Foreign Policy

Iranian First VP’s Turkey Visit Postponed Due to Busy Schedule

Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri’s visit to Turkey was postponed because of his tight schedule, the country’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced on Sunday.

Aleppo Liberation Shows West Support for Terror Failing: Shamkhani

A senior Iranian official says the liberation of the strategic Syrian city of Aleppo from the grips of foreign-backed militants once again indicated the failure of the policy pursued by the West and its regional allies in supporting terrorism.

Without Iran, Any Secret Deal on Syria Is Doomed to Failure

An IRGC general warned against any secret agreement on Syria that does not take Iran into account.

JCPOA Breach Adds to International Mistrust of US: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani slammed the US extension of Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) as a violation of the JCPOA, the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, saying such conducts would only erode international trust in the US administration.

New Photos Show Iran’s General Soleimani in Syria’s Aleppo

Photos have been recently released in social media showing the Commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani in the liberated Syrian city of Aleppo.

Iran’s President to Visit Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will start a tour of three countries in Caucasia and Central Asia in the coming days.

US Dreams of Divided Syria Shattered in Aleppo: Iranian Commander

A top Iranian military official hailed the Syrian army’s success to recapture the city of Aleppo from terrorist groups after a four-year battle, saying the major victory shattered Washington’s dreams of a disintegrated Syria.

Britain Is Secretly Exploiting Chaotic Situation in Mideast: Iranian Diplomat

A former Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman says Britain is creating division among Middle Eastern countries as part of its plan to exploit the ongoing crises in the region.

Iran Bans Any Gathering in Front of British Embassy

An Iranian official says no permission has been issued for any protest gathering in front of British embassy in Tehran, and security forces will prevent people from holding any rallies.

Iran’s Salehi, IAEA’s Amano Discuss Nuclear Propulsion Programs

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said his Sunday talks with director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) were focused on Tehran’s programs to develop nuclear propulsion systems under a decree issued by President Rouhani.

Iran, Russia Defense Ministers Urge Firm Fight against Terrorism in Syria

The defense ministers of Iran and Russia have stressed the importance of proceeding with a firm fight against terrorism in Syria, following the liberation of the strategic city of Aleppo from the foreign-backed militants.

Iran-Russia-Turkey Meeting on Syria Advanced to Tuesday

Iran, Russia and Turkey will hold a trilateral meeting in Moscow on the Syrian situation on December 20, one week earlier than the date previously announced.

Iran Concerned about Netanyahu’s Recent Visit to Azerbaijan

Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent visit to Azerbaijan Republic, a northern neighbour of Iran, and the signing of a military deal between Tel Aviv and Baku, has turned to a source of concern for Tehran.

Britain Has Been Source of Misery in Mideast for Two Centuries: Iran’s Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei blamed the Islamic world’s predicaments on “divisive plots” hatched by arrogant powers, US and Britain in particular, and referred to the United Kingdom as the source of misery in regional countries.

Iran, Russia, Turkey to Hold Trilateral Meeting on Syria

Tehran, Moscow and Ankara plan to hold a trilateral meeting on the Syrian crisis at the initiative of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in the Russian capital, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced.

Iranian President to Visit Russia in January

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will pay an official visit to Russia in January 2017, a source said.

Wahhabis Funding Terrorism and Sedition in Muslim World: Iran Leader’s Advisor

An international advisor to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei blamed Saudi Arabia for regional crises, including those in Syria and Iraq, saying the House of Saud is using its petrodollars to cause sedition in Muslim countries.

Iran, Russia to Establish Joint Islamic Bank

Russian officials say Moscow is working on an ambitious plan to establish a joint Islamic bank with Iran – a move that can not only help promote their banking ties but also provide them with a wide banking network of Muslim countries.

Iranian Speaker Urges Palestine’s Backing for Syria

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani called on Palestinian groups not to abandon support for Syria, because it will only serve the interests of Israel.

Iranian FM Discusses Aleppo Situation with Russian, Turkish Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday held talks with his Russian and Turkish counterparts, Sergei Lavrov and Mevlut Cavusoglu, on the latest developments in the northwestern Syrian province of Aleppo after it was liberated from the grip of Takfiri terrorists.

Iran’s President Lauds Aleppo Liberation, Urges Support for Anti-Terror Campaign

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on the liberation of Aleppo, saying it is the Islamic Republic's duty to support the "flag-bearers" of the fight against terrorism.

Muslim Countries Need to Strengthen Each Other: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on Muslim countries to strengthen each other much to the dismay of their enemies.

Palestine to Be Liberated through Palestinians’ Resistance: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says occupied Palestine will be liberated only through resistance and struggles of Palestinian people and groups, provided that they maintain their unity.

Iran, Indonesia Can Boost Muslim World Security: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says cooperation between Iran and Indonesia can contribute to the security of the region and the Muslim world in general.

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