Bahram Qassemi

Iran Condemns Continued Air Strikes on Yemeni Civilians

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the recent air strikes by Saudi and Emirati planes hitting a wedding ceremony in Yemen’s Sa’ada province, which killed and injured dozens of innocent civilians including women and children.

Iran Says No Trip to Tehran by Japanese PM on Agenda

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the country welcomes the enhancement of relations with Japan in all areas, but a trip to Tehran by Japan’s prime minister has not been on the agenda, whatsoever.

“Iranians Arrested in Belgium Members of MKO Terrorist Cult”

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the recent reports on the role of Iranian nationals in an alleged plot to bomb an MKO gathering in Paris are part of a scenario devised by the terrorist group to deal a blow to Iran-Europe relations.

Iranians Will Never Forget US’ Downing of Iran Air Passenger Plane

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has commemorated the 30th anniversary of the downing of an Iranian civilian plane by the US Navy over Persian Gulf waters, saying the nation would never forget the “terrible” crime committed by Americans.

Iran Dismisses Accusations Levelled in US’ Report on Human Trafficking

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically rejected an annual report released by the US State Department on human trafficking in which certain baseless allegations were raised against the Islamic Republic.

“Iran President’s Trips to Bern, Vienna Highly Significant”

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has explained why President Hassan Rouhani’s upcoming visit to Europe is of great significance.

“EU’s Package to Save JCPOA Not Offered to Iran Yet”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says he cannot confirm a report that claims the European Union has provided Iran with a package to convince the Islamic Republic to remain in the nuclear deal following the US withdrawal from the 2015 accord.

“Pompeo’s Lies about Iran Not to Cover Up US’ Destabilising Role in Region”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the US Secretary of State’s latest anti-Iran remarks are groundless claims that cannot hide Washington’s destructive role in the region.

US Policy of Pressure, Sanctions to Increase Mutual Distrust: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the policy of exerting pressure and imposing sanctions is doomed to failure and will just increase the height of the wall of distrust between Tehran and Washington.

Iran Blasts Saudi-led Coalition’s Latest Airstrikes on Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the recent deadly airstrikes of Saudi and Emirati planes on civilian targets in various Yemeni cities, including residential areas of Sa’dah and a passenger bus carrying the internally displaced Yemenis in Hudaydah.

Iran Strongly Condemns Assassination of Afghan Shiite Cleric

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has vehemently condemned the assassination of a prominent Afghan Shiite cleric.

Iran Hails Erdogan’s “Promising” Victory in Turkey Elections

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has welcomed the re-election of Recep Tayyip Erdogan as the president of the Republic of Turkey.

“Iran Optimistic EU, Russia, China Could Save JCPOA”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the country is optimistic that efforts by other parties to the Iran nuclear deal would bear fruit and save the 2015 agreement.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack against Ethiopian PM’s Rally

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has ddnounced a terrorist attack against a political rally attended by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in the capital city of Addis Ababa.

Iran Condemns Assassination Attempt on Zimbabwean President

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced an assassination attempt on the Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa during a campaign rally in Bulawayo.

17 Iranian Sailors Held by Somalia Return Home

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says 17 Iranian sailors who had been detained in Somalia have returned to the Islamic Republic.

Iran Condemns US’ Meddlesome Statement on Rioter’s Execution

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as meddlesome the US’ statement about the execution of a rioter sentenced to death for running over and killing a number of police forces in Tehran.

Iran Hails Extension of Ceasefire in Afghanistan

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran welcomes the extension of truce between the Afghan government and the Taliban militants, adding that the Islamic Republic is happy with the decision.

Iran Condemns Deadly Bomb Attack in Afghanistan

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically condemned the recent bomb attack in Afghanistan.

“Canada’s Plan to Restrict Ties with Iran Strategic Mistake”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has censured the Canadian House of Commons’ vote against relations with Tehran, calling it an “unconstructive” move.

“Iran Ready to Help Paris over Hostage Taking Incident”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the country is ready to work with the French government over a hostage-taking incident which occurred in Paris on Tuesday.

Iran Not Optimistic Trump Remains Committed to N. Korea Deal

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said the country welcomes any attempt to restore peace and stability to the Korean Peninsula but at the same time is not optimistic that US President Donald Trump would remain committed to his pledges.

Iranian FM to Visit South Africa on Tuesday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is set to embark on an official visit to South Africa on Tuesday.

“US’ Insistence on Unilateralism Threatens Global Peace, Security”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the US’ insistence on continuing its unilateral and selfish moves and behaviours poses a serious threat to the international peace and security, and that has already been revealed to all states in the world.

Iran Welcomes Ceasefire between Taliban, Afghan Government

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has welcomed the latest agreement between the Afghan government and the Taliban militants on a ceasefire on Eid al-Fitr celebrations that mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

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