Foreign Ministry Spokesperson

Tehran rejects ‘unfounded’ G7 allegations against Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned G7 for its "unfounded" allegations against Iran regarding its peaceful nuclear program and policies in the West Asia region.

Iran rejects reports of ceasing Iranian oil vessels: FM spox

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – The spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry dismissed claims made by a foreign media outlet regarding the halting of Iranian oil tankers, describing them as fabricated, false, or biased reporting.

Iran reacts to violence escalation in Syria

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has expressed deep concern over the rising violence and instability across various regions of Syria, emphasizing that Tehran is closely monitoring the situation.

Tehran reacts to Turkish foreign minister's anti-Iran remarks

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has reacted to the Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's statements against Iran's regional policies.

Iran reacts to fresh US sanctions on its oil trade

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei strongly reacted to the latest US sanctions targeting vessels, individuals, and entities allegedly involved in Iran’s crude oil trade.

Iran blasts violation of Lebanon's sovereignty by Zionists

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian foreign ministry has deplored the Zionist regime of Israel for flying fighter jets over Beirut during Martyr Hassan Nasrallah's funeral as an action that violated Lebanese sovereignty.

Russian Foreign Minister due in Iran for talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to visit Tehran to hold talks with Iranian officials, the Russian foreign ministry's spokesperson has confirmed.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned a terrorist attack in Balochistan, Pakistan, stressing the need for strengthened efforts and cooperation at the bilateral and regional levels to combat terrorism.

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US sanctioning of ICC aimed at affording Israeli regime

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei strongly criticized the US for sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Iran strongly condemns new US sanctions on its oil exports

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has strongly condemned the latest United Sanctions on its oil exports as unjustified and in violation of international law.

Iran warns against escalation of Israeli attacks in West Bank

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson strongly condemned Israel’s intensified military assaults in the West Bank, particularly in the Jenin refugee camp, denouncing civilian killings, arbitrary arrests, and house demolitions.

Iran condemns US move against Cuba

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has criticized the United States for its renewed designation of Cuba as "a so-called state sponsor of terrorism", labeling it as baseless and unjustified.

Iran urges intl. community to fight Israel's impunity

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Emsaeil Baghari has called on the international community to fight the impunity of the Israeli regime, which is constantly perpetuating war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.

Iran, Thailand foreign ministers discuss ties

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iran and Thailand's foreign ministers discussed strengthening bilateral relations in a phone call.

Iranian national released from Italian prison: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the release of Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, an Iranian national detained in Italy, and his return to his homeland.

Iran sympathizes with China over deadly quake

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei sympathized with China over the deadly earthquake in that country's Tibet region.

Iran reacts to Macron’s contradictory remarks

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Tehran has strongly rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent anti-Iran allegations, calling them “baseless and contradictory.”

Al Sudani to visit Iran next week: Iran FM spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian foreign ministry says that the Iraqi prime minister will visit Tehran next week.

Iran condemns US-UK aggression on Yemen

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned in the strongest terms a new act of aggression by the United States and Britain against several areas in northwestern Yemen.

Iran deplores Israeli attacks on Palestinian tents in Gaza

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian foreign ministry has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's raids on the Palestinians' refugee camps and their places of residence.

UK has blood of Syrian people on its hands: Iran FM spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has reacted to the remarks by the UK foreign secretary that leveled accusations against Iran about the Syrian crisis, stressing the UK has Syrians' blood on its hands.

Iran reacts to E3 claims on its peaceful nuclear program

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iran has reacted to the latest allegations made by three European countries about its peaceful nuclear program.

Iran reacts to IAEA chief's remarks over its nuclear program

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has said that the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program is peaceful and based on technical needs, and remains under supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

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"There is no statute of limitation for war crimes"

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry has remembered the Iraqi Baathist regime's chemical attacks on Iran during the imposed war, highlighting that "There is no statute of limitation for war crimes."

World must act in defense of Palestinian women, girls

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has called on the world to act in defense of Palestinian women and girls who are enduring an Israeli genocidal war.

Iran opposes any foreign meddling in Venezuela's affairs

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the United States and its allies for interfering in Venezuela's domestic affairs, reiterating Tehran's support for President Nicolas Maduro.

Iran reacts to Israeli killing of Hezbollah media chief

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei reacted to the assassination of Mohammad Afif, the head of Hezbollah’s media relation, in an Israeli targeted airstrike on a building in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.

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Continuation of cooperation with IAEA on Grossi's trip agenda

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has said that the Iranian nuclear program is totally peaceful, adding that head of UN nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi is coming to Iran with improving cooperation on the agenda.

Iran condemns Pakistan railway station terrorist blast

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman strongly condemned the terrorist explosion in a Pakistani railway station that left dozens killed and injured.

Iran decides how to respond to Israel attack

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Saying that Iran would decisively respond to any aggression, the country's foreign ministry spokesperson said that the Islamic Republic has decided on how to respond to the Israeli attack on its soil.