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2026-06-29 22:49
Tehran demands US adherence to MoU before any technical discussions begin
TEHRAN - Iran's deputy foreign minister on Monday dismissed reports that technical working groups with Washington would convene this week in Doha, accusing the United States of violating key articles of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding during two days of skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz—violations that were met with a decisive Iranian response.
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2026-06-28 20:37
Iran pledges to pursue accountability for Sardasht chemical attack
TEHRAN– Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing legal accountability for those responsible for the 1987 chemical bombardment of the northwestern city of Sardasht, with senior officials describing the attack as one of the gravest war crimes of the Iran-Iraq War and a lasting reminder of 'international double standards' over the use of weapons of mass destruction.
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2026-06-14 21:03
Iranian officials say national unity and resistance defeated aggressors
TEHRAN – Senior Iranian officials on Saturday marked the first anniversary of the 12-day war launched by Israel against Iran in June 2025, saying the country’s national unity, resilience, and military preparedness thwarted the objectives of the aggressors and forced them to accept a ceasefire.
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2026-06-06 20:02
Iran demands immediate release of frozen assets
TEHRAN- Iran has made the release of its frozen financial assets a central condition for any future understanding with the United States, with a senior Iranian diplomat insisting that at least half of the funds must be made available at once upon the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries.
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2026-06-02 20:45
Iranian deputy FM tells Tehran Times:
‘Israeli crimes in Lebanon cannot occur without US green light’
TEHRAN - Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi told the Tehran Times that Iran will take “proportionate” measures if Israel continues its strikes in Lebanon and blamed the United States for greenlighting the “Zionist regime’s crimes.”
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2026-06-01 20:41
Iran, Oman hold exclusive sovereign rights over Strait of Hormuz: deputy FM
TEHRAN- An Iranian deputy foreign minister has stated that Iran and Oman are the only countries with sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Tehran has established new regulations to control maritime traffic under wartime conditions.
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2026-05-24 21:43
NPT must not be based on 'nuclear exceptionalism': Deputy FM
TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has stated that the global Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) must be founded on "equal security, equal sovereignty, and equal accountability," warning that Tehran would not allow countries to misuse international institutions for political purposes.
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2026-05-12 20:55
Tehran slams US push for Hormuz Strait security resolution
TEHRAN- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has warned that any UN Security Council draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that fails to address the aggression and illegal blockade against Iran will be biased and doomed to failure.
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2026-02-06 20:24
China reaffirms backing for Iran’s sovereignty, security, and legitimate rights
TEHRAN - China has reiterated its support for Iran’s entitlement to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and national dignity as well as its legitimate rights and interests.
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2025-12-17 21:59
Iran calls for accountability for Gaza crimes in meeting with OIC chief
TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, met with the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hussein Ibrahim Taha, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday.
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2025-12-15 21:57
Iranian people will never submit to threats or aggression: deputy FM
TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says the Iranian people would never submit to threats or aggression, stressing that they would remain united in the face of any attack.
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2025-11-10 22:16
Iran to convene first meeting of Caspian coastal governors to strengthen regional ties
TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs and Special Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Caspian Sea Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has described the upcoming First Meeting of Governors of Caspian Littoral Provinces, to be hosted by Gilan Province, as a significant step toward deepening regional cooperation among the Caspian states.
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2025-10-27 20:38
Iranian deputy FM visits Kabul to boost water, border, and legal cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said his visit to Afghanistan is aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two neighboring countries across key sectors.
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2025-08-12 19:24
Iran, IAEA agree to continue consultations amid Tehran’s demands for new framework
TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced Monday that Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed to continue consultations following talks in Tehran, marking a potential thaw in relations after cooperation was suspended in June.
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2025-08-03 21:43
European ‘Snapback’ threat lacks legal standing: Iran to UN
TEHRAN – Iran has officially notified the United Nations that any attempt to reimpose UN sanctions through the snapback mechanism would be illegal and devoid of legal standing.
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2025-07-25 20:21
Substantive progress in ‘serious, frank, and detailed’ talks with E3: Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says Iran and the E3 (Britain, France, and Germany) held “serious, frank, and detailed” talks in Istanbul on Friday, exchanging specific proposals on sanctions relief, the nuclear file, and the controversial snapback mechanism.
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2025-07-22 22:04
US-Israeli aggression a ‘blatant crime’ and test for UN Security Council: Iran deputy FM
TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has denounced the recent US-Israeli military attacks on Iran as a "blatant crime" and a “historic test” for the United Nations Security Council, urging the body to uphold its mandate in the face of such unlawful actions.
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2025-07-14 21:53
European snapback bid would be ‘utter audacity,’ senior Iranian diplomat warns
TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, condemned potential European efforts to trigger the snapback mechanism as an act of "utter audacity," warning that it would significantly curb talks with European counterparts and provoke proportional countermeasures.