Foreign Ministry Spokesperson

Khatibzadeh felicitates Armenia on successful parl. elections

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman congratulated the successful holding of the early parliamentary elections in Armenia, expressing hope friendly relations between the two countries will be further developed.

Iran stands firmly by Cuban people

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Stating that siege of Cuba by the United States is ‘cruel oppression and an illegitimate economic war', Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Islamic Republic of Iran has firmly stood by the Cuban people.

Iran asks NATO, G7 to obey laws instead of lecturing others

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has reacted to the recent comments by Western leaders in G7 and NATO summits about Iran.

'Selective' delistings do not show 'goodwill'

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – A spokesman with Iran's Foreign Ministry says the US' decision to selectively delist some entities from its sanctions cannot be viewed as a sign of goodwill.

Iran spox discusses bilateral ties with Iraqi FM in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh met with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussain in Baghdad on Wednesday to discuss issues of mutual interest, regional developments, and expansion of bilateral relations.

Iran FM spox holds meetings with Iraqi officials in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh arrived in Baghdad today and met with some Iraqi officials.

Iran condemns deadly terror attack in Burkina Faso

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned the recent deadly terrorist attack in Burkina Faso that killed over 100 people.

Difficult to verify US compliance with JCPOA: Spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – It is easy to verify Iran's actions in returning to JCPOA commitments, but it is difficult to verify the actions of the United States and other JCPOA parties, the spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry said Thursday.

Spox:

PGCC, Arab League seek to disrupt Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh slammed the recent meddlesome statements of the Arab League and Persian Gulf Cooperation Council as 'irresponsible'.

Iran, China to sign cooperation agreement on Sat.: FM spox

TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that the two countries of Iran and China will sign a 25-year cooperation agreement on Saturday.

KSA must stop carnage, end war on Muslims and Arabs: FM spox

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman called on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to stop carnage and end war waged against Muslims and Arabs.

Arab League urged to abandon issuing baseless statements

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Tehran has urged the Arab League to seek to increase regional cooperation instead of issuing baseless statements.

FM spox confirms scrapping anti-Iran resolution at IAEA

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the plan to adopt an anti-Iran resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was shelved thanks to intensive diplomatic efforts.

No negotiations needed for US return to JCPOA: FM spox.

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed the need for the United States to return to the nuclear deal in order to revive the negotiation process between Tehran and Washington.

US should be held accountable six years of crime in Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh lashed out at the Biden administration’s allegations against Iran regarding the Yemeni war.

Tehran's first reaction to Armenia's developments

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry has reacted to today’s developments in neighboring Armenia.

Iran, Syria discuss strengthening of friendly ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has exchanged views with Syria’s foreign and information ministers on strengthening relations between the two countries in different fields.

UN rapporteur not qualified for Ukrainian plane issue

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that the issue of the Ukrainian plane is not within the qualifications of the UN rapporteur Anees Kalamar.

Revolution occurred for independence, dignity: FM spokesman

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said that the 1979 Islamic Revolution was the result of a relentless national endeavor for independence and dignity.

Iran deplores 'unwise, unconstructive' blacklisting of Syrian

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iran has denounced the decision by the European Union to add Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad to its sanctions blacklist, calling the decision an unconstructive move that would obstruct the peace process.

'Iran not seeking tension but ready to defend its security'

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said that Iran has never been willing to resolve its issues in another region and it is the United States who has made regional countries as bases of insecurity against Iran.

US may find seat in JCPOA room after admitting its mistake

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – The Spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry highlighted that there will no talks with the US and that Washington can only participate in JCPOA after admitting its faults.

US knows its snapback claim is ‘empty, unreal, ineffective’

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – A spokesperson with Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Washington is well aware that its claim of returning UN sanctions against Iran is ‘empty, unreal, and ineffective’.

Tehran:

'Clock ticking just in Pompeo's parallel alternate universe'

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – A spokesman with the Iranian Foreign Ministry reacted to the claims made by the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo regarding the activation of the snapback mechanism.

New Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman appointed

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif appointed Saeed Khatibzadeh as the new spokesman for the Foreign Ministry after Abbas Mousavi was named the country’s ambassador to Azerbaijan.

No one waiting for $0.5m consignment from S Korea: Mousavi

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – A spokesperson with the Iranian Foreign Ministry highlighted that Seoul should adopt a ‘tangible’ measure to clear its debt to Iran.  

Iran will not leave any hostile action unanswered

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesperson reacted to the recent provocation by US warplanes against an Iranian airliner, noting that Iran will give a firm response in proper time.