Saeed Khatibzadeh

FM Amir-Abdollahian to depart for New York on Mon.

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Stating that Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian will leave for New York to attend the General Assembly, a spokesman with the Foreign Ministry stressed that Iran has no plans to meet with US officials in New York.

Khatibzadeh:

Iran SCO membership step toward enhanced ties with neighbors

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – In reaction to Iran's full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Khatibzadeh called it a major step toward enhanced ties with neighbors and an important impetus for Iran's Asia-centered foreign policy.

FM spox:

Islands of Abu Musa, Greater, Lesser Tunbs belong to Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Reacting to 149th statement of foreign ministers of Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman stressed that islands of Abu Musa, Greater and Lesser Tunbs definitely belong to Iran.

Russia rejects allegations on Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Russia’s Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations said that so far, Islamic Republic of Iran has shown no signs of working on a project to obtain nuclear weapons.

Ulyanov:

Time to get back to 7th round of talks to revive JCPOA

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Calling Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman remarks about the JCPOA and Vienna talks 'encouraging', Mikhail Ulyanov said that it is high time to get back to the negotiation table.

Khatibzadeh:

President Raeisi to travel Tajikistan to attend SCO summit

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – A spokesman with the Foreign Ministry announced that Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi will travel to Tajikistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.

FM spox:

Grossi to discuss usual technical interactions in Iran visit

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that visit of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Chief to Tehran is made within the framework of usual technical interactions between Iran and IAEA.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

'Iran reserves right to respond Zionist regime'

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – In reaction to the recent remarks of the Zionist regime's Foreign Minister, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Iran reserves the right to respond.

Iran condemns Arab Quartet Committee statement

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Condemning the statement of the Arab League Quartet Committee, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman urged them to focus on the crimes of the Zionists instead of making worthless statements.

Iran to host next meeting of Afghanistan neighbors: FM spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said after today's meeting of Afghanistan neighbors that the next round of the meeting will be hosted by Iran if Covid-19 allows.

Political use of IAEA to lead to Iran's different response 

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Stating that neither JCPOA side should move in a direction that will affect the negotiations in Vienna, Khatibzadeh said that the political use of the IAEA technical platform will lead to a different response from Iran. 

Khatibzadeh:

US has no choice but to quit sanctions addiction,respect Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – In response to the US recent sanctions on four Iranians, a Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Washington has no choice but to quit its addiction to sanctions and use respectful words and behaviour for Iran.

Khatibzadeh:

US occupation brought Afghanistan nothing but destruction

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Stating that Iran stands with the brotherly nation of Afghanistan, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that the 20 years of the US occupation brought Afghanistan nothing but death and destruction.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 31

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Mehr News Agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, August 31.

Vienna talks to proceed within 'governing consensus'

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – The Vienna talks are not aimed at reaching a new agreement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said, adding that from now on, these negotiations will proceed in the form of a governing consensus.

Iran condemns Kabul terrorist attacks

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman condemned the terrorist attacks in Kabul on Thursday evening.

Khatibzadeh:

Terrorism result of current intl. situation, political plots

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that terrorism and extremism are the natural results of the inefficiency of the international situation, especially the recent developments and some political conspiracies.

Pakistan FM to visit Iran to discuss Afghanistan, mutual ties

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Pakistan's FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi will travel to four countries in the region, including Iran on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and increasing bilateral relations, Pakistan Foreign Ministry announced.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Tehran welcoming formation of inclusive govt. in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Saying that Iran will stands by the Afghan people at this critical juncture, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman voiced Tehran's support for the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan.

Iran has no military adviser in Yemen: FM Spokesman

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that the Islamic Republic of Iran has military advisers in Yemen, rejecting reports that alleged Iranians have been killed in Saudi bombardment.

Zarif to host Japanese FM in Tehran tomorrow

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will host his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Sunday.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Iran strongly condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan's Punjab

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman on Thu. strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Imam Hussian (PBUH) mourning ceremonies in Punjab province of Pakistan on Thursday.

Iran reacts to latest report of IAEA

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The spokesperson of the Iranian foreign ministry reacted to the latest IAEA report, noting that the nuclear programs and actions of Iran are in full compliance with the NPT and Iran's commitments.

FM spokesman:

Iran embassy in Kabul, consulate general in Herat operating

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tuesday that the Iranian Embassy in Kabul and the Consulate General in Herat are open and operating.

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Taliban vows formation of inclusive government

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – In a press conference today, the Taliban representatives vowed the formation of an inclusive government.

Iran calls on intl. community to help displaced Afghans

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Monday said that the international community must pay attention to the new fluxes of displaced Afghans amid the Covid-19 pandemic.