Iran diplomat meets UN, Italian envoys for Syria

TERHAN - Ali Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister, met on Tuesday with UN and Italian special envoys for Syria Geir Pedersen and Italian Special Envoy for Syria Stephen Ravanan in Geneva.

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 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 to expand security collaborations with Russia

TEHRAN — Reza Najafi, Iran’s Foreign Ministry deputy chief for legal and international affairs and director general for peace and information security, met on Friday with Andrei Kroteskikh, the Russian president’s special envoy for international cooperation in information security.

Iran urges UN to take a firm stance against assassination of nuclear scientists

TEHRAN — Reza Najafi, Iran’s acting Deputy Foreign Minister for International Legal Affairs, has stressed that Tehran expects the United Nations to take a firm position in face of terrorist acts against Iranian nuclear scientists and Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, Iran’s anti-terror hero.

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.

Army chief meets Amir Abdollahian

TEHRAN - Chief Commander of the Iranian Army Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi sat down for talks with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Tuesday, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry.

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.

Amir Abdollahian: I will use all my effort to make sanctions ineffective

TEHRAN – The Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has announced its agreement with the nomination of Hossein Amir Abdollahian as foreign minister, the committee spokesman said on Sunday.

Iran expresses condolences to Algeria over wildfires

TEHRAN— In a statement on Thursday, Khatibzadeh offered condolences to the Algerian government and nation, especially the families of the victims of the tragic incident, and wished recovery for those injured.

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.”