Saeed Khatibzadeh

2026-01-23 20:53

US not faithful to diplomacy: Iranian diplomat tells NAM

TEHRAN — Addressing the representatives of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) at the UN headquarters in New York, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh issued an indictment of Washington’s foreign policy on Thursday, warning that the U.S. is systematically replacing international law with a “dangerous order” rooted in coercion and intimidation.

2025-12-13 21:59

Tehran, Beijing reaffirm close bilateral ties in all areas

TEHRAN – Iran and China have emphasized their commitment to further enhancing mutual relations, highlighting the long history of Tehran-Beijing ties over decades.

2025-08-16 21:49

Iran envoy discusses bilateral ties between Tehran and Ankara, emphasizes peaceful nuclear rights

TEHRAN – In a diplomatic visit to Ankara on Friday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister and Head of the Center for Political and International Studies, Saeed Khatibzadeh, held high-level meetings with Turkish officials to reaffirm the importance of close coordination on key regional issues.

2025-08-02 20:36

Iran’s deputy FM discusses key pressing issues with Chinese media

TEHRAN – Saeed Khatibzadeh, an advisor to Iran's foreign minister, a deputy foreign minister, and the president of the Office of Political and International Studies (IPIS), arrived in China for his first foreign visit after the recent US-Israeli hostilities targeting Iran in June.

2025-08-02 17:44

Iranian diplomat talks nuclear program, US talks, and regional future with China’s Phoenix

2025-06-20 21:18

No message sent to White House for talks: Iran deputy FM

TEHRAN - In a wide-ranging interview with BBC World’s Lyse Doucet on Thursday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh rejected claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump that Iran had reached out to the White House seeking a deal, following Israel’s recent attack on Iranian territory.

2025-06-16 04:42

Israel targets Iranian Foreign Ministry building in brazen escalation

TEHRAN — In a severe violation of international norms, the Israeli regime carried out a deliberate strike on a building belonging to Iran’s Foreign Ministry, located opposite the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS) in Tehran.

2025-05-19 23:13

High-profile attendance marks conclusion of Tehran Dialogue Forum

TEHRAN – The Tehran Dialogue Forum came to an end on Monday, with the second and final day involving a compelling mix of expert panels, probing interviews with influential voices, and keynote addresses from Iran's leading figures.

2025-05-06 22:38

Tehran-Baku relations enter promising new phase: Iran deputy FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Republic of Azerbaijan for Iran, highlighting the growing momentum in bilateral relations and the two countries’ shared cultural and regional interests.

2025-04-12 22:29

Bilateral dialogue in focus as Iran, Norway deputy FMs hold talks

TEHRAN – On the sidelines of the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh met with his Norwegian counterpart, Andreas Kravik, for talks on key regional and international developments.

2025-01-25 22:32

Saeed Khatibzadeh takes helm of Iran's leading foreign policy think tank

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has elevated Saeed Khatibzadeh to the role of Deputy Foreign Minister and appointed him as the new head of the Ministry's Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS).

2024-08-18 22:35

Araqchi maps out diplomatic plans if confirmed as Iran’s foreign minister

TEHRAN – Abbas Araqchi, the figure proposed by President Masoud Pezeshkian to become Iran’s top diplomat, says he would focus on the “neutralization of sanctions” through “honorable means” if he receives a vote of confidence from the conservative majority parliament.