Foreign Ministry spokesperson not replaced, media speculation rejected
Tehran, Oct 19, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Marzieh Afkham is not replaced, an informed source at the Ministry on Monday rejected…
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Spokeswoman: Iran resolved to expand relations with Bulgaria
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham underlined that Tehran is resolved to broaden its relations with Bulgaria. “The Iranian government…
Seizure of Maersk ship no violation of maritime rules: Iran
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham has defended as legal Iran’s decision to impound a cargo ship in the Persian Gulf, saying…
Iran sympathizes with quake-hit Nepal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s foreign ministry spokeswoman on Saturday expressed sympathy with the Nepalese nation and government over the death of scores…
Afkham: Iran welcomes Lebanese national reconciliation
Tehran, April 22, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said on Wednesday that Iran welcomes talks between Lebanese Hizbollah and al-Mustaqbal…
Women play key role in Islamic societies, Afkham
Tehran, April 16, IRNA – Spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry Marziyeh Afkham has said women play an important role in resolving problems…
Congress will not derail nuclear talks, Iran says
Iran will not allow U.S. domestic politics to derail nuclear negotiations, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said on Wednesday, after President Barack…
Iran to appoint first female ambassador
TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokeswoman will be appointed as the first female ambassador abroad. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman…
Iran rules out Saudi FM accusation, urges Riyadh to stop bloodshed
ehran, April 13, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham on Monday ruled out allegations made by Saudi foreign minister that Iran…
Iran to pursue sexual abuse of teenage pilgrims in Saudi through diplomatic channels
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iran reiterated that it would pursue sexual abuse of two teenage pilgrims in Jeddah Airport through diplomatic channels. “The Foreign…
Iran condoles with Iraqi nation on demise of Ayatollah Bahrololoum
Tehran, April 7, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham on Tuesday condoled with the Iraqi government and nation, particularly the country’s…
Iran felicitates Iraq on Tikrit liberation
Iran felicitates the Iraqi government and people on the liberation of the strategic northern city of Tikrit from the ISIL Takfiri terrorist…
Foreign ministry condemns bombardment of displaced people camp in Yemen
Tehran, March 31, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham on Tuesday strongly condemned bombardment of a camp of displaced people in…
Afkham: 3 Persian Gulf islands, integrated part of Iran
Tehran, March 30, IRNA – Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham said the three Persian Islands are inseparable parts of the Iranian territory.…
Foreign ministry summons Turkish chargé d’affaires
Tehran, March 29, IRNA – Foreign Ministry on Sunday summoned Turkish chargé d’affaires following allegations made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan…
Iran raps Saudi airstrikes on Yemen as “dangerous step”
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s foreign ministry spokeswoman condemned Saudi airstrikes on Yemen that left a number of innocent civilians dead or wounded.…
Iran offers condolences over German jet crash in French Alps
Iran has extended its condolences to the German government and nation over a deadly plane crash that left dozens of people dead.…
Iran condemns assassination of Yemeni political activist
Tehran, March 19, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham on Thursday condemned assassination of Yemeni political activist Abdulkarim al-Khiwani. Al-Khiwani was…
Iran needs guarantees on West’s commitment to possible nuclear deal: Spokeswoman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham underlined there should be assurances that the West will remain committed to a…
Nuclear deal depending on political resolve of both sides: Afkham
Beirut, March 19, IRNA – Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said Thursday that reaching a nuclear agreement between Iran and the six…
Iran raps politicized view of human rights
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman decried politicization of the concept of human rights, stressing that the issue should be considered…
Spokeswoman: Removal of sanctions main focus of N. talks
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham underlined that the nuclear talks between Tehran and the world powers are at a…
Iran calls on Bahraini Gov’t to pay attention to popular demands
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham urged the Manama government to respect the peaceful protests of the people and pay…
N-deal should entail agreement on all subjects: Iran
Tehran, March 18 (IANS) Unless the negotiating parties in the ongoing talks agree on all the subjects of discussions, there would be…
Iran wants objective assurances for powers’ committment to any possible deal
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham announced on Wednesday that a main topic of the nuclear talks between Tehran and…
N-talks portrays better image of Iran in intl. arena: Afkham
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman has said Iran has portrayed a totally different image in international arena basically…
Iran hopes for ‘fair’ settlement of ‘fabricated’ crisis on nuclear case
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham expressed the hope on Wednesday that a lingering fabricated crisis about Tehran’s peaceful…
Nuclear talks in crucial stage: Afkham
Tehran, March 18, IRNA – The ongoing nuclear talks between Iran and the world six powers have reached a “very sensitive and…
Recent vote not to change Israel aggressive policy: Iran
Iran says it expects no change in Israel’s policies following the recent general elections as all the regime’s parties follow the same…
Iran strongly condemns terrorist attacks on Christian civilians in Pakistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran on Monday strongly condemned the terrorists’ bomb attacks on churches in Pakistan, reiterating Islam’s strong opposition to violence and…
Iran deplores US new sanctions against Venezuela
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham lashed out at the US for imposing new sanctions against Venezuela, saying that…
Iran: UN special rapporteur not reflecting realities
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iran categorically blasted the United Nations special rapporteur on Iran, saying that the report is not presenting realities. “His remarks…
Mogherini, Zarif to meet next Monday
TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Spokeswoman announced that the new round of nuclear talks will launch next Sunday in Lausanne.…
Iran condemns deadly bomb blasts in Nigeria’s Maiduguri
Iran has condemned deadly triple bomb blasts in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri in Borno State, underscoring the need for peace and…
Afkham condoles with Ukraine government on victims of mine explosion
Tehran, March 7, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham on Saturday expressed condolence to Ukraine government on mine explosion and sympathized…
Nuclear deal certainly single-stage: Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman reiterated on Wednesday that any nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers will be a…
Iran supports dialogue among Yemeni political factions: Afkham
Tehran, March 4, IRNA – Iran supports dialogue among various Yemeni political factions, Foreign Ministry Spokeswomen Marzieh Afkham said on Wednesday. Iran…
Iran will not accept excessive demands: Afkham
Tehran, March 4, IRNA – Iran will not accept excessive demands in negotations over its peaceful nuclear program, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh…
Iran: Netanyahu’s Congress speech was boring and repetitive
Foreign ministry official says address by Israeli PM on dangers of Iranian nuclear program was ‘part of the hardliners’ election campaign in…
Iranian diplomats in Kabul safe and sound: Afkham
Tehran, Feb 26, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham said Thursday that all Iranian diplomats in Kabul are safe and sound…