Foreign Policy

Obama’s anti-Iran remarks meant to foment tension in Mideast: Afkham

Afkham said Obama’s remarks are part of an Iranophobic plot aimed at fomenting regional crises and fueling division and hatred.

Iran condemns terror attack on Saudi worshippers

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned a terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia which left dozens of worshippers killed and wounded, saying those behind the terrorist act should be brought to justice.

FM spokeswoman unaware of visit by Taliban delegation

An investigation should be launched as to who released the news on a trip by a Taliban team to Iran and what information they based their story on, Afkham said.

Iran summons Bahrain envoy over FM improper remarks

The Iranian Foreign Ministry recommended the Bahraini government focus on the root causes of the ongoing problems in Manama in a bid to settle them.

Kabul and Tehran can serve as driving force behind regional convergence

In an interview with an Iranian daily, the former Afghan foreign minister has weighed in on Tehran-Kabul relations in the past and at present.

Tehran raps as “contradictory” US-Arab Camp David statement

Marzieh Afkham said that the Camp David joint statement exposed the contradiction in the words and deeds of the US and its regional allies.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan’s Karachi

Iran has said that extremism and terrorism are against humanity and Islam, and killing innocent people, with any purpose and in any form, is rejected and unjustifiable.

President Rouhani welcomes Iraqi counterpart (PHOTOS)

During a ceremony at Saadabad Palace, President Rouhani officially greeted his Iraqi opposite number.

Spokeswoman rejects ‘baseless’ US claims about Iran’s regional role

Supporting governments that are among the main financial and intelligence supporters of terrorism has intensified instability in the region, said Afkham.

S. African FM blasts sanctions against Iran as “illogical, illegal”

We support the trend of the talks between Iran and P5+1 and believe that the US Senate measure can slacken this trend, said the South African foreign minister.

Riyadh playing blame game on Iran: Afkham

Iran has dismissed Saudi foreign minister’s allegation that Tehran is interfering in Yemen, saying Riyadh is playing a blame game on the Yemeni crisis.

Iran releases Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship: Report

An informed source at Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization has said that the Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship has been released.

Australian FM: Iran visit very productive

The Australian top diplomat has expressed hope that all parties involved in the Yemeni conflict will achieve a political solution.

Larijani reiterates Iran’s peaceful stance on Yemeni Crisis

We can be hopeful about ending the crisis in Yemen only through holding national talks, said Ali Larijani.

Iran, Russia call for halt to Saudi aggression against Yemen

The Iranian and Russian diplomats reaffirm their countries’ mutual support for negotiations among all concerned parties in the Yemen conflict.

Iranian official warns of US plot to divide Iraq, Syria, Yemen

The US seeks to break up Iraq directly, without the help of Turkey and Saudi Arabia, but has left Yemen to the Saudis, said Rezaei.

Zarif raps Egyptian daily for distorting remarks on Israel

Zarif said that the website has falsely interpreted his one-word (no) response to a question on possibility of holding talks with Israel as Iran's readiness to negotiate with Tel-Aviv.

No place for adventurism in region: Iran’s deputy FM

The era of such adventurous moves has ended, and all sides should think about the region’s security and playing a constructive role, said Amir Abdollahian.

Iran under President Rouhani, a boon or a bane

Etemad daily has quoted a university professor as saying that President Rouhani’s win-win approach is an upside of Iran’s foreign policy.

Iran, Red Cross discuss aiding war-ravaged countries

Iran's deputy foreign minister has hailed the Red Cross for its efforts to battle the grim humanitarian situation in Yemen.

Iran raps Saudi Arabia’s vindictive air raid on aid-carrier plane

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has slammed Saudi attempts to prevent an Iranian cargo plane carrying humanitarian aid from landing in Yemen.

Iran urges UN humanitarian relief efforts in Yemen

Iran deeply believes that the Yemeni crisis should be resolved politically and based on dialogue among Yemenis in order to establish an inclusive government, said Afkham.

Failure to clinch a deal will amount to loss of an opportunity

Iran’s foreign minister has said what the sanctions did was to create an atmosphere among the Iranians that the US doesn’t want to treat them well and the US is trying to put pressure on them.

Iranian foreign minister meets UN undersecretary general

Foreign Minister Zarif has discussed the nuclear talks with P5+1 as well as regional developments with the UN undersecretary general in New York.

Iran blasts Saudi obstruction of aid to Yemen, plane interception

Saudi Arabia’s chargé d'affaires in Tehran was summoned after Saudi fighter jets prevented an Iranian plane, which was carrying medical aid, from entering the Yemeni airspace.

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