Esmail Baqaei
Foreign Ministry spokesman
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View Timeline →Iran Denounces UN Human Rights Mechanism as a Tool for US-Israeli Aggression
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei criticized the UN's human rights mechanism as a politically motivated tool used to justify US-Israeli actions against Iran. This…
Iran Critiques UN Rapporteur for Allegedly Whitewashing US and Israeli Crimes
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned a UN special rapporteur's report on human rights in Iran, claiming it overlooks the crimes of the…
Iran Condemns UAE and Canada for Territorial Claims on Three Islands
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei condemned territorial claims by the UAE and Canada over three Iranian islands, asserting that Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and…
Iran's Strength Rooted in People's Resilience, Says Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
Esmaeil Baqaei, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, emphasized that Iran's strength stems from the steadfastness and resilience of its people in facing adversaries. He highlighted the…
Iran Criticizes Trump for Remarks on 14-Point MoU, Accuses US of Breaking Commitments
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei criticized US President Donald Trump for his comments on the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding, accusing the US of failing…
Iran Questions Sincerity of European Diplomatic Overtures Amid Lack of Concrete Proposals
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated that European countries have not provided any concrete proposals for negotiations, raising doubts about the sincerity of their…
Tehran Meeting to Address Regional Security with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey
Tehran will host senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey to discuss regional security issues. The talks aim to enhance security measures in West…
Iran Responds to US Accusations of Maritime Piracy
Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, rebuffed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's claims that Iran engages in piracy against ships, highlighting a…
Iran Criticizes US Hypocrisy Over Piracy Accusations
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei criticized the US for accusing Iran of piracy while the US president takes pride in similar actions. This statement…
Iran Critiques Germany and EU for Inconsistent Stance on US-Israeli Aggression
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson criticized Germany and other European nations for their inconsistent positions regarding the US-Israeli aggression towards Iran, noting the shift from support…
Iran Asserts Readiness to Face US Threats While Open to Diplomacy
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei emphasized the country's readiness to defend itself against any threats while remaining open to diplomatic solutions. This statement reflects…
Iran Criticizes European Nations for Inconsistent Responses to US-Israeli Aggression
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned Germany and other European nations for their inconsistent responses to US-Israeli military actions against Iran. This criticism…
Iran Criticizes Europe's Contradictory Stance on US and Israeli Military Actions
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei condemned the contradictory and irresponsible positions of Germany and other European nations regarding US and Israeli military actions against…
Baqaei: Regional Meetings Needed to Tackle Insecurity in Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz
Esmaeil Baqaei, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, called for regional meetings to address the root causes of insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of…
Iran Warns Adversaries Not to Underestimate Its Military Strength
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has issued a warning to adversaries about underestimating the country's defensive capabilities, referencing historical context to emphasize that overconfidence…
Iran Criticizes 'Iran Conflict' Terminology for Misrepresenting US and Israeli War Responsibility
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei condemned the term 'Iran conflict' as misleading, asserting it obscures the US and Israeli responsibility for the war against…
Baqaei: US Commitment Failures, Not Religious Beliefs, Block Negotiations
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has dismissed US claims that religious beliefs hinder negotiations, attributing the deadlock to the US's failure to fulfill its…
Baqaei's Reaction to the U.S. Secretary of State's Remarks
Ismail Baqaei has responded to comments made by the U.S. Secretary of State. This interaction highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. Understanding…
Baqaei: US Cannot Blame Iran for Insecurity from Its Own Aggression
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei criticized the US for blaming Iran for insecurity in the Persian Gulf, asserting that the US should take responsibility…
Iran Accuses US of Creating Regional Instability While Playing Victim
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated that the US cannot create chaos in the region and then expect to be seen as a victim.…