Foreign Policy

Iran, Saudi Arabia to resume flights, forge commercial ties after 7-year hiatus

Iran and Saudi Arabia have initiated talks to restart direct flights and rekindle commercial relations between the two nations.

Iran-US prisoner swap set to happen as soon as early next week: Report

Tehran and Washington are set to exchange prisoners as early as Monday under an agreement officially announced in mid-August, according to people familiar with the matter.

Iran FM to Armenia counterpart: Presence of foreigners in region complicates situation

The Iranian foreign minister says the presence of foreign forces in the South Caucasus region will further complicate the situation there.

Iran, Iraq pursing security roadmap to confine terrorists to camps

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says terrorists should not be given the chance ‘even for an hour’ to wreak havoc on Iran, Iraq and the region.

Revived Iran-Saudi ties will be strong in all fields: Ambassador

Saudi Arabia’s envoy to Iran has expressed his satisfaction with the beginning of a new chapter in Tehran-Riyadh relations, stressing that the revived ties between two countries will be strong in all fields, including in trade and investment.

Iran, Pakistan vow to help establish peace, stability in Afghanistan

Iran’s foreign minister has highlighted the need to support regional initiatives within the framework of neighboring countries to help resolve challenges facing Afghanistan.

Iran confirms release of Americans in exchange for Iranians held in US

Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has confirmed the release of five Iranian nationals detained in the United States in exchange for the release of five Americans held in the Islamic Republic.

Iraqi FM says to visit Iran to discuss security pact

Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein says that he will exchange views with the Iranian authorities on the implementation of a major security agreement between Tehran and Baghdad during an imminent visit to Tehran.

Iran says is in contact with Armenia, Azerbaijan to ease tensions in Caucasus

Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani has stated that Tehran is closely monitoring the situation in the Caucasus and stays in contact with Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan to ensure peace and security.

Iranian envoy: Tehran views Riyadh as strategic partner

Iran considers Saudi Arabia as a strategic partner with a special significance and that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi seeks to push “neighborly ties” with the kingdom after years of frozen ties, the Islamic Republic’s newly-appointed ambassador to Saudi Arabia says.

Saudi envoy submits credentials to Iran foreign minister

Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Tehran Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi submitted a copy of his credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Sunday, cemencing his new mission in the Islamic Republic.

Iran FM condoles with Morocco over deadly quake

The Iranian foreign minister has extended his sympathy and condolences to the government and people of Morocco over the recent quake that has left hundreds of people dead and many others injured in the country.

Iranian and Saudi delegations travel to Riyadh and Tehran

Iran’s Embassy has announced on X social nedia (formerly known as Twitter) that after the normalization of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, a Saudi delegation has travelled to Tehran to participate in an international conference on fighting against dust which was held on Saturday, September 9, in the Iranian capital.

Iran president reaffirms strong opposition to Azerbaijan construction of corridor in Armenian territory

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has reaffirmed Iran’s strong opposition to any geopolitical change along its border regions.

Iran says to continue cooperation with IAEA

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says Tehran will continue cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency over its peaceful nuclear program.

Iran rejects Arab-Japanese statement over Persian Gulf islands

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has rejected the joint statement of the Arab-Japanese political dialogue meeting over the three Iranian Islands of Abu Musa, the Greater and Lesser Tunb.

Iranian ambassador presents copy of his credentials in Riyadh

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia has presented a copy of his credentials to a high-ranking Saudi official as the two countries exchange envoys following a normalization of relations.

New Saudi envoy: Riyadh wants expansion of Tehran ties based on 2030 vision

Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador to Iran, in his first remarks hours after arrival in the Iranian capital Tehran, said his country pursues development of cooperation with the Islamic Republic according to the kingdom’s 2030 strategic vision.

Resumption of Diplomatic Ties: Saudi envoy to Iran arrives in Tehran

The ambassador of Saudi Arabia has arrived in Tehran, and the ambassador of Iran went to Riyadh on Tuesday.

Releasing Iran’s assets in South Korea opens new chapter in bilateral ties: FM

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated that a recent agreement reached to unblock the country’s frozen funds in South Korea will open a new chapter in the two country’s relations.

President Raisi calls Iran and Saudi Arabia influential governments of Muslim world

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has described Iran and Saudi Arabia as two influential countries in the region and the Muslim world.

President Raisi stresses enhanced Iran-Turkey collaboration

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi expressed hope that the level of cooperation between Tehran and Ankara will enhance during the new term of Recep Tayyip Erdogan's presidency.

Iran warns over geographical changes in region

Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, emphasized that Tehran will not accept any geopolitical changes in the region and expressed concerns about limiting existing transit routes.

Turkish FM in Iran to discuss regional, intl. developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has officially received his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan at the Foreign Ministry in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Turkish foreign minister to visit Tehran on Sunday

Foreign Minister of Turkey Hakan Fidan will travel to Tehran on Sunday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.

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