Foreign Policy

Iran deplores UN inaction to end siege on Yemen

Hossein Amir Abdollahian criticized the UN for its inability to take effective steps to end the ongoing blockade of Yemen.

US war on ISIL not real: Larijani

The US fight against Takfiri groups is not real but is a game the US plays to serve its own interests, Larijani stressed.

President: Iran to honor JCPOA if other side fulfills commitments

President Rouhani has said that termination of the anti-Iran sanctions under JCPOA will immediately raise Iran-EU economic cooperation to the appropriate level.

Iran: Syria left its mark in history

The Supreme Leader’s advisor says that Iran is certain that victory will be the Syrian people’s and resistance’s. Tag: Syria

Claims about past Iranian nuclear activities void of credibility: Zarif

FM Zarif has said, “We are certain that the past and present issues should be firmly closed in the Board of Governors’ resolution, which would likely be released over the next two to three weeks.”

Official: IAEA Board of Governors’ decision counts, not Amano’s remarks

AEOI spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi has said that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is a bilateral agreement, expressing hope that both sides will properly heed their commitments.

Prudence will solve Russia-Turkey row over downed jet: Iran FM

In a message to his Turkish counterpart Friday, the Iranian top diplomat said the problem that has recently emerged between Turkey and Russia will be settled through the two sides’ prudence and discretion.

Iran calls for global resolve in anti-terror fight

The battle against terrorism needs the determination of all countries, the president told the visiting Kazakh foreign minister.

Iranian, Lebanese security officials discuss counter-terrorism cooperation

In the meeting Alavi emphasized that Israel is the only regime that benefits from terrorist acts in the Middle East.

An unconventional but balancing meeting

Kayhan daily has said that in his meeting with the Supreme Leader, President Putin acted as an international player with balancing power.

Iran rules out foreign meddling, urges full-scale fight on terror

President Rouhani holds separate meetings with his Bolivian and Nigerian counterparts as well as with the Algerian prime minister.

FM Zarif: I did not accept John Kerry’s mediation

Foreign Minister Zarif has said that if Saudi Arabia fails to change its regional policies, it will put its people and the entire region at risk.

President Rouhani welcomes participants in GECF summit (PHOTOS)

Among others, presidents of Bolivia, Russia, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Venezuela, Iraq and Turkmenistan attended the summit of Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).

Rouhani: Coordination among GECF members main goal of Tehran summit

Virtually 70 percent of the world’s gas reserves belong to the member states of the summit and these countries can have effects on important international issues, especially on energy-related issues, President Rouhani said.

Iranian, Russian Presidents Ink 7 Cooperation Agreements

The documents are aimed at deepening and strengthening the existing cooperation and ties between the two countries.

Iran slams West double standards on human rights

In a meeting with the Algerian prime minister, Larijani added that certain regional countries’ support has helped terrorist groups cause insecurity in the Middle East.

Heads of state arrive in Tehran for GECF summit (PHOTOS)

Presidents of Bolivia, Russia, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Venezuela, Iraq and Turkmenistan are among foreign dignitaries who have arrived in Tehran.

Coalitions claiming to fight terror unreliable: Leader

The Supreme Leader has said that the sole way for progress and victory by independent countries is resistance and relying on masses of people in the war of wills.

‎‏Iran’s principles to solve the Syrian crisis

An immediate ceasefire to end bloodshed along with coordinated international efforts to take on terrorism and extremism is the first step in settling the crisis, wrote FM Zarif in an opinion piece.

Terrorist crimes have nothing to do with Islam: Leader

The best way for blocking the infiltration of the Takfiri currents, the Leader said, is to bolster genuine Islamic ideologies, which he described as "moderate and sensible."

Kharrazi: West needs to get familiar with real Islam

In order to confront terrorism, the first step is to cut off the financial and military aid provided to the terrorists by certain regional countries, Kharrazi told a British MP.

Anti-Iran Resolutions “Historical Jokes”: Zarif

Those who have nurtured IS are criticizing those who are fighting IS, Zarif said.

Iran Condemns Mali Terror Attack

Describing extremism and terrorism as common threats to the world, the spokesman called for concerted efforts by all countries in the fight against the inhumane phenomena.

West must stop supporting terrorists: Iran’s Larijani

Larijani said that Western countries need to ask their regional allies to stop providing the terrorist groups with weapons and oil.

If it weren’t for Iran, IS would have captured Baghdad and Damascus

If it wasn’t for Iran’s stance against the disintegration of Iraq and Syria, Damascus and Baghdad would have fallen by now, Velayati said.

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