Iran summons Swedish ambassador over ‘provocative’ remarks by minister

TEHRAN – Iran has summoned Sweden’s ambassador to Tehran in response to the “provocative and baseless” statements made by Sweden’s Minister of Education, Johan Pehrson, regarding the Islamic Republic.

Yousefi named Iranian foreign ministry director for Western Europe

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, has appointed Alireza Yousefi as the Minister’s Assistant and Director General for Western Europe at the Foreign Ministry.

Iran says Turkey’s 'unconstructive rhetoric' harmful to regional stability

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, addressed relations with Turkey, U.S. policy shifts, and the Israeli regime’s occupation of Palestinian territories during a press conference on Monday.

Mohammad Reza Bahrami appointed as director general for South Asia at Iran foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has appointed Mohammad Reza Bahrami Taqanaki as the new Assistant Minister and Director General for South Asian Affairs at the Foreign Ministry.

Araghchi appoints special representative for Syrian affairs

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has appointed Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani as his Special Representative for Syrian Affairs.

Foreign ministry honors terror victims in Tehran ceremony

TEHRAN – A ceremony commemorating the martyrs of terrorism and unveiling the Encyclopedia of 23,000 Iranian Terror Victims was held on Wednesday, coinciding with the anniversary of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani's martyrdom.

Iran on Syria: People will decide the future

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has reiterated its commitment to respecting Syria's unity, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity, emphasizing that the determination of Syria’s future rests solely with its people.

‘No permission needed to safeguard our security’: Iran's foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei asserted on Monday that Iran will defend its national interests and territorial security without seeking external approval.

Iran highlights plight of female Palestinians on Int'l Day to end violence against women

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in light of the “International Day for the Prohibition of Violence Against Women”, urged the global community to advocate for the vulnerable Palestinian women and girls facing oppression from the occupying Zionist regime.

‘Positive relations with all nations’: Pezeshkian outlines vision for international ties

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed former foreign ministers in Tehran on Tuesday, emphasizing his administration's dedication to fostering constructive relationships with nations around the globe.

Iran says has inherent right to legitimate defense against Israeli aggression

TEHRAN- The Iranian Foreign Ministry denounces the aggressive actions taken by the Zionist regime against certain military installations in Iran, characterizing them as a blatant infringement of international law and the United Nations Charter.

Iran, Azerbaijan hold consular talks to strengthen think tank collaborations

TEHRAN- Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan held consular talks in Baku on Monday to enhance collaboration between think tanks.

Kazem Gharibabadi appointed as Deputy FM for Legal and International Affairs

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has named Kazem Gharibabadi as the new Deputy for Legal and International Affairs.

Abbas Araqchi’s vision for Iranian foreign policy

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian presented his list of proposed ministers to parliament on Saturday. Abbas Araqchi, a seasoned Iranian diplomat has been nominated to serve as Iran’s foreign minister in Pezeshkian’s administration.

Imam Khomeini’s foreign policy legacy centered on independence at its core: Acting FM

TEHRAN - Iran's Acting Foreign Minister has emphasized the profound impact of Imam Khomeini’s thoughts on foreign policy, describing independence as the cornerstone of the late Founder's ideology. 

YouTube shuts down Iranian Foreign Ministry channel

TEHRAN – American media platforms have once again targeted accounts affiliated with Iranian officials and organizations, with YouTube removing the channel of the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday. 

Iran foreign ministry issues statement on retaliatory attacks against Israel

TEHRAN- The Iranian foreign ministry issued a statement on Saturday, hailing the “Truthful Promise” retaliatory operation, launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), against the Israeli regime.

Iran, Turkmenistan vow to strengthen ties at consular session

TEHRAN – The 16th session of the intergovernmental Turkmen-Iranian commission was held on Tuesday where the two sides emphasized the importance of past agreements and explored new avenues for cooperation.

Iran summons British envoy after UK alleges Tehran targeting anti-Iran figures

TEHRAN – Iran on Tuesday summoned the British ambassador to Tehran after the UK government said it had sanctioned several Iranians, accusing them of targeting anti-Iran figures on British soil. 

Iranian commission for UNESCO to mark global recognition of three cultural treasures

TEHRAN - In a significant cultural event, the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO is set to celebrate the global registration of three exceptional historical and cultural document series.

Iran outlines plans to assist Afghanistan in overcoming obstacles

“The current Afghanistan cannot tolerate a new setback”

TEHRAN - The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Wednesday surrounding the current situation in Afghanistan, outlining how it intends to assist the nation in overcoming its obstacles.

Iran summons Russia envoy over meddlesome remarks

TEHRAN- In protest to a recent statement that was issued by Russia and a number of Arab nations about Iran’s three Persian Gulf islands—Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb, and the Lesser Tunb—Iran has summoned the Russian chargé d'affaires to Tehran.

Referendum is the only solution to the Palestinian issue: Iranian diplomat

TEHRAN- Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran for Political Affairs, Ali Bagheri Kani, rejected the idea of two governments to solve the Palestinian issue and called the referendum “the only solution” to the Palestinian issue.

Iran issues statement regarding termination of sanctions

TEHRAN- The Iranian Foreign issued a statement on Wednesday given the expiration of some aspects of UNSCR 2231, including limits on the country’s ballistic missile technologies, eight years after the adoption of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Foreign Ministry issues statement regarding release of Iranian assets

TEHRAN- Following the release of Iran’s funds that had been held in South Korea due to U.S. illegal sanctions, the Iranian Foreign Ministry released a statement on Monday about the money and the prisoner swap with the United States.

Possibility of nuclear negotiations in New York

TEHRAN- Iran fully adheres to the path of diplomacy in relation to the fulfillment of the nation's rights and will use diplomatic opportunities, said the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

West not entitled to shed crocodile tears for Iranians: Foreign Ministry 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry late on Friday said a small number of Western countries are not entitled to shed “crocodile tears” for the Iranian nation.

Iran honors journalist, diplomats slain in 1998 terrorist raid in Afghanistan

TEHRAN - Iran has observed National Reporter Day by remembering the martyrdom anniversary of an Iranian journalist and eight diplomats who lost their lives in a Taliban terrorist attack in the Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif in 1988.