Esmaeil Baghaei Hamaneh

Iran not currently negotiating with US: FM spox

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Referring to the negotiations between Tehran and Washington, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said, “To avoid any ambiguity, I must say that we are not currently holding any talks with the United States.”

US, Israel main culprit in eroding intl. law: Baghaei

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has said that the United States and Israel are the main perpetrators of “genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression."

Iran not to let US determine timing of war, peace: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that the United States will not be allowed to determine the time of war and peace.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman condemned a bombing in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that killed 15, offered condolences, and said no justification exists for violence against civilians and security forces.

Iran warns Ukraine after attack on commercial ship

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned a military attack by Ukraine on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday morning, July 25.

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No military solution to Yemen crisis, a just solution needed

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has stressed the urgent need to achieve a just solution to the Yemeni crisis and prevent further instability in the region.

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EU’s HR concerns on Iranians ‘purest form of hypocrisy’

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry has described the Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas’ human rights concerns regarding Iranians as the purest form of hypocrisy.

Iran urges Arab states to explain US claim of war complicity

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has called on the Persian Gulf Arab countries and Jordan to officially explain the claim of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) about their direct participation in the US aggression on Iran.

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Iran attaches great importance to SCO, similar arrangements

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran attaches great importance to the SCO and similar multilateral arrangement.

Iran warns US troops to refrain from committing war crimes

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei called on US troops to disobey unlawful orders and refrain from committing war crimes.

Tehran slams Trump's threat against Iran's infrastructure

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has condemned threats by US President Donald Trump to bomb Iran’s civilian infrastructure.

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US threat of bombing Iran nuke sites 'enmity toward progress'

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that the US threat of bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities is a sign of its enmity and animosity toward the scientific and technological progress of the country.

Baghaei criticizes Kuwait for sheltering aggressors

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that hosting Iran’s enemies and assisting in hostilities against the Iranian people demonstrates ingratitude for past support and a lack of foresight.

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No political claim justifies US destruction of infrastructure

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that no political and military claim justifies the suffering of people and destruction of civilian infrastructures in the country.

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US actions reminiscent of terrorist groups' behavior

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says that the US barbaric actions is a reminiscent of terrorist groups' behavior.

Entire MoU suspended due to US violations: Baghaei

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Saturday the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States has been suspended after Washington failed to abide by its commitments.

Baghaei condemns US attacks on Iran infrastructure

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has condemned the “unlawful attacks” by the US on Hormuzgan Province, saying that Washington seeks to show its strength by attacking civilian areas.

Tehran slams US strike near children's hospital in Ahvaz

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has condemned a US strike near a children's cancer hospital in the southwestern city of Ahvaz as a "cowardly war crime."

Iran focused on defense, has no plan for talks: Spox

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, says the country has no plans to return to negotiations with the United States as long as Washington violates its commitments under the memorandum of understanding (MoU).

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US attack on a park ranger post ‘latest example of war crime’

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that US airstrikes on a park ranger post in southern Iranian province of Hormozgan province is the latest example of war crime committed against the Iranian territory.

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Iran acted in good faith but US put Islamabad MoU into crisis

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that Iran has acted in good faith but the United States has plunged and dragged Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU) into serious crisis.

Iran FM spokesman slams renewed US aggression

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected Western narratives framing recent Iranian operations as unprovoked aggression, emphasizing that Iran is defending rather than attacking.

Iran, Oman coordinating future arrangements in Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Iran and Oman held talks on coordinating future arrangements for managing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on shipping security, sovereign rights of the two states, and implementation of Islamabad MoU.

Baghaei hails Armed Forces for safeguarding Iran’s security

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei praised the country’s Armed Forces for safeguarding Iran’s security and stability, saying they remain vigilant against hostile activities amid continued threats against Iran.

Tehran rejects US talks request, slams MoU violations

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iran rejected requesting negotiations with Washington but confirmed a Qatari mediator visited Mashhad to discuss the status of the ceasefire.

Iran strongly condemns deadly terrorist attacks in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has denounced a deadly terrorist attack in Pakistan's southern city of Khuzdar, which has killed at least 17 people and injured dozens more.

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Europe must be held accountable for complicity in war on Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has issued a sharp rebuke to NATO, demanding that European nations face accountability for their active participation in the US–Israeli military aggression waged against Iran.

Tehran rejects Qatar’s claim over Strait of Hormuz incident

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iran rejected Qatar’s accusation that it was responsible for a reported incident involving a Qatar-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the claim unfounded.

Iran lashes out at German FM’s rhetoric on Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA)–Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has criticized German foreign minister’s remarks on the Strait of Hormuz, calling them ‘shameful’ as attempt to distort reality and a diversion from Germany’s own responsibility.

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Foreign guests from 100 countries to attend Leader’s funeral

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Guests from about 100 countries at the level of heads of state, parliament speakers, foreign ministers, and special representatives of governments will attend the farewell ceremony of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution.