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The latest news and views about and statements by the Iranian Foreign Ministry
Ex-Iranian envoy blames Foreign Ministry for deteriorating ties with Europe
A former Iranian ambassador to Germany criticizes the incumbent Foreign Ministry officials for what he describes as their “weak performance” that is undermining long-running relations with the European Union.
Ex-diplomat: Iranian Foreign Ministry has lost its clout
A former Iranian diplomat says the current administration is using less efficient and less professional people in the Foreign Ministry.
Assilant attacks Iran embassy in Denmark
An assailant armed with cold weapons enters illegally the parameters of the Iranian embassy in Denmark causing damage to the embassy cars. The asssult took place on Friday morning.
Iran strongly condemns US Syria attacks, denies link with targeted groups
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the US Army’s aggression on Wednesday morning against the people and infrastructure of Syria as a violation of the country’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
Iran donates 1 million doses of domestically-made Covid vaccines to Mali
Iran donates one million doses of home-made vaccines against Covid-19 to Mali during a visit to the conflict-torn West African country by Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian.
US withdrawal from region provided chance for good-neighboring policy
The Iranian interior minister says the US withdrawal from the region has provided an opportunity for strengthening the policy of neighborliness which all countries should use.
New appointments at Iran’s Foreign Ministry
The Iranian foreign minister has appointed three seasoned diplomats as his new deputies, including the one dealing with talks over Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran foreign minister: Asia, neighbors our priority
Top Iranian diplomat says his priority as the new foreign minister is to expand ties with neighboring countries.
In a message posted on Instagram, Hossein Amir Abdollahian added the ministry under his command
will pursue balanced, dynamic and smart foreign relations based on mutual respect.
His full message is as follows:
Russian FM congratulates Iranian counterpart
Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei Lavrov has congratulated his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian on his appointment as Iran’s top diplomat.
Iran Summons Russian Ambassador to Protest Controversial Photo
Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has invited Russian Ambassador to Tehran Levan Dzhagaryan for a meeting with the Iranian foreign minister's assistant to give explanation on a controversial picture tweeted by the Russian embassy in Tehran.
Iran, Asian Parliamentary Assembly Sign Agreement on APA Headquarters in Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Mohammad Reza Majidi, the Secretary-General of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly, signed the APA’s Headquarters Agreement on the provisions related to the status, privileges and immunities of the permanent secretariat of the Assembly in Tehran at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Iran’s FM Unveils Book Titled ‘Zarif and Big Files’ in Iraq
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has unveiled a book titled “Zarif and Big Files” published by an Iraqi publisher in the Arabic language.
Iran Says Its Cooperation with Russia Now Beyond Limits of Bilateral Ties
Iran says its collaborations with the Russian Federation have gone beyond the limits of bilateral relations, and are now at the level of cooperation to ensure international security.
Former Iranian Diplomats Issue Statement on Tehran’s Expectations of US
A host of former Iranian deputy foreign ministers and ambassadors have issued a statement on Iran's expectations of new US President Joe Biden.
Tehran Vows to Sue US If It Keeps Harrassing Iranian Diplomats
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Tehran has officially warned the United States that it will bring a lawsuit with the International Court of Justice against that country if it continues its illegal actions against Iranian diplomats.
Iran Gov’t, Parliament Vow to Redouble Efforts to Facilitate Expats’ Affairs
The Presiding Board of the Parliamentary Fraction for Iranian Expatriates’ Affairs has held a meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Iranian Expatriates’ Affairs Kazem Sajjadi.
Iran, Armenia Discuss Closer Business Ties
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Armenian counterpart Ara Ayvazyan have discussed the latest developments in Armenia as well as bilateral and regional cooperation.
Rouhani’s Government Vows to Further Protect Iranian Expats’ Rights
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Justice have, in a meeting, reached an agreement to further support and protect the rights of Iranian expatriates wherever in the world they are.
Belgian Foreign Minister Condemns Fakhrizadeh Assassination
Belgian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès had a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday.
Iran Not to Give IAEA Any Access beyond NPT: Spokesman
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Islamic Republic has not provided the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with any access beyond the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and won't do so in the future.
Afghan Envoy Summoned over Offensive Moves against Iran Diplomatic Sites
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Tehran over recent offensive moves made against the Iranian diplomatic missions in Afghanistan.
Iran FM’s Letters for Counterparts Submitted to Diplomats
Deputies of the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs have held several meetings with the foreign diplomats residing in Tehran to submit the letters that Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written to his foreign counterparts about the US sanctions impeding the supply of health and medical products.
Spokesman Outlines Foreign Ministry’s Moves in Coronavirus Fight
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expounded on the latest measures taken by the ministry in close cooperation and coordination with the Health Ministry in order to minimize the adverse effects of the coronavirus epidemic.
Iran Appoints Female Ambassador to Denmark
Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed Afsaneh Nadipour as the country’s new ambassador of the Islamic Republic to Denmark.
Iran Condemns UK Officials’ Improper Measures, Comments
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly condemned the British ambassador’s unlawful and unprofessional measure and his suspicious attendance at a gathering in Tehran, as well as the inappropriate comments made by other UK officials.