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Iran FM spox:

Iran, Pakistan FMs hold phone talk over abducted border guards

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a phone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart, calling on the neighboring country to intensify efforts to secure the release of abducted Iranian border guards.

FM spox congratulates Iranian medal winners at Asian Para Games

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has congratulated the para athletes on winning the third place at the 2018 Asian Para Games in Jakarta.

Tehran vehemently condemns Israeli official’s insult to Iranians

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign ministry has strongly condemned the comments made by the Israeli regime’s President Reuven Rivlin against Iran, saying that it is a great shame that the leaders of the regime call the brave and cultured people of Iran using such insulting words.

Iran denies claim it’s trying to expand influence in Africa

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected the claims made by Morocco regarding Tehran’s attempts to expand its influence in Africa, saying that the relations between the Islamic Republic and the African countries have always been based on mutual respect.

Iran stresses defending Iranians' rights across the globe

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – FM Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said Sat. that Iranian government will protect the rights of all Iranian citizens all over the world, in reaction to the arrest of an Iranian student at Australia’s University of Queensland.

FM spox:

France liable for providing Iranian missions with security

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Reacting to the Friday attack on Iran embassy in Paris, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that the responsibility of providing Iranian diplomatic missions in France with security is on the shoulder of the host country.

Ghasemi strongly condemns attack on Iran consulate in Basra

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi blamed Iraqi government for negligence in providing security for Iranian consulate general in Iraqi southern city of Basra.

Iran summons Iraqi amb. in Tehran over attack on consulate in Basra

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – After Iranian consulate general building in Iraqi southern city of Basra was set on fire, Iran summoned Iraqi ambassador to Tehran in the foreign ministry and expressed its strong protest against the act.

Iran main contributor to peace, stability in region: Ghasemi

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi dismissed the claims made by US Secretary of State Pompeo and asserted that Iran has been the main contributor to peace and stability in the region.

Iran describes Europeans pro-JCPOA proposals insufficient

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Ghasemi said on Sunday that Iran-Europe talks on how to continue JCPOA is underway but Iran is still unhappy with the offered proposals.

Iran dismisses restriction on France diplomatic visits

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Bahram Ghasemi of Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that the news spread by a news outlet about limitations on French diplomats’ visit to Iran is not from a reliable source.

Iran condemns S Arabia's bombing of Yemen displaced women, children

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi categorically condemned the Saudi-Emirati attack on a camp of internally displaced families near Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeida on Thursday.

EU’s €18 mn aid irrelevant to JCPOA package: Ghasemi

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said that the €18 million package to support Iran by the European Commission is different from the EU package of measures to counter US sanctions on Iran.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Jordan

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry issued a statement on Mon. condemning a terrorist attack on Jordanian police which ended with five security forces killed and a number of others wounded.

Iran voices full support for Turkey against US sanctions

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ghasemi underlined on Saturday that Iran supports Turkey in the face of US sanctions on Ankara.

Iran hopeful to see Caspian legal convention signed on Sun.

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ghasemi said Sat. that he is hopeful the legal status convention for the Caspian Sea will be signed by the heads of the 5 littoral states on Sunday summit in Kazakhstan's Aktau.

Iran condemns Jeddah statement

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman condemned the 11-article statement of OIC in Jeddah meeting where the Iranian representative was absent due to Saudis' refusal to grant visa to the Iranian diplomat.

Iran verifies Zimbabwean election as fair, peaceful, liberal

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ghasemi said that the recent election in Zimbabwe was monitored by an Iranian delegation and to Iran it was fair, peaceful and liberal.

Ghasemi:

Iran sanctions at odds with Trump’s call for dialogue

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said sanctions and pressure are at odds with holding dialogue, which requires mutual respect and adherence to international obligations.

Iran says Omani FM's imminent visit to Tehran 'not true'

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi on Tue. dismissed rumors about the imminent visit of Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi to Tehran.

Iran condemns terrorist attack on tourists in Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Bahram Ghasemi, the Spokesman of Iranian Foreign Ministry, condemned the Sunday terrorist attack which claimed the lives of 4 tourists in Tajikistan.

Iran sympathizes with Greece over deadly wildfires

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has expressed deep regret over the deadly wildfires near the Greek capital of Athens, which have killed and wounded dozens of people.

FM spox dismisses US threats against Iran oil exports as 'bluff'

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Spokesman of Iranian Foreign Ministry Ghasemi told Al-Alam News Network on Tue. that US threats to choke off Iran’s oil exports are a mere 'bluff'.

Tehran to host gathering of Iranian ambs., heads of missions abroad

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – A gathering of Iranian ambassadors and heads of Iran’s missions abroad is to be held in Tehran next week, said the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi.

FM spox rejects Pompeo’s accusations against Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Bahram Ghasemi, the Spokesman of Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, rejected the anti-Iranian claims of US Secretary of State Pompeo in UAE.

Iranian foreign ministry extends sympathies to Turkey

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi extended sympathies to Turkish people and government over the loss of some lives in an accident.

FM spokesman offers condolences to Japan over flood disaster

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) –Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman extended sympathies to Japanese government and people over the cataclysmic flood and landslide in western and central Japan.

Foiled attack ploy to sabotage Iran-Europe relations: Ghasemi

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman dismissed claims on Iran’s involvement in a foiled attack on an MKO meeting, saying the arrest of a number of Iranians on suspicion of the attack was a ploy to damage Iran-Europe relations.

Iran says no EU proposal package received yet

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Bahram Ghasemi, the Spokesman of Iranian Foreign Ministry, said on Saturday that Iran has not yet received any pro-JCPOA package from EU.

Iran welcomes truce extension in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi welcomed the Afghan government decision to extend truce after Eid al-Fitr holidays in the war-ravaged country.