Esmaeil Baghaei

Iran's FM Spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei:

Iran will not allow inspections of facilities damaged by the U.S. and Israeli attacks, and UN Security Council Resolution 2231 has effectively lost its legal validity.

Countries that took an "inappropriate" position on the U.S. and Israeli strikes were not invited to Ali Khamenei's funeral, per Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei. He added that official delegations and public groups from Eastern Europe will take part.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baqaei on Ali Khamenei's funeral:

Guests from around 100 countries are expected, including political figures, heads of state, heads of assemblies, foreign ministers or special government representatives, along with a large number of personalities and popular groups.

Iran's FM Spokesperson,Esmail Baghaei:

American officials' dancing and celebration over Iran's failure to advance to the next round of the World Cup violates all accepted standards and norms of hosting.

Iran's Baghaei: The interim deal's clauses must be implemented before final-deal talks with the U.S. can start.

Iran will continue talks with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz, per Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Baghaei:

Dialogue with mediator Qatar on implementation of interim deal with the US, including release of frozen assets, is likely to be on Wednesday in Doha

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei dismissed GCC concerns over Iranian military capabilities, accusing Gulf Arab states of attacking its territory and violating "the principle of good neighborliness." Baqaei insisted Iran's military capabilities "cannot be subject to bargaining or concession with any party" and claimed Tehran is "more committed to regional security than any other party."

Esmaeil Baqaei, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman:

The U.S. commitment to stop the war in Lebanon is an integral part of the MoU. There is no excuse or justification for the continuation of the Zionist regime's illegal and aggressive actions in Lebanon.

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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei:

“We did not discuss our missile capabilities during the negotiations with the United States, and we will NOT discuss this issue with anyone in the future.”

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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei openly contradicts Vice President Vance:

“Iran has no plans to allow IAEA inspectors to enter nuclear sites that were damaged during the war.”

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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei contradicts Vice President Vance, saying the Iranian delegation did not discuss the nuclear file during the talks and “accepted no new commitments.”

Baqaei added that any future nuclear negotiations under the Islamabad MoU are contingent on the implementation of Article 13 of the agreement.

Iranian FM spokesman Baqaei: "Iran will use all its leverage to ensure the other party fulfills its commitments."

Iran denies closing the Strait of Hormuz. MFA spokesperson Baqaei called the claims baseless, said commercial shipping continues under the June 18 ceasefire memorandum.

Iran's FM Araqchi told Lebanese diplomats a full IDF withdrawal within 60 days is non-negotiable and any violation cancels the memorandum. FM spokesperson Baghaei said the war cannot be considered over while Israeli forces remain on Lebanese soil.

- Al-Akhbar.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei:

• U.S. committed to removing all obstacles preventing Iran from accessing frozen funds.

• Says the 60 day implementation period begins today.

• Accuses Israel of breaching commitments through continued strikes in Lebanon.

• Says responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz rests with Iran and Oman.

• Says talks on enforcement and implementation mechanisms will begin immediately.

Iran's Baghaei: Tehran will take measures to ensure safe passage in strait of Hormuz in coordination with Oman and other countries, this will be for a specific time and corresponding to US own commitments.

Iran's Baghaei: The US will commit itself to give Iran access to its frozen funds, US will not give Tehran any money

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei says the memorandum will not be signed tomorrow but could come in the days ahead. "We'll need to wait and see regarding the exact timing," he said, adding that "the other side's hesitancy to comment on the process" requires extra caution.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei says the memorandum will not be signed tomorrow but could come in the days ahead. "We'll need to wait and see regarding the exact timing," he said, adding that "the other side's hesitancy to comment on the process" requires extra caution.

- Tasnim

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei says the memorandum will not be signed tomorrow but could come in the days ahead. "We'll need to wait and see regarding the exact timing," he said, adding that "the other side's hesitancy to comment on the process" requires extra caution.

- Tasnim

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei says Tehran needs to re-assess following overnight clashes when asked about talks with the U.S.