Foreign Policy

London condemns Tehran’s execution of British-Iranian national convicted of spying

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says that Iran's execution of a British-Iranian national would not go unchallenged, while UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called the hanging of the spy a "cowardly act." Alireza Akbari, a former Iranian official, has been executed after he was guilty of spying for the British intelligence agency.

Iran FM says Tehran welcomes resumption of talks with Saudi Arabia

The Iranian foreign minister has voiced Tehran’s readiness to resume talks with Saudi Arabia over mending bilateral ties.

Iran leader says enemies made miscalculations in recent unrest

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the enemies’ “miscalculations” during the recent unrest in the country. He has stated that they attempted in vain to rally the Iranians behind their plot to overthrow the government and disintegrate the Islamic Republic.

Iran FM calls for efforts toward swift govt. formation in Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian reaffirms the Islamic Republic’s support for Lebanon, calling on all factions in the Arab country to make efforts to end a presidential vacuum there and form a government.

Raisi: Enemies’ sanctions, threats failed to break Iranian nation’s iron will

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says the enemies have tried to tighten the noose around the Iranian nation’s neck and block the path of its progress through “maximum pressure,” sanctions and threats, but they have failed to achieve that goal.

Raisi to Putin: Iran ready to help end Ukraine war

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that the Islamic Republic is ready to play an active and constructive role in ending the Ukraine war and restore peace to the country.

High-ranking Iranian economic delegation in UAE

A delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran headed by Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari is in the United Arab Emirates to explore ways of boosting bilateral economic ties.

Iran Foreign Ministry summons Iraqi envoy over use of fake name for Persian Gulf

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Baghdad’s Ambassador to Tehran to lodge a strong protest over the use of a fake name for the Persian Gulf in the title of an Arab soccer event hosted by the Iraqi city of Basra.

MP: Tehran pursuing re-opening of Iran, Saudi embassies ahead of Hajj season

An Iranian lawmaker says the diplomatic apparatus in Tehran is pursuing the re-opening of Iranian and Saudi embassies in the respective countries ahead of the Hajj pilgrimage season in late June.

Iran parliament speaker: ‘Misunderstandings’ with Baku cleared

Iran’s parliament speaker says there have been some “misunderstandings” with the Azerbaijan Republic recently that “have been cleared”, adding that he will pay a visit to Baku in the near future.

Iran: Negotiations for revival of the nuclear deal, removal of sanctions ongoing

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the negotiations for revival of the 2015 nuclear deal are ongoing among involved parties and through relevant channels.

Iran says France has no right to insult other religions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has announced that France is not entitled to insult any religion and its followers under the pretext of "free speech." Nasser Kanaani has called on the French statesmen to observe the basic principles of international law.

Iranian president strongly condemns Charlie Hebdo’s insulting cartoons

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has strongly condemned French magazine Charlie Hebdo’s recent insulting cartoons about the marjaeiyah and religious as well as human values of the Iranian people.

Iranian MP: European troika in a message acknowledged Iran is a regional power

The vice chairman of the Iranian parliament’s national security commission says the European troika has sent a message to Iran recently and, as a result, the road has been paved for the victory of the Iranian people.

Iran FM holds talks with OIC chief, Kuwait top diplomat over al-Aqsa desecration

The Iranian foreign minister says Israel will face dire consequences for its recent desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque in al-Quds.

Iran closes Tehran-based French Institute over insulting cartoons

Iran has announced the closure of the French Institute of Research, based in Tehran, in protest at the publication of insulting cartoons in the French magazine, Charlie Hebdo.

Leader’s aide: NATO, US to blame for increasing world conflicts

An advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says independent nations need to be on alert over infiltration attempts by the US and NATO, a Western military alliance led by Washington, blaming the pair for a rise in conflicts worldwide.

French envoy summoned to Iranian Foreign Ministry over insulting cartoons

French Ambassador to Tehran Nicolas Roche was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday afternoon after a French magazine published insulting cartoons of the Shia Marjaeya as well as Iran’s national and religious values.

Iran condemns Charlie Hebdo’s insulting cartoons, promises “firm response”

The Iranian foreign minister has condemned a French magazine for its publication of insulting cartoons of Islamic Marjaeya.

Iranian VP: Saudis ready to resume talks with Iran

The Iranian vice president for parliamentary affairs says Saudi Arabia is ready to resume negotiations with Iran.

Iran condemns desecration of al-Aqsa by Israel

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has strongly condemned the desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque by a cabinet minister of Israel.

Iranian president, IRGC commander vow revenge for murder of General Soleimani

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says the Islamic Republic will definitely exact revenge on those who were behind the assassination of late Quds Force Commander General Qassem Soleimani.

Foreign Ministry: No one can offer evidence of Iran’s role in Ukraine war

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says none of the parties that have accused Iran of involvement in the war in Ukraine has offered any evidence to support their claim, amid accusations that Iranian drones were used by Russia.

Aide to Iranian FM: Iran wants good relations with neighbors including Saudi Arabia

An aide to Iran’s foreign minister has said Iran is open the normalization of ties with Saudi Arabia.

Iranian FM: Iran to purse case of Major General Soleimani’s assassination

Iran's Foreign Minister says the US and some other Western governments are hampering efforts by the Islamic Republic to legally pursue the US assassination of Iran’s anti-terror icon Major general Qassem Soleimani.

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