Foreign Policy

ME extremists emboldened by double standards: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says double standards have played into the hands of extremists in the Middle East.

Final N-deal needs tough work, hard decisions: Zarif

Iranian top diplomat at nuclear talks says agreement is possible but hard decisions will have to be made.

Iran committed to fighting terrorism: Deputy FM

An Iranian Foreign Ministry official says the Islamic Republic is committed to fighting terrorism within the framework of international regulations.

On the horns of dilemma

An Iranian foreign policy expert weighs in on whether Iran should become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Iran, Russia call for promotion of bilateral relations

Iran and Russia have emphasized the necessity of promoting bilateral relations in all fields.

Iran resolute on enhanced ties with Kazakhstan: Rouhani

The Iranian president says Iran is seriously determined to strengthen relations with neighboring and regional countries, particularly Kazakhstan.

Tehran denies report on Iran-US cooperation in Iraq

Iran denies BBC reports that it is cooperating with the US in the fight against ISIL terrorists.

Iran plays key role in settling regional woes: Italy

President of the Italian Senate Pietro Grasso has underscored Iran’s key role in the settlement of crises in the Middle East region.

Over 20 Czech business firms to visit Iran in mid-September

Representatives from more than 20 Czech business companies plan to visit Iran in mid-September.

Iran welcomes Saudi foreign minister: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says he is ready to welcome his Saudi counterpart Prince Saud al-Faisal Al Saud in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Supreme Leader Appreciates Gov’t for Firm Stances on Regional Events

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei lauded the government of President Hassan Rouhani for its wise and firm stances and positions on the developments in the region.

Iran warns of humanitarian crisis in Iraq’s Amerli

Iran urges swift international action to end the plight of people besieged by ISIL militants in an Iraqi town.

Iran: Victory of Palestinians Result of Firm Resistance

The Iranian Foreign Ministry in a statement hailed the Israeli-Palestinian truce as a victory gained over the Zionist regime through the resistance of the people in Gaza.

Tehran Seeks Closer Ties with New Iraqi Government

Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday expressed the country’s enthusiasm for stronger ties with its western neighbor during new Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s tenure.

Zebari Stresses Iran-Iraq Cooperation in Fight against ISIL

Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari announced on Sunday that Tehran and Baghdad have been cooperating in the campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist group.

Iranian FM Underlines Enhancement of Ties with Africa

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed the country's willingness to further develop relations and cooperation with African states.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Yemen

The Iranian Foreign Ministry deplored the recent terrorist attack in Yemen which killed a number of military forces in the country, and conveyed Tehran's condolences to the Yemeni government, nation and the bereaved families of the victims.

Iran FM calls for Muslim action against Israel

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the Muslim countries to take action in regional and international arenas to end the Israeli regime’s attacks against Gaza and facilitate the delivery of food and medical supplies to the besieged coastal sliver.

Americans want US to work with Iran against ISIL, poll

A NEW poll has shown that the majority of Americans say the US should seek to work with Iran to help the Iraqi government beat back the ISIL militants.

Circumstances right to reopen UK embassy in Iran: Hague

British Foreign Secretary William Hague says "circumstances are right" for the reopening of Britain's embassy in Iran.

Iran, Japan Confer on Ways to Broaden Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Nobuo Kishi in a meeting in Tehran discussed different avenues for the further expansion of relations and cooperation between the two Asian states.

Zarif, Zebari Discuss Terrorists’ Attack in Iraq

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Iraqi counterpart Hoshyar Zebari in a phone talk discussed the latest developments in the region, specially the recent terrorist operations in Iraq.

Gül receives Rouhani in Ankara

Turkish president has received Iran’s Hassan Rouhani who is visiting the country.

Iran, Turkey to hold talks on common issues, problems

Iran’s FM has said president Rouhani and Turkish counterpart, PM will talk on common issues and problems in Rouhani's upcoming visit to Turkey.

Singaporean Parliament Speaker Due to Arrive in Iran Today

Singaporean Parliament Speaker Halimah Yacob is due to arrive in the Iranian capital later today to confer with senior Iranian officials on the expansion of relations in all the various fields.

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