as politically-motivated

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed the Canadian-sponsored anti-Tehran resolution by the UN General Assembly, calling it legally baseless and fundamentally invalid due to its reliance on unfounded claims and flawed generalizations.

Iran’s president: Aid routes to Gaza must not be blocked

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Massoud Pezeshkian, stated that the Zionist regime, with the support of the United States, is committing widespread oppression and crimes against the people of Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon, including blocking aid to ordinary people, which should not occur from a humanitarian and human rights perspective in any war.

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