Foreign Ministry spokesman

Iran says false Austrian report on its nuclear program discredits I.A.E.A.

Esmaeil Baqaei called for an official explanation by Austria on “unfounded” allegations levelled by the European country’s intelligence body on Iran’s nuclear program.

Exclusive | Spokesperson: Experience necessitates extraordinary caution when negotiating with U.S.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran should be very cautious when engaging in negotiations with the United States.

Iran’s peaceful nuclear program is consistent with international law, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Baqaei said that Iran, as a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (N.P.T.), has been pursuing its peaceful nuclear program since the 1970s.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson refutes France’s ‘baseless’ claim on Iran’s nuclear program

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson refuted the baseless claims made by French foreign minister on Iran nuclear program.

I.A.E.A. is expected to work on technical, not political, matters: Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Esmaeil Baqaei said an I.A.E.A. delegation to hold technical talks, including on the issue of safeguards with Iranian officials.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson sympathizes with victims of port explosion

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei expressed sympathy with victims of the deadly blast at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran.

Iran says expert-level indirect talks with the U.S. slated for April 26

The expert-level indirect talks between Iran and the United States have been slated for April 26, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says.

Islamic Republic Day embodies national will: Foreign Ministry

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the 1979 referendum was a testament to the historical resolve of Iranians to establish a government rooted in their collective will and national pride.

Iran condemns international inaction on ‘U.S.-Israeli conspiracy’ in Yemen and Gaza

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the simultaneous offensives in Gaza and Yemen clearly point to a coordinated American-Israeli conspiracy aimed at suppressing solidarity with Palestine.

Iran condemns renewed Israeli attacks on Gaza as continuation of ‘genocide and ethnic cleansing’

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqae describes the resumption of deadly aggression in Gaza as a “continuation of genocide and ethnic cleansing” in the occupied Palestinian territory.

Foreign Ministry says empowering Iran’s defense capabilities is a responsible measure

Iran condemns deadly hospital attack in Sudan’s Darfur region

FM Spox vows close ties with Russia to maintain regional stability, security

Iranian FM to attend UNSC meeting on Palestine next week: Spokesman

Iranian national detained in Italy returns to Tehran

Iran rejects 'baseless’ claims of French president

UK, Australia should end dual approaches to int'l rules: Iran FM Spox

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei Hamaneh has termed the claims made in a joint statement of the foreign and defense secretaries the UK and Australia about the Islamic Republic of Iran as "baseless, unrealistic and irrelevant", and urged both countries to review their policies that are contrary to the standards of international lawan norms.

Israel exploiting Syria crisis to expand genocide of Palestinians: Iran

Tehran, IRNA -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has warned that the Israeli regime is exploiting the situation in Syria to expand its genocidal campaign against Palestinians.

Extra-regional forces pose most serious threat to peace: Iran

Tehran, IRNA -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says the military presence of extra-regional actors poses the most serious threat to peace and security in the West Asia region.

Iran will use all resources to respond to Israeli aggression: FM Spox

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has said that the Islamic Republic will use all available resources to respond to the Israeli regime’s aggression, stressing that defending the country’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity is a principle.

Iran voices sympathy with Spain over deadly floods

Tehran, IRNA -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed condolences following severe flooding in Spain, which has killed dozens of people in eastern and southern regions of the country.

FM Spox: Israeli aggression on Iran flagrant violation of UN Charter

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has said that the Israeli regime’s aggression against the Islamic Republic is a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and international law, entitling Iran to resort to self-defense.

Iran steps up diplomatic efforts to stop spillover of war in region: FM spox

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says the Islamic Republic has stepped up diplomatic efforts in recent weeks with the aim of preventing more bloodshed by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon, and the spillover of war to other parts of the region.

Iran strongly condemns continuous Israeli crimes against Palestinians

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has strongly condemned the continuous Israeli crimes and brutal acts against the Palestinian people, which he said are being committed in the wake of international inaction.

Iran FM spox: Proud path of Hassan Nasrallah will continue

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani in a message extended his condolences on the martyrdom of the Secretary General of Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Iran warns inaction on Israeli crimes will have global repercussions

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has said that "the monster of Zionism" poses a serious threat to the world, warning that international inaction in the face of Israeli crimes will have worldwide repercussions.

Growing strength of Resistance continues to surprise enemies: Iran FM spox

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that resistance movements in the West Asia region have become stronger and caught their enemies off guard despite years of intense challenges coupled with sacrifices and martyrdom of their members.

Israel opening gates of hell by rejecting truce proposals: Iran Spox

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that the Zionist regime of Israel is opening the gates of hell by refusing to sign a ceasefire that could bring an end to nearly a year of brutal war in Gaza.

Iran rejects US allegations of election interference

Tehran, IRNA - Iran has rejected as "baseless" allegations by the United States that it has been trying to interfere in the US presidential elections.

World wants Israeli officials to stand trial for Gaza crimes: Iran FM spox

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that the world wants Israeli officials to stand trial for their crimes against the innocent Palestinian people in Gaza.