On the record · Updated October 18, 2026
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson
30 things Esmaeil Baghaei said, verbatim, from June 18, 2026 to August 14, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the story each one belongs to.
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“Any plan that is based on the geopolitical and historical realities of the region, is comprehensive and inclusive, and correctly identifies the enemy and the threat, has a chance of helping to strengthen security and prevent instability and abuses by the Zionist enemy and its allies.”
on the Mecca Pact and declining U.S. influence in the Middle East
Mondoweiss The Mecca Pact is the latest sign of the U.S.’s declining influence in the Middle East ›
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“As long as the U.S. naval blockade continues, the necessary conditions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz do not exist,”
on Iran's response amid Trump's rejection of its six-point ultimatum
Breitbart News Trump Rejects Iran’s Six-Point Ultimatum, Says He Is ‘Now Demanding Compensation’ in ‘All Future Negotiations’ ›
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“If the United States continues its policies and naval blockade, the Strait of Hormuz will not be a safe passage,”
on Iran's warning amid Trump's rejection of its six-point ultimatum
Breitbart News Trump Rejects Iran’s Six-Point Ultimatum, Says He Is ‘Now Demanding Compensation’ in ‘All Future Negotiations’ ›
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“cannot in itself be interpreted as meaning the Strait has become safe for passing vessels”
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“provided that certain third parties do not obstruct the process.”
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“If certain third parties do not obstruct the process, the two countries are also in the final stage of reviewing and drafting a joint statement covering the main points of agreement,”
on Iran and Oman nearing a joint statement over the Strait of Hormuz
Antiwar.com Iran Says Deal With Oman Close, But It Doesn’t Mean the Strait of Hormuz Will Open To All Traffic ›
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“The geographical coordinates of the route envisaged by the two sides have been agreed upon and, if certain third parties do not obstruct the process, the joint statement of the two countries, containing the main considerations and points of agreement, is also in the final review and drafting stage,”
Breitbart News Iran’s President: Contact with Supreme Leader Currently ‘Very Difficult’ as Hormuz Deal Nears ›
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“We are not negotiating with the United States at this time,”
on Iran's foreign ministry denying any current talks with the US
World Socialist Web Site Israel launches massacre in Gaza, as Trump threatens Iran with “decapitation” ›
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“We currently do not have negotiations with America,”
on Iran denying talks with the US amid reports of ideas to end the war
Truthout Report: Trump Admin Is “Crowdsourcing” Ideas for Ending War in Iran ›
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“no link to the Strait of Hormuz being opened or closed. That is a separate discussion”
on new Iran nuclear talks and the Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera Trump says new round of Iran talks will begin Monday ›
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“The Americans are struggling in their current situation, they have caused this. They have done this and now they are stuck,”
on Iran denying it seeks a deal, saying the US is trapped
Counterfire Iran: even Trump can see the writing on the wall ›
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“The principle of the matter is clear: mediators are working and trying to prevent tension from escalating,”
on mediators floating a possible US-Iran ceasefire
Breitbart News Unknown ‘Mediators’ Reportedly Float 10-Day Ceasefire for U.S. and Iran ›
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“Our commitments remain in effect only as long as the other side fulfils its pledges,”
on Iran conditioning the ceasefire deal on the US upholding its pledges
Al Jazeera Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera Iran says peace deal voided, fighting ‘existential war’ after US attacks ›
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“in an essential and existential war with America”
on Iran's foreign ministry describing the conflict after US strikes
Al Jazeera Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera Iran says peace deal voided, fighting ‘existential war’ after US attacks ›
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“each time the other party has failed to meet its obligations, we did not uphold ours, and we will continue to act in this manner.”
on Iran's response to the US amid renewed distrust between the two countries
Al Jazeera Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera With US-Iran trust broken again, can Pakistan bring them back to talks? ›
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“It is far from responsible to blame Iran for defending its sovereignty while failing to hold the aggressors accountable for their egregious violation of international law.”
Al Jazeera Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera US launches new wave of strikes against Iran, aimed at ‘degrading’ military ›
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“You should urge the countries in question to immediately cease allowing the United States to use their territories as launchpads for aggression against Iran,”
on Iran demanding other countries stop letting the US use their territory to strike it
Al Jazeera Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera US launches new wave of strikes against Iran, aimed at ‘degrading’ military ›
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“likely take place in Doha tomorrow is a discussion on the implementation of certain clauses of the MoU, including the release of Iran’s frozen assets, which will be conducted with Qatari officials.”
on planned Doha talks over releasing Iran's frozen assets under a prior agreement
News From Antiwar.com Qatar Says US Officials in Doha Will Not Hold Direct Talks With Iranians ›
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“meeting at any level with the American side has been scheduled for the coming days.”
on no direct US-Iran meetings being scheduled despite the Doha talks
News From Antiwar.com Qatar Says US Officials in Doha Will Not Hold Direct Talks With Iranians ›
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“We will not have any negotiation meetings at any level with the American side in the coming days. And the fact that American representatives are travelling to Qatar has nothing to do with the Iranian delegation’s trip,”
on denying that US and Iranian delegations are meeting in Doha
Al Jazeera Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera Are US and Iranian negotiators meeting in Doha? What we know about talks ›
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“current priority is to ensure the implementation”
Al Jazeera Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera Are US and Iranian negotiators meeting in Doha? What we know about talks ›
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“Iran is the only country that decides what to do with those assets”
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“This is a humanitarian crisis, and I feel it is necessary to help, NOW, before it is too late. Talks are going well!”
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“will be released and will be employed with absolute liberty by Iran in order to purchase whatever goods or commodities needed by the nation”
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“We laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal,”
on progress in US-Iran nuclear talks held in Switzerland
Algemeiner.com Vance Delivers Upbeat Assessment of US-Iran Talks in Switzerland ›
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“the memorandum of understanding as a whole will be jeopardized”
Breitbart News Vance Lands in Switzerland for Iran Talks as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Boil ›
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“When a text is signed by the highest officials of the two countries, naturally its violation carries higher costs, and given our experience we preferred this to happen,”
on the newly signed US-Iran agreement and the cost of violating it
USA Today US and Iran remotely sign agreement hailed by Trump. Updates ›
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“Mediators may convey messages from the American side to us concerning regional developments, but at the present time we have no negotiations with the American side,”
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“In the coming days, we will have no negotiation meetings at any level with the American side, and the trip by US representatives to Qatar is unrelated to the trip of the Iranian delegation”
on Iran's rejection of Doha negotiations
Antiwar.com Iran rejects Doha talks as Trump claims meeting; Strait of Hormuz dispute deepens ›
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“It is interesting that the philosophy and goal of the war, which was the destruction of the Iranian civilisation and the collapse of Iran, has become enriching American farmers,”
on Iran potentially buying US farm goods after the war
Al Jazeera Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera US says Iran will buy its goods: What could US-Iran trade look like? ›
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