Foreign Policy

Iran says conditions not yet right for talks with US

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Beqaei said on Monday that conditions are not currently suitable for direct negotiations between Tehran and Washington, stressing that any talks would require mutual respect and recognition of each side’s rights and concerns.

Iran’s Leader slams US as “true terrorist”

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has described the US as the true embodiment of terrorism”, saying Washington is full of hypocrisy for claiming to fight extremism while supporting deadly wars in Gaza and Iran.

Spox: Iran-Russia to continue cooperation with determination

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry responded to remarks by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who said there are no restrictions on military and defense cooperation with Iran, emphasizing that bilateral ties between Tehran and Moscow are expanding in all areas.

Iran, China, Russia cooperate to undermine “snapback” mechanism

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi presented a report to the cabinet on Sunday detailing recent diplomatic actions aimed at countering sanctions and strengthening trilateral cooperation between Iran, China, and Russia to challenge the legitimacy of the so-called “snapback” sanctions mechanism.

Iran FM condemns UK parliament’s drone display

The Iranian Foreign Minister has described the display of a drone in the British Parliament— attributed to Iran—as a regrettable scene orchestrated by the Israel lobby and its supporters.

Iran’s FM: Snapback mechanism not activated, UNSC Resolution 2231 has officially expired

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that, according to the shared view of Iran, Russia, and China, the UN Security Council’s snapback mechanism to restore sanctions against Iran has not been activated and Resolution 2231 has formally expired.

Iranian MP warns ex-FM Zarif over remarks on Russia’s role in nuclear talks

A member of Iran’s parliament has sharply criticized former foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif for his recent comments about alleged Russia’s obstruction during the nuclear negotiations and implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Iran says nuclear restrictions under UNSC Resolution 2231 no longer valid

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 will officially expire on October 18, insisted that all related restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program are now void, and urged the UN to correct “false claims” of renewed sanctions.

Iran says answers only to rule of law, not coercion

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi asserted that Tehran is answerable only to “the rule of law, not coercion”, commenting on the scheduled legal expiration of all nuclear restrictions on the Islamic Republic.

Iran FM: Any claim to restore or reactivate terminated UNSC resolutions null and void

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, in a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, declared that Resolution 2231 has definitively expired and terminated as of Saturday, and that any claim to “restore” or “reactivate” the terminated UN Security Council resolutions is fundamentally invalid, lacks any legal basis, and cannot create binding effects.

Zarif rejects Lavrov’s claims on ‘snapback’ mechanism

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif rejected Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s claims about the UN “snapback” sanctions mechanism, calling them inaccurate.

Iran: US, France directly responsible for violation of Lebanon sovereignty

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry sys the United States and France, as countries guaranteeing the ceasefire in Lebanon, are complicit with the Zionist regime in violating Lebanon’s territorial integrity.

Iran calls for dialogue between Afghanistan, Pakistan to de-escalate tensions

Esmail Baqaei, Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, expressed satisfaction with the establishment of a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

FM Araghchi: NAM members reject ‘snapback’ mechanism, support Iran’s position

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that member states of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) have rejected the so-called “snapback” sanctions mechanism and reaffirmed their support for the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 regarding Iran’s nuclear program. 

Top Iranian lawmaker defends decision to skip Sharm el-Sheikh summit

The head of Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee says Iran made the right decision by not attending the recent Sharm el-Sheikh summit in Egypt, arguing that participation would have served no political or economic purpose.

Iran’s president calls on Islamic nations to unite for peace

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for Muslim countries to act as a unified body in pursuit of peace and brotherhood.

Iran’s FM: US, E3 claims on anti-Tehran resolutions having no legal validity

Iran’s Foreign Minister emphasized that the claims made by the United States and the three European countries — the United Kingdom, France, and Germany...

Iran FM Rejects Trump’s Claim Being a Peacemaker

Iran’s foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi referring to US President Donald Trump’s support for the crimes of the Zionists, said it is hard to call someone a “president of peace” while they fuel endless wars and stand beside war criminals.

Iran’s former FM Zarif: Direct negotiations with US ‘only real solution’

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the only viable path to resolve Iran’s disputes with the US is through direct and genuine negotiations.

A country with 16 neighbors ‘cannot be easily sanctioned’: President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that Tehran is well capable of overcoming pressures and will never bow to force and bullying.

Iran: US largest producer of terrorism, greatest supporter of genocidal Zionist regime

Iran's Foreign Ministry says the US is the world's largest producer of terrorism and the supporter of the terrorist and genocidal Zionist regime, adding the Iranian people will never forgive or forget the brutal American crime of assassinating Martyr General Qassem Soleimani who played an unparalleled role in combating the Daesh terrorism manufactured by the US.

Iran reaffirms commitment to NPT and safeguards, criticizes Europe’s “hostile” approach

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic of Iran remains a member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and is fully committed to its Safeguards Agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Tehran rejects invitation to Gaza summit, says it cannot sit with those who attacked Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied an invitation to attend the Sharm El-Sheikh summit on Gaza, saying he cannot sit down with leaders who have “attacked the Iranian people and continue to threaten and sanction us.”

Iran parliament chief: Gaza ceasefire marks failure of Zionist egime’s plots

The speaker of Iran’s Parliament says the Gaza ceasefire demonstrates the failure of the plans and conspiracies of the Zionist regime’s criminal prime minister that were announced following the “Al-Aqsa Storm” operation.

Iran confirms receiving Israel’s message via Russia, dismisses new talks with US and Europe

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Russia has conveyed a message from Israel claiming that Tel Aviv has no intention of engaging in a new conflict with Iran.

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