Foreign Ministry

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.

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 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.”

Araghchi to visit Russia, Belarus for talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Russia and Belarus following his meetings with senior Azerbaijani officials in Baku.

Pezeshkian to visit Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to visit Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan.

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.

Iran condemns US sanctions as 'crimes against humanit

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iran has strongly condemned US-imposed unilateral sanctions on the occasion of the newly established International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures, describing them as “illegal, inhuman, and crimes against humanity.”

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'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, 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 condemns IAEA resolution as illegal, unjustifiable

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the anti-Iranian resolution adopted by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling it an "illegal and unjustified" measure.

Iranian Foreign Ministry:

UNSC resolution drafters Ignored UN central role on Palestine

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry said in its statement that the resolution’s drafters deliberately disregarded the UN’s central role and its prior resolutions on Palestine.

Oman’s new ambassador submits credentials to Araghchi

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Yaarub bin Qahtan bin Nasser Albusaidi, the newly appointed ambassador of Oman, presented a copy of his credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Tehran, Niamey vow to expand ties in FMs call

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Niger to discuss and exchange views on bilateral relations.

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.

Egypt FM holds phone calls with Araghchi, Grossi

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone discussions with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to advance peaceful solutions for Iran's nuclear program.

Top diplomat;

Iran’s defensive capabilities strengthened since June war

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that Iran’s defensive capabilities have significantly strengthened since the imposed war in June, adding that the country is fully prepared to respond strongly in case of renewed war.

Araghchi warns against force-based world order led by US

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s top diplomat warned Sunday that international law is facing an unprecedented assault, blaming the US and its allies for undermining global legal norms in favor of a “force-based” order driven by Western interests.

Foreign ministry hosts international conference on war

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – A conference entitled “International Law under Assault: Aggression and Defense” was opened at the Institute for Political and International Studies, affiliated with Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Iran condoles Turkey over military plane crash incident

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed condolences over the deaths of several Turkish citizens in a military plane crash, offering sympathy to the families of the victims.

Iran, Pakistan FMs discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan held a telephone conversation to discuss bilateral relations as well as recent regional and international developments.

Iran grants conditional release to two French nationals

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that two French nationals imprisoned on security-related charges have been released on bail pending further judicial proceedings.

Iran rejects receiving any official message via Oman

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said no official message has been conveyed to Iran through Omani channels.