Foreign Policy

IRGC commander: 100,000 volunteer forces organized in Syria

At present, we see the beginning of new developments in Syria, thanks to efforts by Brigadier General Hamedani, Major General Jafari said.

Iran, Germany must boost anti-terror cooperation: Rouhani

Iran and Germany can cooperate to settle regional and international problems, President Rouhani said at a meeting with the German top diplomat.

Iran FM condemns terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham on Saturday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in east Saudi Arabia which claimed lives of many innocent civilians gathering together to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

The key to closer Tehran-Berlin ties

If the nuclear talks are viewed as the preliminary stage of normalization of ties between Iran and the rest of the world, after the Vienna accord a new window opened, ushering in economic talks.

A message of seriousness: Iran sanctions should be terminated

The German foreign minister has said that Zarif and his team stood their ground to represent Iran’s interests and help work out a solution acceptable to both sides.

Iran won’t allow Saudi Arabia to exclude it from regional equations: Zarif

We are not after eliminating Saudi Arabia, and won't allow Saudi Arabia to eliminate Iran from the region, Zarif said.

Iran condemns terrorist bombing in Nigeria

The massacre of innocent women and men is an inhumane unjustifiable act, Afkham said.

Trust in or distrust of the US; which one is more sensible?

The nuclear deal does not guarantee the termination of sanctions, nor does it offer any assurances that the country's achievements will be safeguarded, the daily argues.

Iran, Japan must improve relations: President Rouhani

Tehran and Tokyo can cooperate in different sectors, including energy, the environment, transportation, dam construction, culture and research, President Rouhani said.

Iran’s missile test does not violate JCPOA: FM Spokeswoman

The Foreign Ministry spokeswomen dismissed any links between Iran's missile tests and JCPOA and said Iran's missile capabilities are totally independent of the nuclear deal.

Zarif dismisses Sherman’s interpretations of Iran’s JCPOA intentions

We have openly said that we won't allow anyone to meddle in Iran's internal affairs, Foreign Minister Zarif said.

Iran summons UAE charge d’affaires over detained teachers

The charge d’affaires was asked to swiftly secure the release of a group of Iranian teachers who were detained despite their years of lawful service in an Iranian school there.

Iran slams spike in Israeli violence towards Palestinians

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham called on Muslim countries and governments to react swiftly and seriously towards Israel’s atrocities.

Ayatollah Rafsanjani: Iran-Saudi ties are repairable

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani has said that Tehran and Riyadh can improve their ties and that disintegration of certain Middle Eastern countries is not a regional demand.

US reluctant to defeat Daesh due to its allies’ interests: Zarif

Zarif cautioned that the fight against IS will not terminate in the near future and said a political process should start in line with efforts to end violence.

Talks with US banned because of disadvantages: Leader

The Supreme Leader has said that talks with Washington would be tantamount to “infiltration” and would pave the way for the United States to impose its will.

Saudi aggression on Yemen constitutes war crime: Iran

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council called on the international community to seek a political solution to the Yemen crisis.

Bodies of 316 pilgrims killed in Mina crush repatriated: Official

A third cargo plane carrying 98 bodies of Iranian pilgrims touched down in Tehran early Tuesday.

Former Iranian diplomat still missing in Saudi Arabia: Deputy FM

On the possibility of Roknabadi’s abduction, Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Ghashghavi said that such a claim can neither be confirmed nor denied.

Zarif defends his performance in UNGA session

The Iranian top diplomat said that in the meeting with the US secretary of state, the issue of possible problems in the implementation of JCPOA inside the US was discussed.

Gov’t priority is to increase production, cut unemployment: President

President Rouhani said that Iran's revenues in the post-sanctions era will be spent on the country's economic development.

Rafsanjani urges measures to check growth of terrorism

Terrorism is a virus which will sooner or later infect other countries; world thinkers should stem the spread of it, Rafsanjani said at a meeting with the Croatian parliament speaker.

President: Iran Ready for Anti-Terror Cooperation with EU

The president expressed Tehran’s readiness to hold consultations with Zagreb on issues of mutual interest, as well as regional and international developments.

Iran condemns US airstrike on Afghanistan’s Kunduz hospital

The attack on the medical facility belonging to Doctors without Borders is irresponsible and unjustifiable, Afkham said.

Iran has six demands from Saudi government: Vice president

The vice-president for legal affairs has said that Iran is not empty-handed to sue the Saudi government for failure to honor the international responsibility envisaged by the International Law Commission in 2001.

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