Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian urges BRICS economic synergy, resistance against dominance of US dollar

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has called on the BRICS group of emerging economies to create interconnected economic and trade cooperation among its member states, involving both public and private sectors, emphasizing that these endeavours would resist the dominance of the US dollar in their exchanges.

Iran seeking to prevent expansion of regional conflict: President Pezeshkian to India’s Modi

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed Iran’s endeavor towards preventing the expansion of regional tensions, calling for an end to Israel’s genocide and crimes in West Asia.

Iran’s president: BRICS ‘a path to counter U.S. unilateralism’

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has highlighted the importance of the BRICS summit that is underway in the Russian city of Kazan, saying the intergovernmental organization can strengthen ties between member states and beat back U.S. unilateralism. 

Iran’s foreign minster holds meetings with Bahraini officials in Manama amid regional tensions

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held separate meetings with Bahraini King and  foreign minister, discussing bilateral relations and the latest developments in the region, most notably the escalation of Israel’s atrocities in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Iran begins construction of 110 residential units on Abu Musa Island, Persian Gulf

Iran has started construction for 110 residential units on the Iranian island of Abu Musa, which along with two other islands is a source of territorial dispute with the neighboring United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iranian deputy minister of roads and urban development announced on Monday.

Iran shrugs off Israel’s threat to strike nuclear facilities

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismail Baghaei has dismissed threats from Israel regarding a potential attack on Iran's nuclear sites, pointing to United Nations resolutions that prohibit such actions.

Iran’s foreign minister visiting Bahrain, Kuwait within hours: Spokesperson

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi is going to visit Bahrain and Kuwait on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated at a weekly press conference.

Embassy confirms killing of Iranian woman in Israeli strike in Lebanon

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Lebanon has confirmed the death of an Iranian woman in an Israeli drone attack in the Middle Eastern country.

Iran, Turkey share stance on need to cease Israel’s crimes: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Iran and Turkey, as two influential countries in the Muslim world, share a unified position on the urgent need to stop Israel's genocide in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Iranian President to Attend BRICS Summit in Russia

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian will travel to Russia on October 22 to attend the 16th summit of the world's emerging economies, known as BRICS.

Iran FM: Israel’s warmongering turned region into powder keg

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi says that the Israeli warmongering and continued aggression against Gaza and Lebanon have turned the region into a powder keg, with the risk of war imminent.

US must be held accountable for any Israeli attack: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has said that the United States should be held accountable for any potential Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic.

Ayatollah Khamenei: ‘Hamas is alive, to remain alive’

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised Hamas political chief Yahya Sinwar, referring to him as a victorious fighter, and affirmed that the Resistance Front will continue its path despite Sinwar's martyrdom. He also added the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas is "alive and will remain alive."

Iranian parliament chief: Iran supports any decision by Lebanese govt. regarding Resolution 1701   

Ghalibaf however said whatever decision the Lebanese government and factions make will be supported by Tehran. Ghalibaf also called for a cease-fire in South...

Iran president: Martyrdom of Hamas leader not to affect resistance against Zionists 

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian said the martyrdom of the Palestinian resistance leaders will not disrupt the struggle against oppression and occupation.

Envoy: Iran, Russia to sign comprehensive agreement during President Pezeshkian’s visit to Moscow 

A comprehensive cooperation agreement between Iran and Russia will be signed during President Massoud Pezeshkian's upcoming visit to Moscow, Iran's ambassador in Russia announced. 

Regional cooperation mechanism meeting kicks off in Istanbul 

A foreign ministerial meeting of the regional cooperation mechanism for the Caucasus region, known as the 3+3, began on Friday in Istanbul, Turkey. 

Iran FM, Egyptian president urge halting Israeli crimes in Gaza, Lebanon

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met on Thursday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo. The two sides warned against further regional escalation amid Israel's attacks against the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, stressing an urgent need to stop Israeli atrocities against the Palestinian and Lebanese people.

Hungarian envoy summoned to Iran’s Foreign Ministry over EU’s new sanctions

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Hungary’s ambassador, whose country currently holds the rotating presidency of the European Union, to convey the Islamic Republic’s protest against the new sanctions imposed by the EU on Iranian individuals and entities.

Iran warns of ‘decisive’ response to any Israeli attack

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has told the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres that Tehran is ready for a "decisive and regretful" response in cases of any Israeli adventurism against the Islamic Republic.

Iran urges expulsion of Israel from IPU, trial of regime’s officials at Nuremberg Court, citing region wars

The Iranian delegation participating in the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly in Geneva has called for the expulsion of Israel from the union and the trial of the Zionist officials at the Nuremberg Court, citing the ongoing crimes of Tel Aviv in West Asia.

Iran says impunity encouraging Israel to commit further crimes in West Asia

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei strongly condemned Israel's recent deadly attack on a hospital in the Gaza Strip, saying the assurance of 'impunity' is one of the main factors emboldening the regime to continue its crimes in the region.

Iran condemns EU, British sanctions over attack on Israel, alleged missile transfer to Russia

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly censured the new sanctions imposed by the European Union and Britain against several Iranian individuals and entities. The diplomat described the embargoes as unjustified and contrary to international law, particularly human rights.

Iran’s president stresses regional collaboration in meeting with Azeri official

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the importance of bilateral collaboration to mitigate regional tensions during a meeting with Azerbaijan's deputy prime minister.

Iran says indirect contacts with US halted due to regional tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says Tehran has ceased the indirect exchange of messages with Washington in light of the recent developments in West Asia.

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