Esmaeil Baghaei Hamaneh

Iran denounces Israeli violation of Somalia’s sovereignty

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the move taken by the Zionist regime in violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia.

Iran condoles Libya over death of army Cmdr. in plane crash

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran has offered condolences to Libya following the death of the Libyan army chief of staff in a plane crash near Ankara, Turkey.

Iran rejects missile talks, says contacts with IAEA underway

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says that the country’s missile program has been developed exclusively to defend Iran’s territorial integrity and is not subject to negotiation.

US sanctions on ICC enable war criminals to act freely: Spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has stressed that US imposition of sanctions on the judges of International Criminal Court is a blatant and brutal act of impunity for war criminals.

Iran condemns continued killing of Palestinians in Gaza

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei strongly condemned the continued killing and the genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, citing ongoing bombardments and the obstruction of humanitarian aid.

Iran congratulates Chile on successful holding of elections

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has offered congratulations to Chile over holding successful presidential elections.

Iran deplores UAE statement about trio islands

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has rejected the repeated baseless claim about Iranian islands in the statement issued at the end of the Chinese Foreign Minister's visit to the United Arab Emirates.

Iran in contact with IAEA whenever necessary

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman says that Tehran is in contact with the IAEA whenever it is necessary, adding that Rafael Grossi's claims concerning Iran will not change the realities on the ground.

Iran slams US Navy’s seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the US Navy’s military intervention against a commercial vessel carrying Venezuelan oil near the country’s coast, labeling the act as “state piracy.”

Iran, Azerbaijan determined to strengthen bilateral relations

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says Tehran and Baku are committed to using all available capacities to enhance bilateral ties and expand cooperation within multilateral frameworks.

Venezuelan FM praises Iran’s FM spokesman's supportive stance

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Venezuelan foreign minister has lauded the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman’s stance that backed Venezuela’s right as an independent country and a defender of the United Nations Charter to protect its peace and sovereignty.

Iran condemns massacre of civilians in Sudan

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the killing of dozens of unarmed civilians in Sudan.

Iran rules out any special, direct channel with Washington

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has stated that there is no direct or special channel of communication between Tehran and Washington.

Baghaei:

US turned into world’s biggest threat to security

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the United States, through its coercive behavior and global interventions, has turned into the greatest threat to international security.

FM Spox.:

Palestine to remain most universal cause for justice

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Palestine remains the most universal cause for justice & solidarity, and the deepest wound in human conscience, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman says.

Iran slams US decision to declare Venezuelan airspace closed

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has denounced the US president’s move to declare Venezuela’s airspace closed, calling it a blatant violation of fundamental international legal norms.

Iran condemns Israeli assault on southern Syria

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has denounced Israel’s ground and air attacks on the southern Syrian area of Beit Jinn, calling the incident a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability.

Iran strongly condemns terrorist drone attack in Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baghaei has denounced the drone terrorist attack in the Republic of Tajikistan.

Iran strongly condemns Israeli crimes in West Bank

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the ongoing crimes of the Zionist regime in the West Bank and the killing and torture of residents of the region.

Iran offers condolences over Hong Kong building fire to China

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has expressed his condolences over the high-rise building fire in Hong Kong, China, which resulted in the deaths of dozes of people and injuries of several others.

Iran's Araghchi to visit France for talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit France in the coming days in order to hold bilateral talks.

Iran’s FM Araghchi arrives in Oman to attend forum

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Omani capital of Muscat on Sunday at the head of a high-ranking diplomatic delegation.

Iran, Russia seriously pursuing nuclear cooperation: Spox.

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The spokesman of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that Tehran and Moscow are seriously pursuing cooperation on peaceful nuclear energy.

Iran warns of countermeasures against illegal IAEA resolution

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says Tehran is considering more countermeasures against an illegal resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regarding the country’s peaceful nuclear program.

Iran condemns Israeli officials' illegal visit to Syria: spox

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman on Thursday condemned an "illegal" visit by senior Israeli officials to the Syria's southern region, calling it a serious breach of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iran strongly condemns Israel's aggression in S. Lebanon

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned Israel’s recent deadly attack on the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp near the southern Lebanese city of Sidon.

Baghaei:

Pezeshkian's message to MBS was just about bilateral issues

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Spokesman of the Iranian foreign ministry says that President Masoud Pezeshkian's recent message to the Saudi Crown Prince was just about bilateral issues, rejecting claims it had to do with MBS's trip to the US.

Iran condoles India over deadly bus crash in Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman offered to the Indian government and nation, following the deadly bus crash that led to the death of dozens of Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.

Tehran condemns ongoing Gaza siege

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned the continued killing of Palestinians and severe human rights violations in Gaza and the West Bank, calling the ongoing siege and destruction a continuation of genocidal policies.