Foreign Ministry

Iran FM summons interim Argentine charge d’affaires

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Following the imposition of restrictions on exit of five Iranian nationals as crew members of Venezuelan cargo plane in Argentina, the interim charge d'affaires of Argentine Embassy to Tehran was summoned to Foreign Ministry.

Iran FM updates list of US officials backing terrorist MKO

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has updated the list of American officials and individuals who support the Monafeghin Terrorist Group (MKO).

Iran summons Swedish envoy to protest verdict on ex-official

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry summoned Sweden’s charge d’affaires in protest at a Swedish court’s sentencing of a former Iranian official to life imprisonment on the baseless allegations leveled by the anti-Iran terrorist MKO cult.

FM seriously pursuing case of four abducted Iranian diplomats

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – On the occasion of 40th anniversary of abducting four Iranian diplomats, Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Tuesday said that is diligently following up the fate of kidnapping four Iranian diplomats.

Iran reacts to martyrdom of border guard at Afghan border

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman condoled the martyrdom of an Iranian border guard on the Milak border crossing, calling on Afghan rulers to punish the perpetrators and take measures to prevent repetition of such incidents.

Iran's missile, defense program not negotiable: FM Spox.

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Condemning parts of the final statement of the G7 leaders, the Iranian Foreign Ministry stressed that Iran's missile and defense program can never be negotiated and compromised.

Iran criticizes human right violations in US

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry in a tweet named several human rights and international human rights violations by the United States.

N. Korea appoints veteran diplomat as first female FM

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – North Korea has appointed veteran diplomat Choe Son-hui as its first female foreign minister, state media reported Saturday.

Iran summons India envoy over insult against Prophet Muhammad

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the Indian ambassador to Tehran over insult against Prophet Muhammad in an Indian TV show.

Iran warns E3, US over draft resolution at IAEA BoG

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman in a tweet reacted to the US and the three European countries' move to present anti-Iran resolution to IAEA Board of Governor, warning against the danger of Israeli regime's nukes.

Iran summons Swiss charge de'affaires over ship seizure

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Swiss charge d'affaires, whose country serves as US Interest Section in Iran, was summoned to Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to convey strong protest of Iran to US government over the seizure of Iranian vessel in Greece.

FM statement:

Nakba Day reminiscent of occupation, massacre of Palestinians

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – May 14, 1948 is reminiscent of occupation, massacre and displacement of main owners of Palestine by usurper regime of Israel and beginning of a systematic process of gross violation of natural and basic rights of Palestinians.

Iran Foreign Ministry summons Sweden ambassador

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry has summoned Swedish ambassador to Tehran to protest against the baseless and fabricated accusations of the Swedish prosecutor about the Islamic Republic.

Iran refutes assassination attempt on Qatari envoy

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – The Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran refuted the reports of the assassination attempt on the Qatari ambassador to Tehran.

Iran Foreign Ministry:

Referendum only practical solution to Palestinian issue

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – In a statement on Thursday, a day before the anniversary of Quds Day, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on nations in the world especially the people of Iran, to participate in Quds Days rallies on Friday.

Govt. spokesman:

Normalization of ties paved way for Palestinians repression

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman said that the normalizations of relations of some Arab and Islamic countries with the Zionist regime have paved the way for the repression of the Palestinian people by the Zionists. 

Swedish charge d'affaires summoned by Iran foreign ministry

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry has summoned the charge d'affaires of Sweden to convey strong condemnation of a far-right group's actions in insulting the holy Quran.

Iran summons Afghan chargé d'affaires over attack on embassy

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Afghanistan's chargé d'affaires on Tuesday in a protest against the attack on the Iranian Embassy in Kabul and the Consulate General in Herat.

Iran bans 15 US officials for involving in terrorist acts

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Issuing a statement, Iranian foreign ministry announced that 15 US authorities were subject to sanctions by Iran for terrorist acts, promotion and support of terrorism, as well as violating human rights.

Syria rejects received normalizing ties letter from Turkey

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Some sources in Syria foreign ministry denied a recent report by a Turkish newspaper that Syria had received a message from Ankara to normalize relations.

On Vienna talks;

MPs urge negotiation team not to accept artificial deadlines

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Lawmakers at the Iranian Parliament in a statement have called on the country’s negotiating team not to accept artificial deadlines set by the Western side for the finalization of the ongoing negotiations in Vienna.

Amir-Abdollahian:

"Iran won't let any external factor affect its interests"

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – "We will not allow any external factor to affect our national interests in the Vienna talks," said the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Monday.

IranAir launches 1st flight to Poland to return Iranians

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – The Director-General of Public Relations of Iran’s National Flag Carrier (IranAir) said that the first special flight to return Iranians from Poland left Tehran for Warsaw at 7:50 p.m. on Monday.

Amir-Abdollahian unveils FM Passive Defense Document

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian unveiled the Comprehensive Document of Passive Defense of Ministry of Foreign Affairs including physical and documentary sections.

Iran reacts to UNGA Holocaust resolution, declaring it null

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – In reaction to the resolution issued on the Holocaust at the UNGA, the Iranian Foreign Ministry called it an abuse of international mechanisms by the Zionist regime to cover up its crimes and declared it completely null.

Iran attaches importance to economic coop. with Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – In a statement issued on Sunday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that the country has always stressed the need to maintain economic and trade relations with Afghanistan.

Iran sanctions 51 of Soleimani's assassination perpetrators

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry on Saturday updated the counter-terrorism designations regarding American individuals involved in the terrorist act against General Qassem Soleimani and his companions.

FM spox:

January 6 riot anniversary has many lessons for US

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh in reaction to US Capitol riot anniversary said that the horrific incident has many lessons for the Americans.