Nasser Kanani
ناصر کنعانی
spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry
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View Timeline →Foreign Ministry: There is no need to send auxiliary forces from Iran to Lebanon
Iran's Foreign Ministry stated there is no need to send forces to Lebanon amid escalating tensions following the death of Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in…
U.S. Official: White House Concerned About 'Planned Attack' by Islamic Republic
A U.S. official expressed concerns that the Islamic Republic may plan an attack after the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, prompting collaboration with Israel…
Death of Two Senior Hezbollah Commanders in Israeli Attack; White House Reaction to Ibrahim Aqil's Death
Hezbollah confirmed the deaths of two senior commanders, Ibrahim Aqil and Ahmad Mahmoud Wahbi, in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, raising tensions in the region.…
Tehran Condemns Sanctions on Iran Air by Three European Countries
Iran has condemned sanctions imposed on Iran Air by Germany, France, and the UK, labeling them as economic terrorism. The sanctions are a response to…
Gulf Cooperation Council Expresses Concern Over Iran's Nuclear Program
The Gulf Cooperation Council expressed concern over Iran's nuclear developments and called for constructive negotiations involving regional security issues. Iran responded by rejecting the GCC's…
European Union: The Delivery of Ballistic Missiles Indicates a Significant Increase in Iran's Support for Russia's Aggression Against Ukraine
The EU has confirmed awareness of Iran's potential delivery of ballistic missiles to Russia, indicating increased support for Russia's war against Ukraine. This has prompted…
Kyiv Warns Tehran: Sending Ballistic Missiles to Russia Has 'Devastating Consequences'; Iran's Chargé d'Affaires Summoned
Ukraine has summoned Iran's chargé d'affaires to warn of severe consequences if reports of ballistic missile transfers from Iran to Russia are confirmed. Iranian officials…
The Death Toll from Israel's Attack on Military Locations in Syria Reaches 16
An Israeli attack on military locations in central Syria has resulted in 16 deaths and 36 injuries, marking the deadliest such incident since April. The…
Iran Says Israel's 'Punishment' Will Be 'Decisive and Undisputed'
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that while Iran does not seek to escalate tensions, Israel must be punished for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail…
Reuters: Islamic Republic Officials and Proxies Discuss 'Retaliatory Action Against Israel'
Following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iranian officials are convening with allied groups to discuss potential retaliatory actions against Israel. The…
The New York Times Claims: Khamenei Ordered 'Direct Attack' on Israel
The New York Times reports that Ali Khamenei has ordered a direct attack on Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.…
Israel Attacks Hezbollah Commander's Base; Russia, Islamic Republic, Hamas, and Houthis Condemn the Attack
Israel conducted an airstrike in southern Beirut, killing a Hezbollah commander, which drew strong condemnation from Russia, Iran, Hamas, and the Houthis. The attack follows…
Airstrike on Beirut; Israel Claims Senior Hezbollah Commander Killed
Israel conducted an airstrike in Beirut, claiming to have killed Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukr, who was linked to a recent attack that killed 12 children…
Mijdal Shams Attack; Germany Urges Iran to Prevent Escalation of Tensions
Germany has urged Iran and other Middle Eastern parties to prevent escalation after a deadly missile attack by Hezbollah in the Golan Heights that killed…
NATO Condemns Military Cooperation of Three Countries with Russia; Iran Responds
NATO condemned the military cooperation of Belarus, North Korea, and Iran with Russia, stating it undermines European security and the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Iran's Foreign Ministry…
Former Director of Islamic Republic Television Arrives in Tehran After Expulsion from France
Bashir Bi-Azar, former head of music at the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, was expelled from France after being arrested for alleged human rights violations.…
Human Rights Activists File Complaint Against Former Director of IRIB Detained in France
Human rights organization Justice for Iran is filing a complaint in France against Bashir Bi-Azar, a former IRIB director arrested for alleged torture and human…
IRGC Declared 'Terrorist'; Canada's Interests in Tehran Summoned by Iran's Foreign Ministry
Canada has officially designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization, leading to a strong diplomatic response from Iran, which condemned the action as illegal and…
Canada Declares IRGC a 'Terrorist Organization'; Kanani: We Reserve the Right to Respond
Canada has officially designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, prompting strong reactions from Iranian officials and support from opposition figures…
Iran Blames G7 for Statement Against Intensification of Its Nuclear Program
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson criticized the G7's statement condemning its nuclear program escalation, urging the group to abandon past destructive policies. The G7 warned Iran…