There have so far been no reports of Cypriots being present in the area of the Himalayas affected by a landslide, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Foreign ministry spokesman Theodoros Gotsis told the Cyprus News Agency that the ministry was monitoring developments. Asked whether any Cypriots were known to be in the affected area, […]

TEHRAN – In a weekly press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei addressed multiple critical issues, firmly ruling out any negotiations on extending the 60 days…

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman announced that no meetings with the United States are planned for the immediate future.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has been appointed as the official voice for the 'Minab 168' negotiating team.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, has stated that the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) removed the blue verification badges from its foreign ministry accounts. This action by X has drawn a public complaint from Iran.

Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said that the Strait of Hormuz must not be used as a bargaining chip.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected US conditions for a ceasefire, describing them as 'excessive, unrealistic and unreasonable'.

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the war had caused “grave humanitarian catastrophes” in Iran and other West Asia nations

Footage shared by Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman purportedly shows destruction in Shahid Hamedani School in Tehran.

Iran said on Monday that the United States’s position on Iran’s nuclear programme “has moved towards a more realistic one”, a day ahead of a second round of US-Iranian talks in Geneva. Tehran’s foreign minister arrived in Geneva for the new round of indirect negotiations with the US, as the Revolutionary Guards began military drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for oil and gas. The two sides recently resumed indirect talks, mediated by Oman, after US President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened military action against Iran over a deadly crackdown on protesters last month. A previous attempt at negotiations collapsed when Israel launched surprise strikes on Iran, beginning a 12-day war that Washington briefly joined to bomb Iranian nuclear sites. “A cautious assessment is that, from the discussions that have taken place in Muscat to date, at least what we have been told is that the US position on the Iranian nuclear issue has moved towards a more realistic one,” said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, the official IRNA news agency reported. According to Tehran, talks mediated by Oman will be held on Tuesday in Switzerland. Washington has previously pushed for other topics to be discussed, including Iran’s ballistic missiles and support for armed groups in the region. The war games being conducted by the Guards, the ideological arm of the military, aim to prepare it for “potential security and military threats” in the Strait, Iranian state TV said. Iranian politicians have repeatedly threatened to block the strait, a strategic waterway through which about 20 per cent of global oil passes, as both sides ramp up pressure with talks set to resume. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Monday, “We’re hopeful there’s a deal”. “The president always prefers peaceful outcomes and negotiated outcomes to things.” Meanwhile, Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, wrote on X that he was meeting in Geneva with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, “for deep technical discussion”. Grossi later confirmed the meeting on X, calling the conversation with Araghchi “in-depth” ahead of Tuesday’s “important negotiations”. Protest crackdown Araghchi is also set to hold talks with his Swiss and Omani counterparts as well as other international officials, Iran’s foreign ministry said. “I am in Geneva with real ideas to achieve a fair and equitable deal. What is not on the table: submission before threats,” Araghchi added on X. Washington has dispatched Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, the White House confirmed on Sunday. The latest talks follow repeated threats from Trump of military action against Tehran, first over Iran’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests, and then more recently over the country’s nuclear programme. The West fears the programme is aimed at making a bomb, which Tehran denies. On Friday, Trump said a change of government in Iran would be the “best thing that could happen”, as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to ratchet up military pressure. His remarks came before demonstrations outside Iran against its authorities swept a number of cities, including in the US, over the weekend. ‘Viable’ deal Iran’s deputy foreign minister told the BBC that Tehran would consider compromises on its uranium stockpile if Washington lifts sanctions that have crippled the country’s economy. “If we see the sincerity on their (American) part, I am sure we will be on a road to have an agreement,” said Majid Takht-Ravanchi. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that any deal must involve the removal of all enriched uranium from Iran as well as Tehran’s ability to enrich more. The whereabouts of Iran’s stockpile of around 400 kilogrammes of uranium enriched to 60 per cent remains unknown, with inspectors having last seen it in June.

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman has stated that Doha is advocating for the full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire plan and seeks an agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz simultaneously.

The Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war functioning, stated Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei in an interview with state television.

Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, issued a strong statement criticizing Iran's Gulf neighbors, Israel, and the US, asserting Iran's "inherent right to legitimate self-defense."

A Greek Foreign Ministry spokesman reiterated that the "Blue Homeland" doctrine is unsubstantiated and that the legal status in the Aegean Sea is clear, while keeping communication channels with Turkey open.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, effectively responded to a question about why Iran does not yield to the will of the US as a superpower, demonstrating the Iranian administration's growing self-confidence.

Following the Strait of Hormuz's opening, ships are testing the waterway while Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman confirms that vessels can transit through coordination with Iran.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Heorhii Tykhyi, stated that Hungary will suffer an economic loss exceeding US$1 billion due to its decision to stop gas supplies to Ukraine.

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman, Majed al-Ansari, has accused Iran of targeting civilian areas and called for de-escalation in the Gulf region, urging a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing tensions.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman announced that the 60-day negotiation deadline, established under a June Iran-US memorandum of understanding for a lasting settlement, has been rendered null and void due to alleged violations by Washington.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesman has voiced opposition to any potential US military action against Cuba, citing the UN Charter. Beijing urged Washington to cease threats following reports of Pentagon planning.

Negotiations for a US-Iran ceasefire deal are reportedly nearing completion, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and prevent global economic disruption from energy shipment issues. Oil prices slipped to a two-week low as talks continued without a final peace deal, with Iran's foreign ministry spokesman hinting at a 'Persian-style' peace on Tehran's terms, while observers await the final outcome to determine who 'won' the talks.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman strongly condemned the assassination of a Syrian Shia religious cleric in Damascus, describing it as a terror act.

China's foreign ministry spokesman stated that Islamabad's US-Iran talks are a step towards de-escalation and expressed hope that a ceasefire holds, urging all parties to remain calm and exercise restraint.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a media briefing that envoys are an important bridge for fostering friendly and cooperative relations between nations

Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that Iran must cease its attacks before any talks can proceed, warning that strikes on energy infrastructure risk severe global economic consequences.

In response to the parade of North Korean troops who fought against Ukraine in Kursk, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi recalled the danger of cooperation between North Korea and Russia.