At his weekly press conference, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei addressed regional and international issues, condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, and commented on sanctions, diplomacy, and regional conflicts.

The big picture:

Baghaei’s remarks highlight Iran’s narrative of resilience against sanctions, its emphasis on diplomacy, and its exposure of Israel and the U.S. as destabilizing forces in the region. 

What he's saying:

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is meaningless; no country has endorsed it.

Israel is inherently anti-peace and seeks to divide Islamic nations.

Sanctions were imposed, not chosen; they constitute crimes against humanity and amount to “economic terrorism.”

Iran remains committed to diplomacy, but negotiations require adherence to norms.

Reports of an Iranian company leaving a Venezuelan project are outdated, and U.S. activities in the Caribbean amount to neo-colonialism.

Stability in Yemen depends on Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue; Iran is ready to help.

Iran’s strength stems from its people and internal capabilities, and it will withstand psychological warfare.

Israel’s actions show it is a source of instability; regional peace requires collective action to contain it.

Iran respects the territorial integrity of all countries, including the One-China principle.

Water rights of the Helmand River remain a constant priority in Iran-Afghanistan relations.

The attack on Afghan refugees in Iran is condemned; authorities are investigating.

Reports of an Iranian national in the Russian military are under consular review.

We remind the Syrian authorities of their responsibility to safeguard the security of all Syrian citizens. It is expected that the Syrian transitional government will take the necessary measures to prevent assaults on segments of Syrian society that, in recent days, have been subjected to aggression and repression.

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