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2025-08-11 20:12
Iran and China to preserve their ‘robust’ relations: Iran foreign ministry
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei delivered a rebuke of U.S. sanctions targeting Iran-China trade during his weekly press briefing in Tehran on Monday, declaring: “Iran and China preserve their robust relations.”
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2025-08-04 20:18
Araghchi pays tribute to fallen journalist killed in Israeli strike on IRIB
TEHRAN - Speaking during an unannounced appearance at the Foreign Ministry’s weekly press conference on Monday, Araghchi paid tribute to the family of Martyr Nima Rajabpour, a media professional killed in the Israeli regime’s airstrike on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) headquarters.
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2025-07-28 20:24
Iran says no talks with US until Iranian interests met
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei rejected renewed nuclear negotiations with the United States during a press briefing on Monday, declaring Tehran has "no plans" for diplomacy until Washington fundamentally changes its behavior and provides ironclad guarantees against aggression.
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2025-07-28 17:47
TACI and foreign ministry explore ways to ease foreign arrivals by personal vehicles
TEHRAN - Implementation of a plan to allow foreign passenger cars to enter Iran through a customs clearance issued by the Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) (Carnet de Passage) will lead to the development of tourism, said TACI Head Mohammad-Hossein Soufi.
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2025-07-21 19:24
Iran to press demands from Europe as Istanbul talks near: Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN – Iran will press ahead with its demands in upcoming negotiations with the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, stressing that the European signatories—France, Germany, and the UK—are in no position to make demands after failing to uphold their commitments following Washington’s withdrawal from the accord.
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2025-06-16 04:42
Israel targets Iranian Foreign Ministry building in brazen escalation
TEHRAN — In a severe violation of international norms, the Israeli regime carried out a deliberate strike on a building belonging to Iran’s Foreign Ministry, located opposite the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS) in Tehran.
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2025-06-12 13:40
Iran to open new enrichment site at strategically secure place in response to IAEA board resolution
TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a joint statement on Thursday stating that the Islamic Republic will launch a new enrichment facility in a “highly secure” place in response to the adoption of a "political" resolution against Iran by the Board of Governors at the International Atomic Energy Agency accusing Iran of “non-compliance” with its nuclear commitments.
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2025-05-05 22:57
Yemen support for Palestine motivated by solidarity, not Iranian direction: foreign ministry
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has firmly rejected allegations that it is behind the recent actions by Yemen’s Resistance movement Ansarullah, calling the claims “baseless” and “an insult” to the Yemeni people.
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2025-04-16 22:05
Iran summons Argentine diplomat over unfounded AMIA bombing allegations
TEHRAN – Iran has formally summoned the Argentine chargé d'affaires in Tehran to strongly protest against recent accusations made by Argentine judicial authorities, which targeted senior Iranian officials over the 1994 AMIA bombing.
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2025-04-07 15:19
Any realized U.S. threat will trigger swift reaction
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2025-03-10 22:34
Iran summons Swedish ambassador over ‘provocative’ remarks by minister
TEHRAN – Iran has summoned Sweden’s ambassador to Tehran in response to the “provocative and baseless” statements made by Sweden’s Minister of Education, Johan Pehrson, regarding the Islamic Republic.
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2025-03-04 21:01
Yousefi named Iranian foreign ministry director for Western Europe
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, has appointed Alireza Yousefi as the Minister’s Assistant and Director General for Western Europe at the Foreign Ministry.
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2025-03-03 22:27
Iran says Turkey’s 'unconstructive rhetoric' harmful to regional stability
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, addressed relations with Turkey, U.S. policy shifts, and the Israeli regime’s occupation of Palestinian territories during a press conference on Monday.
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2025-02-15 22:14
Mohammad Reza Bahrami appointed as director general for South Asia at Iran foreign ministry
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has appointed Mohammad Reza Bahrami Taqanaki as the new Assistant Minister and Director General for South Asian Affairs at the Foreign Ministry.
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2025-01-14 22:09
Araghchi appoints special representative for Syrian affairs
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has appointed Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani as his Special Representative for Syrian Affairs.
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2025-01-01 22:42
Foreign ministry honors terror victims in Tehran ceremony
TEHRAN – A ceremony commemorating the martyrs of terrorism and unveiling the Encyclopedia of 23,000 Iranian Terror Victims was held on Wednesday, coinciding with the anniversary of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani's martyrdom.
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2024-12-08 22:02
Iran on Syria: People will decide the future
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has reiterated its commitment to respecting Syria's unity, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity, emphasizing that the determination of Syria’s future rests solely with its people.
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2024-12-02 21:24
‘No permission needed to safeguard our security’: Iran's foreign ministry
TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei asserted on Monday that Iran will defend its national interests and territorial security without seeking external approval.
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2024-11-29 14:43
ECO members gather in Tehran to celebrate expansion anniversary
TEHRAN – The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) celebrated the 32nd anniversary of its expansion in a ceremony held in Tehran.
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2024-11-25 22:03
Iran highlights plight of female Palestinians on Int'l Day to end violence against women
TEHRAN – The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in light of the “International Day for the Prohibition of Violence Against Women”, urged the global community to advocate for the vulnerable Palestinian women and girls facing oppression from the occupying Zionist regime.
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2024-11-12 20:30
‘Positive relations with all nations’: Pezeshkian outlines vision for international ties
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed former foreign ministers in Tehran on Tuesday, emphasizing his administration's dedication to fostering constructive relationships with nations around the globe.
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2024-10-26 12:58
Iran says has inherent right to legitimate defense against Israeli aggression
TEHRAN- The Iranian Foreign Ministry denounces the aggressive actions taken by the Zionist regime against certain military installations in Iran, characterizing them as a blatant infringement of international law and the United Nations Charter.
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2024-09-24 20:54
Iran, Azerbaijan hold consular talks to strengthen think tank collaborations
TEHRAN- Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan held consular talks in Baku on Monday to enhance collaboration between think tanks.
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2024-09-16 22:30
Kazem Gharibabadi appointed as Deputy FM for Legal and International Affairs
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has named Kazem Gharibabadi as the new Deputy for Legal and International Affairs.
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2024-08-13 22:41
Abbas Araqchi’s vision for Iranian foreign policy
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian presented his list of proposed ministers to parliament on Saturday. Abbas Araqchi, a seasoned Iranian diplomat has been nominated to serve as Iran’s foreign minister in Pezeshkian’s administration.
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2024-05-29 22:30
Imam Khomeini’s foreign policy legacy centered on independence at its core: Acting FM
TEHRAN - Iran's Acting Foreign Minister has emphasized the profound impact of Imam Khomeini’s thoughts on foreign policy, describing independence as the cornerstone of the late Founder's ideology.
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2024-05-28 22:19
YouTube shuts down Iranian Foreign Ministry channel
TEHRAN – American media platforms have once again targeted accounts affiliated with Iranian officials and organizations, with YouTube removing the channel of the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.
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2024-04-14 21:09
Iran foreign ministry issues statement on retaliatory attacks against Israel
TEHRAN- The Iranian foreign ministry issued a statement on Saturday, hailing the “Truthful Promise” retaliatory operation, launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), against the Israeli regime.
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2024-02-28 22:03
Iran, Turkmenistan vow to strengthen ties at consular session
TEHRAN – The 16th session of the intergovernmental Turkmen-Iranian commission was held on Tuesday where the two sides emphasized the importance of past agreements and explored new avenues for cooperation.
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2024-02-19 18:46
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Iran lambasts Western gag on Freedom of speech amid Advocating Israel
TEHRAN- In the 24th Iran Media Expo, Nasser Kanaani, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, censured on Monday the shutdown of Facebook and Instagram accounts belonging to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, calling the move new Western futile attempts to repress human rights and detractors of Israel.