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Iran strongly condemns Zionist regime’s crimes in Lebanon

Esmail Baghaei Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the brutal attacks carried out today by the Zionist regime against various areas of Lebanon including Al-Ansar the Ali al-Taher Heights Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Deir al-Zahrani.
2026/08/15
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Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Anniversary of the Adoption of the Four Geneva Conventions of 1949 on the Laws of War

Seventy-seven years ago on 12 August 1949 the Four Geneva Conventions on the laws of war were adopted. Based on these binding international instruments a set of principles and rules governing armed conflicts was formulated including the principle of “distinction” between military and civilian objectives “proportionality” “military necessity” and “refraining from causing unnecessary pain and suffering.” Common Article 1 of all four Conventions also obliges the High Contracting Parties not only to respect the provisions of the Conventions “in all circumstances” but also to ensure respect for them. These rules are now an integral part of international humanitarian law and are binding on all States.
2026/08/14
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Iran FM sends congratulatory message to Pakistani counterpart on Independence Day

Seyed Abbas Araghchi Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in a message to Muhammad Ishaq Dar Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan congratulated the government and the friendly and neighboring people of Pakistan on the 79th anniversary of the country’s independence.
2026/08/14
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Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the continued expansionist aggressions of the Zionist regime ag

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the rhetoric of the criminal prime minister of the Zionist regime claiming the permanent belonging of Syria’s Golan Heights to that regime and denying an independent Palestinian state.
2026/08/13
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Islamic Republic of Iran expresses condolences to Colombia following severe earthquake

Esmail Baghaei Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed condolences over the loss of a number of lives in Colombia as a result of a severe earthquake in the country.
2026/08/11
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Iran-Oman talks on the Strait of Hormuz continue

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei responding to reporters questions about media reports in the region and the West regarding Iran-Oman negotiations said that talks between Iran and Oman as the two littoral states of the Strait of Hormuz have been underway over the past two months with the aim of establishing a safe navigation corridor for commercial shipping through the strait.
2026/08/05
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Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the second anniversary of the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh

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2026/08/02
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Iran and Oman Hold Technical Talks on the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei responding to reporters questions about Iran-Oman talks on the Strait of Hormuz
2026/07/26
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Iran condemns terrorist attack on police checkpoint in Pakistan

Esmaeil Baghaei Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a police checkpoint in the city of Tank located in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
2026/07/25
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Iran strongly condemns Ukraines military attack on Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea

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2026/07/25
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Araqchi: Iran will not bow to U.S. pressure consultations with Russia and China continue

Speaking at the conclusion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers Meeting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said:
2026/07/24
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Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the UK governments decision to authorize the U.S. use of British bases and facilities in the unlawful

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the decision of the new British ruling establishment to make the countrys military bases and facilities available for the preparation and facilitation of the United States unlawful military attacks against the Iranian nation. This decision is in clear violation of the fundamental principles and rules of the United Nations Charter and international law and under Article 3(f) of UN General Assembly Resolution 3314 on the Definition of Aggression and constitutes an act of aggression against Iran.
2026/07/23
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Message of congratulations from Irans Foreign Minister to the new head of Hamas Political Bureau

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has sent a message congratulating Khalil al-Hayya on his election as the new Head of the Political Bureau of the Hamas Movement.
2026/07/20
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Iranian Foreign Ministry statement on the brutal US attacks against Iran and the war crimes committed

Over the past several days the criminal US regime while simultaneously announcing a naval blockade against the Iranian nation—an explicit admission of violating yet another of its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum—has intensified its acts of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran and committed numerous war crimes particularly by targeting civilian facilities and infrastructure.
2026/07/16
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Iran strongly condemns Israeli regime’s crimes in the occupied Palestinian territories

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the escalation of the Israeli regime’s military attacks and terrorist operations against the oppressed Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank including yesterday’s attack on the Jabalia police station which resulted in the martyrdom of the police commander and a number of police personnel as well as the arrest and torture of Palestinians the confiscation of Palestinian land in the West Bank the destruction of vital infrastructure and the imposition of restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
2026/07/15
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Iran Condemns UKs Labeling of IRGC as Security Threat

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2026/07/14
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Foreign Ministry statement on US military aggression against Iran

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the United States acts of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran over the past 24 hours.
2026/07/13
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Iran condemns attack on Sanaa International Airport

Iranian Foreign Ministrys Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the attack on Sanaa International Airport
2026/07/13
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson explains FMs Saturday visit to Oman

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei responding to reporters questions about the Iran–Oman talks held in Muscat on Saturday.
2026/07/12
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Iran condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan calls for stronger regional cooperation against terrorism

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei strongly condemned the terrorist attack in the southwestern Pakistani city of Khuzdar which left a number of Pakistani citizens dead and injured. Baqaei expressed the Islamic Republic of Irans sincere condolences and sympathy to the victims families as well as to the people and government of Pakistan.
2026/07/10
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Foreign Ministry Statement on the Aggressive Acts of the US Terrorist Military Against Iran Last Night

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the aggressive attacks carried out by the US terrorist military in the early hours of Thursday July 9 against several locations in the southern coastal provinces as well as two bridges in the eastern provinces along the railway route to the holy city of Mashhad. These attacks unquestionably constitute a grave war crime. The Ministry reaffirms the unwavering determination of the proud Iranian nation to defend its territorial integrity sovereignty and national security.
2026/07/09
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Iranian FM Thanks Iraqi People and Government for Hosting Funeral of Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi issued a message expressing his gratitude to the people and government of Iraq for their generous hospitality and broad participation in the solemn funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Grand Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
2026/07/09
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Iran rejects Qatars allegation over reported incident involving Qatar-linked vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei expressed regret over the Qatari Foreign Ministrys accusation against Iran regarding the alleged attack on a Qatar-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday July 7 describing the allegation as questionable contrary to the principle of good neighborliness and unacceptable.
2026/07/08
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Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the Occasion of the Farewell to the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Rev

مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِینَ رِجالٌ صَدَقُوا ما عاهَدُوا اللّهَ عَلَیْهِ فَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ قَضى نَحْبَهُ وَ مِنْهُمْ مَنْ یَنْتَظِرُ وَ ما بَدَّلُوا تَبْدِیلاً Among the believers are men who have remained true to their covenant with God. Some of them have fulfilled their vow while others still await and they have never changed in the least. The great and appreciative nation of Iran is mourning the loss of its wise Imam and Leader Grand Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei (may his soul rest in peace). The historic farewell to this great figure has become an opportunity to renew the nations pledge to his lofty ideals and to safeguard the unparalleled achievements of the independence dignity and strength of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2026/07/04
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