Foreign Policy

Iran FM, Egyptian president urge halting Israeli crimes in Gaza, Lebanon

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met on Thursday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo. The two sides warned against further regional escalation amid Israel's attacks against the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, stressing an urgent need to stop Israeli atrocities against the Palestinian and Lebanese people.

Hungarian envoy summoned to Iran’s Foreign Ministry over EU’s new sanctions

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Hungary’s ambassador, whose country currently holds the rotating presidency of the European Union, to convey the Islamic Republic’s protest against the new sanctions imposed by the EU on Iranian individuals and entities.

Iran warns of ‘decisive’ response to any Israeli attack

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has told the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres that Tehran is ready for a "decisive and regretful" response in cases of any Israeli adventurism against the Islamic Republic.

Iran urges expulsion of Israel from IPU, trial of regime’s officials at Nuremberg Court, citing region wars

The Iranian delegation participating in the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly in Geneva has called for the expulsion of Israel from the union and the trial of the Zionist officials at the Nuremberg Court, citing the ongoing crimes of Tel Aviv in West Asia.

Iran says impunity encouraging Israel to commit further crimes in West Asia

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei strongly condemned Israel's recent deadly attack on a hospital in the Gaza Strip, saying the assurance of 'impunity' is one of the main factors emboldening the regime to continue its crimes in the region.

Iran condemns EU, British sanctions over attack on Israel, alleged missile transfer to Russia

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly censured the new sanctions imposed by the European Union and Britain against several Iranian individuals and entities. The diplomat described the embargoes as unjustified and contrary to international law, particularly human rights.

Iran’s president stresses regional collaboration in meeting with Azeri official

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the importance of bilateral collaboration to mitigate regional tensions during a meeting with Azerbaijan's deputy prime minister.

Iran says indirect contacts with US halted due to regional tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says Tehran has ceased the indirect exchange of messages with Washington in light of the recent developments in West Asia.

Pezeshkian to Macron: Iran supports any proposal to restore regional security, stability

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a phone conversation with his French counterpart, has stated Tehran will support any proposal aimed at restoring peace to the region, calling on the European states to compel the Israeli regime to end its genocidal wars in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Iran ready for both war and peace: FM Araghchi

In a joint press conference with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Baghdad, Iranian top diplomat Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized the readiness of the Islamic Republic for any scenario, whether conflict or peace.

Iran condemns ‘illegal and unjustified’ US sanctions on energy sector

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the new US sanctions on the country’s energy sector, which were imposed under the pretext of Tehran's missile attack against Israel, saying the move was "illegal and unjustified".

Top diplomat: Some European countries participating in war against Iran by supporting Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated that some European states have supplied the Israeli regime with advanced weaponry, thereby actively participating in military operations against Tehran.

Iran calls on intl. community to adopt concerted action against Israeli atrocities in West Asia

Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s military attack on the peacekeepers of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), urging the international community to stand up against the regime.

Iran’s president meets Russian leader, calls ties strategic

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the expansion of joint cooperation between Iran and Russia, saying, "Our relationship with Russia is sincere and strategic."

Iran spokesman condemns Israel for frequent attacks on medical centers

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says that Israel’s repeated assaults on hospitals and other medical centers in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria showed the regime’s blatant disregard for international laws and conventions.

Iran FM urges collective efforts to halt Israel in letters to peers

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has called for collective diplomatic action to halt the Israeli regime’s atrocities against the innocent people of Gaza and Lebanon, secure a ceasefire, and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Iran, Qatar push to end Israeli crimes in West Asia

The foreign ministers of Iran and Qatar discussed ways to take collective action to stop Israel’s military onslaught on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Iran: Israel’s chemical weapons a serious threat to intl. peace, security

Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations in The Hague has condemned the Zionist regime’s use of chemical weapons against Gaza and Lebanon, stating that such weapons represent a grave threat to both international and regional peace and security.

Iran fully prepared for any scenario: FM

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stressed Tehran's readiness to respond to any hostile action by the Israeli regime.

FM Araghchi: Iran, Saudi Arabia can bring security, stability to region

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who took a trip to Riyadh, has emphasized that Iran and Saudi Arabia can bring security and stability to the region, but it requires a higher level of political will.

Iran refutes British intelligence claims as “enemy-making” policy

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has firmly rejected recent allegations leveled by the British intelligence agency chief against Tehran, criticizing the repetition of such accusations over the past two years.

Israel dragging West Asia into war to manipulate US presidential election: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has rejected allegations of Tehran's interference in the upcoming US presidential election, stating that it is Israel seeking to escalate the war in West Asia in order to influence the outcome of the November vote.

President Pezeshkian slams US, Europe for staying silent on Israeli genocide

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has lashed out at the United States and European states for supporting the “savage” regime of Israel which is committing massacres in West Asia.

Iran’s FM to visit Saudi Arabia for talks on regional tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said he will visit Saudi Arabia and other regional countries to discuss ways to halt Israel’s atrocities in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Hamas military operation against Israel a turning point in history of Palestine: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has described the unprecedented military operation that the Palestinian resistance movements carried out against Israel in early October 2023 as a turning point in the history of the Palestinian people.

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