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Iran Signals Cautious Openness to U.S. Talks, Insists on Sanctions Relief 02 Feb 2026

Iran Signals Cautious Openness to U.S. Talks, Insists on Sanctions Relief

TEHRAN - Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday that Tehran is still reviewing political and technical details surrounding a possible resumption of talks with the United States, stressing that the other side must demonstrate seriousness and goodwill, while lifting sanctions remains Iran’s core and non-negotiable demand.

Missile Program Developed for National Defense, Not for Negotiations 22 Dec 2025

Missile Program Developed for National Defense, Not for Negotiations

TEHRAN - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Iran’s missile program has been developed solely to defend the country’s sovereignty and is not subject to negotiation, adding that regional “resistance” movements are deeply rooted and will continue as long as occupation persists.

Iran condemns Israeli regime’s intention to control Gaza 09 Aug 2025

Iran condemns Israeli regime’s intention to control Gaza

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that the Israeli regime's plan to fully occupy Gaza and forcibly displace its people is another sign of that regime's intention to commit genocide in Palestine.

Tehran reiterates: No letter received from U.S. president 10 Mar 2025

Tehran reiterates: No letter received from U.S. president

Tehran reiterates: No letter received from U.S. president TEHRAN (Iran News)  Tehran has once again said that it has not received a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump, days after he claimed to have sent such a letter to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said during a […]

Iran firm in its principled positions: Foreign ministry spokesperson 01 Mar 2025

Iran firm in its principled positions: Foreign ministry spokesperson

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esma'eel Baqayi says that the Islamic Republic of Iran has never abondoned its principled positions.

Malaysian foreign minister to visit Iran on Tuesday 26 Feb 2025

Malaysian foreign minister to visit Iran on Tuesday

Malaysia’s foreign minister is scheduled to arrive in Tehran on Tuesday afternoon.

Nasrallah, Safieddine immortalized, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson 24 Feb 2025

Nasrallah, Safieddine immortalized, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esma’eel Baqayi salutes the slain Hezbollah leaders for their steadfastness on the path of resistance.

Iran says U.S. sanctions on ICC aim to give Israel ‘fullest’ impunity for criminal acts 08 Feb 2025

Iran says U.S. sanctions on ICC aim to give Israel ‘fullest’ impunity for criminal acts

Iran says the United States’ sanctions against the ICC shows US complicity with Israel in atrocities against Palestinians, and are aimed at granting the regime full impunity for its acts threatening global peace.

Iran urges UNSC to hold US accountable for threats against nuclear sites 06 Jan 2025

Iran urges UNSC to hold US accountable for threats against nuclear sites

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has censured US national security adviser Jake Sullivan’s recent remarks against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, urging the UN Security Council to hold Washington accountable for threatening to attack the country's nuclear facilities.

Iran extends condolences to South Korea over deadly plane crash 29 Dec 2024

Iran extends condolences to South Korea over deadly plane crash

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has extended condolences to South Korea over a plane crash that left dozens of people dead.