Pezeshkian: Iran should pursue defense and diplomacy in tandem

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that, in line with the recommendations of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Iran must actively and effectively pursue both the defense-security and diplomatic tracks in the aftermath of the Israeli attack.

Iran won’t hesitate to respond strongly to any Israeli transgression, Araghchi warns

TEHRAN – Following a leaked report that Israel is preparing to strike Iran's nuclear sites if the nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington break down, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Thursday that the Islamic Republic will not hesitate to forcefully respond to any attack and will take all necessary actions to protect its interests and people.

Iran FM says not surprised with sudden fall of Assad ruling system

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Islamic Republic expected the ousted Syrian government to show some flexibility and involve the opposition in the governing system but it refused.

Iran says 'window of diplomacy' open to restore nuclear deal

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a televised program on Saturday night that the Islamic Republic of Iran is "quite ready" for talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal in its new form, noting that Tehran sees "window of diplomacy" open if the other parties show serious will.

Israel must be worried about what is awaiting it, Iran FM warns

“Our main weapon is the blood of martyrs”

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that Israel should not gloat over its airstrikes on Hezbollah and instead be worried about what is awaiting it.

Iran says ready for dialogue with Europeans to clear up misunderstandings on Ukraine crisis

'JCPOA is still a proper framework to lead us to a new agreement'

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested on Saturday night that the Europeans can hold talks with the Islamic Republic on the Ukraine war to resolve their concerns.

Lavrov invites Iranian FM to Russia

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has invited new Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to visit Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced on Wednesday.