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Iranpress: Iran Rules Out Talks on Extending 60-Day MoU Period

Iran Rules Out Talks on Extending 60-Day MoU Period

Monday, 17 August 2026 13:36

Iran has ruled out negotiations on extending the 60 days referenced in a memorandum of understanding reached through Pakistan-mediated talks, saying the United States violated the understanding from the outset and that Tehran does not formulate its policies under pressure or artificial deadlines.

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Iran's FM Spox: U.S. Will Not Determine Time of War, Peace

Monday, 27 July 2026 14:05

Iran will not allow the U.S. to be the determinant of the timing of war and peace; the Islamic Republic of Iran makes its decisions solely based on national security, national interests, and the country's expediencies, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said.

Iranpress: Baqaei: No Political or Military Claim Can Justify Civilian Suffering

Baqaei: No Political or Military Claim Can Justify Civilian Suffering

Monday, 20 July 2026 14:39

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure, saying no political or military objective can justify the suffering inflicted on civilians during the ongoing U.S. aggressions against Iran.

Iranpress: FM Spox Baqaei: Iran Sovereignty Over Strait of Hormuz Preserved

FM Spox Baqaei: Iran Sovereignty Over Strait of Hormuz Preserved

Monday, 15 June 2026 18:30

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said even in the new MoU reached with the U.S. Iran's has preserved its sovereign control over the Strait of Hormuz along with the other coastal country Oman.

Iranpress: Washington Responsible for Consequences of Regional Escalation: Iran

Washington Responsible for Consequences of Regional Escalation: Iran's FM Spox

Monday, 08 June 2026 14:35

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei declared that the consequences of escalating tensions in the region lie with Washington, stating that no one in the region believes the Zionist regime acts without prior coordination with the United States.

Iranpress: Tehran Warns of Reciprocal Response to Hostility as Negotiations with U.S. Continue

Tehran Warns of Reciprocal Response to Hostility as Negotiations with U.S. Continue

Monday, 25 May 2026 14:14

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, issued a series of strong statements regarding ongoing diplomatic engagements with the United States, European sanctions, and regional normalization efforts, emphasizing Iran’s readiness to protect its national interests through both diplomatic and military means.

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Iran's 14-Point Peace Plan Exclusively Focused on Ending War: Baghaei

Sunday, 03 May 2026 21:47

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has provided detailed clarifications regarding the country's 14-point peace plan, emphasizing that the proposal is exclusively conditioned on ending the ongoing war.

Iranpress: Iran Rejects Ceasefire as "Trap for Renewed Aggression"

Iran Rejects Ceasefire as "Trap for Renewed Aggression"

Monday, 06 April 2026 14:42

Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei on Monday addressed the 38th day of the U.S. and Israeli regime's imposed war against Iran, detailing extensive civilian casualties, attacks on educational institutions, and the Islamic Republic's unwavering position against American diplomatic deception.

Iranpress: Iran’s FM Spokesman Blasts U.S. Secretary’s Remarks as Psychological Warfare

Iran’s FM Spokesman Blasts U.S. Secretary’s Remarks as Psychological Warfare

Monday, 22 December 2025 14:49

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, characterized recent remarks by the U.S. Secretary of State on Iran’s domestic affairs and nuclear program as “repetitive, hypocritical, and devoid of any legal basis,” describing them as part of a psychological campaign against the Islamic Republic.

Iranpress: Baqaei: U.S. is the Greatest Threat to International Peace and Security

Baqaei: U.S. is the Greatest Threat to International Peace and Security

Monday, 01 December 2025 12:35

Referring to the hostile actions of the United States against Venezuela and several African countries, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stated, 'The United States has become the greatest threat to international peace and security.

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