Foreign Policy

Iran FM: Swedish court ruling against Iran national illegal

The Iranian foreign minister says the verdict issued by a Swedish court against former Iranian official Hamid Nouri lacked any credibility and legal qualifications.

Iran summons Swedish charge d’affaires over embassy attack

The Iranian foreign ministry has summoned the Swedish charge d’affaires in Tehran following the attack on the embassy of the Islamic Republic in Stockholm on Friday.

Raisi: UNGA events provided opportunity to present Iran’s views

Upon returning home, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says his participation in the 77th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) provided an opportunity to present the Islamic Republic’s views to the world body and shed light on the problems facing human societies.

President Raisi meets Armenian PM, stresses regional stability

President Raisi of Iran, in a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in New York on Thursday, emphasized that the sovereignty of countries must be respected and any changes in the political geography of the region should be barred.

Pres. Raisi: US sanctions fail to impede Iran’s progress

President Ebrahim Raisi has said the sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran have failed to impede the country’s progress. He added Tehran has succeeded in making great achievements in various scientific, technological and economic fields despite the restrictions.

Lebanon’s stability, security important to Iran: President

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that Tehran attaches importance to the progress, security and stability of Lebanon.

President Raisi: Iran-Japan ties can further expand

The Iranian president has hailed the long history of relations between Iran and Japan in various fields, saying the already cordial ties can be strengthened.

President Raisi at UNGA meeting: Iran firmly determined to resolve nuclear issue

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, during his speech at the 77th meeting of the UN General Assembly, said Tehran has shown during serious sanctions removal talks that it is firmly determined to fairly resolve the nuclear issue if the interests of the Iranian nation are guaranteed.

Iranian president, Iraqi PM meet in New York

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi in New York on Tuesday evening on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly and discussed a host of issues.

Iran warns against meddlesome behavior of West over Mahsa Amini

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani condemned the meddlesome position of foreign countries on the tragic death of the young Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini.

Iranian FM to US: Don’t shed crocodile tears and end economic terrorism against Iran 

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has hit back at his US counterpart and other officials for their criticism of Iran over the death of 22-year-old Iranian girl Mahsa Amini.

Spokesman: Iran-US officials to hold no bilateral talks in New York; nuclear negotiations possible

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has referred to President Ebrahim Raisi’s trip to New York to attend the UN General Assembly’s meeting, saying there will be no direct meeting between the Iranian and US officials during the visit.

Iran FM: Tehran serious about nuclear deal that secures national interests

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is serious about reaching a nuclear deal with the world powers, adding Tehran’s “relations with the whole world have improved” since the administration of President Ebrahim Raisi took office.

Official: Iran ready for prisoner swap with US ‘with or without nuclear deal’

The spokesman of Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the country stands ready for exchanges of prisoners with the US as a humanitarian issue even if efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal fail to yield results.

Iran’s Raisi holds separate meetings with SCO leaders ahead of summit

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi hold separate meetings with leaders of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, who are gathering in the Uzbek city of Samarkand for an annual summit.

Raisi: Iran ready for exchanges of experience, achievements with Kirgizstan

President Ebrahim Raisi underlines the need for efforts to bolster bilateral Iran-Kirgizistan relations in various arenas, saying Tehran stands ready for exchanges of experience and achievements with Bishkek.

Iran and Uzbekistan ink 17 MoUs

Iran and Uzbekistan have signed 17 memorandums of understanding with the aim of expanding their relations in different fields.

Iran president leaves for Uzbekistan to attend SCO summit

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi headed to Uzbek city of Samarkand on Wednesday to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.

Iran FM warns IAEA board against issuing ‘unconstructive statement’

The Iranian foreign minister, says Issuing ‘unconstructive statements’ by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s board of governors, ‘will bear no fruit.’

Iran’s FM says Tehran eager to broaden ties with UAE

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with Emirati ambassador Saif Mohammed Al Zaabi, back in Tehran after seven years. Amirabdollahian highlighted Iran’s policy on expansion of relations with all neighbors including the UAE.

Iran FM calls for cessation of hostilities between Armenia, Azerbaijan Republic

The Iranian foreign minister voiced Tehran opposition to the military confrontation between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, calling for an urgent end to the war.

FM Amirabdollahian: Iran to stand by Yemeni people, support their will

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stressed the deep and historical bonds between Iran and Yemen, saying the Islamic Republic has always supported the will of the Yemeni people.

Russia: Iran to sign memorandum to gain official membership of SCO

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said several encouraging decisions, including about Iran's official membership, will be made in the upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Iran slams Albania cyber attack claims as baseless

Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has rejected claims of a cyber attacks by the Albanian government against Iran as ‘baseless’ and ‘false’, adding Iran itself has been a victim of cyber attacks.

Tehran says US behind ‘scenario’ of Albania serving ties with Iran

The spokesman for the Iranian ministry of foreign affairs strongly condemned a move by the US Department of the Treasury to impose sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence that followed Albania’s move to cut off ties with Iran.

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