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The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry stressed that the Islamic Republic does not in any way regard foreign intervention or the presence of extra-regional forces in the Caucasus as beneficial, and believes that such a presence only creates geopolitical complications.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has predicted a “bright future” for relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Armenia. Araghchi said no one can derail this path.
The General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has issued a stern warning to the US and the Zionist regime against any aggression against the Islamic Republic.
Iran's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati has said that security talks between Tehran and Riyadh are ongoing, noting that the two nations are mutually determined to end regional polarization.
Anti-Iran terrorist group calling itself Jaish al-Adl has claimed responsibility for the Friday night’s attack on a security patrol vehicle in the southeastern Iranian city of Iranshahr, which resulted in the martyrdom of one officer and injury of another individual.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will embark on a two-day trip to Armenia and Belarus starting Monday, August 18. That’s according to Pezeshkian’s political adviser.
Iran’s government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has said the recent agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia shows after years of conflict and mistrust, both sides chose negotiation and understanding over confrontation.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has reacted harshly to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks on his so-called “Greater Israel” plan.
Russia is negotiating with Iran on the construction of small nuclear power plants in the Islamic Republic. That's according to the director general of the state-owned Rosatom nuclear corporation.
Iran’s First Vice President says that the Islamic Republic’s strategy in the Caucasus is the non-intervention of foreign countries and forces, especially in the region’s geopolitics, since regional issues require no foreign presence, and all countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia can live together in peace, stability, and security.
The Iranian Foreign Minister says he does not believe a war between Iran and Israel is imminent; however, the armed forces and the government must maintain their readiness for any situation, as preparedness for war is the most important factor in preventing it.
The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic is ready to deliver a firm response to Israel, stressed that this regime failed to achieve its goal—overthrowing the government—in its recent war against Iran.
Iran will withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) if the snapback mechanism is activated, Tehran lawmaker Malek Shariati has warned.
The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, met with Ali Larijani, the newly-designated Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and his accompanying delegation on Thursday during Larijani’s visit to Lebanon.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei met with UK Ambassador to Iran, Hugo Shorter, in Tehran on Wednesday, as part of ongoing diplomatic engagements with ambassadors and heads of missions based in the Iranian capital.
Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to Iran's leader on international affairs warned that the Islamic Republic will give an appropriate response to any move that would compromise its national security as a result of the presence of extra-regional players in the Caucusus.
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has underlined Tehran’s commitment to Lebanon’s unity, independence, and resistance during a visit to Beirut.
The Embassy of Iran in Iraq has strongly condemned statements by the US State Department spokesperson opposing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and Iraq.
“The Zionist regime is heavily censoring the extent of the damage, but they themselves know well the blow they suffered,” said Iran’s Minister of Defense, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, referring to Iran's retaliatory attacks on Israel during the recent 12-day war.
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has praised the security accord signed between Tehran and Baghdad, stressing it lays the foundation for sustainable security and stability in West Asia.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has condemned the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in an Israeli air attack in the Gaza Strip, highlighting this crime as evidence of the desperation of a globally reviled regime that is going downhill.
The Iranian Foreign Minister welcomed the establishment of peace between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan and, referring to Iran’s considerations regarding communication routes and the unblocking of transportation networks, stressed that such routes must not result in a change in the region’s geopolitics or cut off Iran’s access to other transportation routes.