Antony Blinken

US should avoid interfering in others’ affairs: FM spox

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Iran has urged the United States to focus on its own systematic violation of minority rights rather than interfering in other countries’ affairs and judge their level of free speech.

Blinken casts doubt on Ukraine attempt to assassinate Putin

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – The top US diplomat on Wednesday cast doubt on Ukraine's attempts to assassinate Russian leader Vladimir Putin with a drone strike.

Kan'ani:

Iran's military program solely for defense and deterrence

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kan'ani says that the country's military program is only defensive and deterrent and is not against any country that has no intention of attacking Iran.

US committed to disrupting Iran military activities: Blinken

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – US Secretary of State wrote on his twitter account that Washington is seeking to disrupt Iran's military procurement activities.

US diplomatic convoy attacked in Sudan amid new truce appeal

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Washington's top diplomat said Tuesday that a US Embassy convoy came under fire in Sudan.

China unwilling to reschedule Blinken’s Beijing visit

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – According to media sources, China has informed the US that it was unwilling to reschedule a trip that Blinken had postponed in February.

China stalls Blinken’s visit as row with US continues: report

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – China is refusing to fix a new date for a visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken due to concerns that Washington might, during the trip, publish the results of a probe into a suspected spy balloon incident.

Biden admin greenlights sanctions waiver for Iraq to pay Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – The Biden administration last week greenlit a sanctions waiver that will allow Iraq to make cash payments for electricity to Iran, American media have claimed.

US, Qatar FMs hold phone talk on regional issues

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone talk on Friday on regional issues.

Turkey urges US to lift sanctions in defense industry field

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – In a joint news conference with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Ankara, Mevlut Cavusoglu urged Washington to lift sanctions against Ankara in the defense industry field.

China warns US 'not to add fuel to fire' of Ukraine conflict

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Beijing has warned Washington against fueling the conflict in Ukraine, where Russia continues its special military operation.

China top diplomat:

US must repair damage caused amid balloon craze

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – China's Central Foreign Affairs Office Director Wang Yi has called on Washington to change the direction of bilateral relations that have been affected by the scandal, raised in the US regarding the "balloon incident".

Iran-Russia military relations growing concern: Blinken

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the development of military relations between Iran and Russia a growing concern.

Beijing says;

US FM now-cancelled visit to China never officially announced

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Beijing has played down news about US Secretary of State Antony Blinken cancelling his planned trip to China amid the row over a wayward Chinese balloon spotted in United States airspace.

Blinken:

US, Israel concerned by Russian-Iranian military cooperation

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Both Israel and the United States are seriously concerned by the defense cooperation between Russia and Iran, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told reporters.

FM spox ridicules Blinken, Netanyahu's anti-Iran statement

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kan’ani on Tuesday slammed the recent anti-Iran remarks made by the US secretary of state and the Israeli regime's prime minister against the peaceful Iranian nuclear program.

Blinken discusses Iran with Zionists during Tel Aviv visit

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during his visit to the Occupied Palestinian territories, discussed Iran-related issues with Zionist officials.

Iran never tolerates aggression, gives response to aggressors

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – In reaction to recent intimidating remarks by the US authorities, the spokesman of the Iranian foreign ministry said that Washington needs to realize the legal and international consequences of their threats.

Blinken claims US opposes expansion of settlements in WB

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken claimed on Monday that Washington opposes the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank in Palestine.

JCPOA not on agenda of Washington, Blinken claims

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Leveling baseless claims against Tehran, the US Secretary of State claimed that the JCPOA has not been on the agenda as a practical matter for many months now.

US' Blinken to travel to Beijing in February

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is poised to travel to Beijing on February 5-6 and meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang.

US officials to visit Israeli regime amid escalated conflict

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – As the hardliner cabinet led by Netanyahu assumes office the American government is going to send its officials to prevent the situation from exacerbating in the occupied Palestinian territories.

US announces $1.85bln in new military aid for Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – The United States will provide an additional $1.85 billion in military assistance for Ukraine that will include a Patriot air defense system, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday.

Senior US delegation to visit China in coming days

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – A high-level US delegation will travel to China next week to follow up on President Joe Biden's recent talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and prepare for Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit there early next year.

Blinken again denies Washington's role in Iran's riots

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated his claim on Sunday that the recent riots in Iran as well as the sporadic protests in China "were not about the US."

Qatar, US FMs discuss Iran in talks in Doha

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Qatar's foreign minister said on Tuesday that he discussed Iran's nuclear deal in a meeting with his American counterpart Antony Blinken in Doha.

US' Blinken arrives in Qatar to discuss Iran's nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Qatari capital of Doha on Monday evening to to discuss Iran’s nuclear deal, JCPOA, with the Qatari officials.

Repeating claims on Iran dones;

US FM threatened Iran with sanctions for supporting Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Repeating the claims about delivering Iranian drones to Russia for use in the Ukraine war, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken threatened Tehran with more sanctions due to its military support to Russia.

Blinken says US would continue backing riots in Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Repeating baseless claims against Tehran, US Secretary of State Antony John Blinken promised that Washington would continue to stand by the rioters.