Bahram Qassemi

“EU’s €18m Iran Budget Not Related to Its Package to Save JCPOA”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the European Union’s allocation of an €18m budget to Iran has nothing to do with the bloc’s package to save the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Laments Slow Progress of EU’s Efforts to Save Nuclear Deal

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed dissatisfaction over the slow progress of efforts to keep the 2015 nuclear deal in place, expressing hope the other parties to the nuclear accord will work harder to compensate for the US withdrawal.

Iran Sympathizes with India over Deadly Monsoon Rains

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the deadly floods caused by monsoon rain in India, which left hundreds of people dead and missing.

Iran Slams Disrespect for Islamic Headscarves at Tbilisi Airport

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the country has lodged its strong protest with Georgia over the problems which some Iranian passengers faced at Tbilisi airport.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Kabul

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a suicide terrorist attack which rocked the Afghan capital of Kabul on Wednesday.

Iran Condoles with Italy over Deadly Bridge Collapse

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the deadly collapse of a giant motorway bridge in the Italian city of Genoa.

Iran Rejects Comments by Russian ‘Negotiator’ on Caspian Sea

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied as invalid the comments by Rajab Safarov about Iran’s share of the Caspian Sea, saying no such person has ever been involved in the team of Russian negotiators.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Jordan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a recent terrorist operation in Jordan, which left several people dead and wounded.

No Demarcation Included in Caspian Sea Legal Regime Convention: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the claim that the demarcation of the Caspian Sea is to be finalized in a meeting underway in Kazakhstan on Sunday, August 12.

Iran Ready to Assist Turkey amid US Pressure: Spokesman

Amid a worsening dispute between the United States and Turkey, Iran says it will always stand by its neighboring country and provide it with any required help.

Iran Rejects OIC Accusations, Blames Saudi Arabia

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected accusations levelled against Iran in a “worthless” statement by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Iran Denounces Saudi-led Coalition’s Deadly Attack on Yemeni Children

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly condemned the Saudi-Emirati coalition for attacking a bus carrying Yemeni school students in Yemen’s northwestern province of Sa’ada, killing and wounding tens of innocent children.

Iran Sympathizes with Indonesia over Deadly Quake

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed deep regret over the deaths and injuries of dozens of people in the recent earthquake in Indonesia.

Iran Strongly Condemns Assassination Attempt on Venezuelan President

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the recent drone assassination attempt on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Iran to Open Interests Section in Saudi Arabia

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced plans for the opening of the country’s interests section in Saudi Arabia, which severed diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic in 2016.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terror Attack in Afghanistan’s Paktia

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly censured the recent bomb attack in Afghanistan’s Paktia province.

Iran Condemns Saudi Airstrikes on Yemeni Hospital, Market

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the Saudi-led coalition’s recent airstrikes on a hospital and a market in Yemen’s Hudaydah port, which killed and wounded dozens of civilians including innocent women and children.

Iran Summons Tajikistan Ambassador to Protest at False Accusations

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Tajik Ambassador to Tehran to convey Iran's strong protest over stances held by Dushanbe officials that falsely and unfoundedly accused the Islamic Republic for a terrorist attack in which some foreign cyclists were killed.

Iranian Observers Endorse Zimbabwe’s Election Process

An Iranian election monitoring delegation sent to Zimbabwe has endorsed its voting process, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi.

“Iran Sanctions at Odds with Trump’s Call for Dialogue”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran believes in dialogue and logic, but the basic requirements for holding negotiation cannot be seen in the words and behaviours of US President Donald Trump and his administration.

Iran Denies Omani FM Will Visit Tehran Friday

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed media reports that Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi will visit the Iranian capital on Friday, saying that Muscat has not yet informed Tehran about such a trip.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Foreign Tourists in Tajikistan

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has censured and expressed regret over the recent attack on foreign tourists in Tajikistan, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of them.

Iran Slams Final Statement of US’ Religious Freedom Summit

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned an anti-Iran statement released by foreign ministers participating in the US’ Religious Freedom Summit.

Iran Rules Out Holding Talks with Current US Administration

Iran says it is impossible to engage in talks with the US under the current administration which has adopted a fiercely hostile policy toward the Islamic Republic.

Iran FM to Attend ASEAN Summit in Singapore

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will head to Singapore within the next few days to attend a ministerial meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said.

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