Iran's Foreign Policy

Pres. Pezeshkian reiterates call for Islamic unity in speech

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a televised-speech to the Iranian nation to shed light on his economic policies and foreign policy on Monday evening.

President Pezeshkian says Iran will never accept bullying

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that the United States must change its behavior towards Iran and first prove its good intentions before direct talks, stressing that Iran will never accept bullying.

Lawmaker calls for focusing on boosting tie with neighbors

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The vice chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission called on the administration of President Pezeshkian (14th government) to focus on improving relations with neighboring countries.

Lawmaker calls for strengthening ties with neighboring states

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – A member of the Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that, at the condition that Iran is under sanctions, it is necessary to strengthen relations with the neighboring, Asian and African states.

Pezeshkian:

National unity best way to defeat foreign sanctions

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that maintaining national unity and keeping people happy with the government policies is the best way to defeat the oppressive US and EU sanctions.

Iran envoy:

Iran foreign policy to remain unchanged after loss of pres.

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iran will not make any changes to its foreign policy following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Tehran’s Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jajali said.

Ex-IRGC chief appointed as member of key foreign policy body

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – A former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has been appointed as a member of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations which is regarded as a key foreign policy body in the country.

UN chief hails Iran gov. for initiatives in foreign policy

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has praised the Islamic Republic of Iran for resolving problems, removing barriers in the way of relations and developing ties with other countries.

FM Amir-Abdollahian:

SCO accession big step in line with inclusive foreign policy

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister described Iran's full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a significant step towards materializing Raeisi's administration's inclusive foreign policy.

Raeisi

"We developed ties with both Western and Eastern countries"

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Speaking to National Iranian TV on Tuesday night, President Ebrahim Raeisi defended his administration's foreign relations record, saying he has developed ties in a balanced way between West and East.

We cooperate with all countries: FM Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The foreign minister of Iran said Raeisi's government has adopted the doctrine of balanced foreign policy according to which it seeks cooperation with all countries, with neighboring nations as the top priority.

FM to Borrell:

Iran as always welcomes constructive initiatives

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told the EU foreign policy chief by phone that Islamic Republic of Iran as always welcomes constructive initiatives.

Senior diplomat:

Iran neighborly policy not contingent on JCPOA, US permission

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan’ani says that the neighborly policy of Iran does not depend on the nuclear deal or the permission of the United States.

Iran prioritize its neighbors in foreign policy: FM

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stated that Iran priorities its neighboring countries in foreign policy.

Impact of sanctions on Iran's economy waning: MP

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Referring to the Iranian administration's effective measures taken in foreign policy, a lawmaker said that the impact of sanctions on Iran's economy will be definitely decreased gradually.

Iran braces for renewed regional diplomacy

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – A total of three Arab ministers are expected to pay visits to Tehran on Tuesday or in the ensuing days at a time when Iran is adopting an open-arms approach toward West Asia region.

Pres. Raeisi:

Americans need to lift sanctions before call for direct talks

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said Tuesday that the United States has so far called for direct talks with Tehran so many times but the Americans need to remove sanctions before talk of direct negotiatons.

President Raeisi to address nation live tonight

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi is to address people live on Tuesday night after the news, IRIB Channel 1 at 9:30 o'clock Tehran local time.

Shamkhani stresses need for balanced foreign policy

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said that strategy of balancing foreign relations will be pursued with might.

FM Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran pursues balanced, active, dynamic, smart foreign policy

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian detailed on Monday the foreign policy pursued by the new administration in Iran with regard to nuclear talks, Europe, neighbors as well as the Middle East security.

Iran FM says to announce Asia-focused policy in coming days

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – The new Iranian foreign minister said Thur. that a new office will be established in the Foreign Ministry that will be tasked with importing the Covid-19 vaccines, adding he will reveal his Asia-centered foreign policy soon