Iran rebuffs baseless myths by U.S. Judiciary

TEHRAN— In a statement released late on Wednesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry responded to the “endless” United States accusations against the Islamic Republic.

Foreign Ministry: Khayyam is another breakthrough in Iran's proud scientific history

TEHRAN- The launch of the "Khayyam Satellite" into space, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, was another golden page in the history of the Islamic Republic's scientific triumphs.

Addiction to sanctions reflects U.S. hegemonic policy: Iran

Iran promises stern and prompt response to new U.S. sanctions

TEHRAN- No matter who is in the White House, Washington is hooked to the sanctions and utilizes them strategically, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said in reaction to the fresh sanctions the United States has placed on Iran.

Iran says committed to reaching deal, puts onus on U.S.

TEHRAN – Nasser Kanaani, spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry, said on Tuesday that Iran is committed to reaching a good agreement, putting the onus for such a deal on the United States. 

Iran denounces Israeli missile strike on Damascus

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Friday blasted the latest Israeli missile strike on Syria close to the capital Damascus that resulted in fatalities and injuries.

Iran has never sought nuclear bombs: spokesman

TEHRAN - Nasser Kanaani, the spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry, has reacted to the U.S. president’s threat against Iran over American-Israeli allegations of Iran seeking nuclear bombs, saying that Iran has never sought to build such bombs.

Iran censures Swedish court verdict on Nouri, calls it unacceptable, distorted

TEHRAN- Nasser Kanaani, the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, has strongly blasted as unacceptable a Swedish court's decision to sentence former Iranian official Hamid Nouri to life in prison based on unsubstantiated claims made by the terrorist Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO).

Iran: Time and venue for next round of talks to be decided soon

TEHRAN — In his first press briefing as the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani told the French foreign minister that the window of diplomacy has been open because of Iran’s various initiatives.

Iran reacts to Sullivan, says no breakthrough in Iran-Russia cooperation

TEHRAN— On Tuesday afternoon, Iran responded to remarks by U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan that Iran is set to supply Russia with drones, saying cooperation between Iran and Russia predates to the onset of the Ukraine war and no specific development came about recently in this regard.

Iran rejects accusations of Arab officials 

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has rejected as baseless allegations leveled against the Islamic Republic by two Arab leaders in the Bahraini capital Manama.

Iran slams G7 anti-Iran statement as unfounded and biased

TEHRAN- Late on Tuesday, Tehran strongly criticized the Group of Seven industrialized states' anti-Iran statement as baseless, one-sided, and unfair.

Khatibzadeh condemns deadly terror attacks in Mali

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Tuesday expressed deep regret over the death of a number of Mali's nationals and civilians in terrorist raids in the city of Diallassagou, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.

‘Refugees have rights that must be respected under Convention 1951’

Iran says deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda is shame for Britain

TEHRAN- The forcible repatriation of asylum seekers, including a few Iranians, from the United Kingdom to Rwanda has been described as a historical shame for London, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

IAEA resolution is ‘political’: Iran 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has rejected the censure resolution adopted by the UN nuclear watchdog’s Board of Governors as “political.”

Foreign Ministry: Israelis must be worried, even in their beds

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has issued a stark warning to the Israeli regime.

Iran-Saudi talks will benefit regional countries: spox

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has underlined the importance of reducing tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, saying that de-escalation between the two countries will benefit the entire region. 

Iran hails latest round of talks with Saudi Arabia as ‘positive’

TEHRAN – In its first official position on the fifth round of Tehran-Riyadh talks, Iran has hailed the talks as “positive” and “forward-moving.”

Iran strongly condemns sacrilege against Quran in Sweden

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has made comments in reaction to the sacrilege of the Holy Quran in one of Sweden’s cities.

All diplomatic missions of Iran in Afghanistan are open 

TEHRAN – Iran has announced that all its diplomatic missions in Afghanistan are up and running after an attack by Afghan protestors raised question about the continuation of their work. 

Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman wraps up visit to Africa

TEHRAN – Saeed Khatibzadeh, the Foreign Ministry spokesman, has returned from a tour of West African countries where he met with a number of foreign officials.

Iran says seeks meaningful ties with Saudi Arabia 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday that disputes between Iran and Saudi Arabia as an important country in the region and the Muslim world should not prevent Tehran and Riyadh from having a minimum of meaningful relations.

Iran condemns Israel ‘racist actions’ in West Bank

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has reacted to the recent Israeli measures in Jerusalem and the West Bank that inflamed tensions between Palestinians and the Israelis. 

Iran rejects reports of draft deal in Vienna as ‘misinformation’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has reacted to reports of a draft agreement at the Vienna talks that allegedly lays out phases of mutual steps to bring Iran and the U.S. back into full compliance with a 2015 nuclear deal.

Military strikes no solutions to Yemen crisis: Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh has reacted to the escalation of tensions between Yemen and some Arab states, saying that the Yemen crisis cannot be resolved through military strikes. 

Iran ready to reopen embassy in Saudi Arabia: Foreign Ministry 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed Iran’s readiness to reopen Tehran’s embassy in Riyadh, underlining that reopening embassies depends on a Saudi will. 

Iran hopes security, stability be restored in Kazakhstan 

TEHRAN – Iran has expressed hope that Kazakhstan will soon be able to restore stability, security and calm. 

Iran condoles with Malaysia and the Philippines governments

TEHRAN - After floods hit some South East Asian countries, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has offered condolences over the deaths of a number of people in Malaysia and the Philippines to the countries’ governments and the bereft families of the victims.

Iran rejects E3 narrative on hiatus in Vienna talks

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has reacted to a European statement that blames the break in Vienna talks on Iran, saying that the hiatus in the talks was a consensual decision. 

Iran decries U.S. manufacturing of ‘fake news’ ahead of Vienna talks

TEHRAN – In the latest response to the United States’ reiteration of “mutual return” by Tehran and Washington to a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, a senior Iranian official accused the U.S. of manufacturing “fake news.”

Foreign Ministry spokesman visits exhibits at National Museum of Iran

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Wednesday visited special exhibitions of Iranian and German studies on ancient mining and relevant objects, which is currently underway at the National Museum of Iran.