Foreign Policy

Iran FM says battle against violence must be within international law

Zarif lashed out at countries which employ double standards with regard to violence, including the crises in Syria and Yemen.

Iran urges regional cooperation against terrorism

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif has called for cooperation among regional states to fight terrorism and extremism.

Iran raps Canada for stopping verification of Iranian medical credentials

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham expressed regret over the decision adopted by Canada’s Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

Iran condemns suicide bombing at Nigerian mosque

Afkham referred to Tehran's principled policy of rejecting violence, extremism, and terrorism, and stressed the necessity for countering the inhumane phenomenon.

Iran condemns terrorist attack on Saudi Shia worshippers

All measures should be taken to prevent such incidents and combat those who have targeted the security and stability of the region by provoking religious strife, FM spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said.

Iran FM warns against excessive demands in nuclear talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the P5+1 group of countries against “making excessive demands” in the ongoing negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Iran condemns Israeli court hearing against Palestinian speaker

Afkham described the condition of thousands of Palestinians imprisoned in Israeli jails as gross violation of international humanitarian law.

Iran, Oman ink maritime boundary agreement

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Oman's Minister of Interior Hamoud Bin Faisal al-Busaidi signed the maritime boundary agreement in Muscat.

Spokeswoman rejects Obama’s anti-Iran remarks

The foreign ministry spokeswoman has said that Iran is the source of stability and security in the unstable region of the Middle East.

Obama’s anti-Iran remarks meant to foment tension in Mideast: Afkham

Afkham said Obama’s remarks are part of an Iranophobic plot aimed at fomenting regional crises and fueling division and hatred.

Iran condemns terror attack on Saudi worshippers

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned a terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia which left dozens of worshippers killed and wounded, saying those behind the terrorist act should be brought to justice.

FM spokeswoman unaware of visit by Taliban delegation

An investigation should be launched as to who released the news on a trip by a Taliban team to Iran and what information they based their story on, Afkham said.

Iran summons Bahrain envoy over FM improper remarks

The Iranian Foreign Ministry recommended the Bahraini government focus on the root causes of the ongoing problems in Manama in a bid to settle them.

Kabul and Tehran can serve as driving force behind regional convergence

In an interview with an Iranian daily, the former Afghan foreign minister has weighed in on Tehran-Kabul relations in the past and at present.

Tehran raps as “contradictory” US-Arab Camp David statement

Marzieh Afkham said that the Camp David joint statement exposed the contradiction in the words and deeds of the US and its regional allies.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan’s Karachi

Iran has said that extremism and terrorism are against humanity and Islam, and killing innocent people, with any purpose and in any form, is rejected and unjustifiable.

President Rouhani welcomes Iraqi counterpart (PHOTOS)

During a ceremony at Saadabad Palace, President Rouhani officially greeted his Iraqi opposite number.

Spokeswoman rejects ‘baseless’ US claims about Iran’s regional role

Supporting governments that are among the main financial and intelligence supporters of terrorism has intensified instability in the region, said Afkham.

S. African FM blasts sanctions against Iran as “illogical, illegal”

We support the trend of the talks between Iran and P5+1 and believe that the US Senate measure can slacken this trend, said the South African foreign minister.

Riyadh playing blame game on Iran: Afkham

Iran has dismissed Saudi foreign minister’s allegation that Tehran is interfering in Yemen, saying Riyadh is playing a blame game on the Yemeni crisis.

Iran releases Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship: Report

An informed source at Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization has said that the Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship has been released.

Australian FM: Iran visit very productive

The Australian top diplomat has expressed hope that all parties involved in the Yemeni conflict will achieve a political solution.

Larijani reiterates Iran’s peaceful stance on Yemeni Crisis

We can be hopeful about ending the crisis in Yemen only through holding national talks, said Ali Larijani.

Iran, Russia call for halt to Saudi aggression against Yemen

The Iranian and Russian diplomats reaffirm their countries’ mutual support for negotiations among all concerned parties in the Yemen conflict.

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.

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