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2026-06-12 20:18
By Garsha Vazirian
Flamingo Revolution, Israeli footprint, and Albanian PM’s Iranophobic ravings
Jared Kushner’s Sazan Island luxury project strips Albania of its sovereignty, sparking an unprecedented uprising against foreign domination
TEHRAN — The pink flamingo has evolved from a delicate wetland bird into the fierce emblem of a nation refusing to be erased. In the streets of Tirana, tens of thousands of angry Albanians have been marching with inflatable flamingos held high, their powerful chants echoing off government buildings.
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2026-06-10 20:01
US truce breaches have undermined diplomatic efforts, Iran says
TEHRAN- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman said on Wednesday that recent US military actions against the country, coupled with repeated ceasefire violations, have seriously undermined diplomatic efforts, warning that negotiations cannot progress without a minimum level of stability and political consistency.
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2026-06-08 20:46
Iran dismisses Albania allegations, focuses on diplomacy and nuclear talks
TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, on Monday dismissed allegations made by Albanian authorities as unfounded and politically motivated, while outlining Tehran’s positions on nuclear negotiations, regional diplomacy, and international cooperation.
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2026-06-01 20:30
Iran: Lebanon must be included in any final agreement to end regional conflict
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has emphasized that any future agreement between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the ongoing regional conflict must include a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Lebanon, describing the issue as inseparable from broader efforts to restore stability in the region.
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2026-05-30 21:30
Iran says no final agreement reached with US as indirect contacts continue
TEHRAN- Iran and the United States continue to exchange messages through indirect channels, but no final understanding has been reached yet, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said.
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2026-05-25 21:10
Iran rejects Strait of Hormuz toll claims, reaffirms commitment to safe navigation
TEHRAN- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson affirmed that Iran does not intend to levy tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that associated services and environmental protection efforts will entail fees.
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2026-05-13 21:08
Foreign Ministry urges humanity to oppose US-Israeli aggression
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman called on people across the world to stand against the US-Israeli war of aggression on Iran, saying the conflict would determine the future meaning of good and evil, as well as the fate of human rights, justice, and international law.
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2026-05-11 21:55
Iran warns Europe against Strait of Hormuz interference
TEHRAN – Iran issued a sharp warning to European nations on Monday against any interference in matters related to the Strait of Hormuz.
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2026-05-04 21:52
Iran criticizes UAE’s ‘inappropriate behavior’ for backing US during war
TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman sharply criticized the United Arab Emirates on Monday for “inappropriate behavior” during the recent war with the United States and Israel, accusing the Persian Gulf Arab state of siding with the aggressors against the Islamic Republic.
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2026-05-02 00:32
Iran submits latest negotiation proposal to Pakistani mediator
TEHRAN- Iran has submitted a new negotiation proposal to Pakistan, the mediator in its talks with the United States, aimed at ending the war. The proposal was delivered on the evening of April 30.
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2026-04-24 21:01
FM spox rejects AL’s claims against Iran
TEHRAN- Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has dismissed a recent statement by Arab League foreign ministers on Iran, urging the bloc to refrain from adopting positions shaped by the unilateral and unconstructive perspectives of certain member states.
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2026-04-22 23:43
Iran’s participation in Islamabad talks contingent on securing national interests: Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN – Iran has yet to decide whether it will attend a new round of peace talks with the United States scheduled for later this week, a senior Iranian official has confirmed, as a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan hangs by a thread.
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2026-04-20 21:42
Iran vows appropriate response to US-Israel military ‘adventurism’
TEHRAN – Iran has intensified its criticism of the United States’ approach to diplomacy, warning that continued inconsistencies and “bad faith” actions by Washington could provoke a decisive response, while also raising new concerns over regional security, maritime incidents, and the credibility of ongoing mediation efforts.
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2026-04-16 00:27
Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Iran will not compromise on enrichment rights
TEHRAN- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has emphasized that Iran will not compromise on its enrichment rights, asserting that its entitlement to nuclear energy is firmly rooted in international law and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
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2026-03-02 20:02
Israel, US ‘deliberately committing most heinous crimes’: Iran
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Monday that Israel and the U.S. are indiscriminately striking residential areas, health centers and cultural monuments, calling these acts the “most heinous crimes” that are a source of concern for international community.
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2026-02-11 19:41
Tehran-Riyadh co-op best response to Israeli moves: Saudi ambassador
TEHRAN – The Saudi ambassador to Iran says cooperation and coordination between Tehran and Riyadh would be the best response to the Israeli regime’s actions and behavior in the region.
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2026-02-04 23:26
Consultations underway for venue of nuclear talks between Iran and US: Iranian Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says planning for negotiations between Iran and the United States has been made for the coming days, noting consultations to determine the venue of the talks are currently underway.
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2026-02-01 20:31
Iran condemns fresh Israeli attacks on Lebanon
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei says Israeli strikes against Lebanon amount to a textbook example of war crimes, categorically condemning Israel’s stepped-up air raids on various parts of Lebanon, especially residential areas in the south of the country.
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2026-01-26 21:24
Foreign Ministry’s warning regarding any possible aggression against Iran:
‘Sweeping and regret-inducing’
TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei issued a definitive warning on January 26, declaring that the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to deliver a “sweeping, regret-inducing response” to any act of aggression.
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2026-01-18 20:39
Europe should lift sanctions if it truly cares about human rights in Iran: Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that the Europeans’ concerns about human rights in Iran are a sheer lie.
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2026-01-12 18:49
Foreign Ministry: US and Israel’s goal is to ‘incite violence,’ get ‘more Iranians targeted’
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei says that the United States and Israel’s objective is to “incite turmoil and violence” in Iran, and that “more Iranians would get targeted.”
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2025-12-31 22:20
Iran’s new ambassador to Lebanon will soon start his mission: Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN – In a visit to the office of the Mehr Media Group, that includes the Tehran Times and Mehr news agency, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran’s new ambassador to Lebanon will soon start his diplomatic mission.
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2025-12-29 22:21
Talks with US ‘not realistic’ without respect for norms, says foreign ministry
TEHRAN – Iran says the circumstances are not yet ripe for launching negotiations with the United States despite Iran’s commitment to diplomacy, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on Monday, amid reports that Iraq has offered to mediate between Tehran and Washington.
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2025-12-22 22:15
‘Our defensive capabilities not open for talks’: Iran’s foreign ministry
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei used his weekly press briefing on Monday to reiterate Tehran’s positions on regional conflicts, international diplomacy, and national defense, strongly criticizing Israel and the United States while rejecting Western accusations against Iran.
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2025-12-16 22:16
Iran denounces UAE’s use of diplomatic engagements to rehash ‘groundless’ claims to trio islands
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has categorically condemned groundless claims about the three Iranian Persian Gulf islands of the Greater Tunb, the Lesser Tunb and Bu Musa inserted a statement issued at the close of a trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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2025-12-14 22:12
What Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said at his weekly briefing
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Monday addressed a broad range of regional and international developments, reaffirming its diplomatic positions on issues spanning regional conflicts, relations with neighboring countries, and disputes with the United States and its allies.
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2025-12-07 21:47
What Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said at his weekly briefing
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has addressed a wide range of regional and international issues, from U.S. visa restrictions for World Cup participants to tensions in the West Asia, underscoring Tehran’s positions on sovereignty, security, and diplomacy.
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2025-12-05 21:50
Unilateral US measures are ‘crimes against humanity’, says Tehran
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has reiterated that unilateral sanctions amount to “crimes against humanity,” insisting that the United States must be held accountable for imposing illegal and inhumane measures.
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2025-12-01 21:57
What Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said at his weekly briefing
TEHRAN – At his weekly press conference, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei addressed a wide range of regional and international issues — from escalating tensions in Lebanon and Gaza, to relations with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to the state of nuclear talks with Europe.
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2025-11-30 22:31
Venezuela thanks Tehran for supporting Caracas
TEHRAN – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto has expressed his gratitude to Iran for backing the Latin American nation in the face of US military threats and pressure.