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Iran strongly condemns Zionist regime’s crimes against Lebanon

Esmail Baqaei Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the brutal attacks carried out by the Zionist regime over the past few days against areas in southern Lebanon which have resulted in the martyrdom and injury of a number of Lebanese citizens as well as the destruction of infrastructure and people’s homes. Referring to the continuation of the occupying regime’s attacks and the violation of Lebanon’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty the Foreign Ministry spokesman said that the silence and indifference of international bodies particularly the United Nations Security Council have emboldened the Zionist regime and enabled the continuation of its aggression and crimes. He further noted that the US administration due to its all-out support for the occupying regime is considered an accomplice and partner in all the crimes committed by the Zionist regime in Lebanon occupied Palestine and the entire region. Praising the courageous resistance and steadfastness of the Lebanese people against the aggression and occupation of the Zionist regime the Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized the full solidarity of the Islamic Republic of Iran with Lebanon in defending the country’s sovereignty dignity and independence against the Zionist regime’s aggression.
2026/08/11
News

Foreign Ministry Statement marks 28th anniversary of terrorist attack on Iran’s consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif and martyrdom of Iranian diplomats

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran commemorates the anniversary of the martyrdom of Iranian diplomats and a correspondent of the Islamic Republic of Iran News Agency (IRNA) during the terrorist attack on the building of Iran’s Consulate General in Mazar-i-Sharif Afghanistan on August 8 1998. Twenty-eight years ago on this day the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Mazar-i-Sharif came under attack by armed terrorists resulting in the martyrdom of eight dedicated members of our staff — Heidar-Ali Bagheri Mohammad-Ali Qiyasi Majid Nouri Niaraki Nasser Rigi Noorollah Norouzi Karim Heydarian Rashid Pariyav Fallah and Mohammad-Nasser Naseri — along with Mahmoud Saremi a correspondent of IRNA. The terrorist attack on Iran’s Consulate General in Mazar-i-Sharif and the killing of its personnel constituted a heinous crime and a flagrant violation of diplomatic and consular rights the gravity of which cannot be diminished by the passage of time. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran while commemorating the memory of our dear martyrs and extending congratulations on Journalists’ Day stresses the need to shed light on important aspects of this terrorist crime including identifying its perpetrators and masterminds and ensuring justice and will make use of every opportunity and avenue available to pursue this matter.
2026/08/08
News

The painful legacy of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki is a sharp reminder of the deep human suffering caused by these horrible weapons.

The widespread death and destruction and deadly radiation that harmed even unborn generations prove that the only absolute guarantee to stop such a dark tragedy from happening again is the total elimination of all nuclear weapons before they destroy us all. Yet the U.S.— the only country that has ever used nuclear weapons and a Depositary of the NPT — continues to expand and modernize its nuclear weapon arsenal as part of its 56 years of non-compliance with its nuclear disarmament obligations under that Treaty leaving all of humanity living under a continuous threat.
2026/08/06
Announcements

Iranian Omani FMs discuss latest regional developments in phone call

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi held a telephone conversation on Monday evening during which they discussed and exchanged views on the latest regional developments.
2026/08/04
News

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the second anniversary of the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh

Around this time two years ago Ismail Haniyeh the courageous leader of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and one of the leading figures in the struggle for the freedom and dignity of Palestine was martyred at the hands of the occupying and genocidal Zionist regime.
2026/08/02
News

29th July 1957: the IAEA Statute entered into force.

Its anniversary about 7 decades later is a timely reminder of the organizations founding principles as well as the mission and vision upon which it was established. The Statute’s Article II sets out a clear mission: to accelerate and enlarge the contribution of atomic energy to peace health and prosperity throughout the world.
2026/07/29
Announcements

Iranian FM holds phone talks with Omani Saudi counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held separate phone conversations on Monday evening with Badr Albusaidi Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman and Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia.
2026/07/28
News

Iran and Oman Hold Technical Talks on the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson comments in response to reporters questions
2026/07/26
News

Foreign Minister Araghchi Statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

Iran will not bow to U.S. pressure - Consultations with Russia and China continue
2026/07/24
News

Press release on U.S. attack of 19th July 2026 against the Karoon (Darkhovin) Nuclear Power Plant

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2026/07/20
Announcements

16th July marks the anniversary of the worlds first atomic bomb explosion by the United States in New Mexico.

U.S. as the only State ever used nuclear weapons is not in a position whatsoever to introduce itself at the frontline of preventing nuclear weapons
2026/07/16
IAEA

Iran Statement at the UNTOC Working Group on Technical Assistance

Tools of the Organized Crime Convention to Provide Global Responses to Organized Fraud and Challenges
2026/07/13
UNODC

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Occasion of the Farewell to the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution

مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِینَ رِجالٌ صَدَقُوا ما عاهَدُوا اللّهَ عَلَیْهِ فَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ قَضى نَحْبَهُ وَ مِنْهُمْ مَنْ یَنْتَظِرُ وَ ما بَدَّلُوا تَبْدِیلاً
2026/07/04
News

Iran Statement at 17th UNTOC Working Group on International Cooperation

Agenda item 3
2026/07/02
UNODC

Message on International Day against Drug abuse and Illicit Trafficking

26th June marks the “International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking”. Iran plays a leading role at the front line, including with thousands of martyrs, record-breaking seizures, and sustainable advances in health responses.
2026/06/26
UNODC

No plans for IAEA inspections of Irans nuclear facilities

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei speaking to reporters denied reports published by certain media outlets claiming that the Islamic Republic of Iran has invited the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to inspect its nuclear facilities.
2026/06/22
News

Iran Statement at 42nd Session of the UNIDO Program and Budget Committee

Agenda Item 3: Annual Report of the Director General for 2025
2026/06/22
UNIDO

Iran statement at the 69th COPUOS under Agenda Item 15

Space Exploration and Innovation
2026/06/17
COPUOS

Iran statement at 69th COPUOS under agenda item 14

Future Role and Method of Work of the Committee
2026/06/16
COPUOS

Iran Statment before 66th CTBTO PrepCom

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2026/06/15
CTBTO

Iran Statement at the 69th COPUOS under Agenda Item 6

ways and means of maintaining outer space for peaceful purposes
2026/06/12
COPUOS

Iran General Statement at 69th COPOUS

Statement by H.E Reza NAJAFI Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran before 69th Session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (69th COPUOS): Agenda Item 5: General Exchange of Views
2026/06/11
COPUOS

Iran Statement at the IAEA Board of Governer

Statement of H.E. Mr. Reza Najafi before adoption of the resolution on the NPT Safeguards Agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran
2026/06/10
IAEA

Iran Statement at the Special Session of the IAEA Board of Governors

5 June 2026
2026/06/05
IAEA