U.S. paying ransom to rogue Israeli regime by imposing sanctions on Iran: Spox.

TEHRAN – Iran has fiercely criticized the latest round of U.S. sanctions targeting its petroleum and petrochemical sectors, saying that the sanctions amount to nothing more than the U.S. paying ransom to the rogue Israeli regime.

‘Clear example of war crimes’: Iran condemns Israeli attack on Syria makeshift hospital

TEHRAN – Iran has vehemently condemned Israel's attack on a medical facility on the Syria-Lebanon border, labeling it a "clear example of war crimes." 

Tehran warns Israel trying to manipulate U.S. election with war in West Asia

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has stated that the Zionist regime is attempting to escalate its ongoing violence throughout the region to influence the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

Iran FM appoints Esmaeil Baghaei as new foreign ministry spokesperson

TEHRAN – Iran’s minister of foreign affairs has appointed Esmaeil Baghaei as the new head of the Public Diplomacy Center and spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry.

UN taken hostage by U.S., Iran says 

TEHRAN – Nasser Kanaani, the spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry, has criticized the U.S. policy toward the United Nations and the UN Security Council. 

Azeri citizens should be got scared of Israel, not Iran: Foreign Ministry 

TEHRAN – Iran has reacted to the travel warning issued by the Azerbaijani foreign ministry regarding travel to Iran, saying that the Azerbaijani government should get its citizen scared of Israel, not Iran.

Iran criticizes non-constructive moves of Azerbaijani government

TEHRAN – The Iranian foreign ministry has reacted to a series of actions by the Azerbaijani that escalated tensions between Tehran and Baku.

Iran hits back at European decision to liquidate INSTEX

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has reacted to a European decision to dismantle a mechanism meant for facilitating trade with Iran despite U.S. sanctions. 

Iran condoles with Iraq over gas blast 

TEHRAN - Following a gas explosion in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah, which left dozens of people dead and injured, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani extended condolences to the nation and government of Iraq, especially the people and officials of Sulaymaniyah Province.

Media should pay attention to France labor strikes: spokesman

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has called on media outlets to address the labor strikes in France’s oil and gas sector.

European Parliament resolution on Iran ‘baseless’: spokesman 

TEHRAN – Iran has reacted to the resolution adopted by the European Parliament on Thursday, calling it “baseless” and “meddlesome.”

Foreign Ministry: Foe’s hypocrisy has no end

TEHRAN— Iran has criticized the clear contrast visible in the U.S. officials’ remarks, stating that the foe’s hypocrisy has no end.

Iran raps Israel, human rights violators

TEHRAN – Iran on Thursday strongly criticized Israel for occupying the Palestinian territories and castigated the true violators of human rights. 

Iran rejects meddlesome stances of EU, U.S.

TEHRAN – Iran has reacted to the string of Western statements on the death of Mahsa Amini, calling on the West to stop using human rights as a tool.

Foreign Ministry: Sanctions cause Iranians pain

TEHRAN— According to Nasser Kanaani, spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, the UN special rapporteur's reports illustrate how much the US government sanctions have caused "pain" and "damage" to the Iranian people rather than the government.

Iran to send fuel to Lebanon: report

TEHRAN— Iran is ready to ship 600 thousand tons of fuel to Lebanon in a 5-month span, Al-Manar news network quoted an official at the Iranian embassy in Beirut.

Spokesman: We won’t give Lebanon free fuel

No direct talks with U.S., says foreign ministry

TEHRAN— Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani once again reiterated that no direct talks will take place between Iranian and American officials during President Ebrahim Raisi’s trip to New York to address the 77th United Nations General Assembly.

Ball in Washington court to carry out prisoner swap deal with Iran: FM spokesman

TEHRAN- It is now "up to the U.S. administration" to determine whether or not it wants to uphold its half of the bargain, according to the spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry. Tehran is prepared to put into effect the agreement on the exchange of detainees with Washington.

Iran advises Saudi Arabia to adopt constructive approach

TEHRAN— Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani indirectly criticized Saudi Arabia for adopting unconstructive policies that could lead to a halt in Tehran-Riyadh talks.

E3 should take responsibility if it follows Israel’s direction: Iran

TEHRAN- The three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear agreement have come under fire from Iran for their most recent “unconstructive” and “ill-considered” comments.

Iran denounces Kabul blast that kills two Russian diplomats

TEHRAN— Nasser Kanaani, spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, has harshly denounced the terrorist attack outside Russia's embassy in Kabul, which murdered two Russian diplomats and a number of Afghans.

Iran: Lifting sanctions purpose of JCPOA revival talks

TEHRAN — Iran has maintained its share of the energy market despite sanctions, but it could contribute to resolving Europe's energy crisis if an agreement is reached to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, says the spokesman for Iranian foreign ministry.

Iran renews call for release of Iranian citizens abroad

TEHRAN— On Saturday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman urged European countries to release jailed Iranian citizens.

Iran denounces Herat mosque blast, promises to aid Afghanistan in battle on terrorism

TEHRAN- Iran has vehemently denounced a terrorist assault at a mosque in Herat, Afghanistan, which left 18 people dead. Tehran has pledged its support for Afghans in their struggle against terrorism.

Iran says U.S. presence in Syria ‘illegal’

TEHRAN – Iran has condemned the U.S. strikes against Syria, saying the U.S. presence in the Arab country is “illegal.”

Iran: U.S. has not responded to our proposal yet

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says that the negotiations for reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is still ongoing.

Iran commends Kenya for holding successful presidential election

TEHRAN- Nasser Kanaani, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, has congratulated Kenya's people and government on conducting a successful presidential election.