Saeed Khatibzadeh

Iran applies for accession to BRICS

Iran applies for accession to BRICS

Tehran filed an application for accession to the BRICS, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said Monday. "The Foreign Minister of Iran [Hossein Amir Abdollahian] announced that the application has been filed, and, …

Iran says Borrell to make surprise visit Friday

Iran says Borrell to make surprise visit Friday

Iran said European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will travel to Tehran on Friday for discussions on efforts to revive the country's 2015 nuclear deal. Borrell would arrive in the Iranian capital at night before meeting …

Iran urges U.S. to continue talks on nuclear deal

Iran urges U.S. to continue talks on nuclear deal

Iran will continue negotiations on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) despite Washington’s intractability, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday. "In spite of all American …

Iran blames U.S. for stalled talks to revive JCPOA

Iran blames U.S. for stalled talks to revive JCPOA

Iran said on Monday that Tehran is ready to reach a "good deal" with world powers, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh told a televised news conference, blaming the U.S. for stalling talks to revive their 2015 nuclear …

Iran discusses Hajj with Saudi Arabia

Iran and Saudi Arabia continue the negotiation process, and now it is focused on the issue of the possibility of a pilgrimage to Mecca for Iranians, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said today. "At the moment, …

Tehran: Persian Gulf three islands - eternal part of Iran

Tehran: Persian Gulf three islands - eternal part of Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that the three Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb, and the Lesser Tunb will remain as part of Iran’s territory forever. Khatibzadeh  wrote on his …

Tehran urges Turkey to avoid force against Syria

Tehran urges Turkey to avoid force against Syria

Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh called on Turkey to address its security concerns through dialogue and compliance with the Astana process, respect Syria’s territorial integrity, and refrain from the use of …

Tehran: NATO expansion reason behind situation in Ukraine

Tehran: NATO expansion reason behind situation in Ukraine

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that NATO expansion and the West's disregard for Russia's security considerations are the reasons for the current situation in Ukraine. "We think that the root of …

Iran ready to strike deal on JCPOA once U.S. lifts sanctions

Iran ready to strike deal on JCPOA once U.S. lifts sanctions

Iran is standing ready to conclude an agreement on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) immediately after the visit of Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service Enrique Mora to Tehran, if Washington lifts …

Iran falls out with Taliban*

Iran falls out with Taliban*

The Iranian foreign ministry has summoned the Taliban* government's charge d'affaires in Tehran, following anti-Iran rallies in Afghanistan

Iran blames U.S. for halt to Vienna nuclear talks

Iran blames U.S. for halt to Vienna nuclear talks

The United States is responsible for the pause in talks between Tehran and world powers in Vienna aimed at reviving their 2015 nuclear deal Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday. "America is …

Iran decries new U.S. sanctions on its missile program

Iran decries new U.S. sanctions on its missile program

Iran on Thursday denounced new U.S. sanctions on its ballistic missile program, saying it is designed to continue the policy of “maximum pressure” against Tehran. Washington on Wednesday announced a new round of sanctions …

Iranian top diplomat to visit Moscow on March 15

Iranian top diplomat to visit Moscow on March 15

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian will make an official visit to Moscow on Tuesday to hold consultations on restoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said at a …

Iran nuclear talks in Vienna to resume this week

Iran nuclear talks in Vienna to resume this week

Talks in Vienna between Iran and the United States on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal will resume on February 8, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh told a news conference on Monday. According to him, …

Tehran expects Washington to lift all sanctions

Tehran expects Washington to lift all sanctions

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that the waivers granted by the United States to the sanctions regime on peaceful nuclear development are not enough, and Tehran wants all sanctions to be lifted. “We have …