Foreign Policy

French says gravely concerned over developments in Gaza

The French Foreign Minister says Paris is gravely concerned over what is unfolding in the Gaza Strip.

Iran pardons, frees Irish-French citizen jailed for security crime

Iran’s Embassy in Dublin said Tehran has pardoned and freed a French-Irish citizen serving time in prison for national security-related crimes.

Iranian Minister of Economy in Saudi Arabia on official visit

Iranian Minister of Economy and Financial Affairs Seyyed Ehsan Khandouzi, at the head of an economic delegation, has arrived at the Jeddah airport in Saudi Arabia, and was welcomed by the kingdom’s officials, directors of the Saudi-based Islamic Development Bank, and staff members of the Iranian Consulate in the Saudi city.

Iran FM calls for withdrawal of foreign troops, including Turkish troops, from Syria

The Iranian foreign minister has called for the withdrawal of foreign troops, including Turkish and US forces, from Syria to help resolve issues related to the Middle Eastern country.

China ready for partnership efforts with Iran, others against global challenges: Envoy

Beijing’s ambassador to Iran says China is open to joint efforts with Iran and other countries with the goal of facilitating development and confronting the challenges facing the global community.

Iran’s General Bagheri: New world order will no longer be unipolar

The Chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mohammad Bagheri, says signs of the decline of the US clout are obvious more than ever before and “we are confident that the new world order will no longer be unipolar." 

Iran calls for Islamic coordination and deterrence against Israel

The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the Islamic countries to take immediate, effective, deterrent and coordinated action to stop the Israel’s “killing machine and crimes.”

Officials: Iran, Egypt exploring possibility of meeting between Raisi and Sisi

Iran and Egypt have been holding talks in Iraq's capital Baghdad since March to discuss normalising relations between the two regional powerhouses, Egyptian and Iraqi officials told The National. They added that Tehran and Cairo are also exploring the possibility of a meeting between Iranian and Egyptian Presidents Ebrahim Raisi and Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: Iran’s policy is to resolve misunderstandings with IAEA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani says Iran’s serious policy is to resolve misunderstandings with the UN nuclear oversight body, IAEA. Kanaani was speaking at his weekly press conference on Tuesday about Tehran’s decision to let the agency re-install cameras at Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Iran: European reaction to execution of terror group ringleader, meddlesome

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has described as meddlesome the statements of some European governments about the recent execution of an anti-Iran terrorist ringleader.

Iran’s military chief in Oman for talks over bilateral ties, regional developments

The Chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mohammad Bagheri, has arrived in the Omani capital Muscat for talks with the country’s military and political officials.

Iran president says Tehran will always stand by Damascus

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has reiterated Tehran's unrelenting support for Syria and the resistance front. He stated that the Arab country would certainly achieve final victory in the face of enemies.

Iran deputy FM: Iranian businesspeople can travel to Saudi Arabia soon 

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy says the hurdle to visits by Iranian businesspeople to Saudi Arabia will be removed within the next 30 days.

Iran president calls for expansion of ties with Uzbekistan, implementation of agreements 

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the implementation of agreements between Iran and Uzbekistan will boost the level of their ties.

Iran FM: Sudan crisis to jeopardize entire region if not contained

Iran’s foreign minister voices concern over the security situation in Sudan, which has been the scene of deadly infighting between the country’s rival military factions.

Iran expels 4 Azeri diplomats in retaliatory move

Iran has expelled 4 Azerbaijani diplomats after declaring them as persona non grata. The Azeri diplomats were stationed in the Azeri embassy in Tehran and its consulate general in Tabriz.

Iran’s Raisi hails historic visit to Syria as ‘turning point’ in bilateral ties

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says his visit to Syria was a “turning point” in bilateral relations between the two countries following more than a decade of their joint efforts against enemy plots.

President Raisi: Palestine most important issue for Islamic world

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has met with resistance leaders and commanders and Palestinian thinkers in Syria, stressing that Palestine is the most important issue for the Islamic world.

Iran lauds Syria’s resistance against US sanctions, pressures

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has hailed the Syrian government and nations’ resistance against the West’s political pressure and economic sanctions during the past years.

President Raisi: Iran to keep standing by Syria; Tehran-Damascus sign 15 cooperation agreements

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has reaffirmed Iran’s continued support for Syria, saying just as the Islamic Republic stood by the Syrian government and people in the war on terror, it will also keep standing by its Syrian brothers in the field of development and progress too.

Iranian president arrives in Syria on key visit

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in Syria at the head of a political and economic delegation on an official two-day visit, Syria’s state media say.

President Raisi says Iran, India determined to deepen economic ties

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, in a meeting with visiting Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, said Tehran and New Delhi are seeking to expand bilateral relations, especially in the economic and commercial fields.

Iran and India reaffirm commitment to fight terrorism

Iran and India have reaffirmed their resolve to fight all forms of terrorism in order to establish peace, stability and security in the region.

Iran says confiscation of US oil tanker defense of national interests

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani says Tehran will not hesitate to take all necessary measures to defend its national interests and the rights of its citizens.

Iran foreign ministry: Reconstruction of Syria tops president Raisi agenda in upcoming visit

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says a planned visit by the Iranian president to Syria will take place according to the schedule.

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