Bahram Qassemi
The latest news and views about Bahram Qassemi, the Iranian Ambassador to France and a former foreign ministry spokesman.
Saudi Delegation to Visit Iran after Hajj Season: Spokesman
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Iranian and Saudi diplomatic delegations will travel to one another's countries merely to visit their respective embassies and consulates nearly 20 months after the severance of bilateral ties.
UN Human Rights Rapporteur Ignoring Improvements in Iran
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has condemned a new report by the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran as “unacceptable” and “politically-motivated,” saying the report ignores several cases of improvement in Iran’s human rights situation.
Iran Offers Sympathy to Flood-Hit People of India, Nepal, Pakistan
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has extended sympathy to India, Nepal, and Pakistan over the recent 'catastrophic' floods which left hundreds of people dead, wounded, and missing and caused serious damages.
Iran Sympathizes with US over Deadly Harvey Storm
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed regret over the damages and losses caused by the recent storm and flooding that hit parts of the United States, leaving tens of Americans dead and missing.
Iran Urges UAE to End Destructive Regional Policies
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has blasted the ‘non-constructive’ and ‘false’ remarks made by the UAE foreign minister about Iran’s regional role, urging Abu Dhabi to end its destructive policies in the Middle East.
Iran Blasts Kirkuk’s ‘Unacceptable’ Support for Kurdistan Independence Referendum
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has warned the authorities in the Iraqi province of Kirkuk against their ‘wrong, provocative, and unacceptable’ decision to back the Iraqi Kurdistan’s independence referendum.
Iran Deeply Concerned about Continued Violence against Myanmar Muslims
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed Tehran’s deep concern over the continuation of inhumane and violent actions against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.
Iran Not to Cross Its Red Lines in Cooperation with IAEA
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the country will not cross any of its red lines in cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Kabul Mosque
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has decried the recent terrorist attack on a mosque in Afghanistan’s capital, which left scores of people dead and wounded.
Iran Urges Bahrain to Stop Suppressing Dissidents
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has urged the Bahraini government to stop torturing and suppressing its dissidents, and rather sit for talks with the protesters.
Iran Blasts US New Strategy towards Pakistan
Iranian foreign ministry has denounced the new strategy adopted by the US towards Pakistan, urging Washington to stop interfering in the internal affairs of regional countries.
Iran Hails Qatar’s Decision to Restore Ambassador to Tehran
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic welcomes Doha’s ‘logical’ and ‘positive’ decision to return its ambassador to Tehran, who had been recalled for certain consultations more than 20 months ago.
Iran Condemns Saudi Airstrike on Yemen Residential Area
Iran has strongly denounced the latest airstrike by Saudi Arabia’s warplanes on a residential building in Yemen, calling on the international community to address the killings of innocent civilians in the war-torn country.
Iran Looking for Closer Ties with Neighbours in Rouhani’s New Term
Securing better relations with neighbours and making greater contribution to regional peace and stability will be high on the Islamic Republic's agenda in President Rouhani's new four-year term, foreign ministry spokesman says.
Iran Vehemently Condemns Barcelona Terrorist Attacks
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has strongly denounced the terrorist attacks in Barcelona, offering the country’s deep condolences to the Spanish nation and government and the families of the victims.
Iran Urges US to Be Realistic about Nuclear Deal
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has dismissed the anti-Tehran remarks made by his American counterpart Heather Nauert, advising the US administration to be realistic about Iran's role in the Middle East and the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
US Annual Report on Religious Freedom ‘Unrealistic, Baseless’: Iran
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected the anti-Iran allegations raised in the US annual International Religious Freedom Report, describing it as an ‘unrealistic, baseless, and biased’ report prepared to achieve certain political goals.
Iran Condemns Suicide Blasts in Nigeria
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the recent terrorist attacks in Nigeria's Maiduguri, which killed and wounded over 100 people.
Iran Condemns Burkina Faso Terrorist Attacks
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has strongly denounced the recent deadly attacks on Aziz Istanbul restaurant in Ouagadougou, which killed and wounded 25 innocent people.
Iran Condoles with Sierra Leone over Deadly Landslide
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the recent landslide in Sierra Leone, which left hundreds of people killed, missing, and displaced.
Iran Welcomes Baghdad-Erbil Talks: Spokesman
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic welcomes domestic negotiations between Baghdad and Erbil.
Iran Condemns Trump’s Provocative Remarks on Venezuela
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has strongly denounced the recent interventionist and provocative remarks made by US President Donald Trump about Venezuela's internal developments.
Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Afghaninstan’s Sar-e Pol
Iran's foreign ministry has strongly denounced the recent terrorist attack in the remote Shiite village of Mirza Olang in the northern Sar-e Pol Province of Afghanistan.
Iran Expresses Sympathy over Death of Tass Reporter in Tehran
Iranian foreign ministry has expressed grief and offered condolences over the sudden death of Konstantin Kazeev, the correspondent of Russia’s Tass news agency in Tehran.
Iran’s Missile Program Not Violating UNSC Resolutions
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has once again highlighted the defensive nature of Iran's missile program, saying it does not breach any of the UN Security Council resolutions.