Foreign Policy

Iran condemns raid on prominent Bahraini Shiite cleric’s house

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned a raid by Bahraini security forces on the house of a prominent Shiite scholar.

Iran calls UN human rights resolution ‘biased’

The foreign ministry spokeswoman has blasted a resolution by the UN rights committee on rights situation in Iran, saying the UN’s legal mechanisms have turned into a tool in the hands of the West.

Larijani: Iran, Russia enjoy amicable ties

Ali Larijani, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, has said that Iran and Russia have amicable ties and continue their consultations on what is happening in the region.

Iranian president, Omani foreign minister meet in Tehran

The visiting Omani foreign minister has met with Iranian officials to discuss bilateral ties and ways to tackle extremism in the region.

Iran president stresses need to balanced oil price

The Iranian president says crude price fluctuations will have an adverse impact on global economy.

Iran, Azerbaijan call for stronger cooperation in all areas

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Azerbaijani counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, have underscored the need for further expansion of cooperation between Tehran and Baku in different domains.

Iran has refuted the claim that it denied four British MPs a visit to Iran

Reports that Iran has stopped four British parliamentarians from paying a visit to Tehran are baseless.

Iran censures terrorist attack against Shiite mourners in Saudi Arabia

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Marzieh Afkham, has denounced an attack on Shiite Muslims on Ashura, asking Saudi officials to identify and punish those behind the terrorist attack in the country.

Iran serious to reach nuclear agreement with Sextet

The Iranian foreign minister says that the Islamic Republic seriously follows efforts to work out a final nuclear deal with P5+1.

Iran censures Israel’s desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, Marzieh Afkham, has blasted Israeli closure of the al-Aqsa Mosque, urging regional nations not to remain silent.

Two key capital owners whose biggest asset is the trust of a nation

Two Iranian individuals who reflect the diplomatic potential and the military prowess of the nation are accumulating their metaphorical capital by the day.

Terrorism, extremism more dangerous than Ebola: Rouhani

President Rouhani likens terrorism and extremism to diseases which are more dangerous than Ebola.

Coalition should cut off financial aid for ISIL: Afkham

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the US-led coalition purporting to fight the Takfiri ISIL terrorists should cut off the financial lifeline of the militants.

FM Blasts UAE Minister for Anti-Iran Remarks

Recent allegations by UAE top diplomat that Iran meddles in internal affairs of some regional countries came under fire by Iran’s Foreign Ministry.

Iran categorically rejects Reuters compromise report

Iran debunks the report by Reuters that the Leader would be content with a partial lifting of sanctions.

Iran strongly condemns Iraq terrorist bombings

Iran expresses support for the Iraqi nation in its fight against terrorism.

Iran summons Pakistan envoy over border guard deaths

Iran calls on Islamabad to take serious measures to prevent cross-border terrorist attacks by outlaws.

Iran dismisses interference allegations by [P]GCC

Iran has rejected as baseless recent remarks by the head of the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council ([P]GCC), who accused the Islamic Republic of meddling in the affairs of Arab states.

We shouldn’t let the chance of a final nuclear deal slip away

The German ambassador to Iran says investment in Iran carries weight for European countries, Germany in particular, stressing that Iran and the West should not lose the opportunity which has arisen for nuclear talks.

Iran blasts deadly bomb attack in Iraq

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has slammed the terror attack on Tuesday in Baghdad which has claimed at least 21 lives, calling for serious fight against terrorism in the region.

Saudi stance on Iran conflicts with diplomatic talks: Deputy FM

Iran reacts strongly to Saudi accusations that it is playing a negative role in the region.

Iranian Culture Week to be held in Tunisia

As part of efforts to boost cultural ties, Tehran is to organize a cultural event in Tunis.

Iranian, Afghan Presidents Underscore Closer Friendly Ties

The presidents of Iran and Afghanistan call for regional cooperation to take on terrorism and extremism.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry, EU Foreign Policy Council Hold Meeting in Tehran

Foreign policy experts from Iran and the EU hold a meeting in Tehran to discuss bilateral issues and global developments.

Interaction with the world is not a diplomatic compliment

Iran’s ambassador to Switzerland says President Rouhani’s call for interaction with the world is genuine.

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