Araghchi: Iran’s sovereignty defined by independence

TEHRAN – Speaking in Hamadan at the celebratory parades commemorating the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared, “The Islamic Revolution was founded to ensure no foreign power could dictate terms to Iran.”

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).

Resistance groups are autonomous, Araghchi tells Egyptian media

TEHRAN – In an interview with Egypt's Alghad TV, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addressed misconceptions surrounding Iran's influence in the region, emphasizing that Resistance groups operate independently and are not under Iranian command.

Araghchi talks regional developments with religious leaders in Qom

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Qom on Friday for meetings with prominent scholars and religious leaders, including Grand Ayatollahs Javadi Amoli, Makarem Shirazi, and Nouri Hamedani. 

Araghchi receives update on efforts to halt Israeli aggression in Lebanon

TEHRAN – The Iranian foreign minister’s special representative for West Asia briefed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday regarding the latest efforts to end Israeli aggression against Lebanon and achieve a ceasefire.

Tehran activates advanced centrifuges in response to anti-Iran resolution

TEHRAN - In response to the "unjustifiable" resolution passed by the IAEA Board of Governors against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program under the influence of the European trio (E3) and the United States, Iran immediately put into operation a “substantial number of advanced centrifuges of various models”.

Israeli crimes against Gaza children ‘deep wound on conscience of humanity’: foreign ministry

TEHRAN – On World Children's Day, November 20th, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned the ongoing Israeli aggression against Palestinian children in Gaza, calling the situation a "deep wound on the conscience of humanity." 

Angola welcomes Iranian ambassador, calls for curbing of Israeli violence 

TEHRAN – The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Angola, Mansour Shakib Mehr, formally presented his credentials to President João González Lorenzo during an official ceremony held at the presidential palace in Luanda.

Iranian envoy discussing restoration of ties in Morocco, report says

TEHRAN – Signs of a thaw in relations between Morocco and Iran are emerging, with the Moroccan news outlet Ya Biladi reporting that an Iranian “security envoy” has engaged in discussions with Moroccan officials in Rabat.

20th Iran-Turkey Joint Consular Committee convenes in Ankara

TEHRAN – The 20th Joint Consular Committee meeting between Iran and Turkey took place in Ankara on Wednesday, with consular deputies from the foreign ministries of both countries in attendance.

U.S. election results irrelevant to Iran, FM says in TV interview

TEHRAN – While the world watched the U.S. election unfold, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared during an interview published on Monday that Tehran is indifferent to the outcome of the vote. 

Iran, Egypt call for enhanced international efforts to halt Israeli crimes

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran and Egypt have highlighted the necessity of enhancing international efforts to halt the actions of the Zionist regime against Gaza and Lebanon.

Iran, Iraq interior ministers talk border security in Tehran meeting

TEHRAN – On Monday, the interior ministers of Iran and Iraq convened at the Iranian Ministry of Interior to discuss the importance of border security. 

Iran extends condolences to Serbia over tragic roof collapse

TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson conveyed heartfelt condolences to the Serbian government and its citizens following the tragic roof collapse at a train station in Serbia.

Immediate halt to Israeli crimes key to regional stability: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister says an immediate halt to the crimes of the Israeli regime in Gaza and Lebanon can be the only thing that saves the West Asian region from a dangerous escalation of conflicts.

Australian ambassador to Tehran summoned over ‘biased stance’ on West Asia affairs

TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Australian Ambassador to Tehran on Monday, to address his country's lack of partiality regarding the ongoing events in West Asia. 

Iran FM appoints Esmaeil Baghaei as new foreign ministry spokesperson

TEHRAN – Iran’s minister of foreign affairs has appointed Esmaeil Baghaei as the new head of the Public Diplomacy Center and spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry.

Iran affirms right to self-defense in face of Israeli aggression

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry released a statement late on Tuesday night concerning the defensive measures taken by its armed forces against the Zionist regime of Israel.

Intl. conference highlights Iran as safe travel destination

TEHRAN - On Tuesday, the University of Tehran hosted an international conference attended by prominent figures from the travel sector, including Iran’s tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, as well as some foreign ambassadors, diplomats and university professors.

Iran warns U.S. will face consequences alongside Israel for Nasrallah assassination

TEHRAN – Iran has issued a strong condemnation of the latest wave of Israeli terrorism in Lebanon, stating through a statement published by its foreign ministry that the fallouts of the regime’s terror acts will hunt both Israelis and their American patrons.

Iran FM Israel committing 'crimes against humanity' in Lebanon

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi who is New York to attend the annual UN conference said on Friday that Israel has committed "war crimes and crimes against humanity" by launching a heavy air raid on southern Lebanese capital Beirut, noting this shows that this regime is the biggest threat to regional and international peace.

Iranian FM warns Israel seeking ‘full-scale’ war in the region

"Israeli explosion of communication devices in Lebanon must sound the alarm for the entire world’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the Israel is seeking to ignite a “full-scale war” in the West Asia region, suggesting the regime “does not deserve” to be a member of the United Nations due to its deadly and incendiary provocations.

Enhancing relations with neighboring countries top priority: Iranian diplomat

TEHRAN- The political deputy of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, highlighted Iran's commitment to enhancing relations with its neighbors during a recent phone conversation with his Armenian counterpart. 

FM Araqchi appoints Takht Ravanchi as his political deputy 

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has designated Majid Takht Ravanchi to serve as his political deputy. 

Israeli regime primary obstacle to Islamic world’s stability: official

TEHRAN- The director general of the International Peace and Security Department at the Iranian Foreign Ministry has stated that the Zionist regime represents the primary barrier to achieving stability and sustainable development within the Islamic world and the broader region.

Araghchi hailed as former member of IRGC

TEHRAN- Abbas Araghchi, the secretary of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, identified himself as former a member of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps during a meeting of the Parliament's National Security Committee, according to an Iranian lawmaker. 

Iran acting FM holds talks with countries’ top diplomats

TEHRAN – In the wake of the tragic passing of Iran's president and top diplomat in a helicopter crash on Sunday, foreign ministers from China, Oman, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait have expressed their condolences and solidarity with the Iranian people.