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Iran FM to US:

‘Try honest diplomacy’ instead of ‘deceiving the world’

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rebuked US President Donald Trump's Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East, saying her recent offer of talks with Iran reflect that Washington's policy remains rooted in coercion.

Iran FM Araghchi meets with Russia’s State Duma officials

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with officials from Russia’s State Duma and Federation Council, the two parliamentary bodies of the country.

Iran's FM Araghchi arrives in Moscow for high-profile talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow on Tuesday in continuation of a series of intensive regional and international consultations to hold talks with his Russian counterpart and other officials.

Iran, Belarus share stances on many international issues

MINSK, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed his thanks to Belarus for condemning US-Israeli aggression on Iranian soil, in June, highlighting that the two sides have the same stance on international issues.

Pakistan special envoy meets with Iran FM Araghchi in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Pakistan Prime Minister's Special Representative for Afghanistan Affairs Mohammad Sadiq met and held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Sunday.

Iran condemns massacre of civilians in Sudan

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the killing of dozens of unarmed civilians in Sudan.

Iran FM Araghchi:

Dialogue vital tool to prevent other side's miscalculations

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) –Iran foreign minister has stressed the region cannot tolerate further tensions, saying there are many differences of opinion between Iran and France, but dialogue is a necessary and vital in the international relations.

Iran strongly condemns Israeli crimes in West Bank

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the ongoing crimes of the Zionist regime in the West Bank and the killing and torture of residents of the region.

Iran condemns Israeli killing of senior Hezbollah commander

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the Israeli airstrike on a populated area in the capital city of Lebanon, Beirut, which resulted in killing of senior Hezbollah Commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai.

Araghchi, Omani FM discuss region, ties, Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – On a visit to Muscat, the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Bad Hamad Al Busaidi Sunday to discuss issues including Gaza, Israeli aggressions, and Iran's nuclear issue.

Iran must grow strong to defend itself in jungle formed by US

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign minister has censured the US for initiating an arms race across the world by its naked use of force and violations of international law, saying there is no choice but to grow strong in “jungle” created by US.

Iran expresses condolences over explosion in New Delhi

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baghaei expressed condolences following the blast in New Delhi.

Return of lifted UNSC resolutions lacks legal basis: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that return of the lifted UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions against the country lacks legal validity.

Strategic partnership with Russia takes effect Thursday: Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement Thursday stressing that "the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty" between Tehran and Moscow took effect.

US blocked progress of nuclear talks in New York: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed Washington for the failure of his talks in New York, saying US’ obstructionism is the main factor for failure of Iran’s talks with the European troika and American side."

Araghchi attends 7th Group of Friend in Defense of UN Charter

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attended the 7th Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the UN on Friday.

Iran criticizes France over obstacles in citizen’s release

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry strongly lashed out at the French government for obstructing the release of Iranian citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari, who has been arbitrarily detained in France on baseless charges.

Spokesman:

Iran pursuing Hirmand water share with Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says the country’s water share from Hirmand River is one of the most important issues that is seriously followed up by the ministry.

Iran FM Araghchi:

Cinema plays effective role in displaying 12-day war events

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that cinema plays an effective and influential role in showcasing the events during the 12-day Israeli war imposed against the country.

Iran FM Araghchi calls for an emergency OIC meeting over Gaza

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) over the deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip.

We need new framework for cooperation with IAEA: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister says new conditions have emerged for Iran's cooperation with international Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), requiring the need to create a new framework for the cooperation.

Egyptian FM holds mediation talks between Iran, IAEA

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The Egyptian foreign minister held separate phone talks with the Iranian foreign minister and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran condemns Israeli airstrikes against Lebanon

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s fatal airstrikes in eastern Lebanon.

Iran, Malaysian FMs hold phone call to discuss relations

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Hasan on Tuesday to strengthen bilateral relations.

Araghchi’s message handed over to his Nicaraguan counterpart

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Nicaragua Ramin Zare has delivered a written message from Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to his Nicaraguan counterpart.