Iran FM talks to EU’s Borrell, insists Tehran committed to reaching robust deal

TEHRAN - In a phone conversation initiated by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell late on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian insisted that Tehran is determined to strike a good, robust, and long-lasting nuclear agreement with the West within the framework of the Vienna talks.

Indian FM invites Amir Abdollahian to New Delhi

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian spoke on the phone on Friday morning with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs.

Intelligence minister: Two French citizens were not tourists

TEHRAN — Iran’s Intelligence Minister Seyyed Esmaeil Khatib says the two French citizens who have been detained were conspiring against Iran, refuting claims that they were tourists.

Iran renews call to mediate between Russia and Ukraine

TEHRAN- Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Iran's foreign minister, once against has said the Islamic Republic supports any attempt to find a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine conflict.

Iran, Ghana ready to deepen cooperation in copious areas

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has expressed hope that cordial ties with Ghana would be deepened in all areas of mutual interest.

FM says “a new page is opened in relations between Iran and the Emirates”

Iran FM meets new UAE leader

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, who had visited Abu Dhabi on Monday to pay respect to the deceased UAE president Khalifa bin Zayed, met with the country’s new leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.

Iranian, Greek top diplomats hold phone call

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias spoke over the phone on Saturday on bilateral issues and the latest status of Iran sanctions talks in Vienna.

Iran, Cuba should work together to oppose unilateral U.S. sanctions: FM

TEHRAN- Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Iran's foreign minister, has condemned the broad and unilateral sanctions of the U.S. against Iran and Cuba, saying the two nations should use their expertise to oppose the draconian measures.

FM briefed about situation of Iranians in Qatar

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian met with Tehran’s ambassador to Doha on Sunday to get briefed about the situation of Iranian nationals living in Qatar, according to the Iranian foreign ministry.

Amir Abdollahian, Bayramov call for closer ties

TEHRAN— Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian exchanged views with his Azeri counterpart Jeyhoun Bayramov during a phone conversation on Saturday, discussing ways to expand bilateral cooperation in different spheres.

Iran FM commemorates memory of Al Jazeera journalist

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Thursday commemorated the memory of Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh who was killed by the Zionist regime of Israel in the occupied territories on Wednesday morning.

Amir Abdollahian offers condolences over passing of UAE president

TEHRAN — In a message to his Emirati counterpart on Friday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian offered condolences over the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President.

Iran FM underlines red lines in Vienna talks

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said that Iran still pursues the path of negotiations but the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iran should be done in line with Iran’s red lines. 

FM criticizes Turkey, Afghanistan over water rights

TEHRAN— In response to the enquiries of the MPs on Tuesday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian criticized lack of cooperation among neighboring countries in regard to water sharing.

Iran FM says diplomacy is only solution to Ukraine war

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic is against war anywhere in the world, underscoring diplomacy as the sole way out of the Ukraine war.

Amir Abdollahian meets Iranian ambassadors to Iraq, Russia

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has met with the Iranian envoys to Iraq and Russia to take stock of their diplomatic work.

Iran FM to UN chief: U.S. must take ‘brave and realistic’ decision

TEHRAN— Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has criticized the U.S. Senate bill against Iran, saying that the U.S. must make a “brave and realistic” decision in order to correct its past mistakes in efforts to revive the JCPOA, the official name for the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Iran FM, foreign officials discuss Quds Day

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian held phone conversations on Thursday with a number of foreign officials discussing a variety of issues including World Quds Day.

Iran firm to reach a “good, strong and lasting agreement,” Amir Abdollahian says

Iran FM to EU: White House must set aside excessive demands, hesitation

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian spoke over the phone with EU Foreign policy chief Joseph Borrell on Friday evening.

Iran FM lashes out at world inactivity toward Israel's increased incursions

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has stated that the Israeli apartheid regime has been emboldened by the double standards and silence of certain governments and international circles, urging the regime to intensify its acts of aggression and violations of Palestinian rights.

Taliban vow to safeguard Iran's diplomatic missions

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has stated that Tehran has a good and constructive perspective of Afghanistan.

Iran, Iraq stress formation of inclusive government in Afghanistan

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian hosted a high-ranking Iraqi delegation led by Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein on Wednesday afternoon. Later, Amir Abdollahian and Fuad Hussein held a joint press conference in which they insisted on the need for formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan.

Taliban tasked to maintain security of Iran’s diplomatic centers: FM

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Tuesday that Afghanistan's acting Taliban government is held accountable for the security of Tehran's diplomatic missions in the country, and that the attacks on the Iranian embassy in Kabul and its consulate in the eastern city of Herat must be explained.

Tehran keen to deepen ties with African countries: Iran FM

TEHRAN- Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Iran's foreign minister, has noted that the Islamic Republic is eager to deepen connections with African nations, especially Burkina Faso, indicating Iran's foreign policy change toward non-Western countries.

Iran FM meets ambassador of Yemen’s National Salvation Government

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has met with the ambassador of Yemen’s National Salvation Government to Iran to discuss the situation in the war-torn Arab country, the Foreign Ministry reported on Tuesday. 

Amir Abdollahian says Foreign Ministry seriously pursuing water rights

TEHRAN — The Foreign Ministry is seriously pursuing issues related to Iran’s water rights from Afghanistan, Turkey, and Iraq, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said.

Iran FM urges end to Yemen embargo, delivery of humanitarian aid

TEHRAN- Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Iran's foreign minister, has stressed that the Saudi-led coalition's blockade on Yemen must be eased entirely in order for humanitarian help to reach the war-torn country, while repeating Tehran’s support for a two-month UN-brokered truce between Yemen's warring parties in a phone conversation with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al Mohammed al-Sabah on Friday.

Iran sticks to its red lines: FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Hossein Abdollahian said Sunday that Iran is sticking and will continue to stick to its red lines on the talks in Vienna over reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.

Amir Abdollahian discusses Yemen with Emirati counterpart

TEHRAN — In a telephone conversation on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Emirati counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed bilateral, regional and international issues.

Iran urges coordinated effort to find diplomatic solution to Ukraine war

TEHRAN – In separate phone calls with his Hungarian and Serbian counterparts, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has insisted on the need to take concerted efforts to find a peaceful solution to the war between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing Tehran's opposition to wars and sanctions.