Esmail Baqaei
Foreign Ministry spokesman
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View Timeline →Iran Criticizes Germany for Failing to Condemn US-Israeli Aggression
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman criticized Germany for not condemning the US-Israeli actions against Iran, stating that Germany lacks the moral courage to do so. This…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Highlights Tourism and Heritage as Key to Soft Power Diplomacy
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei emphasized the importance of the country's historical and civilizational heritage in enhancing its soft power. This focus on tourism…
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi to Discuss Bilateral Relations in Beijing
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to visit Beijing to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues, as stated by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei. This…
Baqaei: PUK Leader's Tehran Visit Aims at Strengthening Bilateral Relations and Regional Stability
Bafel Talabani, leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, visited Tehran for consultations on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional stability. This visit highlights Iran's…
Iran Reaffirms Nuclear Policy Amid Deterrence Discussions Following Attacks
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei reaffirmed that the country's nuclear policy remains unchanged despite ongoing discussions about nuclear deterrence following attacks on its nuclear…
UN Security Council Divided on E3's Proposed 'Snapback' Sanctions Against Iran
The UN Security Council is currently divided over the E3's proposal for 'snapback' sanctions against Iran, as stated by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei. This…
Iran Denies US Claims of Involvement in Saudi Pipeline Attack
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has rejected US accusations of Iran's involvement in an attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, claiming the US…
Iran Highlights BRICS and SCO Efforts Against US Unilateralism
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated that BRICS and SCO members are actively opposing US unilateralism and are seeking collaborative solutions to mitigate its…
Saudi Arabia Requests Cancellation of Oman Meeting Among Regional Foreign Ministers
A planned meeting of foreign ministers from regional countries in Oman was canceled at the request of Saudi Arabia. Iran and Oman have reached an…
Iran Demands US to Halt Illegal Actions, Says Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, has called for the United States to cease its illegal and interventionist actions against Iran. This statement…
Iran Demands Justice for Victims of US Missile Attack in Lamerd
Esmaeil Baqaei, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, has called for justice regarding the victims of a US missile attack on Lamerd in February, stating that the…
Iran Rejects Accusations of Involvement in Saudi Pipeline Attack
Iran has denied any involvement in the attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, labeling accusations from US officials as false. This denial comes amid…
Iran Pursues Justice for Victims of US Airstrike in Lamerd
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated that the US committed a war crime by using banned weapons in airstrikes on Lamerd. Iran is actively…
Iran Accuses IAEA Chief of Enabling US-Israeli Military Justifications
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the IAEA chief of facilitating a narrative that the US and Israel used to justify military actions…
Iran's FM Spokesperson Defends Diplomatic Moves Amid Oil Price Concerns
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei defended the announcement of a joint meeting with Persian Gulf states against criticism linking it to falling global oil…
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Honors Martyrs in Lamerd
Esmaeil Baqaei, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, visited Lamerd in Fars Province to honor the martyrs of the region, accompanied by a delegation of media representatives.…
Tehran Rejects US Authority on Defining Terrorism
Tehran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, criticized the United States for claiming authority to define terrorism, labeling it as the main promoter of terrorism globally.…
Baqaei: IAEA Risks Becoming Tool for Justifying Aggression Against Iran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei criticized the IAEA and its Director General Rafael Grossi for compromising the agency's independence and using its assessments to…
Iran and Persian Gulf States to Convene in Oman for Regional Discussions
Iran and other Persian Gulf littoral states are scheduled to meet next week in Oman to discuss regional issues, including a deal between Tehran and…
Baqaei Accuses IAEA Chief Grossi of Bias Against Iran's Nuclear Program
Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, has condemned IAEA head Rafael Grossi for his biased approach towards Iran's nuclear program, claiming it undermines…