Esmail Baghaei

Iran: Israel is the ‘only winner’ of regional tensions

Tehran calls for dialogue with Gulf states as Saudi Arabia postpones planned Oman meeting, Iran International report says.

Iran: Strait of Hormuz won't reopen until US pays price

Tehran says Washington must end its military pressure and compensate Iran before the crucial shipping lane can be considered open again.

Demands lifting of blockade

Iran denies US deal reached

Iran denies reaching a final deal with the US, labeling the American naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz “illegal".

Iran rejects ultimatums

'No response to US proposal until review is complete'

Spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says Iran is still reviewing the US peace proposal and will not be moved by deadlines.

Iran: Quick nuclear deal with US 'not realistic'

Iranian officials pour cold water on hopes for a swift agreement with the United States, stating that expecting quick results from talks is unrealistic.

Iran defies Trump:

'Our uranium is sacred and not going anywhere'

Iran firmly rejects Trump’s claim that it agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile, declaring it “as sacred as the soil of Iran" and will not be transferred “anywhere."

Iran denies the reports: Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei rejects claims of serious injury to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, asserting that he is in good health.

Iran insists: Strait of Hormuz not closed to naval traffic

Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry insists his country has not closed the Straits of Hormuz, uninvolved countries able to move ships through.

Iran claims:

'Netanyahu's US visit aimed at undermining negotiations'

Iran warns that Netanyahu’s US visit is aimed at derailing nuclear talks as it insists it is serious about negotiations.

Iran threatens 'regret‑inducing' response to US attack

Iran warns it will deliver a “comprehensive and regret‑inducing" response to any attack as US forces move toward the region.

Iran: Our missile program is 'non-negotiable'

Iran insists its missile program is “non-negotiable" after reports Israel plans new action and Netanyahu seeks US backing to counter Tehran’s ballistic capabilities.

Iran says UN inspectors visited nuclear sites despite tensions

Iran says UN inspectors visited nuclear sites last week, denies violating treaty terms, while accusing IAEA of enabling Israeli strikes.

Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul

Iran says it will hold nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany in Istanbul on Friday, amid rising tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Tehran rejects Trump's claim of scheduled talks

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson firmly denies a US claim of a meeting request, contradicting President Trump's assertion of scheduled talks.

Iran announces:

Oman to host next round of negotiations with US

Iran's Foreign Ministry announces indirect nuclear talks with the US will continue in Muscat next Sunday, while also deeming Washington's latest proposal unacceptable.

After B-52 deployment

Iran blasts US 'destabilizing' presence in the Middle East

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says US activity in the region will not deter Iran’s resolve to defend itself and its response to Israel will be “definite and decisive."

Iran complains to IAEA:

'Israel threatened our nuclear facilities'

Iran lodges formal complaint with International Atomic Energy Agency, cites threats from Israel to target its atomic energy facilities: Threats to attack nuclear sites are against UN resolutions.