Foreign Policy

Raisi warns Afghan rulers not to withhold Iran’s share of Helmand River water

President Ebrahim Raisi delivers a warning to the caretaker Taliban government in Afghanistan against ridding the people of Iran’s border province of Sistan and Baluchestan of their rights to get access to their share of water from the Helmand River.

Iranian foreign minister stresses Helmand water rights in conversation with Afghan counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has emphasized that Iran’s water rights from Helmand River are a serious matter and would affect ties with the Taliban government.

Iranian economy minister’s trip to Saudi Arabia sign of bigger development: Report

A recent trip by Iranian Economy Minister Ehsan Khandouzi to Saudi Arabia was a sign that Tehran and Riyadh are serious in their pursuit of rapprochement, a report says.

Saudi officials seek resumption of economic ties with Iran, too: Minister

Iranian Minister of Economy Ehsan Khandouzi says that during a recent meeting with Saudi officials, they demanded that the resumption of economic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran also be facilitated promptly.

Iran congratulates Turkey over presidential, parliamentary votes

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the high voter turn-out in Turkey’s Sunday elections is a sign of “victory for democracy” in Turkey.

Foreign Ministry pursues enhancement of ties with different countries: Official

The head of Iran’s Strategic Council for Foreign Relations says it is the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s job to enhance relations with other countries.

MP: Iran, Egypt will soon re-open embassies, plan Raisi-Sisi meeting

An Iranian lawmaker says the Embassies of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Arab Republic of Egypt will resume activities in both countries in the near future, following a historic reconciliation deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Tehran summons Iraqi envoy over anti-Iran terror activities in Kurdish region

Tehran has summoned the Iraqi ambassador to criticize Baghdad for inviting elements of separatist anti-Iran terror groups to an official meeting in the Arab country’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.

Iran says necessary preparations made for re-opening of missions in Saudi Arabia

The Iranian foreign ministers says Tehran has made the necessary preparations for the reopening of its embassy and consulate in Saudi Arabia.

French says gravely concerned over developments in Gaza

The French Foreign Minister says Paris is gravely concerned over what is unfolding in the Gaza Strip.

Iran pardons, frees Irish-French citizen jailed for security crime

Iran’s Embassy in Dublin said Tehran has pardoned and freed a French-Irish citizen serving time in prison for national security-related crimes.

Iranian Minister of Economy in Saudi Arabia on official visit

Iranian Minister of Economy and Financial Affairs Seyyed Ehsan Khandouzi, at the head of an economic delegation, has arrived at the Jeddah airport in Saudi Arabia, and was welcomed by the kingdom’s officials, directors of the Saudi-based Islamic Development Bank, and staff members of the Iranian Consulate in the Saudi city.

Iran FM calls for withdrawal of foreign troops, including Turkish troops, from Syria

The Iranian foreign minister has called for the withdrawal of foreign troops, including Turkish and US forces, from Syria to help resolve issues related to the Middle Eastern country.

China ready for partnership efforts with Iran, others against global challenges: Envoy

Beijing’s ambassador to Iran says China is open to joint efforts with Iran and other countries with the goal of facilitating development and confronting the challenges facing the global community.

Iran’s General Bagheri: New world order will no longer be unipolar

The Chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mohammad Bagheri, says signs of the decline of the US clout are obvious more than ever before and “we are confident that the new world order will no longer be unipolar." 

Iran calls for Islamic coordination and deterrence against Israel

The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the Islamic countries to take immediate, effective, deterrent and coordinated action to stop the Israel’s “killing machine and crimes.”

Officials: Iran, Egypt exploring possibility of meeting between Raisi and Sisi

Iran and Egypt have been holding talks in Iraq's capital Baghdad since March to discuss normalising relations between the two regional powerhouses, Egyptian and Iraqi officials told The National. They added that Tehran and Cairo are also exploring the possibility of a meeting between Iranian and Egyptian Presidents Ebrahim Raisi and Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: Iran’s policy is to resolve misunderstandings with IAEA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani says Iran’s serious policy is to resolve misunderstandings with the UN nuclear oversight body, IAEA. Kanaani was speaking at his weekly press conference on Tuesday about Tehran’s decision to let the agency re-install cameras at Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Iran: European reaction to execution of terror group ringleader, meddlesome

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has described as meddlesome the statements of some European governments about the recent execution of an anti-Iran terrorist ringleader.

Iran’s military chief in Oman for talks over bilateral ties, regional developments

The Chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mohammad Bagheri, has arrived in the Omani capital Muscat for talks with the country’s military and political officials.

Iran president says Tehran will always stand by Damascus

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has reiterated Tehran's unrelenting support for Syria and the resistance front. He stated that the Arab country would certainly achieve final victory in the face of enemies.

Iran deputy FM: Iranian businesspeople can travel to Saudi Arabia soon 

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy says the hurdle to visits by Iranian businesspeople to Saudi Arabia will be removed within the next 30 days.

Iran president calls for expansion of ties with Uzbekistan, implementation of agreements 

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the implementation of agreements between Iran and Uzbekistan will boost the level of their ties.

Iran FM: Sudan crisis to jeopardize entire region if not contained

Iran’s foreign minister voices concern over the security situation in Sudan, which has been the scene of deadly infighting between the country’s rival military factions.

Iran expels 4 Azeri diplomats in retaliatory move

Iran has expelled 4 Azerbaijani diplomats after declaring them as persona non grata. The Azeri diplomats were stationed in the Azeri embassy in Tehran and its consulate general in Tabriz.

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