Esmaeil Baghaei

Iran's Foreign Minister Esmaeil Baghaei accused the US of 'performative posturing' during a security meeting in Bahrain, claiming it conceals destabilizing policies. The US meeting aimed to discuss regional cooperation and maritime security with 12 Middle Eastern countries.

Iran rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to demine the Strait of Hormuz, citing a provisional peace agreement with the U.S. under Donald Trump. Iran warned France against intervention and cast doubt on upcoming U.S.-Iran talks in Doha, highlighting the fragile state of the ceasefire.

Iran has stated that negotiations on a final agreement with the United States, including its nuclear program, have not yet started. The foreign ministry spokesman cited Article 13 of the memorandum of understanding, which requires the implementation of specific provisions before final negotiations can begin.

Iran announced an expert delegation will travel to Qatar this week to discuss implementing a memorandum of understanding with the United States. The delegation's mission focuses on the MoU signed earlier this month, but Iran's foreign ministry emphasized no final agreement negotiations are underway.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated no Iran-US talks are scheduled in the coming days. An Iranian technical delegation will visit Qatar this week, but the visit is unrelated to US officials. Tehran has not initiated negotiations for a final deal, as implementing certain points of the MoU remains Iran's priority.

Iran rejects claims by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who blamed Tehran-backed armed groups for regional instability. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei countered that US policy and Israeli military actions are the primary drivers of conflict in the Middle East.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei announced that the work of Tehran's negotiating delegation in Switzerland is complete. The next phase will involve technical teams tasked with implementing the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated the Iranian delegation refused to continue quadrilateral talks involving the United States, Pakistan, and Qatar in Switzerland after a 'threatening statement' by US President Donald Trump. Iran rejected efforts by Qatar and Pakistan to maintain the four-party format, emphasizing the need for the other side to implement existing commitments.

Iran and the United States made progress in talks regarding the release of Iranian assets and relief from oil sanctions. Discussions included safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and a memorandum of understanding to lift oil sanctions, allowing unrestricted oil sales and foreign exchange returns.

Iran, the United States, Qatar, and Pakistan will hold a quadrilateral meeting at the Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland. The gathering follows a memorandum of understanding signed between Iran and the US earlier in the week.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf arrived in Zurich for talks to advance a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington. Qalibaf emphasized the guiding role of martyrs in the delegation's mission, and the visit aims to discuss fulfilling the agreement's obligations without initiating new negotiations.

Technical-level talks between Iran and the US are scheduled for tomorrow in Buergenstock, Switzerland, as a follow-up to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The talks involve mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, with the US and Iran aiming to advance commitments under a 14-point agreement signed by President Donald Trump, President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting US sanctions on Iran, and a $300 billion reconstruction fund.

An Iranian delegation will travel to Switzerland to demand the US fulfill its commitments to ensure Israel stops attacking Lebanon, according to Fars News Agency. The spokesperson warned that failure by the US to honor these obligations could jeopardize a broader agreement, emphasizing Iran's approach of reciprocal commitment.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman accused French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot of hypocrisy for criticizing Iran's war impact on its people while France remained silent during past Iranian bombings. Baghaei alleged France's selective condemnation of Iran's actions serves political interests and cited Molière's 'Le Tartuffe' to highlight perceived French hypocrisy.

Iran denied inviting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to inspect its nuclear facilities, stating that any wider access depends on ongoing negotiations. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that inspections at the Bushehr nuclear power plant will continue, but access to other sites will hinge on the outcome of talks with the US.

Shehbaz Sharif deleted a post on X referencing an official signing ceremony for the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding in Switzerland. The original post mentioned Qatar as a co-mediator and a ceremony scheduled for June 19, 2026, but the updated version omitted the signing details. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the planned Friday meeting in Switzerland was paused after it was decided the presidents would sign the agreement.

The US and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) electronically. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed the agreement was finalized and signed with the US.

Iran and the United States have not confirmed talks scheduled for Friday in Switzerland, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. The meeting was previously confirmed but paused as the presidents of both countries aimed to sign an agreement.

Iran and the United States have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding, according to Iran state media citing foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.

Iran and Oman confirmed plans to charge shipping fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. France and Britain oppose the fees, citing it as a red line, and may establish a naval mission to safeguard the waterway if a US-Iran ceasefire holds. Iran emphasizes its actions align with international law and aim to ensure secure passage.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson stated that Lebanon is an integral part of the US peace deal, with the draft memorandum mentioning Lebanon three times. The agreement, set to be signed in Geneva, includes commitments for safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz and reciprocal measures if the US fails to meet obligations.

A potential US-Iran agreement mediated by Pakistan and Qatar appears to be a temporary measure aimed at halting escalation, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and establishing a structured negotiation process, though Iran has delayed signing. The deal does not address core issues like Iran's nuclear program or sanctions but focuses on immediate stability in the Gulf.

A potential US-Iran deal mediated by Pakistan and Qatar to halt the war appears imminent but faces uncertainty after Iran delayed a signing. The proposed agreement focuses on a temporary truce to stop escalation, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and ease sanctions, rather than resolving core disputes.

Trump claims the US is set to sign a new Iran deal today, which would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson cast doubt on the timing. Pakistan's prime minister mentioned preparations for an electronic signing within 24 hours, followed by technical-level talks next week, but Iranian protesters continued demonstrations against a potential agreement.

US President Donald Trump and Pakistani leaders stated an agreement to end the war against Iran would be signed on Sunday, with Trump emphasizing the Strait of Hormuz would be 'open to all' immediately. Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei contradicted this, stating the signing date remains undetermined and will not be on Sunday.

The US and Iran are close to finalizing the Islamabad MoU for a peace deal, but disagree on the signing date, with Trump claiming it will be signed soon while Iran denies it. Pakistan is preparing for an electronic signing, and the US plans to participate in de-mining the Strait of Hormuz post-agreement.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the signing of the Islamabad memorandum will not occur on Sunday. He indicated the possibility of signing in the coming days but cautioned against confirming dates due to hesitation from the other side.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the signing of the Islamabad memorandum with the US will not occur on Sunday. He noted a possibility of signing in the coming days but cautioned against commenting on the exact date due to the other side's reluctance.

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the war with Iran has ended and a peace treaty will be signed soon, stating Iran agreed to forgo nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson disputed the claim, saying parts of the agreement remain unresolved, while a senior Iranian official accused the U.S. of hypocrisy.

Iran has not finalized a decision on a potential agreement with the U.S. and remains firm on its 'red lines' in negotiations, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. Reports about the agreement's timeline and location are speculative, and the U.S. has repeatedly altered its positions during talks.

U.S. forces launched retaliatory strikes against Iran following the downing of an Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps reported attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan and Gulf targets. Jordanian air defenses intercepted missiles from Iran, and a UN report highlighted severe human rights violations in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Iran accuses the US and Israel of undermining diplomatic efforts by violating ceasefires, with the Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stating that repeated breaches in Lebanon and the Gulf require reassessing the diplomatic path with Washington.

US President Trump urged Iran and Israel to halt missile strikes amid escalating tensions, as failed diplomatic efforts led to criticism and renewed fears of a ceasefire collapse. Iran and Israel exchanged attacks following Israeli strikes on Beirut and Iranian retaliation, with US officials and Iran's foreign ministry blaming the US for the situation.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei accused the US of being responsible for renewed hostilities in the region, citing its alliance with Israel.

Iran blames the United States for recent exchanges of fire between Iran and Israel, which Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei claims will worsen the 'chaotic diplomatic process' with Washington. Tehran is exchanging messages with the US amid an atmosphere of 'extreme suspicion', according to the spokesperson.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered attacks on Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut, complicating Iran's mediation efforts in the US-Iran conflict. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson linked the attacks to delays in the diplomatic process.

Iran claims its nuclear enrichment rights are non-negotiable, according to foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. Iran's nuclear enrichment is a right that already exists. This statement may impact international relations and negotiations.

Iran claims the US is making unreasonable demands in negotiations to end the war, while Iran's foreign ministry proposes a generous plan to unblock the Hormuz Strait and end the conflict. The proposal aims to resolve the issue. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei commented on the negotiations.

Iran warns the Strait of Hormuz could close again if the US naval blockade persists, violating a recent ceasefire agreement. The strait, critical for 20% of global oil trade, requires ships to follow Iranian-designated routes and avoid 'hostile countries.' Markets reacted with Bitcoin surging over $78,000 as tensions escalate.