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Spokesman Condemns US Move to End Sanctions Waiver for Nuclear Cooperation with Iran

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has roundly condemned the United States’ recent move to end the sanction waiver for nuclear cooperation with the Islamic Republic.
2020/05/30
Spokesman

Dr Rouhani felicitates National Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan

In a message congratulating the arrival of the National Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the President emphasised that the two countries can take steps to support the welfare and interests of two nations with the high political will in Tehran and Baku.
2020/05/28
President

Spokesman's Reaction to French FM’s Comments on Iranian Prisoner

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has reacted to meddlesome remarks made by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian about Iranian prisoner Fariba Adelkhah.
2020/05/27
Spokesman

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Developments

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen has discussed the latest developments in Syria with Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iranian foreign minister in special political affairs
2020/05/27
Spokesman

Dr Rouhani in a phone call with Swiss counterpart: Switzerland should play more effective role towards US illegal actions

Referring to Switzerland's important role in international relations, the president said, "We expect Switzerland to play a more effective role in this sensitive situation where we are witnessing an increase in US illegal and inhumane sanctions against Iran."
2020/05/26
President

Foreign Minister Zarif Felicitates Lebanon on Liberation Anniversary

Iran’s foreign minister has congratulated Beirut on the anniversary of the liberation of southern Lebanon from the Zionists’ occupation.
2020/05/25
Minister of Foreign Affairs

Spokesman Dismisses US Report on Iran, Enumerates American Crimes

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has rejected a recent report from the US Department of State on Iran, saying Washington lacks the political and legal competence to make a judgment about the other countries given its dark record of crimes, from terrorist activities to warmongering policies.
2020/05/25
Spokesman

Reopening land and air borders of the two countries soon by observing health protocols imperative/ Cementing Tehran-Ankara ties

In a telephone conversation on Eid al-Fitr on Sunday, the Presidents of Iran and Turkey congratulated the governments and people of the two countries, and stressed the need to develop and deepen relations, especially economic and trade relations
2020/05/24
President

President felicitates Lebanese counterpart on Resistance Day

In a message to the Lebanese President on Sunday, Dr Hassan Rouhani congratulated the Resistance Day, the anniversary of the great and proud victory of the Lebanese people over the Zionist occupiers, to the government and the people of Lebanon.
2020/05/24
President

Dr Rouhani felicitates leaders of Islamic countries on Eid al-Fitr

In separate messages to the leaders of Islamic countries, governments and Muslim nations, Dr Hassan Rouhani, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, congratulated Eid al-Fitr to them.
2020/05/24
President

Spokesman Slams Foreign Interference in China’s Internal Affairs

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced any outside interference in the internal affairs of the People’s Republic of China, reiterating Tehran’s support for the One-China policy.
2020/05/24
Spokesman

Dr Rouhani in a telephone call Regional security must be ensured by its countries/ We hope the US does not make a mistake

The President described the relations with the friendly and neighbouring country of Qatar friendly and strategic, and emphasised, "Our view of the relations with Qatar is long-term and strategic and we do not look at it in a short-term way."
2020/05/23
President

President condolence Pakistani on plane crash

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran offered condolences to the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the families of the victims of the crash of a Pakistani passenger plane that left dozens of its passengers dead.
2020/05/22
President

Spokesman Expresses Deep Regret over Pakistan Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed deep regret over the crash of a passenger plane in Pakistan, which killed dozens of the country's nationals.
2020/05/22
Spokesman

Full text of Supreme Leader's Speech on the occasion of Quds Day

In his speech on the occasion of International al-Quds Day, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei , considered the dawn of the Islamic Revolution in Iran and the subsequent emergence of the Resistance Front to be factors that have impeded the "Zionist virus."
2020/05/22
President

Spokesman Expounds on Death of Iranian National in Switzerland

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has provided details about the death of an Iranian man in Switzerland who had sought asylum and has been laid to rest in the European country.
2020/05/22
Spokesman

Quds Day a symbol of Muslims' perseverance, unity, empathy in defending Islamic ideals

In a message on the occasion of World Quds Day, the President emphasised the unchangeable principle of "Al-Quds, the capital of Palestine" and said, "Holding the ceremony for defending the oppressed people of Palestine on the last Friday of Ramadan is a good tradition named Quds Day, and is the symbol of the perseverance, unity and empathy of Muslims in defending Islamic ideals".
2020/05/21
President

President: The American virus of sanctions and coronavirus cannot bring the great nation of Iran to its knees

During the inauguration ceremony of several national projects in the provinces of Sistan and Baluchestan and Bushehr, the President stressed that the US sanctions virus and coronavirus cannot bring the great nation of Iran to its knees, and the opening of these projects shows their failure.
2020/05/21
President

Statement on International Quds Day

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a statement in commemoration of the International Quds Day, which falls on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan on May 22.
2020/05/21
Statements

Spokesman Condemns US Sanctions on Iranian Officials

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the latest sanctions imposed by the US against Iranian officials indicate that the previous bans were totally inefficient, so much so that Washington has been forced to expand its sanctions regime to non-economic and non-military bodies.
2020/05/21
Spokesman

Foreign Minister Zarif, NGOs Weigh Plans to Help Afghans in Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and representatives of non-governmental charities have discussed the ways to address the problems that Afghan citizens residing in Iran are facing.
2020/05/20
Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Kazakhstan emphasise; Tehran-Astana ties to deepen in areas of mutual interest

The Presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Kazakhstan described the development of relations between the two countries as friends, neighbours and brothers, and said that Tehran and Astana have always been together during difficult days, emphasising that they will do their best to deepen relations in areas of mutual interest.
2020/05/20
President

President at a cabinet meeting: We’ll celebrate Quds Day; Al-Quds will not be forgotten, remain under the occupation of oppressors

Congratulating the International Quds Day, the President stressed that the people of Islamic Iran do not accept or tolerate oppression against the Palestinians in any way, and that the final victory will be for the Palestinian people sooner or later with the resistance and steely willpower that they have.
2020/05/20
President

Iranian Diplomat, Ansarullah Spokesman Hold Phone Talks

An Iranian diplomat and the spokesperson for Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement have called for efforts to accelerate the delivery of humanitarian and medical supplies to Yemen amid the outbreak of coronavirus
2020/05/19
Statements