Regional Issues

Amir-Abdollahian:

Strengthening ties with neighbors priority of Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that strengthening and developing ties with neighboring and regional countries is the priority of the 13th administration of Iran.

Khatibzadeh:

Iran SCO membership step toward enhanced ties with neighbors

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – In reaction to Iran's full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Khatibzadeh called it a major step toward enhanced ties with neighbors and an important impetus for Iran's Asia-centered foreign policy.

Iran-UAE FMs hold phone call to discuss bilateral relations

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a phone conversation with his UAE counterpart to discuss bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries.

Iran, Iraq FMs discuss ties, region, recent Baghdad summit

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a phone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments in bilateral ties, the region, and the recent Baghdad summit.

Rear Admiral Irani:

Iran not to let enemies disrupt region's security, peace

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Stating that Iran has always been a supporter of peace and friendship, Army's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said that its forces will never allow any countries to disrupt security and peace in the region.

Iran FM:

Cooperation with neighbors new administration's priority

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Stating that Iran will cooperate with neighbors to achieve regional cooperation, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that cooperation with neighbors is a priority of the country's new administration.

Baghdad Regional Summit wraps up to show support for Iraq

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The participants of Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership convened on Sat. Aug. 28 at the leadership level to show their support for Iraq and discuss challenges, common issues and future prospects.

Foreign interference in regional affair ‘threatening’: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that intervention of foreigners in the internal affairs of the region is ‘tense and threatening’.

Iran, Qatar ties bring peace to region: Rezaei

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei said the relationship between Tehran and Doha was the introduction of peace in the region.

Iran, Kuwait FMs discuss ties, regional issues in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting in Tehran with his Kuwaiti counterpart to discuss bilateral relations and the latest status of regional issues as well as the other issues of mutual interest.

Zarif, Bosnia FM discuss regional, intl. developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The two foreign ministers of Iran and Bosnia and Herzegovina Mohammad Javad Zarif and Bisera Turković exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments in a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday.

Zarif discusses ties, regional issues with Azeri counterpart

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov discussed the latest developments in bilateral relations and regional issues in a phone call on Tuesday.

Iran has proven to be reliable, confident partner: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – President-Elect of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that Iran has proven that it has been is a reliable and safe partner in international arenas.

Zarif, Qatari FM meet in Tehran to discuss ties, region

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting with visiting Qatari counterpart to discuss the latest developments in bilateral relations as well as the region.

Leader:

Islamic nation must resist against US, its cohorts

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei said that the entire Islamic region eloquently expresses its firm decision to confront every act of interference and malice on the part of the US and its cohorts.

Tehran, Baghdad confer on regional developments, mutual ties

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – In a phone talk on Tuesday, Advisor to Iran's Leader Ali Akbar Velyati and Iraqi President Barham Salih conferred on the latest regional developments and deepening of relations between the two countries.

UK special forces to stay in Afghanistan: report

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – A host of the Special Air Service (SAS) will reportedly stay in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of Western troops from the country.

Saudi Arabia welcoming talks with Iran: FM Farhan

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said that his country welcomes holding direct talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

McKenzie accuses Iran of being threat to regional stability

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The Commander of the US Central Command General Kenneth McKenzie claimed that Iran is the biggest threat to stability in West Asia.

Regional countries Iran's priority: Raeisi

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Presidential Candidate Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that the countries of the region are Iran's priority.

Iran's first priority its neighbors: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker’s Special Aide for the International Affairs said that Iran's first priority is its neighbors.

Iran ready for regional coop. on collective security

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani voiced Iran's readiness for cooperating with regional countries on reaching collective security.

Envoy:

Iran ready to cooperate with regional states

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Appreciating the humanitarian role of the Sultanate of Oman in resolving regional disputes, the Iranian Ambassador to Muscat said that Iran extends a hand of cooperation and friendship to its neighbors.

Diplomat:

Peace feasible in Afghanistan with intra-Afghan talks

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Strongly condemning a recent terrorist attack in Kabul, Iran’s special envoy for Afghanistan Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian says peace in the country can be achieved with internal dialogue.

NYTimes:

Tehran-Riyadh talks may continue at ambassadors level

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – In a report, the New York Times claimed that the next phase of talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia may be held in May between the ambassadors of the two countries.

Moving towards for bright future of region: Zarif

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – After wrapping up his visit to the four neighboring states, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said, “We are all moving towards for a bright future of the region.”

Iran welcoming S Arabia’s invitation of talk with Iran: Spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman showed reaction to the recent remarks of the Saudi Crown Prince and said that the Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes Saudi Arabia’s invitation for holding talks to iron out the differences.

Positive signs seen in Vienna talks, regional coop.: Zarif

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that positive signs are seen in Vienna talks on Iran’s nuclear program and cooperation in the region.

Zarif meets with Kuwaiti PM to discuss bilateral relations

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah on Thursday to discuss mutual ties and regional cooperation.