Kazem Gharibabadi

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.

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.

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.

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.

2025-06-15 00:42

Israel sabotaged the diplomatic process of negotiations: Iran’s deputy FM

TEHRAN - Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi highlighs Israel's deliberate undermining of diplomatic efforts, emphasizing that the United States is complicit in the Zionist regime’s recent aggressions.

2025-06-01 22:57

Iran warns IAEA not to test its patience after watchdog’s politically charged report

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has issued a stern rebuke of a recent International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Iran’s nuclear activities, describing it as a politically motivated document reliant on “fabricated data” from the Israeli regime.

2025-05-28 22:15

Deputy FM talks multilateral, international matters with Chinese and Russian envoys

TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi held separate meetings with the ambassadors of China and Russia on Wednesday to discuss cooperation within BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), as well as the latest updates on Iran-U.S. negotiations.

2025-05-21 22:27

By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Navigating Caspian diplomacy: Iran’s new envoy and regional strategy

TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign ministry has appointed Kazem Gharibabadi as its new Special Representative for Caspian Sea Affairs. The diplomat also serves as Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, making his appointment all the more meaningful and significant.

2025-05-20 22:28

‘Sanctions are slow-motion crimes against humanity:’ Iran’s deputy FM on Western sanctions

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, delivered a scathing critique of Western unilateral sanctions at the International Conference on Unilateral Coercive Measures and Access to Justice on Tuesday, calling them “slow-motion crimes against humanity” that weaponize economic suffering to punish ordinary civilians.

2025-05-16 22:44

‘Our red line is clear’, Iran dismisses The Guardian’s claims of uranium enrichment freeze

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian official has strongly rejected claims that Tehran is engaged in negotiations with the United States over a proposed three-year suspension of its uranium enrichment program, calling the allegation “baseless” and reaffirming Iran’s uncompromising stance on its nuclear rights.

2025-04-15 22:23

Iran calls for UN reform amid rising unilateral actions

TEHRAN – Senior Iranian diplomat Kazem Gharibabadi has issued a strong call for the revitalization of multilateralism and the upholding of principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, arguing that the rise of unilateral actions by certain powerful states has led to a dangerous erosion of international norms.

2025-04-09 19:45

Iran calls Tehran-Moscow-Beijing nuclear talks ‘productive’

TEHRAN —Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs has announced that the senior experts from Iran, Russia, and China convened in Moscow on Tuesday for a productive round of technical and expert-level discussions focused on the future of nuclear negotiations, sanctions relief, and the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

2025-03-14 22:12

By Shahrokh Saei

China, Russia affirm Iran's peaceful nuclear program

The three allies convene in Beijing to discuss JCPOA, sanctions and the West's threats

BEIJING – The tripartite talks held in Beijing on Friday regarding Iran’s nuclear program have thrown a spotlight on China’s unique role in advocating for political solutions to both regional and international challenges.

2025-03-11 22:02

‘The West can no longer lecture others on human rights:’ Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi delivered a harsh rebuke to Western nations on Tuesday, asserting that Tehran will never submit to external pressure or abandon its principles under the weight of sanctions.

2025-03-04 21:02

Tehran, Doha explore new avenues for cooperation in key diplomatic meetings

TEHRAN – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has visited Qatar, where he engaged in discussions with senior Qatari officials to enhance bilateral cooperation.

2025-01-24 22:39

Iran criticizes West’s double standards in human rights, calls for accountability over sanctions

TEHRAN – Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Minister for Legal and International Affairs, has sharply criticized the double standards and biased human rights mechanisms that he claims are undermining global justice.

2025-01-21 22:42

JCPOA talks depend on changes in other parties' behavior, says Iran deputy FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has reaffirmed the country’s willingness to resume negotiations aimed at lifting sanctions, provided other parties demonstrate readiness for constructive dialogue.

2025-01-01 22:44

Iran, European Troika set for new round of talks in Geneva

TEHRAN – A new round of discussions between Iran and the European troika—comprised of France, the UK, and Germany—will take place in Geneva on January 13.

2024-12-18 21:58

‘You are not a politician’: Iran rebukes Grossi for unprofessional remarks on nuclear program

TEHRAN – Iranian officials have sharply criticized IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi's recent assessment of Iran's nuclear program, with several key figures directly addressing his claims.

2024-12-13 22:24

Iran tells IAEA to investigate Israeli nukes instead of focusing on nonexistent Iranian ones

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has expressed strong criticism of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following the agency's Director General Rafael Grossi's acknowledgment of Israel’s possession of nuclear weapons.

2024-12-06 22:31

Tehran, Beijing reaffirm strategic ties, shared global vision during Gharibabadi’s visit

TEHRAN – Iran and China have reaffirmed their strong strategic partnership and aligned positions on key international issues, following consultations between Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu in Beijing.

2024-11-26 19:46

Iran demands intl. action against Israel's chemical weapons use in Gaza, Lebanon

TEHRAN – The deputy head of legal and international affairs of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, speaking at the annual conference of member states of the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, called for global action against the Zionist regime for its use of prohibited chemical weapons in conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.

2024-11-22 19:37

Iran says will leave NPT if snapback of UNSC sanctions triggered

TEHRAN – Iran has issued a stark warning to European powers, stating it will exit the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if UN Security Council sanctions are reimposed through the snapback mechanism.

2024-11-10 21:59

Iran pushes for Israel’s expulsion from UN and full arms embargo at Riyadh summit

TEHRAN – In a call for international action, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, urged the United Nations to expel Israel and implement a comprehensive arms embargo and economic sanctions against it.

2024-10-28 19:47

Tehran aims to de-escalate tensions by ramping up international pressure on Israel, diplomat says

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs has announced that Iran is preparing to take legal steps to inform both the global public and international organizations about recent hostile actions of Israel.

2024-09-27 22:32

Iran demands action against Israel's nuclear arsenal, insists ‘Israel must join NTP’

TEHRAN – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, delivered a scathing critique of the international community's failure to achieve nuclear disarmament, specifically targeting Israel's nuclear weapons program during a speech at the UN General Assembly's High-Level Plenary Meeting on the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.

2024-09-24 20:53

‘Israel’s actions pose serious threat to regional stability’: Iranian diplomat

TEHRAN - The Iranian deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has vehemently denounced the actions of the Zionist regime against the oppressed populations in Palestine and beyond, labeling it a significant threat to both regional and global peace and security.

2024-09-16 22:30

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