Tehran’s policy toward Afghanistan depends on Taliban’s behavior: Official

TEHRAN — Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Wednesday that Iran closely monitors the policies and behavior of the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Kharrazi: Iran to give ‘measured, decisive’ response to Fakhrizadeh assassination

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, the head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has said that Iran will decisively respond to the assassination of prominent nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Trump’s insults will unify Iranian nation: Kamal Kharrazi

TEHRAN — Kamal Kharrazi, the head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has said U.S. President Donald Trump’s insults against the Iranian nation will unify the people to defend their country.

Iran has the right to decisively respond to U.S.: Kharrazi

TEHRAN – Kamal Kharrazi, the head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has said the U.S. is well aware that Iran never compromises on its rights.

Iran won't surrender to bullying: Kharrazi

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, chairman of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has said that Iran will not surrender to bullying and will continue its path more determinedly.

Unilateralism is a lethal poison for intl. community: Kharrazi

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, chairman of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Tuesday that unilateralism is a “lethal poison” for international community, noting the necessity of forming an “international democracy”.

Iran has always been ready for talks with Saudis: Kharrazi

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, chairman of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Wednesday that Iran has always been ready to hold talks with Saudi Arabia, noting Riyadh must change its aggressive policies.

Iran welcomes any step to settle regional wrangling: Kharrazi

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, chairman of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Tuesday that Iran welcomes any step in settling disputes in the region.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s official website launches three new languages

TEHRAN – At a ceremony on Monday, the official website of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei launched three new languages of Russian, French and Spanish.

Resistance is the only way to confront bullying, says Kharrazi

TEHRAN – Kamal Kharrazi, chief of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has said the only way to stand up to the enemies’ bullying is resistance.

Official website of Ayatollah Khamenei to launch three new languages

TEHRAN – The official website of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei plans to launch three new languages of Russian, French and Spanish on Monday.

Sanctioning Zarif shows U.S. frustration, says Kharrazi

TEHRAN – Kamal Kharrazi, chairman of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has strongly criticized a recent move by the U.S. government to impose sanctions on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, saying the move demonstrated the White House’s “frustration” with Iran.

Jahangiri calls on China to buy more oil from Iran

TEHRAN - First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Monday that Iran expects friendly countries, including China, to buy more oil from Iran.

Self-defense is not a joke for Iran: Kharrazi

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, chairman of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has said that defending “territorial integrity” and guarding the country’s “dignity” is not a joke.

Liberation of Palestine is a great ideal of Iran, Kharrazi reiterates

Iran-Hamas relations growing: Kharrazi

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, chairman of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Sunday that liberation of Palestine, especially the noble Quds, is among the greatest causes of Iran.

Kharrazi says INSTEX does not go beyond a “claim”

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, chairman of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, believes that INSTEX, a European payment system for trade with Iran designed to circumvent U.S. sanctions imposed on Tehran, lacks teeth.

Kharrazi says INSTEX does not go beyond a “claim”

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, chairman of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, believes that INSTEX, a European payment system for trade with Iran designed to circumvent U.S. sanctions imposed on Tehran, lacks teeth.

Kharrazi says Iran serious about nuclear deal decisions

Britain’s repeated words

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, chief of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Sunday that Iran is serious about decisions related to the 2015 nuclear deal and will take new steps after the 60-day deadline.

No negotiation in current situation, Rouhani says

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that he generally supports negotiation and diplomacy, but under the current situation there will be no negotiation with the United States.

Expert enumerate measures to counter U.S. hostile actions

TEHRAN - Hossein Sheikholeslam, an expert on international affairs who served as deputy foreign minister and ambassador for years, has said that internal integrity is a deterrent element to counter the U.S. hostile actions.

Iran seeks to preserve nuclear deal: Kharrazi

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, chief of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has said that Iran seeks to preserve the 2015 nuclear deal, is officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Trump has left no room for ‘trust and negotiation’: Kharrazi

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, chief of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s act in quitting the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), “has left no room for trust and negotiation”.

Europe should speed up INSTEX implementation: Kharrazi

TEHRAN – Kamal Kharrazi, chief of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Saturday that Iran’s 60-day ultimatum to the remaining parities of the 2015 nuclear deal is a good opportunity for them to accelerate the implementation of Europe’s financial mechanism, officially known as INSTEX.

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Iranians not trusting Europe over JCPOA: Kharrazi

TEHRAN – Kamal Kharrazi, chief of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Tuesday that Europe’s approach to the 2015 nuclear pact has caused Iranians to become more distrustful of Europe.

U.S. milking Arabs through Iranophobia: Kharrazi

TEHRAN – Kamal Kharrazi, head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Saturday that the United States and other big powers have always been seeking to instill fears in the Arab world about Iran’s growing influence only to make them more dependent on the West. 

Europe has remained in nuclear deal for its own benefits: Kharrazi

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Tuesday that Europe has remained in the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, for its own interests.

‘Europe’s delay in implementing SPV is unacceptable’

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Saturday that the European countries’ delay in implementing the special purpose vehicle (SPV) is “unacceptable”.

‘Poland’s hosting anti-Iran conference an insult to Europe’

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Tuesday that Poland’s action in hosting a U.S.-led anti-Iran conference is an insult to the Europeans’ identity.

Yemen peace talks marks victory for Ansarullah: Kharrazi

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, chief of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Policy, said on Sunday that the outcome of the Yemeni peace talks in Sweden was a victory for the Ansarullah resistance movement.

Iran won’t keep silent about JCPOA violations: Kharrazi

TEHRAN – Kamal Kharrazi, head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, says Iran would not remain silent if the remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear deal fail to fulfill their commitments.