Hassan Qashqavi
حسن قشقاوی
Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary, and Iranian Affairs
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View Timeline →Iranian MP Warns Against Threats to Coastal Security from Navigation Freedom
Hassan Qashqavi, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, emphasized that freedom of navigation should not compromise the security of coastal…
Iran's Parliamentary Commission Approves Strategic Initiative for Strait of Hormuz Security
Iran's parliamentary commission for National Security and Foreign Policy approved a strategic initiative to enhance security and sustainable development in the Persian Gulf and the…
Iran's Government Sends Bill to Parliament for Accession to the Caspian Sea Convention
Iran's government has submitted a bill to parliament to join the Caspian Sea Convention, which is vital for defining Iran's share of the sea. MP…
Iran's Ambassador in Kenya: 17 Iranian Sailors Detained in Somalia Released
Seventeen Iranian sailors detained in Somalia for illegal entry have been released following negotiations with local authorities. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and…
Sadegh Larijani: The Government Should React to Trump's Order with Lessons from the Bitter Experience of the JCPOA
Sadegh Larijani urged the Iranian government to respond decisively to Trump's temporary ban on Iranian entry into the U.S., citing lessons from the JCPOA. This…
Kenya Expels Two Iranians Accused of 'Terrorism'
A Kenyan court has expelled two Iranian citizens, Nasrollah Ebrahimi and Abdolhossein Safaei, who were arrested on charges of attempting to film the Israeli embassy…
Ahead of Arbaeen, Dozens of Iranians Detained in Iraq Without 'Valid' Passports
Ahead of the Arbaeen pilgrimage, 36 Iranian pilgrims were detained in Iraq for lacking valid visas and passports. The Iraqi ambassador announced that 1.5 million…
Iran's Judiciary Confirms Execution of Shahram Amiri
Iran's Judiciary has confirmed the execution of Shahram Amiri, a former nuclear scientist accused of providing vital information to the U.S. His case has raised…
Shahram Amiri's Family Reports His Execution
Shahram Amiri, an Iranian who returned from the U.S. after being reported missing, has been executed according to his family. His case involved allegations of…
Approval of Counteraction Plan Against Seizure of Iranian Assets in the U.S.
Iranian lawmakers have approved a plan to counteract the seizure of Iranian assets in the U.S. and third countries, requiring the government to take legal…
Deputy Foreign Minister: 30% Decrease in Iranian Emigration Abroad
Hassan Qashqavi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, announced a 30% decrease in Iranian emigration in 2015 compared to 2014, with approximately 500,000 travel documents issued. Despite…
Iran's Hajj Organization Chief Criticizes Lack of Sentence Announcement for Two Saudi Officers
The head of Iran's Hajj Organization criticized Saudi Arabia for not announcing the sentence for two police officers convicted of sexually assaulting Iranian teenagers. This…
Younesi: I Had Warned That the Saudi Embassy Would Be Attacked
Ali Younesi warned Iranian officials a day before the attack on the Saudi embassy that extremist factions would target it. The attack followed the execution…
Death of Five Suicide Bombers Who Intended to Attack Pilgrims in Karbala
Five suicide bombers intending to attack pilgrims in Karbala were killed by Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades after a prolonged confrontation. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns…
Arrest of 'dozens' of Iranian pilgrims without visas in Iraq
Iranian authorities have reported the arrest of several groups of Iranian pilgrims traveling to Iraq without visas for the Arbaeen ceremony, with estimates of 200…
Iran's Attorney General Dismisses Zanjani's Claim of €22 Billion Capital as False
Iran's Attorney General has rejected Babak Zanjani's claim of having €22 billion in cash to settle his debts, stating it is unsubstantiated. This claim was…
Continued Reactions to the Adoption of Two Human Rights Resolutions Regarding Iran
Iran's Foreign Minister criticized the recent UN resolutions on human rights in Iran as politically motivated, while opponents of the government attributed their adoption to…
Zarif: We are trying to resolve the case of Rezaian humanely
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif announced efforts to resolve the case of imprisoned journalist Jason Rezaian from a humanitarian perspective, amid ongoing concerns about the fairness…
Government Officials Welcome Approval of JCPOA Plan
Iranian government officials expressed support for the parliamentary approval of the JCPOA plan, while tensions arose between key figures, including threats exchanged in parliament. The…
Warning About the Strengthening of 'Racism' in Iranian Society
Iranian newspapers report on the Supreme Leader's firm stance against negotiations with the U.S., emphasizing that such talks are prohibited due to unfavorable conditions. Economic…