Foreign Policy

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.

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.

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