Diplomatic Relations

Iran rejects baseless accusations leveled by Canada

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Zahra Ershadi, Director General for Americas at Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has strongly rejected allegations made by the Head of Canadian Security Intelligence Service against Tehran.

Peru cuts ties with Mexico

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Peru has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after accusing it of granting asylum to a former Peruvian prime minister who is on trial over an alleged coup attempt in 2022.

Slovak pres. stresses necessity of diplomatic ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The President of the Slovak Republic, Peter Pellegrini, has emphasized the necessity of maintaining diplomatic and friendly relations with all countries, including the Islamic Republic.

Tehran, Baghdad enjoy strong diplomatic ties: Iraqi President

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has highlighted the strategic relationship between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran, Hungary review 100 years of diplomatic relations

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Hungarian foreign minister highlights Hungary’s dedication to expanding cooperation with Iran across various sectors.

Larijani:

Enemy not seeking genuine talks; Iranians never surrender

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says that the enemy's call for negotiations is not genuine, adding that the recent 12-day war proved that Iranians will not give in to pressures.

Venezuela felicitates Iran on 75 yrs of diplomatic relations

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Eduardo Gil Pinto has extended his felicitations to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Tehran and Caracas.

Pezeshkian:

New chapter begins in Iran-Pakistan diplomatic relations

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says his trip to Pakistan has opened a new chapter in diplomatic ties between the two neighboring countries, expressing gratitude for the warm welcome extended by Pakistani officials.

Window for diplomacy still open, says President Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran believes the window for diplomacy is still open and the country will use all its political capacities to move forward on this path.

Iranian diplomat meets with Russian, Chinese ambassadors

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has held meetings with the ambassadors of China and Russia to discuss BRICS, Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the nuclear talks.

After 7-year hiatus:

Tehran hosts Iran-Mongolia political consultation meeting

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The second political consultation meeting between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Mongolia was held in Tehran after a seven-year hiatus.

Iran seeking to further strengthen Tehran-New Delhi coop.

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that his country is seeking to further strengthen partnership between Iran and India for the prosperity of the two nations.

Russia to send back its ambassador to Washington

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Russia has announced it will appoint a new ambassador to Washington, signalling a further diplomatic thaw in relations just a day after Russian and American officials met in Istanbul to discuss strengthening ties.

Russian FM Lavrov arrives in Tehran (+VIDEOS)

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has arrived in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Tuesday on an official visit.

Lebanon FM:

No reason for diplomatic crisis between Tehran, Beirut

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Youssef Raji has emphasized that there is no reason for a diplomatic crisis between Tehran and Beirut.

Envoy:

No country allowed to underline Iran-Yemen amicable ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Yemen Ali Mohammad Rezaei says that no country can undermine the amicable relations between Tehran and Sanaa.

Russia tells citizens not to travel to United States

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Russia has warned its citizens not to travel to the United States and other Western countries, saying they could be “hunted” by the authorities in those states.

Putin calls Mongolia Russia’s decades-old ally

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Mongolia has been a friendly country and Russia's ally for decades, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Mongolian Parliament Speaker Dashzegviin Amarbayasgalan.

Prominent Egyptian journalist:

Iran found special place in Arab world with indep. decisions

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iran has found a special place in the Arab world during the Operation Al-Aqsa Storm and also with its independent policies in recent years, Abdallah Sennawi said.

Norway reacts to Israel hostile act against its diplomats

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway reacted to the hostile action of the Zionist regime regarding revoking the accreditation of Norwegian diplomats dealing with the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority.

Iran announces restoring diplomatic ties with Gambia

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Gambia have restored their diplomatic relations after a hiatus of about 14 years.

Iran, Gambia to restore diplomatic ties after 14 years

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and Gambia say they will restore diplomatic relations based on the principle of mutual respect after 14 years of hiatus.

Azeri embassy to reopen in Iran soon: FM official

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – The head of the Eurasian office of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday that the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan will reopen and resume operation in Iran in the near future.

Iran to host diplomats from 30 Asian countries for ACD summit

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Iran will host a meeting of top diplomats from the Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) member states in the coming days.

Iran FM stresses more enhanced relations with Pakistan

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has underlined the need for paving the way for expansion of ties with neighboring Pakistan.

Colombia recalls envoy to Argentina amid diplomatic tension

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) - The government of Colombia recalled its ambassador to Argentina on Friday, following contentious remarks made by Argentine President Javier Milei, who labeled Colombian President Gustavo Petro a "communist murderer."

Pakistan decides to end tension with Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – After Friday's meeting of Pakistan's National Security Committee, the members of the country's cabinet agreed with the final decision of the political and military leaders to restore full diplomatic relations with Iran.