Foreign Ministry official pays tribute to Palestinian journalist

TEHRAN— Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman visited the Palestinian embassy in Tehran on Sunday and signed the memorial book of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh killed by Israeli occupation forces.

Iran demands release of diplomat jailed in Belgium on spurious allegations

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has denounced the detention of an Iranian diplomat in Belgium on bogus terror-related allegations, demanding his immediate release.

Foreign Ministry: Quds occupiers on verge of decline

TEHRAN— Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the frequent aggressions of the Israeli regime’s forces on Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, saying that the occupiers of Quds are on the verge of decline.

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. 

Foreign Ministry hopes Taliban would not misuse Iran’s patience

TEHRAN — In his weekly press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed hope that the interim Taliban governing body won’t misuse Iran’s patience and goodwill.

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 renews its vision on resolving Palestine question ahead of Quds Day

TEHRAN – Saeed Khatibzadeh, spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry, has issued a statement marking the Quds Day which falls on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan. 

Iran expresses concern over recent bombings in Afghanistan

TEHRAN- The latest bomb attacks in neighboring Afghanistan has prompted a response from Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, who said that regular bomb strikes and explosions targeting people in numerous towns across the war-torn country are a source of great worry.

Iran calls on Muslims to unite in support of Palestinian cause

TEHRAN- The spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh on Saturday urged Muslims to unify behind the Palestinian cause.

'Atmosphere in Vienna is not negative, Mora delivers messages’

Foreign ministry: Perpetrators of Soleimani assassination will be brought to justice

TEHRAN — Iranian foreign ministry spokesman hesitates to term the atmosphere of the Vienna talks as “negative,” but at the same time he believes there is no agreement within reach, as there is no draft text.

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.

Iran denounces Israeli violent acts in al-Quds

TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Friday reacted to the atrocities of the Israeli regime in al-Aqsa Mosque compound in al-Quds (Jerusalem), strongly condemning the Israelis’ shameless desecration of the sacred places in Palestine during the holy month of Ramadan and their raid on fasting worshippers in the holy mosque.

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 stresses resistance only option for Palestinian independence

TEHRAN- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh has noted on Saturday that Palestinians' only option was to oppose the occupying Israeli regime and adopt a democratic solution to free the Holy Quds.

Foreign Ministry: Vienna talks are hostage to U.S. partisan and internal affairs

TEHRAN — The United States is solely responsible for the current state of the Vienna talks, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday.

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.

Foreign Ministry: ‘We will return to Vienna tomorrow if U.S. takes political decision today’

TEHRAN — Speaking in his last press briefing in the current Iranian new year which ends on March 20, Foreign Ministry spokesman on Monday discussed the latest developments in Vienna at length, saying that the United States is solely responsible for the current status of the Vienna talks.

Iranian officials condemn mass execution in Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN — Officials in Iran have condemned the brutal execution of 81 men in Saudi Arabia.

Iran: Break in Vienna talks was made at EU request

TEHRAN — On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman touched on some important developments in the field of foreign policy.

Iran rejects Arab League statement as ‘vicious allegations’

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has described as “absurd” anti-Iran allegations by Arab League foreign ministers and the so-called Arab Quartet Committee.

Foreign Ministry: Russia’s demand not mentioned in Vienna

TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly presser on Monday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said the Russians’ request for guarantees from the United States has been stated in the media, and not being received diplomatically.

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 deadly terrorist attack in Pakistan

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Friday strongly condemned a terrorist attack on a mosque in the Risaldar Alley in Peshawar, Pakistan, saying it is aimed at dividing Muslims.

UN Security Council resolution on Yemen taints peace, Tehran says

TEHRAN- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has slammed the latest renewal of an arms embargo against Yemen's popular Houthi resistance movement, which has been defending the nation against a Saudi-led assault since March 2015.

Tehran willing to strike agreement, but won’t wait forever, Foreign Ministry says

TEHRAN- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has reacted to United States’ officials “bluffs and blusters” in regard to the Vienna talks intended to restore the 2015 deal, saying Tehran is eager to reach an accord through dialogue but “will not wait forever”.

Iran sends plane to Poland to pick up students stranded in Ukraine

TEHRAN- Iran has sent an airplane to Poland to bring back its citizens, mostly students, who have traveled from Ukraine whose airspace has been closed to civilian flights amid a raging conflict with Russia.

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. 

Khatibzadeh explains about Iranian team’s visit to South Korea

TEHRAN — Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Wednesday that an Iranian delegation went to Seoul to look into the possibility of resuming exports of Iranian oil and gas condensate to South Korea.