Politics

Speaking at a press conference in Iran’s northwestern city of Tabriz on Tuesday evening, Hossein Jaberi Ansari pointed to the chaotic protests in Baghdad, stressing that any development in Iraq should protect the “democratic achievements” that the Arab nation has gained over the past decade. “The normal way is serious …

In a message, President Rouhani felicitated Déby on being elected as the President of the Chad in elections held on April. Rouhani expressed the hope that Iran and Chad would boost mutual cooperation under Déby’s new term as president. Iran’s president also wished health and success for his counterpart and …

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Malaysian counterpart Anifah Aman held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss ways to broaden and diversify the relations between Tehran and Kuala Lumpur. Iran sees no limitation to closer cooperation with Malaysia, Zarif underlined, adding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), …

Speaking to reporters at his weekly press briefing in Tehran on Tuesday, Nobakht pointed to the commitment of parties to the July 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers, saying, “We regard the nature of the US as distinct from the other five countries.” “Basically, they (US authorities) …

In a Tuesday meeting with Togo’s new accredited ambassador to Iran, the president voiced Tehran’s readiness to broaden ties with Lomé in economic, cultural and political arenas. He also called for closer interaction between Iran and the West African nation in the fight against terrorism and settlement of regional and international …

President Rouhani held separate meetings with the incoming ambassadors of Ukraine and Montenegro on Tuesday and received their credentials. In the meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador Sergei Buldiliak, the Iranian president said the post-sanctions era has opened up an opportunity for Tehran and Kiev to promote bilateral cooperation. He voiced Iran’s …

During the meeting held in Tehran on Monday evening, Sarmadi said that expansion of ties with European states in various spheres is on the agenda of Iran's foreign policy. “Fortunately, the start of your mission has coincided with the opening of a new chapter in relations between the Islamic Republic …

In a meeting with Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development of France Christian Masset in Tehran on Monday, Amir Abdollahian discussed the latest developments in the world and the Middle East, including the more than five-year-old conflict in Syria. “Since the beginning (of the Syrian war), …

Iran has truly honored its commitments to the nuclear deal with the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany), and now expects the other side to take effective steps in practice to facilitate banking relations with Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday. He made the comments …

This first round of political talks, launched on Monday, was held at the level of deputy foreign ministers. Iran was represented by Deputy Foreign Minister for American and European Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi, while France sent Christian Masset, Secretary General of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development. …