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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for expanded trade and scientific cooperation with other countries, describing it as a priority of his government's foreign policy. He said Iran is ready to build and strengthen relations on a mutually beneficial basis. No specific countries or areas of cooperation were fully disclosed.
The Trump administration is pushing to redirect more than $175 million from the State Department's flagship human rights fund to right-wing programs, including $40 million for an anti-communism fund, support for a group promoting white Afrikaner rights in South Africa, a campaign targeting Brazil's Supreme Court and programs rewarding ideological allies in Europe. The move, which critics say could alienate U.S. allies, reflects how Washington is redefining human rights.
US foreign policy under President Donald Trump is driving a historic shift from a multilateral world order to a fragmented, transactional, and regionalized landscape. This new 'Trumpism' challenges foundational assumptions of global governance while redefining how a superpower projects strength. The result is a volatile international system with uncertain institutions, shifting alliances, and a contested multipolar equilibrium.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said Tehran will not follow US directives, emphasizing an independent foreign policy. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program and US sanctions.
The European Union is losing its strategic autonomy and increasingly acting as an implementer of external policies, analysts say. Compromises on security, trade, and diplomacy have weakened the bloc's independent standing, especially under pressure from major powers.
A senior Iranian diplomat said on September 5 that the country uses diplomacy and military power together to protect national interests. The official stressed they are complementary, not opposing, approaches.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed that unity among Islamic nations is a cornerstone of Iran's foreign policy, stressing regional cooperation for peace and stability. He also addressed recent Middle East developments, calling for international action to protect Palestinian rights.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has sent a message of thanks to President Masoud Pezeshkian, praising diplomatic achievements and the positive outcomes of coordinated foreign policy efforts under his leadership. The gesture highlights government unity and a focus on dialogue and cooperation.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for national unity under justice to counter external exploitation and interference. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, he stressed that internal cohesion is vital to overcoming international pressures, including sanctions. Analysts view the appeal as a move to strengthen domestic unity and bolster Tehran's negotiating position.
