Ismail Baghai
Spokesman for Iranian Foreign Ministry
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View Timeline →Iran Declares US Submarine 'Captured as Spoils of War'
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced that the American submarine taken by Iran was 'captured as spoils of war', emphasizing its legitimacy. This statement…
Ismail Baghai's Reaction to the Anti-Iran Resolution of the IAEA Board
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned a recent IAEA resolution, attributing its origins to the influence of the U.S. and Israel. This reaction…
Baghaei Rejects Rubio's Claims of Houthi as Iran's Proxy, Calls Them Independent Actors
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei refuted US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's claim that the Houthi movement is a proxy for Iran, asserting that…
Iran's Baghaei Critiques Canada for Accusations of Destabilization
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei criticized Canada for accusing Iran of destabilizing activities in the Middle East, labeling Canada's stance as 'strategic confusion' and…
Iran Emphasizes Strategic Ties with India Ahead of BRICS Summit
Iran is preparing for President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit, highlighting India's role as a key diplomatic partner. The Iranian…
UAE Halts Trade Relations with Iran; Baghayi: No Missiles Fired by Iran
The UAE has suspended all trade and financial relations with Iran amid rising regional tensions, following claims that Iran fired missiles at the UAE, which…
Iran Denies UAE's Missile Launch Allegation, Calls Claims Baseless
Iran has rejected the UAE's accusation of a missile launch towards its territory, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei labeling the claims as baseless and…
Iran Declares 60-Day MoU Period Irrelevant Due to US Violations
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei declared that the 60-day period in the 14-point MoU is irrelevant due to the US's significant violations of the…
Iran and Oman Extend Talks on Secure Navigation in Strait of Hormuz Amid Complex Challenges
Iran and Oman are engaged in prolonged discussions to create a secure navigation mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz, hindered by the complexity of the…
Iran Criticizes Canada for Supporting US Amid Ongoing Conflict
Iran has condemned Canada for its support of the US during ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei criticized Canada, likening…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Clarifies Stance on Hormuz Transit Fees Amid Ongoing Talks with Oman
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced that discussions regarding transit fees with Oman for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are not currently taking…
Iran and Oman Negotiations; Reports on Handing Over Entry Route to the Strait of Hormuz to Iran
Iran and Oman are negotiating an agreement that could grant Iran control over ships entering the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. This potential…
Iran Awaits Ukraine's Response on Caspian Sea Drone Strike Claim
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that Iran is awaiting Ukraine's response regarding its claim that a drone strike on an Iranian commercial vessel…
Iran Confirms No Current Negotiations with the US
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced that the country is not participating in any negotiations with the United States, denying claims of ongoing bilateral…
Iran Declares Itself Free from 14-point MoU with US Following Military Escalation
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced that the country no longer feels bound by a 14-point MoU with the US due to the latter's military actions…
Baghaei Critiques US, Israel, and Argentina for UNGA Voting Patterns
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei criticized the voting patterns at the UNGA, highlighting a consistent alignment between the US, Israel, and Argentina. This observation…
Iran Defends Strikes on US Assets as Self-Defense Amid Rising Tensions
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei defended Iran's strikes on US assets as a lawful act of self-defense, responding to UN concerns amidst escalating tensions…
Iran Denies Scheduled Talks with US in Qatar, No Negotiations Planned
Iran has confirmed that there are no scheduled negotiations with the United States in Qatar, countering speculation about talks between the two nations. This statement…
Iran Rejects IAEA Inspections of Damaged Nuclear Facilities, No Meeting with IAEA Head
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, announced that the country has no plans for IAEA inspections of its nuclear facilities, particularly those damaged by US…
Trump's Threats Lead to Suspension of Quadrilateral Talks in Switzerland Involving Iran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced that the quadrilateral talks involving the US, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan were suspended due to threats from President…