Foreign Policy

Iran, Indonesia presidents discuss mutual, international issues

The Iranian and Indonesian presidents have discussed issues of mutual interest as well as regional and international developments in Jakarta.

Iran welcomes promotion of ties with Japan: Rouhani

The Iranian president has said in a meeting with the Japanese premier that poverty and lack of development are the key roots of terrorism in the region.

Intra-Yemeni dialogue urgent: Iran’s Zarif

Positive developments in Yemen should be followed by urgent humanitarian assistance, intra-Yemeni dialogue and a broad-based government, Zarif said.

Ambassadors present credentials to President Rouhani

Photos of meetings between President Rouhani and four new foreign ambassadors to Iran.

Zarif welcomes Venezuelan counterpart

The snapshots of a meeting between the Iranian and Venezuelan foreign ministers in Tehran.

Iran supporting Iraq’s unity, territorial integrity: Official

Iran’s fundamental policy toward Iraq is to support the unity and territorial integrity of that country as well as good-neighborliness, said Amir Abdollahian.

Afghan President greeted by Iranian officials (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery featuring the first official visit of the Afghan president to Iran.

Iran regards Afghan security, development its own: Supreme Leader

Existing issues between the two countries such as refugees, water, transport and security could be resolved, said the Supreme Leader in a meeting with the Afghan president.

Iran, Afghanistan ink two cooperation agreements

Tehran and Kabul have agreed to boost cooperation in the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking, said President Rouhani.

Afkham condemns Afghanistan terrorist act

Terrorism, extremism and endangering the lives of innocent people are unjustified and unacceptable, said Afkham.

Tehran, Canberra concerned over ISIL: Iran FM

The top Australian diplomat said Iran and Australia in cooperation with other countries and the Iraqi government should contribute to efforts to defeat IS.

President Rouhani received Australian top diplomat (PHOTOS)

Snapshots featuring a meeting between President Rouhani and the visiting Australian minister for foreign affairs in Tehran.

Australian, Iranian top diplomats meet (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of a meeting between top diplomats of Iran and Australia in Tehran.

Iran sends 4-step Yemen peace initiative to UN chief

The Iranian foreign minister has described the conditions in Yemen as alarming, asking the UN to take the necessary measures to put an immediate end to the bloodshed there.

Iran to accredit 1st woman ambassador: Report

The Islamic Republic of Iran is to entrust representing the country in a foreign country to a woman diplomat for the first time, a report says.

Iran, Spain FMs meet in Madrid

The need for further Tehran-Madrid cooperation in all fields, including energy and tourism, was stressed at the meeting.

KAZGUU University confers an honorary doctorate on Iranian FM

A photo gallery featuring a ceremony at Kazakhstan University of the Humanities and Law where an honorary doctorate was conferred upon Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif.

Iran FM arrives in Kazakhstan to hold key regional talks

The fight against extremism, the issue of the Caspian Sea, and other crises gripping the Persian Gulf region are among topics of negotiations with the Kazakh side, said Zarif.

When the art of statesmanship turns the tables

An analytical report evaluates how Foreign Minister Zarif has masterfully acted as a game-changer on both regional and global stage.

Saudi chargé d’affaires summoned over Riyadh’s anti-Iran comments

In response to Saudi accusations, the Foreign Ministry said that Tehran denounced any use of force in Yemen and stressed the political resolution of problems in the Arab country.

Zarif calls for Yemeni solution to Yemen situation

Foreign Minister Zarif has said that all countries, including Iran and Saudi Arabia, should help to end the war against Yemen.

EU’s sanctions bring about loss of confidence: Afkham

Iran says revoking a European court decision to lift the bans leads to loss of confidence as Iran and P5+1 are still in talks to clinch a nuclear accord by the end of June.

Turkey’s President Erdogan arrives in Iran for talks

Iran and Turkey are expected to sign a document to expand their cooperation during President Erdogan's daylong visit.

President Rouhani greets Turkish counterpart in Tehran (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery featuring President Rouhani welcoming the Turkish president after he arrived in Tehran on April 7.

Iran summons Saudi envoy over teens’ harassment at Jeddah airport

Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Saudi chargé d'affaires in protest over the alleged sexual harassment of two teenage Iranian pilgrims by Jeddah airport officials.

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