Diplomatic Relations

Iran, Japan celebrate 90th anniv. of diplomatic ties in Tokyo

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – A ceremony was held Thu. night at the Iranian embassy in Tokyo to mark the 90th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Iran and Japan.

Iran, Japan stress support for preservation of JCPOA

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – In a meeting between Iranian official Kazem Sajjadpour and Japanese senior deputy FM, the two sides highlighted the significance of preserving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal despite US withdrawal.

Danish ambassador to return to Tehran tomorrow

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Ambassador to Copenhagen Morteza Moradian said Tues. that the Danish ambassador Danny Annan will return to Tehran tomorrow.

Diplomat arrested in Germany has full diplomatic impunity: FM spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said Sun. that the Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi, who was arrested in Germany on the false charges of being linked to a bomb attack plot in Paris, has full diplomatic impunity.

Parl. official says global Arrogance behind Basra consulate attack

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Adviser to Iran’s Parliament speaker, Mansour Haghighatpour, told Mehr News on Saturday that the recent developments in Iraqi city of Basra which culminated in an attack on Iran’s consulate are “completely suspicious”.

Ghasemi strongly condemns attack on Iran consulate in Basra

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi blamed Iraqi government for negligence in providing security for Iranian consulate general in Iraqi southern city of Basra.

Iran, Japan to celebrate 90th anniversary of diplomatic ties

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – The cultural attaché of the Japanese embassy in Tehran and the president of Iranian National Wrestling Federation agreed to hold a wrestling match in 2019 in Tehran to mark the 90th anniversary Iran-Japan diplomatic ties.

Dutch envoy summoned over expulsion of Iranian diplomats

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Bahram Ghasemi, the Spokesman of Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the media on Sat. that the ambassador of the Netherlands to Tehran has been summoned to Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Trump may consider opening US embassy in N Korea

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) –US President Donald Trump is willing to establish official diplomatic relations with North Korea and even open a US embassy in Pyongyang, two sources close to the Singapore are reported saying.

FM spokesman:

Third parties pushing Morocco to level accusations against Iran

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – In reaction to Moroccan Bourita's interview with Fox News, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Thurs. that third parties are pushing the Moroccan authorities to level baseless accusations against the Islamic Republic.

Spox rejects Moroccan FM claim over Iran’s support for Polisario

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has dismissed the Moroccan foreign ministry statement claiming that Iran financially and logistically supported Polisario Front.

Pres. Rouhani greets Merkel, wishes for stronger ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – After being voted in again as German chancellor at the Bundestag in Berlin, Angela Merkel was greeted by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani who sent her a congratulatory message.

Lukashenko congratulates anniv. of diplomatic relations with Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – President of Belarus congratulated his Iranian counterpart on the 25th anniversary of starting diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Pres. Rouhani hails 25th anniv. of Tehran-Minsk ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – In a message forwarded to his Belarusian counterpart, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani commended the 25th anniversary of establishment of Tehran-Minsk political ties.

UK Foreign Office reacts to Iran embassy raid

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – A spokesperson at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, in reaction to the raid on the Iranian embassy in London, said Britain takes its duty toward diplomatic relations highly seriously.  

Austria amb.:

Maintaining JCPOA beneficial to everyone

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The Austrian ambassador to Tehran says maintaining JCPOA is in everyone’s interest, adding that Austria will do all it can to preserve the nuclear deal with Iran.

British diplomat:

EU to encourage US not to withdraw from JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Former British ambassador to Washington said in Tehran that the EU is concerned about the American decision on JCPOA, adding that they will urge the White House not to withdraw from the deal.

FM official:

Ottawa willing to resume diplomatic ties with Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – A senior official at the Iranian Foreign Ministry, while referring to Canada’s desire to resume diplomatic relations with Iran, said remaining technical issues need to be resolved by the Canadian side.

FM Zarif:

Iran's ties with nations date back to ancient times

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – At a conference on foreign relations history in Tehran, Iranian foreign minister said on Monday that since the ancient times Iranians have been enjoying relations with governments and nations within a context of culture and civilization.

Iran, Russia form joint working group to enhance ties

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – The chairman of the Iran-Russia Friendship Group in Iranian Parliament, Ramezanali SobhaniFard, announced on Wednesday that a working group has been formed to enhance the relations between Iran and Russia following the recent visit by Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Ali Larijani, to Moscow.

Ghasemi:

Iran, Canada to hold meeting at expert level

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said on Wednesday that Canada and Iran will hold another meeting at expert level to discuss consular services to Iranian citizens and Canadians in both Tehran and Canada adding “the first step will be the establishment of an embassy’s foreign interest section.”

Iran not to remain silent against US new conspiracy: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s president said on Sunday that if Saudi Arabia stops bombing Yemen from tomorrow and sops being under the command of Israel, Iran is ready to improve its relations with Saudi government.

Shamkhani to receive Johnson on Sat. in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – During the upcoming visit of UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Boris Johnson to Tehran, he will hold a meeting with Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani.

Armenian PM visit to Iran on agenda: Eduard Nalbandyan

YEREVAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Armenian foreign minister made the remark during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart.

Iran stresses unity among Muslims to foil enemies’ plots

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – The head of the Expediency Council on Monday emphasized on the unity between Shia and Sunni as a way to foil enemies’ plots.

Switzerland to represent Iran’s interests in S Arabia

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – The director general of the Iranian foreign ministry’s Persian Gulf Department and Switzerland’s Ambassador to Tehran have signed a document on establishment of Iran’s Interests Section in Saudi Arabia.

Bosnian diplomats en route to Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Senior diplomats at the Foreign Ministry of Bosnia and Herzegovina have set out on a trip to Tehran in order to take educational and introduction courses on Iran and the Middle East developments.