Esmaeil Baghaei

Esmaeil Baghaei

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Esmaeil Baghaei is the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, where he plays a key role in articulating Iran's foreign policy and responses to international incidents. He has been vocal in condemning threats against Iranian aircraft and has emphasized Iran's position on maintaining its sovereignty in the face of alleged Israeli aggression. He was recently in the news for condemning Israel's threats against a passenger plane carrying Lebanese citizens from Tehran.

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Esmaeil Baghaei denied the statements of the American leadership, asserting that Iran has not agreed to allow IAEA monitoring missions.

Трамп наполягає, що Іран погодився на безстрокові ядерні інспекції – Тегеран заперечує
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-06-24
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Esmaeil Baghaei is the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry who denied plans for IAEA inspections.

News zu Nahost - Dämpfer für Trump: US-Senat stimmt für Ende der Angriffe auf Iran - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-06-23
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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told the official IRNA news agency that Iran had not yet discussed nuclear issues or made new commitments.

US waives Iran sanctions, Trump says he will 'do what I have to' if Tehran misbehaves
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-23
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Esmaeil Baghaei is the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry who stated that the decision to allow inspectors must be coordinated with parliament.

J.D. Vance: Iran vil tillate IAEA-inspektører
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-06-23
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Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran had a brief discussion with the United States regarding its nuclear program.

Ιράν – ΗΠΑ: Νέα φάση διαπραγματεύσεων ξεκινά στην Ελβετία
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-06-22
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Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said 'good progress was made'.

Live updates: US and Iran take steps to reduce Lebanon conflict and Strait of Hormuz tensions, mediators say
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-22
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Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, reported significant progress in negotiations with the US.

Іран і посередники заявили про досягнутий прогрес у першому раунді переговорів із США
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-06-22
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Esmaeil Baghaei warned that no agreement with the United States is possible without peace in Lebanon.

Βανς: Ο Τραμπ ζητά «νέα σελίδα» στις σχέσεις ΗΠΑ-Ιράν
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-06-21
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Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, mentioned that Iran will not engage in negotiations with the US without a ceasefire in Lebanon.

ისრაელ კაცი - ისრაელის თავდაცვის ძალები ლიბანში უსაფრთხოების ზონიდან არ გავლენ
რეზონანსი (Rezonansi)·GeorgiaGeorgia· 2026-06-21
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Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran demands the fulfillment of obligations from the other party.

მყიფე ზავი და გაურკვევლობა ჰორმუზის სრუტეში
რეზონანსი (Rezonansi)·GeorgiaGeorgia· 2026-06-21
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Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran will demand the other side to fulfill its commitments.

Μέση Ανατολή: Εναρξη νέων συνομιλιών σε θολό τοπίο
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-06-21
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Baghaei is the spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry who cast doubt on the need for a signing ceremony in Switzerland.

US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-20
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said consultations through mediators were ongoing regarding the next phase of negotiations to draft a final agreement.

Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire of fighting in southern Lebanon, officials say
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-19
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Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, warned that the U.S. must take direct responsibility for Israel's attacks in Lebanon.

Israel, Hezbollah nhất trí ngừng bắn
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-19
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Ali Khamenei

Esmaeil Baghaei stated that consultations through mediators were ongoing regarding the next phase of negotiations.

Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire after fighting postpones U.S.-Iran talks
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-06-19
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Esmaeil Baghaei is the spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs who provided details about the signing of the memorandum.

Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
Diario Co Latino·El SalvadorEl Salvador· 2026-06-19
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Esmaeil Baghaei is the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson who commented on the ongoing message exchanges regarding the deal.

Middle East on edge as Donald Trump considers decision about Iran deal – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-05-31
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Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized that the current focus is on ending the war and not discussing nuclear issues.

Những điều khoản chủ chốt trong thỏa thuận tiềm năng Mỹ - Iran
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-05-31
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran and Oman must decide on the management of the Strait.

Trump »končne odločitve« vendarle še ni sprejel
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-05-30
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Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Tehran is currently focused on ending the war rather than negotiating its nuclear program.

Трамп пока не принял решение по сделке с Ираном
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2026-05-30
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on state TV that the management of the strait must be decided by Iran and Oman.

Donald Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-30
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The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the management of the Strait of Hormuz is solely the responsibility of Tehran and Oman.

Trump toma hoje decisão sobre acordo com o Irão, mas cita termos recusados por Teerão | Médio Oriente
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-05-29
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Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, reiterated that no final agreement exists between the two countries.

Trump i möte om ”slutgiltigt beslut” om Iran
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-05-29
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the focus of talks remained ending the war on all fronts.

Iran's hidden leader Mojtaba Khamenei must approve US deal via couriers
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
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Esmaeil Baghaei stated that any European intervention targeting Iranian military infrastructure would be seen as direct complicity with aggressors.

La Grande Bretagne permet l’utilisation de ses bases militaires
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2026-03-07
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Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, warned that European countries will face consequences if they remain silent about American and Israeli attacks.

Иран ја предупреди Европа да не молчи за американско-израелските напади
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2026-03-05
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Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that the Security Council has a duty to act.

Иран денеска го повика Советот за безбедност на Обединетите нации да преземе дејствија за да ја запре војната
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2026-03-03
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Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iranian forces defend national sovereignty against what they consider unprovoked aggression.

Qatarul a doborât două avioane de luptă ale Iranului
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-03-03
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