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.
Britain has a negative record in the minds of Iranians. However no one should be stalled in the past and there must be a move forward, said Hammond in a meeting with Ali Larijani.
Iran expects the British government to change its approach toward Iran and stay away from non-constructive misunderstandings, said Shamkhani in the meeting with Hammond.
A group of student Basij members have raised concern about the reopening of the British embassy and the text of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
An Iranian MP has said that Iran should not limit itself; rather it is expected to seize the existing opportunities and upgrade ties with other nations.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond are holding a joint press conference in the Iranian capital, Tehran, taking questions from reporters hours after the reopening of the UK Embassy in the Islamic Republic.
A former Iranian MP has said we need to wait for objective progress in London’s behavior, arguing there are still misgivings in Iran about Britain’s change of policy and its future approaches.
Britain’s foreign secretary has arrived in Tehran for a two-day visit during which he will attend a ceremony to reopen the British embassy in the Iranian capital.
The reopening of the Iranian embassy in London will come at the same time as British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond visits Tehran to reopen the British embassy.
Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said that Iran and Germany have common viewpoints when it comes to a realistic political solution to the crises in the Middle East.
We believe that the Syrian government and nation will emerge victorious in the end and that it will certainly be the Americans and Israel who will suffer defeat, said Velayati.
Iran cannot remain indifferent to insecurity at its borders and is ready for closer cooperation with Kabul in the fight against terrorism and narcotics, said Rahmani Fazli.
Khabaronline, a news website, praises the astute statesmanship of Iran’s Foreign Ministry for helping the country refrain from fuelling tensions with Saudi Arabia at this critical juncture.
The Islamic Republic of Iran serves as a camp of pious believers and enjoys an extremely high status in the fight against arrogant powers, said Nouri Al Maliki.
Iran and Russia are seriously concerned about the spread of terrorism in the region and favor a serious campaign against terrorism without double standards, said Mehdi Sanaei.
In a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart, Zarif said Iran believes all regional players should redouble their efforts to address regional issues, including extremism.
The Supreme Leader has said that the US is seeking to hold sway in the region to pursue its objectives, but that Iran will counter Washington’s policies.
The Indian prime minister called for the immediate establishment of a joint commission for the expansion of bilateral relations in his meeting with Foreign Minister Zarif.
In a meeting with the visiting Chairman of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Deputy FM Sarmadi deplored as “unacceptable” the politicization of aid supplies to Yemen.
