Foreign Policy

Israeli strikes on Beirut ‘clear war crime’: Iran

Iran strongly condemned Israel's strikes against the Lebanese capital Beirut, saying that the raids serve as an open and undeniable war crime.

Pezeshkian calls Israel’s attack on Beirut ‘state terrorism’

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian denounced Israel’s air strikes on Beirut, describing the regime’s actions as a continuation of “state-sponsored terrorism”. Dozens were killed and wounded in the raids on the Lebanese capital.

Iran FM Says Ending Occupation Only Way to Peace in Palestine

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi called for the termination of the occupation of Palestinian territories and the restoration of Palestinian people’s rights, including the right to self-determination as the only way to peace and security. 

President Pezeshkian: Iran-China Agreements to Be Implemented

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that a working group has been established to oversee the implementation of agreements made between Iran and China.

Iran deplores US-UAE statement on 3 Persian Gulf islands

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has condemned a joint statement issued by the United States and the United Arab Emirates leaders regarding the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Iran not seeking war: Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has once again stressed that Tehran does not seek war and has exercised restraint to prevent the escalation of tensions, in the face of attempts by Israel to drag Iran into the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Iran’s Leader: Hezbollah, Palestine Resistance to achieve victory against Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that Hezbollah and the Palestinian Resistance will emerge victorious in response to the Israeli ongoing crimes against the regional nations.

President Pezeshkian urges West to abandon double standards regarding “Israel’s crimes”

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, in a meeting with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, called on the West to its double standards, citing Western support for Israel's crimes in the Gaza Strip and the broader region.

Beijing can play crucial role in stopping Israel crimes: Iran president to China FM

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on China to take an active role in halting Israel's crimes in the Gaza Strip. He stated that the current developments in the besieged enclave and Lebanon, supported by so-called human rights advocates, amount to a humanitarian catastrophe.

Iranian President says Tehran ready to engage on JCPOA, urges all parties to abide by commitments

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that he wants to open a “constructive” chapter in Iran's international relations and that Tehran is “ready to engage” with the Western countries over the nuclear deal, calling on all parties to the deal to fulfill their commitments.

Zarif says Trump’s withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal was ‘miscalculation’

Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif says former US president Donald Trump’s move in 2018 to pull out of a landmark nuclear deal with Iran was a ‘miscalculation’ that led to a lose-lose situation.

Iran FM says efforts underway to start nuclear talks in New York, messages exchanged

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that the Iranian delegation in New York, attending the United Nations General Assembly, is working to initiate a new round of nuclear negotiations with the other parties during this visit, and there has been a general expression of readiness for this.

US support for Israel main obstacle to Gaza ceasefire: Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that the support of the US and some other Western countries for Israel is the primary obstacle to establishing a ceasefire and stopping the war in the Gaza Strip which has so far claimed the lives of more than 41,000.

President Pezeshkian calls on UN to fulfill duties in order to end Israel’s crimes

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that if the United Nations properly fulfilled its duties, Israel would not be able to target women, children, hospitals, and residential homes in Palestine, while human rights claimants defend the Zionist regime.

Ayatollah Khamenei urges Muslim states to boycott Israel

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stated that the catastrophic situation in West Asia stems from the Islamic society's failure to utilize its full potential. He called on Islamic countries to sever economic ties with Israel.

Iran strongly condemns Israel’s airstrike on Beirut residential area

Iran has strongly condemned Israel’s latest air attack on a residential building in a densely populated area in Beirut, which resulted in the killing and wounding of many people.

Iran UN envoy urges Security Council decisive action against Israel “evil crimes” in Lebanon 

Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations condemned the Israeli regime’s “evil” activities in Lebanon, calling for the UN Security Council action against the regime's crimes. 

Taliban official apologized to Iranian people for refusing to respect national anthem

A Taliban official who refused to stand up while Iran’s anthem was being played at a ceremony in Tehran, has apologized to the Iranian people.

Iran calls for Muslim unity to counter threats

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged a unified stance among Muslim nations to safeguard their interests and repel external threats.

Iran president says unity key to foreign policy success, calls for expanding global ties based on mutual respect

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a meeting with members of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, emphasized that national unity and cohesion are essential for foreign policy success.

Iran UN mission denies FBI claims about interference in US elections

The Iranian representative to the United Nations has denied the FBI claims regarding Iran's interference in the US elections.

Iran gov’t spokesperson: Israel’s terrorism disgusting

Iran’s Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani has condemned pager and walkie-talkie detonations in Lebanon, saying that the Zionist regime’s terrorism is disgusting.

Iran airlifts dozens of injured people from Lebanon for medical treatment

Ninety-five people injured in the device explosions in Lebanon are being transferred to Iran for further treatment, Pirhossein Koulivand, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, has said.

Pezeshkian: Terror incident in Lebanon cause of shame for US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has considered the recent terrorist incident in Lebanon as a cause of shame for the Western states, especially the United States, which "spare no effort to advance their inhumane objectives."

President Pezeshkian says attending UNGA session to defend Iran’s rights

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian says he will participate in the United Nation General Assembly’s annual session next week for the main objective of standing up for the Iranian nation’s rights.

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