Iran's Foreign Ministry

Iran rejects US accusations, justifications for closing Basra consulate

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign ministry has condemned and dismissed allegations made by Washington for shutting down the US consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra, saying that the Americans’ remarks are unjustified, unnecessary and clearly part of a blame game.

Zarif:

​US a real threat to ME

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the United States is a real threat to the Middle East and to international peace and security.

Iran congratulates al-Halbousi’s election as new Iraqi parl. speaker

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman as well as the speaker of the Parliament Larijani have congratulated Sunni lawmaker Mohammed al-Halbousi on his election as the new speaker of Iraqi parliament.

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 FM spox rejects reports on sending arms to Lebanon

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi rejected Tue. the US Fox News recent report that Iran has secret weapons-smuggling air routes to Lebanon.

Iran dismisses claims on sending ballistic missiles to Iraq

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has dismissed as 'unfounded' and 'absurd' some earlier report by Reuters claiming that Iran has supplied some Shia groups in Iraq with missiles.

Iran to attend Moscow conf. on combating arms trafficking

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – A conference on the fight against arms trafficking is slated to be held in Russian capital Moscow on September 3-4, with an Iranian delegation in attendance.

In response to French FM:

FM spox reiterates Iran stance on missile program

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman rejected the French foreign minister’s call for starting talks on Iran missiles, saying “the missile program is in no way negotiable.”

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 FM clears up seven ambiguities in Caspian Sea legal regime

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has provided responses to seven questions raised about the Convention recently signed on the legal regime of the Caspian Sea by the leaders of Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan in Aktau.

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.

Diplomat urges foreign ministry to consolidate field achievements in region

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Iranian Parliament Director General for International Affairs says that now is the time that foreign ministry should solidify the field gains of General Soleimani in the region.

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 condemns anti-Iran statement of Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Bahram Ghasemi of Iranian foreign ministry denounced the anti-Iran claims made in the final statement of the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom in Washington.

Iranian cabinet of ministers reviews Europe’s package

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) –Following the return of FM Zarif to Tehran, his meetings in Vienna and the package offered by Europe were discussed at the cabinet session on Sunday evening.

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.

FM urges human rights advocates to follow up case of 4 diplomats kidnapped

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry issued a statement on the 36th anniversary of abduction of 4 Iranian diplomats and urged pro-human-rights entities to care about the fate of the kidnapped diplomats.

In meeting with Venezuelan FM:

Iranian deputy FM says US unilateralism is a threat to intl. peace, security

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi said in Caracas that the US unilateralism and its withdrawal from international agreements indicate its imperialistic approach.

Iranian, European diplomats discuss Yemeni crisis in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – A senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister has held talks with ambassadors of France, Britain and Italy as well as German charge d’affairs in Tehran on the tragic humanitarian situation in Yemen.

Iran condemns Canadian House of Commons’ motion

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman condemned a motion in Canada's parliament which demands immediate cease of all negotiations on restoring diplomatic ties with Iran.

Iran supports ceasefire in Afghanistan: FM Spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Bahram Ghasemi, the Spokesman of Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said on Sat. that the Islamic Republic of Iran backs the truce between Afghanistan government and Taliban,

FM spokesman:

Third parties pushing Morocco to level accusations against Iran

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – In reaction to Moroccan Bourita's interview with Fox News, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Thurs. that third parties are pushing the Moroccan authorities to level baseless accusations against the Islamic Republic.

Joint commission to solely focus on JCPOA: Ghasemi

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Spokesman of Iranian Foreign Ministry Bahram Ghasemi stated on Sunday that there would be no issue other than the JCPOA discussed by the signatory states of the JCPOA without US in the next meeting of the joint commission.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry issues statement on Nakba Day

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has released a statement on the occasion of the Nakba Day which marks the anniversary of the establishment of the illegitimate Zionist regime of Israel.

Foreign ministry condemns Israeli attack on Syria

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Bahram Ghasemi, the Spokesman of Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued an announcement late on Thursday condemning the recent military aggression of Israeli regime against Syria.

FM spox:

'Netanyahu had nothing to say but a pack of lies'

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman has denounced the latest “propaganda show” by Israeli regime prime minister, saying he had nothing to offer but a pack of lies.

Iran condemns terrorist explosions in Kabul

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has condemned the terrorist attacks in Kabul on Monday, calling on the world community to fight against terrorism seriously to bring security to the region and Afghanistan.

Deputy FM:

Europe urged to play more active role in standardizing Iran’s banking sys.

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Gholam-Reza Ansari pointed to the attempts taken by Iranian banking system for observing requirements of international standards and said, “European governments can play a stronger role in this progress with the support of their banks.”