Tehran slams report on Iran human rights as ‘custom-tailored’

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has rejected a recent report published by the Guardian newspaper, saying it is quite clear why such “custom-tailored reports” try to blackwash the situation of human rights in Iran, especially at this juncture. 

Iran assails Saudi Arabia as ‘source of instability’ in region

TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic of Iran has assailed Saudi Arabia as a source of instability in the region, rejecting Riyadh’s “unfounded allegations” against Tehran.

“We tell the Americans to stop sea, air and land robberies”

Tehran says Washington ‘standing on the wrong side of history’

TEHRAN — The Foreign Ministry has warned that Iran will respond decisively to any measure against its national sovereignty, saying Washington “is standing on the wrong side of history.” 

Tehran slams attack on British diplomatic vehicles in Baghdad

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has denounced a roadside bombing that targeted a British diplomatic convoy in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

Trump threatens Iran with ‘1,000 times greater’ attack based on fake news

TEHRAN — U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a “1,000 times greater” attack in response to a cooked-up Politico report which claimed Iran is planning to assassinate the U.S. ambassador to South Africa.

Tehran dismisses Politico report, says Iran committed to diplomatic principles

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh on Monday rejected a report by Politico claiming that Iran is seeking to avenge assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, calling the report “customer-made, biased and purposeful”.

Iran advises Arab League to counter main source of threat in the region

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Thursday that the Arab League should focus on countering the main source of threat in the region instead of issuing “heinous” and “hollow” statements.

Iran calls Microsoft’s claims about cyberattacks ‘farcical’

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has rejected claims by Microsoft about Iran’s cyberattacks around the United States’ presidential elections, calling them “farcical”.

Iran slams Canadian suits over downed Ukrainian plane as politically-motivated

TEHRAN — Tehran has reacted to reports of Canadian lawsuits delivered to Iran over the accidental shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger plane by the Iranian military in January.

Tehran denounces bomb attack against Afghan VP

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has denounced the Wednesday morning terrorist attack against the Afghan vice-president's convoy.

No doubt on Russian intention but doubtful of U.S., Iran says of Lavrov’s talks offer

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh ruled out the possibility of dialogue with the U.S. following an offer to mediate between the two countries by Russia.

Tehran: Britain’s debt to Iran not related to Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s case

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Saturday that Britain’s debt to Iran has no connection to the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a dual British-Iranian national who is jailed in Iran, and other dual nationals imprisoned in the country.

Iran has serious doubts about U.S. intentions, says Khatibzadeh

Tehran: Swiss FM’s visit has nothing to do with Iran-U.S. issues

TEHRAN – The Foreign Ministry has announced that Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis’s visit to Tehran has nothing to do with Iran-U.S. issues.

Iran welcomes meeting of Palestinian groups

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has welcomed a recent meeting of the leaders of Palestinian groups, stressing that the only way to secure the liberation of the occupied Palestine and the holy Quds is that all Palestinian and resistance groups to remain united against the criminal and occupying regime of Israel.

Iran expresses concern over attack on Ashura mourners in Kashmir

TEHRAN - Saeed Khatibzadeh, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, voiced concerns on Monday over Indian security forces’ attack on a Muharram procession in the Indian-administered Kashmir.

Tehran says making efforts to find out about Imam Musa al-Sadr

TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry has paid tribute to Imam Musa al-Sadr on the anniversary of his disappearance, saying Tehran has been making international efforts for four decades to find out the truth about the top Shia cleric Imam Musa al-Sadr.

Imam Hussein (AS)’s sacrifice nurtured resistance to tyranny: Zarif

TEHRAN — Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), saying his great sacrifice has ingrained resistance to tyranny and injustice in hearts and souls of his followers.

U.S. suffered ‘historic defeat’ at UN, Iran says 

TEHRAN - Saeed Khatibzadeh, the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, said on Wednesday that the U.S. has suffered a “historic defeat” at the UN Security Council, a day after the Council president, Indonesia, refused to take action in line with the U.S. demand for the restoration of international sanctions on Iran.

Iran will respond ‘decisively’ to snapback sanctions: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday that should the so-called snapback mechanism is triggered, Iran’s response will be “definitely decisive”.

U.S. illegal demand will never be realized, Iran says

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Friday that the United States will never realize its “illegal demand” from the UN Security Council to activate the snapback mechanism.

Foreign Ministry rebuffs U.S. media reports on Taliban bounties

TEHRAN - Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied on Tuesday reports in U.S. media on the bounties Iran allegedly paid to the Taliban to kill American and coalition troops in Afghanistan. 

Tehran rejects Pompeo’s allegation of arms assistance to Taliban

TEHRAN — Saeed Khatibzadeh, the newly-appointed Foreign Ministry spokesman, has dismissed as “baseless” allegations that Iran is arming the Taliban in Afghanistan.

New Foreign Ministry spokesman appointed

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday officially introduced Saeed Khatibzadeh as the new spokesman of the Foreign Ministry, replacing Abbas Mousavi.