Iranian ambassador outlines “realistic idealism” in foreign policy
Iran’s envoy to Russia presents the approach as a balance between revolutionary principles and international realities.
Iran’s ambassador to Russia argues that “realistic idealism,” combining revolutionary principles with international realities, should guide the country’s foreign policy. The article emphasizes self-reliance, ties with Russia, regional influence and public diplomacy.
TEHRAN — Iran’s ambassador to Russia has described “realistic idealism” as the guiding framework of the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy in an article published by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
The ambassador said the approach combines Iran’s stated revolutionary principles with international conditions and operates around the principles of “dignity, wisdom and expediency.” He highlighted domestic capabilities, national self-reliance, relations with emerging powers—including Russia—and support for the resistance front as key elements of the strategy.
The article also praised Iran’s public diplomacy and criticized what it called Western double standards. Its references to a deceased leader and a new supreme leader were presented as part of the author’s political narrative and were not independently verified in the supplied material.