Hamid Reza Asefi
حمیدرضا آصفی
Spokesman for Iranian Foreign Ministry
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View Timeline →Summoning of the Iraqi Chargé d'Affaires in Tehran to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic
The Iraqi Chargé d'Affaires in Tehran was summoned by Iran's Foreign Ministry following the arrest of four Iranians accused of espionage in Iraq. The Iraqi…
Canada Withdraws Its Ambassador from Tehran
Canada has withdrawn its ambassador from Tehran in response to the trial of an Iranian security official accused of killing an Iranian-Canadian journalist, Zahra Kazemi.…
Iranian Government Rejects Canadian Observers' Request in Zahra Kazemi Death Trial - 2004-07-14
The Iranian government has denied a request from Canada for observers to attend the trial of Reza Ahmadi, accused of killing journalist Zahra Kazemi. This…
Hamid Reza Asefi: Iran Will Not Be Reprimanded at the Next IAEA Meeting
Hamid Reza Asefi, spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, expressed confidence that Iran will not face reprimand at the upcoming IAEA meeting in June due to…
Iran Holds US-Led Coalition Responsible for Violence in Iraq
Iran accuses the US-led coalition of causing chaos and violence in Iraq, with officials like Hamid Reza Asefi and Muqtada al-Sadr criticizing US actions. This…
ElBaradei's Two-Day Visit to Libya - IAEA Criticism of Iran - 2004-02-23
Mohammad ElBaradei of the IAEA is visiting Libya to investigate its advanced nuclear program. Meanwhile, Iran has admitted to acquiring nuclear materials from black markets,…
Islamic Republic: We Will Suspend Uranium Enrichment Program
The Iranian government has announced it will suspend its uranium enrichment program to meet IAEA inspection demands. This decision follows an agreement made by Iran…
Islamic Republic of Iran Describes Misbahi's Testimony in Argentine Court as False
The Iranian government has rejected the testimony of Abdolqasem Misbahi, a former intelligence officer, who accused it of orchestrating a deadly bombing in Argentina in…
Deployment of IAEA Inspectors to Iran - 2003-10-27
The IAEA is sending inspectors to Iran to investigate a recent report on the country's nuclear activities. This follows Iran's new submission regarding its nuclear…
Iran's Negotiations with the International Atomic Energy Agency - 2003-09-21
Iran is currently discussing its response to a UN deadline requiring proof that it does not pursue a nuclear weapons program. The IAEA has set…
Iran Says It Will Reappoint Its Ambassador to Britain
Iran plans to reappoint its ambassador to Britain after recalling him in response to the arrest of diplomat Hadi Soleimanpour in Argentina. Soleimanpour is accused…
Iran Claims Cooperation with UN Nuclear Inspectors
Iran asserts its cooperation with UN nuclear inspectors and demands recognition of its right to peaceful nuclear energy. The IAEA has raised concerns over traces…
Iran's Concerns Over Possible Israeli Attack on Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, CNS News - 2003-08-22
Iran is worried about a potential Israeli attack on its Bushehr nuclear power plant, recalling a similar incident in 1981 with Iraq. Israeli Prime Minister…
Islamic Republic Condemns Arrest of Former Ambassador in Argentina
The Islamic Republic condemned the arrest of former ambassador Hadi Soleimanpour in the UK, who is facing extradition to Argentina for his alleged involvement in…
Iran Proposes U.S. Assistance in Building Nuclear Power Plants
Iran has proposed that the U.S. assist in building nuclear power plants to alleviate concerns about its nuclear intentions. The U.S. has rejected this proposal,…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Does Not Confirm Reports Regarding Bin Laden's Son - 2002-11-04
Iran's Foreign Ministry denied reports of expelling one of Osama bin Laden's sons after his illegal entry into the country. The spokesperson mentioned that a…
Iran Rejects New York Times Report on 1994 Argentina Bombing
Iran has denied allegations made by the New York Times that it orchestrated the 1994 bombing in Argentina, claiming the report is politically motivated and…