President Raisi will inaugurate conference on Afghanistan

Tehran summit intended to find ‘Afghan solution’ for Afghanistan

TEHRAN — The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday that the conference on Afghanistan in Tehran on Wednesday is aimed to find solutions to the problems facing the country based on “Afghan solution”.

Iran ‘immediately pursued’ nationals stranded along Belarus-Lithuania border: spokesman

TEHRAN - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has offered explanations on the Iranian nationals stranded on along the Belarus-Lithuania border, saying that the Iranian embassy in Belarus was instructed to follow the issue immediately after being notified of the matter.

Iran insists won’t tolerate presence of Zionist forces near borders

TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday morning, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh reiterated that the Islamic Republic will not tolerate the presence of Israeli forces near its borders.

MP says Azeri president's remarks are against good neighborliness

TEHRAN — Mahmoud Abbaszadeh Meshkini, the spokesman for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament, has reacted to the recent remarks by Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev.

Iran rejects Azeri president’s ‘astonishing’ claims

TEHRAN – Iran has responded to latest remarks by Azeri President Ilham Aliyev who accused Iran of drug trafficking in collaboration with Armenia amid ongoing tensions between Tehran and Baku.

Kandahar explosion: A sedition aimed to cause rift between Shias and Sunnis

TEHRAN — At least 68 people have been killed in an explosion at a mosque in the city of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan, according to Al Jazeera.

Iran strongly condemns tragic shootings in Beirut

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh late on Thursday strongly condemned the tragic shootings at peaceful protesters in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.

Iran says EU’s Mora to visit Iran on Thursday

TEHRAN – Iran has confirmed press reports that a senior European diplomat leading the Vienna talks over Iran’s nuclear program will pay a visit to Iran on Thursday.

Iran-Syria ties entered ‘strategic phase’: spokesman

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has praised Tehran-Damascus ties, noting that they have been elevated to a strategic level. 

Tehran says won’t tolerate presence of Zionist forces near borders

TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday morning, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have followed a correct logic so far.

Process to review JCPOA talks will soon reach conclusion, Iran says

TEHRAN – There are two stages for reviewing six rounds of talks to revive the JCPOA in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says.

Iran: Return to Vienna nuclear talks will happen soon

TEHRAN — Iran's new government will decide in the next few weeks on a date to return to the nuclear talks in Vienna, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

Iran says remarks by Azeri president are surprising

TEHRAN — In reply to a question raised by correspondents about Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s comments regarding Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Tuesday said Aliyev’s remarks are “surprising” because they come at a time when Tehran and Baku have good relations based on mutual respect and there are normal channels through which the two sides can talk at the highest level.

High time for U.S. to wake up to new reality: Iranian Foreign Ministry

Iran says it engages in only results-oriented talks

TEHRAN - The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has once again reiterated Tehran’s resolve to engage in only results-oriented talks to revive a nuclear deal it struck with world powers in 2015, saying it is high time for the United States, which unilaterally quit the agreement, "to wake up to new reality."

Angry Americans, Hysterical Reactions

TEHRAN — After Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi virtually addressed the 76th United Nations General Assembly, many political analysts commented on the contents of his speech. However, what is interesting is that the authors of the JCPOA are crying over an empty coffin.

Iran: Vienna talks to resume in coming weeks

Amir Abdollahian will not meet P4+1 counterparts

TEHRAN — In an interview with IRNA correspondent in New York, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said that talks to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will resume in Vienna in the coming weeks, and the other sides have been notified about this.

Iran FM to leave Tehran for New York on Tuesday

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian will travel to New York this week to participate in the meeting of the UN General Assembly where he is also expected to meet many foreign officials, according to the Iranian foreign ministry. 

IAEA access to cameras' memory is subject to agreement: Iran

TEHRAN - Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stressed that the International Atomic Energy Agency’s access to cameras’ memory is possible only when an agreement is reached on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Iran rejects allegations by Israel, Arab quartet

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh strongly rejected allegations by Israel and some Arab states against Iran’s nuclear program and its regional influence. 

Attritional negotiations useless, MP says

TEHRAN - Shahriar Heydari, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Parliament, has said that continuing the nuclear negotiations in an attritional way without tangible results is useless, suggesting that the West should avoid seeking a departure from the basic principles of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the official name for the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran warns against miscalculation at upcoming IAEA board meeting

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Monday warned against any miscalculation in the next meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors.

Iran condemns new round of U.S. sanctions

TEHRAN — In reaction to the U.S. Treasury Department’s sanctions on four Iranian nationals, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said unfortunately current U.S. officials are pursuing the failed policy of the previous administration.

Iran calls on Afghans to avoid violence, fratricide

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has called on the Afghans to avoid violence and resolve their differences through dialogue amid ongoing clashes in the Panjshir Valley between the Taliban and resistance groups led by Ahamd Massoud. 

Iran says won’t rush to recognize Taliban

TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh reiterated that Iran seeks the establishment of an “inclusive” government in Afghanistan, and is ready to facilitate intra-Afghan talks.

No meeting held between Iran, Saudi Arabia during Baghdad summit: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said that no meeting was held between Iranian and Saudi officials during the Baghdad summit on Sunday.

Baku blocks land route to Armenia

TEHRAN — Iran’s customs spokesman said on Friday that a part of the land route from Iran to Armenia was blocked by the forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Iran stands with victims of terrorism

TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has sent a message on International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, saying the Islamic Republic stands with victims of terrorism.

Raisi presence in Baghdad Summit is unclear

We cannot witness ‘planned’ suffering of the Lebanese, Iran says

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Sunday that Iran sells oil and fuel to its friends and allies upon their request.