Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian: Iran to follow any path that brings closer ties with Iraq 

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, who chose Iraq as his first foreign trip destination after taking office on July 30, says Iran is ready to take any path that brings it closer to its western neighbor, Iraq.

Putin: Iran-Russia ties strategic

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the relationship between Moscow and Tehran as strategic, reaffirming Russia’s support for Iran’s key transportation routes.

Iran FM: Ties with Saudi Arabia on positive track

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, announced that relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have entered a promising phase, with economic cooperation between the two nations now underway.

Iran: Gaza tents main targets of Israel’s bombardments

Iran has strongly condemned Israel’s attack on another school-turned-shelter in the Gaza Strip, which killed at least 18 people, warning that refugee tents in the besieged enclave have turned into the main targets of the regime’s daily strikes.

Chinese FM urges strategic alliance with Iran, Russia to counter challenges

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the strengthening of the strategic alliance between Iran and China.

Iran President Pezeshkian, Iraqi Kurdish leader Barzani meet in Erbil

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks with President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani in Erbil on key bilateral issues on the second day of his trip to Iraq.

UK, Netherlands summon Iranian envoys over “missiles given to Russia” 

The Netherlands and Britain have summoned the Iranian envoys to the two European countries in protest at what they describe as Iran’s move to give missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine.

Iran president urges Iraq to fully implement security pact

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has called on Iraq to fully implement the March 2023 security agreement between the two neighboring countries to combat the terrorists and enemies "who have previously targeted regional stability and security".

Iran’s president calls for creation of Islamic coalition to root out Israeli terrorism

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged the formation of a joint union among the world’s Muslim states, describing their unity as crucial to confronting “Zionist terrorism".

Iran says to take reciprocal measures in response to West’s Ukraine-related sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has warned that Tehran will take reciprocal measures after the US and the three European states imposed sanctions against Iran over the alleged missile delivery to Russia.

Iran President Pezeshkian scheduled to visit Iraq Wednesday

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to visit Iraq in Wednesday, September 11 at the official invitation of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani.

Iran rejects PGCC’s stances on trio Persian Gulf islands, nuclear activities

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has refuted a recent statement by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) Ministerial meeting regarding the three Iranian islands, and the Arash gas field in the Persian Gulf as well as Tehran’s nuclear program.

Anti-Iran terrorists relocated under Tehran-Baghdad security pact: Report

All terrorists affiliated with the anti-Iran Komala separatist group have been forced to relocate from their previous camps in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region under a security agreement between the two countries, according to a report.

Ukraine summons Iranian diplomat over alleged missile supply to Russia 

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Islamic Republic of Iran in protest at the alleged move by Tehran to provide missiles to Russia for use in the Ukraine war.

Iran says ball in West’s court regarding JCPOA

Iran has announced that it has never left the negotiation table, however, the revitalization of the 2015 nuclear deal—officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action—hinges upon the US and three European countries returning to their commitments under the agreement.

Iran President Przeshkian to visit Iraq on Wednesday

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is going to visit Iraq on Wednesday, September 11, his first foreign trip since taking office over one month ago.

Iran says has never been part of Ukraine war, supports political solutions

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Tehran has never been a part of the Ukraine war, echoing the Islamic Republic of Iran’s opposition to the war and its supportive stance regarding a political solution to the conflict.

Iran’s last ambassador to USSR: Tehran needs to change strategy vis-à-vis Russia

Iran’s last ambassador to the former Soviet Union says the Islamic Republic has to change its strategy in the face of Russia.

Chinese envoy blames Western sanctions for trade hurdles with Iran

China’s Ambassador to Tehran Cong Peiwu says the persisting problems for transactions between the Chinese and Iranian businesspeople are rooted in the Western, and specifically US, sanctions.

Iran’s envoy says Pezeshkian to meet Putin in Russia’s Kazan

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan, where he plans to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Tehran's Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali told TASS.

Iran’s UN mission refutes allegations of delivering ballistic missiles to Russia

The mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has rejected the accusation of Iran supplying ballistic missiles to Russia as baseless and misleading.

Iranian ambassador to Armenia urges Russia against pushing for Zangezur “corridor” 

Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia, Mahdi Sobhani, says the dreams about the Zangezur corridor will not come true. 

Iran rejects claims of interference in US elections as baseless

The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected the US Attorney General's claim regarding Iran's alleged efforts to influence the US election process and results as baseless, meant for domestic US consumption.

Iran says serious about expelling illegal immigrants

Iran’s interior minister says a plan will soon get underway to organize immigrants by sending millions of undocumented migrants out of the country, mainly from neighboring Afghanistan, as the first step.

US seizure of Maduro’s plane encouraging skyjacking: Iran

Iran deplored the US move to seize a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and stressed that the move will further encourage skyjacking and pose a threat to aviation peace.

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