Foreign minister calls Nowruz symbol of cultural bonds among nations
As Iran is about to celebrate its traditional New Year, best known as Nowruz, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the ancient ritual can provide a ground for expanding regional and international cooperation in cultural, economic, and social spheres.
Foreign minister says Iran committed to diplomacy in defending peace, stability
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi hails Iran's ties with neighboring Oman, reiterating that the Islamic Republic prioritizes relations with its neighbors.
Foreign minister visits Geneva to attend Human Rights Council session
The foreign minister is set to attend two high-level UN meetings on human rights and disarmament, which will kick off in Geneva on February 24.
Iran and Oman Advocate for an Inclusive Syrian Gov’t
TEHRAN - In a significant diplomatic meeting, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi and his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, in Tehran emphasized the need for regional stability and a comprehensive government in Syria. This discussion unfolded during a joint press conference held in Tehran, highlighting the deepening ties and mutual interests of the two nations.
Inability of Syrian army led to fall of Assad gov’t: Iran FM
Iran’s Foreign Minister has attributed the fall of the government of President Bashar al-Assad to the inability of the Syrian military to confront armed groups that took over many areas, including the capital Damascus in a lightning offensive.
Economic terrorism amid pandemic is crime against humanity
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday that the “economic terrorism” against Iran during the Coronavirus pandemic “is a crime against humanity”.
Iran, Russia intensify consultations as nuclear talks kick off
The Russian Federation has played a constructive role in the nuclear negotiations leading to the signing of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Even after the U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the deal Russia continued to play that role.
JCPOA Parties Determined to Preserve Iran Deal
The remaining signatories to a 2015 Iran nuclear deal say they will do everything possible to preserve
UK Envoy Arrested for Attending Illegal Gathering
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi said Britain’s Ambassador to Iran Rob Macaire was temporarily arrested for participating in an “illegal gathering” in the capital, Tehran.
Iran starts enriching uranium to above 3.67%
As the Europeans missed a two-month deadline to devise a concrete economic and financial mechanism to protect Iran from the harsh U.S. sanctions, Iran officially announced on Sunday, July 7, that it is starting to enrich uranium to a higher purity than the 3.67%.