Foreign Policy

Iranian FM to start North African tour Monday

During the visits, the Iranian top diplomat will explore avenues for the promotion of bilateral ties with Tunisia and Algeria.

Iran opposes Berlin orchestra’s performance with Israeli conductor

Germany's symphonic orchestra can change its conductor and then apply for performance in Tehran, said the spokesman of the Culture Ministry.

FM Zarif urges Iran-South Africa cooperation against terrorism

Terrorist groups in Africa are a threat to regional and global peace and security and the fight against extremism is a major subject for mutual cooperation, said Zarif.

Iran ready to offer reciprocal visa-free travel: Zarif

Iran has held talks with many countries on visa requirements and the diplomacy apparatus is ready to provide anything needed to facilitate the growth of the tourism sector, said Zarif.

Iran denounces British FM Hammond’s ‘unconstructive’ remarks

Iran's policy toward its neighbors is based on ensuring collective interests, strengthening friendship and peaceful coexistence with an emphasis on religious commonalities, said Afkham.

Resalat daily urges reaction to Hammond comments

If the government feels committed to fulfilling the ideals of Imam Khomeini, President Rouhani should have criticized Hammond who said that Iran has shown a more nuanced approach toward Israel.

Iran will keep pursuing freedom of nationals: Foreign Ministry

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham has said that Iran remains concerned over the fate of the prisoners and is seeking consular access to them.

US, Israel enmity toward Iran never waned: Leader

Since the beginning of the Revolution, the enmity of the Zionists and the Americans has not waned, the leader said.

Iran sanctions to be lifted one after another: President Rouhani

President Rouhani said his administration has gone beyond expectations in achieving its objectives in its first two years in office.

Britain should cease interventionist policy toward Iran: Larijani

Britain has a negative record in the minds of Iranians. However no one should be stalled in the past and there must be a move forward, said Hammond in a meeting with Ali Larijani.

Steinmeier to pay visit to Iran to boost bilateral ties: official

The German foreign minister is to visit Tehran in October at the invitation of his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Shamkhani, Hammond call for boosting all out ties

Iran expects the British government to change its approach toward Iran and stay away from non-constructive misunderstandings, said Shamkhani in the meeting with Hammond.

Student Basij’s critical view of the British embassy reopening and JCPOA

A group of student Basij members have raised concern about the reopening of the British embassy and the text of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Reopening of the British embassy; two views, for and against

An Iranian MP has said that Iran should not limit itself; rather it is expected to seize the existing opportunities and upgrade ties with other nations.

Zarif, Hammond hold joint press conference in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond are holding a joint press conference in the Iranian capital, Tehran, taking questions from reporters hours after the reopening of the UK Embassy in the Islamic Republic.

A review of a failed plan to shut down the British embassy

A former Iranian MP has said we need to wait for objective progress in London’s behavior, arguing there are still misgivings in Iran about Britain’s change of policy and its future approaches.

Britain reopens its embassy in Tehran

Britain’s top diplomat reopened his country’s embassy in Tehran.

Britain’s Hammond arrives in Iran to reopen embassy

Britain’s foreign secretary has arrived in Tehran for a two-day visit during which he will attend a ceremony to reopen the British embassy in the Iranian capital.

Iran gives good model for dialogue to resolve disputes: Nahavandian

Recent exchanges of economic and political delegations indicated that Iranophobia is fading on the world stage, Nahavandian said.

Iranian embassy to reopen in London on Sunday

The reopening of the Iranian embassy in London will come at the same time as British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond visits Tehran to reopen the British embassy.

Hammond to reopen British Embassy in Tehran Sunday: Source

Foreign Secretary Hammond will be Britain’s first top diplomat to visit Iran in nearly 14 years.

Iran ready to work with Germany to resolve Mideast crises

Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said that Iran and Germany have common viewpoints when it comes to a realistic political solution to the crises in the Middle East.

Iran supports Iraq fight against IS: Zarif

Iran always views expansion of Tehran-Baghdad ties as one of its priorities and supports the Iraqi government’s campaign against IS, said Zarif.

Iran-Syria ties backbone of Mideast relations: Velayati

We believe that the Syrian government and nation will emerge victorious in the end and that it will certainly be the Americans and Israel who will suffer defeat, said Velayati.

Expansion of ties with neighbors tops Iran foreign policy: Minister

Iran cannot remain indifferent to insecurity at its borders and is ready for closer cooperation with Kabul in the fight against terrorism and narcotics, said Rahmani Fazli.

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