Foreign Ministry Spokesperson

Illegal naval blockade comes in violation of ceasefire: spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Bagahei says that the US action in imposing a blockade on Iran's ports is not only a violation of the ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, but also it is an illegal and criminal move.

US-proposed ceasefire 'just a pause before renewed crimes'

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Iran rejects the US's self-proclaimed proposals for a ceasefire, warning that any pauses resulting from such a ceasefire would only allow adversaries to regroup and commit further crimes against the Iranian nation.

No direct talks with Washington so far: Baghaei

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – Iran foreign ministry spokesman says that his country has had no direct talks with the US so far, dismissing claims that the Tehran has agreed to Washington’s proposals as baseless.

Expecting restraint from Iran unrealistic: Baghaei

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has described expectations of restraint from Iran ‘meaningless’, emphasizing the US and the Israeli regime must stop their aggression against the country.

Iran FM spox:

US-Israel imposed war root cause of regional insecurity

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that US and Israel’s imposed war against Iran is the main cause of the current crisis in the region.

Iran FM spox:

Iran, US delegations on a break to consult with capitals

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Speaking on the sidelines of the Geneva nuclear talks, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that the talks were serious and intensive, adding that proposals were made in both nuclear issue and sanctions lifting.

Foreign Ministry pursuing US crimes against Iranians

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that the government is duty-bound to follow up on US crimes against the Iranian people, so a part of this task is undertaken by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Iran to respond to any aggression powerfully: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that any new aggression on the country will receive a powerful reaction.

Iran strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, calling for serious action by the international community, the United Nations to hold the regime to account for its war crimes.

Somali FM expresses gratitude to Iran for its stance

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is grateful for Iran's positions in condemning the Zionist regime's move against the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity by recognizing Somaliland.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Syria's Homs's mosque

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned a terrorist attack against worshippers at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Syrian province of Homs.

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 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.

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.

Turkish president Erdogan to visit Tehran: Iran FM Spox.

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has said that cooardination is underway to set a date for the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Tehran.

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.

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.

Araghchi to visit Oman, the Netherlands next week: Spox.

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Oman and the Netherlands next week.

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.

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.

Attack on Iran was costly for Intl. community: Baghaei

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has described the US and Israeli aggression on Iran back in June as a betrayal of diplomacy, which was also costly for the international community.

Iran FM spox:

Trump admission shows involvement in Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iran says the United States has a direct involvement in Israel’s June aggression on Tehran, citing recent remarks by US President Donald Trump as clear evidence of Washington’s complicity.

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 sympathizes with Afghanistan after strong earthquake

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed sympathy with the noble people of Afghanistan after Monday's earthquake, expressing his country's readiness to provide any humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.

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.

FM Spox

Iran cooperation with IAEA based on parliament's law

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – "The basis for our cooperation with the IAEA is a piece of legislation approved by the parliament and also the decisions by the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC)," according to the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman.

Tehran slams continued Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s Thursday airstrikes on the southern and Beqaa regions of Lebanon, calling them terrorist crimes that claimed the lives of innocent civilians.

Mahdieh Esfandiari released on parole by France: FM spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced on Wednesday night the conditional release of Ms. Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian citizen imprisoned in France.