Foreign Policy

Iran Warns US after House Moves to Renew Sanctions

Senior Iranian officials have warned the US against renewing sanctions on Tehran after the House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to restore the bans in breach of a nuclear accord.

Iran’s President Urges Joint Efforts to Ensure Asia’s Security

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for closer defense cooperation with China and joint efforts to safeguard security in Asia.

Iran Rejects ‘Baseless’ Claims of Housing Taliban

Iran has dismissed as baseless reports by Afghan media about the presence of leaders of the Taliban terrorist group in the Islamic Republic.

UN Human Rights Bill on Iran Politically Motivated: Foreign Ministry

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned a UN resolution on the state of human rights in Iran as unacceptable and baseless.

Iran Laments Muslim Deaths in Nigeria

Iran’s Foreign Ministry slammed as unacceptable the killing of Nigerian Muslims by the police in the African country’s northern state of Kano.

Trump’s Vows Could Benefit the World, If Realized: Iranian Politician

An Iranian politician says the promises US President-elect Donald Trump has made will be pretty beneficial to the world if they are put into action.

Result of US Elections Was a Big No to American Establishment: Iran’s Judiciary Chief

Iran’s top judge believes that the results of US elections was a ‘big No’ to the country’s ruling system as they voted for a man who showed how corrupt the Establishment is.

Iranian Adviser Hopes for ‘Noticeable Shift’ in US Policy under Trump

The US had better think of a palpable turnabout in its attitude toward Iran and the Middle East during Donald Trump’s tenure, a top military aide to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Iraq’s Karbala Province

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a Monday suicide attack by terrorists that killed at least eight people in the Iraqi province of Karbala.

Iran, Russia to Continue Cooperating until Terrorism Elimination: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic and Russia will proceed with their “strategic cooperation” in the campaign against terrorism until the elimination of this malicious phenomenon across the Middle East.

Iran Pursuing Release of Sailors Abducted by Somalian Pirates

Iran is willing to pay the money demanded by Somalian pirates to release Iranian abducted sailors, but European countries prevent Tehran from doing so, an Iranian official says.

Tehran-Riyadh Differences Not Religious: Iranian Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman believes that religion plays no role in the differences between his country and Saudi Arabia, adding that Israel is benefiting the most from the rift between the two major Muslim states.

Iran, Russia Cooperating on Middle East Issues: Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the Islamic Republic and Russia are cooperating on issues related to the Middle East.

EU Must Play More Active Role in Regional, Global Issues: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the European Union plays a crucial role in regional and international issues but can be more active in this regard.

Top Russian Parliamentarian in Tehran for Key Talks

Russia's Federation Council Chairperson Valentina Ivanovna Matvienko has arrived in Tehran to hold key talks with senior Iranian officials.

Iran Condemns Huge Terrorist Attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denounced a huge terrorist attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, which killed tens of innocent people, including women and children.

Iran Proposes Nuclear Energy Cooperation with Hungary

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani proposed that Iran and Hungary cooperate in peaceful employment of nuclear energy.

China’s Defence Minister Due in Iran Sunday

Chinese Minister of National Defense General Chang Wanquan will travel to Iran on Sunday for an official visit.

Iran Should Not Be Afraid of Letting EU Open Office in Tehran: MP

The outspoken vice-speaker of Iran’s Parliament believes that Tehran should not be worried about allowing the European Union to open an office in Iran, and even should welcome the criticisms of its human rights conditions.

Senior Clerics in Iran Show Reactions to Trump’s Election

During the Friday Prayers held across Iran, Imams [prayer leaders] in different cities talked about the recent election of Donald Trump as the new president of the United States.

Iran, Czech Republic Sign MoU

The foreign ministers of Iran and the Czech Republic inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Prague during the Iranian top diplomat’s visit to the Eastern European country.

Iran Will Consider Other Options If JCPOA Not Honored: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s full commitment to last year’s nuclear agreement with the six world powers but warned of "other options” at Tehran's disposal in case of failure to comply with the deal by other sides.

Iran Deplores Terrorist Attack on German Consulate in Afghanistan

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denounced a terrorist attack on Germany’s consulate in Afghanistan, saying the international community must make comprehensive efforts to seriously fight terrorism.

Trump’s Victory: Positive and Negative Reactions in Iran

Various Iranian officials, parliamentarians, and politicians have showed reactions to the recent surprising election of Donald Trump as the new US President.

US Election Results to Have No Impact on Iran’s Policies: Top Security Official

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani made it clear on Wednesday that Iran, unlike certain regional states, will proceed with its independent policies irrespective of results of the US presidential election.

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