Iran expresses condolences to Switzerland

TEHRAN— Following the passing of a Swiss diplomat, the Iranian ministry of foreign affairs sent a message of condolences, stating that the authorities are investigating the matter.

Iran voices support for China’s new law on Hong Kong

TEHRAN – Iran has expressed support for a new Chinese law regarding Hong Kong electoral system, saying that it respects any decision made by China regarding the country’s national sovereignty.

Foreign Ministry: Iran won’t rest until it brings Gen. Soleimani assassins to justice 

TEHRAN – The Foreign Ministry posted a statement on its website saying that Iran will never forget or forgive the criminal assassination of Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani by the United States and will not rest until it brings the perpetrators to book.

U.S., ISIS ‘brothers in arms,’ Iran says

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has accused the U.S. government of supporting the ISIS terrorist group, describing the U.S. and ISIS as “brothers in arms.”

General Soleimani’s blood united the region against U.S., Foreign Ministry says

TEHRAN – Assassination of the commander of Iran’s elite Quds Force General Qassem Soleimani has united the people of the region against the United States presence, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

Region suffered enough from U.S. interventions: Tehran

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said Iran will never forget or forgive the U.S. assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, saying West Asia has suffered enough from Washington’s interventions.

Ex-diplomat suggests Iran should diversify its relations 

TEHRAN – A former diplomat believes that Iran should diversify its relations with the outside world.

Iran summons French ambassador over comments on Zam execution

TEHRAN – French Ambassador to Iran Philippe Thiebaud was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday for the French Foreign Ministry’s statement on the execution of Amad News operator Ruhollah Zam.

German ambassador summoned to Iranian Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Following the European Union’s statement regarding the execution of Amad News operator Ruhollah Zam, the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday summoned the German ambassador to Tehran.

Tehran: U.S. trying to tempt others to sacrifice Palestinian cause

TEHRAN — The U.S. regime tries to tempt other countries to sacrifice the Palestinian cause, Iran’s Foreign Ministry tweeted on Friday.

Iranian Foreign Ministry calls for closer interactions with Afghanistan

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed satisfaction over his visit to Afghanistan, saying popular and cultural interactions are an integral part of a strategic relationship.

Iran criticizes Giuliani for defending ‘terrorist tyrant’

TEHRAN – In a tweet on Friday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry attacked U.S. President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer for defending the president, making a quip about dark rivulets of liquid streaking down the lawyer’s face during his latest press conference.

Tehran marks UN Day, calls for action against unilateralism

TEHRAN – Iran has marked the 75th anniversary of the formation of the United Nations, saying the UN Day is a reminder that the world has to reject unilateralism and coercion.

Iran announces termination of UN arms embargo

TEHRAN – In an official statement on Sunday, the Foreign Ministry announced the termination of a UN arms embargo on Iran in defiance of the United States’ failed efforts to extend the embargo.

Iran responds to Trump’s bad language, says not afraid of ‘bullying rhetoric’

TEHRAN – In response to U.S. President Donald Trump using swear words to threaten Iran, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Iran is not afraid of U.S. “bullying rhetoric.”

Foreign Ministry says regards General Soleimani case ‘a top agenda’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry says it has put the issue of pursuing the U.S. assassination of top anti-terror commander Qassem Soleimani as a top agenda.

Iran offers condolences over Ukraine plane crash

TEHRAN – In a statement on Sunday night, Iran offered condolences to Ukraine over a military plane crash that killed 26 people.

Nuclear armed Israel remains biggest threat to peace in West Asia: Tehran

TEHRAN — Iran has called on the international community to stand for a nuclear-free world, and condemned the U.S. and the Zionist regime for their destabilizing policies and activities which threaten world peace.

Foreign Ministry: Riyadh has become ‘delirious’

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry has categorically rejected Saudi King Salman’s charges against the Islamic Republic as unfounded, saying Riyadh rulers have become “delirious” due to repeated failures in Yemen.

“We tell the Americans to stop sea, air and land robberies”

Tehran says Washington ‘standing on the wrong side of history’

TEHRAN — The Foreign Ministry has warned that Iran will respond decisively to any measure against its national sovereignty, saying Washington “is standing on the wrong side of history.” 

Iran terms U.S. as ‘biggest threat’ to world peace

TEHRAN — Tehran has responded to Washington’s “futile efforts” to reinstate the UN sanctions on Iran, saying the U.S. regime is the “biggest threat” to world peace and security.

‘No military solution to Afghan crisis’

TEHRAN — The Foreign Ministry Director-General for West Asia has said that there is no military solution to the Afghan crisis.

Iran summons German ambassador over meddlesome tweets

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Germany’s ambassador over the meddlesome tweets of the German embassy in Tehran.

Tehran welcomes inter-Afghan talks, warns of foreign intervention

TEHRAN — Tehran has welcomed the start of inter-Afghan negotiations attended by Afghanistan’s government, political groups and Taliban in Doha, Qatar.

Iran strongly condemns Bahrain-Israel deal

Iran calls Bahrain’s move to establish ties with Israel ‘disgraceful and humiliating’ 

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned in the strongest terms a U.S.-brokered deal between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Israel, saying the Palestinian people and Muslims around the world “will never accept” the normalization of ties with Israel.

Reports of Zarif resignation untrue: IRIB

TEHRAN - Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) news agency rebuffed on Friday reports that Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has resigned.

Iran expresses concern over attack on Ashura mourners in Kashmir

TEHRAN - Saeed Khatibzadeh, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, voiced concerns on Monday over Indian security forces’ attack on a Muharram procession in the Indian-administered Kashmir.

Iran sanctions former aide to John Bolton under anti-terror law

TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday that it has imposed sanctions on an aide to John Bolton, the former U.S. national security adviser, under the Islamic Republic’s anti-terrorism law.

Foreign Ministry lauds intelligence forces for arresting head of U.S.-based terror group

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has lauded the Intelligence Ministry’s “decisive” move in arresting the ringleader of a U.S.-based terrorist group, the Foreign Ministry website reported.

No country entitled to ignore Iran’s rights, Tehran tells Seoul

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi says no country is entitled to ignore Iran’s rights in favor of a third country, making a reference to South Korea’s freezing of Iran’s money under illegal demand by the United States.