Foreign Policy

President-elect: States sanctioning Iran used to arm its enemy with chemical weapons

Iran’s president-elect Massoud Pezeshkian denounces the countries levying sanctions against Tehran, for their dark history of providing the chemical weapons that were used against the Iranian nation back in the 1980s.

No atrocity can help Zionists turn tables: Iran’s speaker

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has stated that no crime whatsoever can now allow Israel to evade security threats.

Iran strongly condemns Israeli strikes on Yemen

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has deplored Israel's air raids on Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hudaydah, saying Tel Aviv and Washington, are responsible for the dangerous repercussions of the attacks on the war-ravaged country.

Iran Leader: Gaza is still foremost issue of Islamic world

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the issue of Gaza, nine months into the Israeli regime’s incessant aggression, continues to remain the number one issue of the Muslim world.

ICJ ruling shows grave concerns over Israel’s crimes against Palestinians: Iran

Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani has stated the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful reflects the international community’s grave concerns about Tel Aviv’s crimes.

Iran: Opposition to Palestine statehood revealed Apartheid nature of Israel 

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Israeli parliament's opposition to the creation of an independent Palestinian state has revealed the apartheid nature of the regime to the world.  

Iran acting FM: US unilateralist approach in talks proven a failure 

Iran’s caretaker foreign minister says the claims by the US that unilateralism can bring about peace, stability and security in the world has fallen flat, citing the past experiences in Iran’s nuclear talks and Gaza ceasefire efforts. 

Top diplomat: Iran not after new nuclear deal

Iranian Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri says Iran is still a signatory to a sapped 2015 nuclear accord with the West and seeks to invigorate the landmark deal rather than striking a new agreement.

Iranian president-elect and Saudi crown prince hold phone conversation

Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman have held a telephone conversation over bilateral issues and underlined the importance of expanding cooperation between Tehran and Riyadh.

Iran Denies CNN allegations about involvement in Trump Assassination Attempt

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman denied an allegation by CNN regarding Iran's involvement in the recent attempted assassination against former US President Donald Trump.

Iranian acting FM meets UNGA president, talks Palestine

Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri, in a meeting with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)’s President Dennis Francis, called for more efforts on the part of the world body to stop Israel's crimes in Gaza.

Iran’s Pezeshkian: My administration will continue supporting Palestinians

Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran’s support for Palestine will continue in the incoming Iranian administration.

Republic of Azerbaijan reopens embassy in Tehran

The Republic of Azerbaijan reopened its embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran on Monday after it shut the premises over a year ago.

Iran’s president-elect reaffirms support for Palestine

Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the Palestinian issue would be at the top of his administration’s priorities, and that Tehran will not leave Palestinians alone at these difficult times.

Iran’s Pezeshkian lauds Yemen for ‘courageous’ support of Gaza

Iranian president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has hailed Yemeni leaders and people for their courageous support of the Palestinian nation at a time when several countries have refused to take any action to back the Gaza Strip in the face of the Israeli military onslaught.

Iran condemns Argentina accusations over bombing of Jewish center

Tehran has condemned as unfounded allegations leveled by Argentine officials that Iranian nationals had been involved in the bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires in the 1990s.

Iran strongly condemns Israel’s attacks on Gaza refugee camp

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Nasser Kanaani strongly deplored the recent Israeli crimes in Khan Yunis, a city in the southern Gaza Strip, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of hundreds of Palestinian civilians.

Iran president-elect outlines foreign policy, seeks de-escalation with West, praises Russia, China

Reformist politician Massoud Pezeshkian, who won Iran’s snap presidential election earlier this month, has unveiled the contour of his foreign policy principles in his administration.

Russian ambassador to Tehran: Work on Strategic Partnership Treaty with Iran almost complete 

Alexey Dedov, Russia's Ambassador to Iran says the work on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Moscow and Tehran is almost finished. 

Iran president-elect appoints former FM Zarif as head of transitional council

Iran’s newly-elected President Massoud Pezeshkian, in his first appointment, has designated former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who had a central role in his electoral victory, as the head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations for the transition period.

Iran, Russia preparing several documents to boost cooperation between provinces

Iran and Russia are coordinating for about 15 documents for cooperation between the provinces in both countries, the chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation said on Thursday.

Iranian president-elect holds separate phone calls with Serbian, Kurdiastan region presidents

In separate telephone conversations with the President of Serbia and the President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Iran's President-elect Massoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's commitment to respecting the territorial integrity of all countries and expressed a strong desire to deepen relations with both Serbia and Iraq.

President-elect: Iran ready for constructive dialog with regional Arab states

Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has invited the regional Arab countries to engage in “constructive dialog” and joint endeavors with Tehran towards enhancement of unity, security, stability and prosperity across West Asia.

Iran acting FM: Talks on easing sanctions progressing in accordance with law

Iran’s caretaker foreign minister Ali Bagheri Kani says the outgoing administration of the late President Ebrahim Raisi has pursued talks to remove Western-imposed nuclear-related sanctions on the country in strict compliance with the laws approved by the parliament.

Iran rejects NATO allegation over Ukraine war, as politically-motivated

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani, has dismissed the NATO allegation about Tehran's military assistance to Russia in the Ukraine war, as completely unfounded and politically charged.

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