Iran rejects Strait of Hormuz toll claims, reaffirms commitment to safe navigation

TEHRAN- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson affirmed that Iran does not intend to levy tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that associated services and environmental protection efforts will entail fees.

Foreign Ministry urges humanity to oppose US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman called on people across the world to stand against the US-Israeli war of aggression on Iran, saying the conflict would determine the future meaning of good and evil, as well as the fate of human rights, justice, and international law.

Iran warns Europe against Strait of Hormuz interference

TEHRAN – Iran issued a sharp warning to European nations on Monday against any interference in matters related to the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran criticizes UAE’s ‘inappropriate behavior’ for backing US during war

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman sharply criticized the United Arab Emirates on Monday for “inappropriate behavior” during the recent war with the United States and Israel, accusing the Persian Gulf Arab state of siding with the aggressors against the Islamic Republic.

Iran submits latest negotiation proposal to Pakistani mediator

TEHRAN- Iran has submitted a new negotiation proposal to Pakistan, the mediator in its talks with the United States, aimed at ending the war. The proposal was delivered on the evening of April 30.

FM spox rejects AL’s claims against Iran

TEHRAN- Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has dismissed a recent statement by Arab League foreign ministers on Iran, urging the bloc to refrain from adopting positions shaped by the unilateral and unconstructive perspectives of certain member states.

Iran’s participation in Islamabad talks contingent on securing national interests: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iran has yet to decide whether it will attend a new round of peace talks with the United States scheduled for later this week, a senior Iranian official has confirmed, as a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan hangs by a thread.

Iran vows appropriate response to US-Israel military ‘adventurism’

TEHRAN – Iran has intensified its criticism of the United States’ approach to diplomacy, warning that continued inconsistencies and “bad faith” actions by Washington could provoke a decisive response, while also raising new concerns over regional security, maritime incidents, and the credibility of ongoing mediation efforts.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Iran will not compromise on enrichment rights

TEHRAN- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has emphasized that Iran will not compromise on its enrichment rights, asserting that its entitlement to nuclear energy is firmly rooted in international law and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Israel, US ‘deliberately committing most heinous crimes’: Iran

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Monday that Israel and the U.S. are indiscriminately striking residential areas, health centers and cultural monuments, calling these acts the “most heinous crimes” that are a source of concern for international community.

Tehran-Riyadh co-op best response to Israeli moves: Saudi ambassador

TEHRAN – The Saudi ambassador to Iran says cooperation and coordination between Tehran and Riyadh would be the best response to the Israeli regime’s actions and behavior in the region.

Consultations underway for venue of nuclear talks between Iran and US: Iranian Foreign Ministry 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says planning for negotiations between Iran and the United States has been made for the coming days, noting consultations to determine the venue of the talks are currently underway.

Iran condemns fresh Israeli attacks on Lebanon

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei says Israeli strikes against Lebanon amount to a textbook example of war crimes, categorically condemning Israel’s stepped-up air raids on various parts of Lebanon, especially residential areas in the south of the country.

Foreign Ministry’s warning regarding any possible aggression against Iran:

‘Sweeping and regret-inducing’

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei issued a definitive warning on January 26, declaring that the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to deliver a “sweeping, regret-inducing response” to any act of aggression.

Europe should lift sanctions if it truly cares about human rights in Iran: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that the Europeans’ concerns about human rights in Iran are a sheer lie.

Foreign Ministry: US and Israel’s goal is to ‘incite violence,’ get ‘more Iranians targeted’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei says that the United States and Israel’s objective is to “incite turmoil and violence” in Iran, and that “more Iranians would get targeted.”

Talks with US ‘not realistic’ without respect for norms, says foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran says the circumstances are not yet ripe for launching negotiations with the United States despite Iran’s commitment to diplomacy, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on Monday, amid reports that Iraq has offered to mediate between Tehran and Washington.

‘Our defensive capabilities not open for talks’: Iran’s foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei used his weekly press briefing on Monday to reiterate Tehran’s positions on regional conflicts, international diplomacy, and national defense, strongly criticizing Israel and the United States while rejecting Western accusations against Iran.

Iran denounces UAE’s use of diplomatic engagements to rehash ‘groundless’ claims to trio islands

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has categorically condemned groundless claims about the three Iranian Persian Gulf islands of the Greater Tunb, the Lesser Tunb and Bu Musa inserted a statement issued at the close of a trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

What Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said at his weekly briefing

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Monday addressed a broad range of regional and international developments, reaffirming its diplomatic positions on issues spanning regional conflicts, relations with neighboring countries, and disputes with the United States and its allies.

What Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said at his weekly briefing

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has addressed a wide range of regional and international issues, from U.S. visa restrictions for World Cup participants to tensions in the West Asia, underscoring Tehran’s positions on sovereignty, security, and diplomacy.

Unilateral US measures are ‘crimes against humanity’, says Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has reiterated that unilateral sanctions amount to “crimes against humanity,” insisting that the United States must be held accountable for imposing illegal and inhumane measures.

What Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said at his weekly briefing

TEHRAN – At his weekly press conference, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei addressed a wide range of regional and international issues — from escalating tensions in Lebanon and Gaza, to relations with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to the state of nuclear talks with Europe.

Venezuela thanks Tehran for supporting Caracas

TEHRAN – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto has expressed his gratitude to Iran for backing the Latin American nation in the face of US military threats and pressure.

US aggression in Caribbean undermines international peace, says Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran has warned that the recent surge in US military activity across the Caribbean and Latin America threatens regional stability and undermines international peace, urging Washington to respect Venezuela’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

‘Baseless and irresponsible’: Tehran slams G7’s backing of pressure against Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei on Thursday firmly rejected the latest anti-Tehran allegations contained in a statement issued by the Group of Seven (G7), dismissing the claims as “baseless and irresponsible.”

What Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said at his weekly briefing

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei addressed a wide range of political, legal, and regional issues at his weekly press conference on Monday.

French detainees released on bail in Iran as diplomatic talks progress

TEHRAN – Iran has released two French nationals who had been detained on charges related to national security, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.

What Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said at his weekly briefing

TEHRAN – In his weekly press conference on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei addressed a broad range of domestic, regional, and international issues — from the ongoing genocide in Gaza and U.S. interference in regional affairs to Iran’s nuclear policy, water rights, and relations with neighboring and allied countries.