Foreign Policy

What took center stage in Zarif-Kerry meeting in New York?

The Iranian foreign minister has said that implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action can help remove some misunderstandings between Iran and the US which have occurred in recent decades.

Iran’s Rouhani urges UN to press Saudi over Mina tragedy

It is imperative that the UN Secretary General [Ban Ki-moon] remind the Riyadh government of its legal and human obligations,” Rouhani said.

President Rouhani calls for investigation into Mina tragedy

In his speech to the UN Sustainable Development Summit in New York on Saturday, President Rouhani expressed deep regret over the heartbreaking incident and offered his condolences to the bereaved.

Iranians given priority for investment in country: Rouhani

Iranian entrepreneurs, managers and investors, both inside and outside the country, always take priority when it comes to presence in different economic areas in the country, President Rouhani said.

Iran’s FM regrets Riyadh’s lack of cooperation with Tehran on Mina tragedy

Zarif also sent separate messages to his counterparts in the Muslim countries whose nationals have been killed or injured in Mecca.

Iran FM urges timely implementation of JCPOA

The top Iranian diplomat expressed hope that Tehran and the IAEA would proceed with positive cooperation to clarify outstanding issues over the country’s nuclear program.

Zarif attends UN meeting on Afghanistan in New York

During the meeting, participants underlined the role of the friendly neighbors of Afghanistan and the international community in protecting peace, security, unity and territorial integrity of Afghanistan.

Tehran ready to develop ties with Stockholm: Rouhani

Sweden is ready to open a new chapter in its bilateral ties with Iran, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said in a meeting with President Rouhani.

Iran is an influential regional power: Rousseff

Terror groups should not get a chance to turn into terrorist states, President Rouhani said in a meeting with his Brazilian counterpart in New York.

Saudi government responsible for Mina tragedy: Ayatollah Rafsanjani

Ayatollah Rafsanjani has said that Saudi officials in charge of [maintaining] order in Hajj rituals are responsible for the incident near Mecca and should be answerable to the Islamic world.

Iran’s President Rouhani orders task force to address Mina disaster

Among its objectives, the task force would have to send over aid teams, if needed, and dispatch aircraft to Saudi Arabia in order to assist the pilgrims and the wounded.

Iran always supported Syria during four years of conflict

Afkham also noted that incorrect and bigoted policies towards the crisis in Syria are even affecting the efforts of the UN and other organizations.

FM spokeswoman condemns Sana’a bombing

She said the innocent people of Yemen are falling victim to attacks by both terrorists and the Saudi-led coalition.

Iran president condemns raid on diplomatic missions in Yemen

President Rouhani has praised Oman for its constructive role in regional developments, saying that Iran and Oman must cooperate to help end regional crises.

Zarif and his team left for New York on Tuesday

Iran’s nuclear negotiating team has headed for New York to hold a meeting with P5+1 and discuss how to implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Larijani calls for collective efforts to settle regional crises

The good history of Tehran-Amsterdam cooperation has paved the way for expansion of ties between the two countries, Ali Larijani said.

Iran government, nation do not trust US officials: FM Zarif

We have the opportunity to overcome the past obstacles and achieve a favorable level in Tehran-Amsterdam relations, Zarif said at a meeting with his Dutch counterpart.

Larijani: Islamic world sound asleep in face of Palestine developments

Iran’s parliament speaker has urged all international bodies to play an active role in efforts to deal with the Zionist regime’s heinous act in the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

No immature judgment should be made on JCPOA: Velayati

It is the duty of legal entities to make a final decision on JCPOA and others should stay away from making immature judgment on it, said Velayati.

Iran strongly condemns airstrike on Omani envoy’s residence in Sana’a

The attack was against international regulations supporting the immunity of diplomatic missions in other countries, Afkham said.

Military approach to Yemen miscalculation: Deputy FM

A military approach will harm the atmosphere created for UN-sponsored talks among Yemeni groups, said Hossein Amir Abdollahian.

Foreign firms should bring capital, technology to Iran: Nahavandian

The yardstick for the selection of foreign companies will be general policies of the resistance-based economy, said Nahavandian.

Israeli regime crimes shortening its life: Iran cleric

Israeli crimes committed in occupied Palestine will cut the life of the Zionist regime short, said Tehran Friday prayer leader Seddighi.

Iran to enforce peace plan for Syria after consultation with Russia: Deputy FM

Iran's political plan to settle the Syrian crisis will enter the operational phase after consultations with Russia, Hossein Amir Abdollahian said.

Iran views China as strategic partner: FM Zarif

Iran has always deemed China as a strategic partner and bilateral relations will improve following the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Zarif told the Chinese premier.

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