Foreign Policy

Russian envoy to Tehran summoned to Iran Foreign Ministry over stance on Persian Gulf islands

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Russian ambassador to Tehran, Alexey Dedov, following the issuance of a joint statement by Russia and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council that supported the United Arab Emirates’ claims to three Iranian islands of Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb, and the Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf.

Kenyan president welcomes Iran’s Raisi

Kenyan President William Ruto has officially welcomed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at the presidential palace in Nairobi.

Iran says US court decision over damages to Alinejad “banditry”

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says a US federal court ruling that Iran should pay millions of dollars to a US-based opposition figure, is a kind of “banditry” on the part of America, totally rejecting it.

Iran says US sending cluster bombs to Ukraine prolonging war

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the US decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine shows Washington’s determination to prolong and complicate the war there.

Iran still working to undo sanctions via diplomacy: Minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the Islamic Republic is still working to undo the series of US and international sanctions against the country through diplomacy.

Iran FM says NAM has potential to affect global power equations

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) can unite its 120 member states and affect global power equations.

Azerbaijan president: No country allowed to use Azeri territory against Iran

Ilham Aliyef, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in a meeting with the Iranian foreign minister, said no country will be allowed to use the Azeri territory against the Islamic Republic.

Top Iranian and Russian officials call for immediate implementation of agreements

The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) and Russia’s presidential aide have called for the speedy implementation of the cooperation agreements reached between the two countries in various economic and financial fields amid efforts to strengthen bilateral collaboration.

Iraqi president calls for bolstering ties with Iran

Iraqi President Abdullatif Rashid says that Baghdad attaches great importance to strengthening relations with Tehran in the trade and energy fields.

EU’s Borrel: Iran nuclear deal, talks important to US

Josep Borrell, the European Union Foreign Policy Chief says the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, protecting its structure and continuation of relevant constructive talks are significant to the EU.

President Raisi says Iran’s SCO membership will have historical benefits

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has highlighted the long-term and positive impacts of Iran’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He stated that Tehran’s membership in the SCO will have historical benefits. He made the remarks in an address to the 23rd SCO summit which was held via video conference.

Iran officially becomes member state of Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Iran’s membership at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is officially approved at a meeting of the politico-economic alliance.

Iran warns France of “reprecussions” for hosting terror group meeting

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has warned the French government of "political and legal reprecussios" for hosting the gatheting of the anti-Iran terror group, Mojahedin Khalgh, MKO.

Advisor to Iran’s leader: Restoration of ties with Egypt highly important 

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to Iran’s leader, has said restoration of diplomatic ties between the Islamic Republic and Egypt is highly important.

Rights chief: Iran will soon launch court process over Gen. Soleimani assassination by US

Iran’s top human rights official says a court process will soon be launched into the case of the assassination of the anti-terror icon Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani by the US military in early 2020.

Head of Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Iran full SCO membership to be announced soon

The secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) says Iran’s full membership in the strategic body will be officially announced in the next meeting of the SCO.

Swedish envoy summoned to Iran Foreign Ministry over desecration of Islamic sanctities

The chargé d’affaires of the Swedish Embassy in Tehran was summoned to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in protest at the recent desecration of the Holy Quran in the European country.

Iran FM says welcomes restoration of ties with Egypt, Morocco

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran welcomes resumption and development of ties with Egypt and Morocco.

Iran blasts desecration of Holy Qur’an in Sweden

The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned repeated desecration of the Holy Qur’an in Sweden as an act running counter to origional human rights values.

Iranian president holds telephone conversation with Qatari emir

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called for efforts by Iran and Qatar to further expand their relations.

Official: Iranian president talks with Russian counterpart, Armenian PM, supports Moscow

The political deputy of the Iranian presidency says President Ebrahim Raisi has held separate telephone conversations with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian, voicing Tehran's support for the Kremlin in the recent mutiny.

Foreign Ministry: Iran serious about continuation of nuclear talks, obtaining results

The spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry says the Islamic Republic is serious about the negotiations for the removal of sanctions, revival of the 2015 nuclear deal and achieving results in the talks.

Iran FM says Tehran-Baku able to solve existing problems

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran and Baku are able to resolve the remaining problems in bilateral ties and return the relations back on the right track.

Tehran: Azeri nationals do not need visa to visit Iran  

The Iranian Embassy in the Republic of Azerbaijan has issued a statement on the rules for Azeri nationals who want to travel to Iran.

Iran FM: Arming any side in Ukraine war to intensify tensions

The Iranian foreign minister has once again voiced Tehran's opposition to the Ukraine war, saying arming any party to the war will increase the tensions and undermine regional stability.

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