Iran's Foreign Policy

Iran favors negotiation but rejects imposition: Kharrazi

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Kamal Kharrazi, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution says that Tehran belives in negotiations based on principles of dignity, wisdom, and expediency, while it rejects bullying.

Iran seeks peaceful coexistence with all nations: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The Iranain President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed mutual respect and acceptance of the territorial integrity of countries, considering abidance by such principles to be the main precondition for security and stability.

VP Aref:

Ties with Tajikistan top priority in Iran's foreign policy

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Developing relations with Tajikistan is one of the top priorities of Iran's foreign policy, Vice President Aref told reporters before his departure to Dushanbe.

Iran, Armenia should elevate ties to strategic partnership

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi says Iran and Armenia enjoy deep-rooted relations and should focus efforts on signing a document on strategic relations.

New paradigm taking shape in the Persian Gulf region: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says a new era of regional and inclusive cooperation is dawning in the Persian Gulf region.

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.