Esmaeil Baqaei
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Foreign Ministry spokesperson highlights role of Persian language in diplomatic talks
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the Persian language, which spans from India to the Balkans and is rooted in an ancient civilization, can play a key role in diplomatic dialogues.
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Iran condemns Israeli airstrikes on Sana’a airport
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson slammed the Israeli airstrikes on Sana’a airport as a war crime and urged international action against Israel’s aggression.
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Iran says it will reject any proposal restricting its uranium enrichment
Baqaei said the issue of lifting sanctions will show to what extent the U.S. is serious in the talks
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Iran will neither compromise on its enrichment right nor give in to bullies: Foreign Ministry spokesperson
Baqaei cautioned that Iran-U.S. talks could encounter problems if the intention was to deprive Iranians of their right to peaceful nuclear energy.
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U.S., other Israeli allies, must be held accountable for complicity in Gaza genocide: Iran
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson blamed the U.S., Britain, and some European countries for complicity in Israel’s ‘genocidal crimes’ in Gaza, urging international action to hold them accountable.
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Iran marks National Day of Resistance and Withstanding
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson honored National Day of Resistance and Withstanding by praising Dezful’s resilience during the Iran-Iraq War.
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Foreign Ministry spokesperson praises heroic liberation of Khorramshahr in 1982
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that the heroic liberation of Iran’s Khorramshahr in 1982 symbolizes the belief that love for one’s homeland is integral to the faith.
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Iran will address U.S. contradictory stances and sanctions at the start of the talks: Foreign Ministry spokesperson
Iran will discuss U.S. contradictory stances and the continuation of the sanctions at the outset of the negotiations.
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Iran’s negotiating team determined to defend national interests and rights: Foreign Ministry spokesperson
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson wrote that the Iranian negotiating team is committed to defending the rights and interests of the Iranian nation.
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Foreign Ministry spokesperson criticizes U.S. sanctions ahead of new round of indirect talks
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that the new U.S. sanctions announced ahead of the fifth round of indirect talks between the two sides cast doubt on Washington's seriousness to follow the path of diplomacy.
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Fifth round of Iran-U.S. indirect talks will be held on Friday: Baqaei
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced that the fifth round of Iran-U.S. talks will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025.
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Exclusive | Decision on next round of Iran-U.S. indirect talks is under consideration: Baqaei
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that the time and place for the next round of Iran-U.S. talks have not been determined yet.
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Iran denies existence of a parallel negotiation track with the U.S.
Baqaei said the only negotiation process that exists on the part of the Islamic Republic of Iran is the one involving Araqchi and Witkoff.
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Iran urges end to Israeli impunity, halt to ethnic cleansing in Gaza
Baqaei said Israel is escalating its attacks after derailing efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement.
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Iran condemns Israel’s attacks on Yemeni ports as ‘war crime’
The spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Yemeni ports as a war crime and violation of international law.
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Iran expresses concern over the worsening security situation in Libya
Iran expressed deep concern over the escalating military clashes in the Libyan capital.
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Baqaei: Halting Iran’s nuclear program is not an issue in negotiations
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says that stopping nuclear program of Iran is not at all being discussed in the negotiations.
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Iran says it is ready to continue diplomatic engagement to show peaceful nature of its nuclear program
The spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry said that Iran is committed to diplomatic efforts to further demonstrate the peaceful nature of its nuclear program.
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Foreign Minister Araqchi set to visit Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Araqchi’s visits are in line with Iran’s consistent policy of strengthening ties with neighboring countries, said the Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
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Iran and India will sign bilateral cooperation agreements: Foreign Ministry spokesperson
Iran and India will sign bilateral agreements to boost cooperation in the economy, customs, and health during Foreign Minister Araqchi's official visit to New Delhi, according to the Foreign Ministry spokesman.
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Iran voices serious concern over escalation of India-Pakistan tensions
Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that Iran is deeply concerned about the escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan.
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Iran condemns Israeli regime’s brutal attacks on Yemen
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s military aggression against the port of Al-Hodeidah and other infrastructure in Yemen describing it as a clear crime and a blatant violation of the principles and rules of international law.
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Iran strongly condemns Israeli aggression against Yemen
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson urged the international community and regional countries to take effective measures to stop the Israeli and U.S. aggression against Yemen.
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Iran expresses concern over continued attacks on civilian facilities in Sudan
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson urged the international community and organizations to help bring an end to the conflict in Sudan and provide humanitarian aid to the African nation.
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Foreign Ministry spokesperson honors correspondents reporting on Israeli crimes in Gaza
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei paid tribute to correspondents who documented the suffering of the Palestinian people and the atrocities committed by the Israeli regime over the last two years.
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Iran strongly condemns U.S. war crimes in Yemen
The Foreign Ministry spokeperson strongly condemned the repeated attacks by the U.S. army over the past 24 hours on various areas of the provinces of Sanaa, Saada, and Al-Jawf in Yemen, targeting the infrastructure and residential areas of Yemen.
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Foreign Ministry spokesperson announces change in schedule of talks with U.S.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei announced a change in the date of the next round of indirect Iran-U.S. talks, which was scheduled to be held in Rome on Saturday, May 3.
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Foreign Ministry spokesperson cautions against outcome of contradictory behavior by the U.S.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson warned of the consequences of the contradictory behavior and provocative positions by the U.S.
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Persian Gulf National Day is a symbol of coexistence and civilization: Baqaei
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the Persian Gulf National Day is a symbol of coexistence, interaction, and civilization-building throughout history.
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Iran condemns deadly US attacks on Yemen as ‘war crime’; blasts international silence
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei strongly condemned deadly strikes by the United States on areas in Yemen, including a detention center designated for African migrants.