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Esmail Baghaei

2026-05-112026-07-08

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has so far only commented on Qatar’s accusations, describing them as “contrary to the principle of good neighbourliness”.

    US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
  3. June 2026
  4. The Chronicle

    IRAN SAYS IT WILL DECIDE ALONE ON ASSETS’ USE Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Tuesday Iranian ​officials had not held a meeting with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi in Switzerland and had no plans for the U.N.

    Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections into ‘infinity’, Tehran denies US claims
  5. Joy Online

    Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said his country would be “demanding that the other side fulfil its commitments”.

    US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
  6. Joy Online

    Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said his country would be “demanding that the other side fulfil its commitments”.

    US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
  7. Joy Online

    Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, told state TV that reports of an agreement were “speculative” and that “nothing has been finalised”.

    Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikes
  8. Joy Online

    On Monday, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei denied this had been on the table, adding that Washington was “constantly changing its views and putting forward new or contradictory demands”.

    US and Iran launch new strikes, as Kuwait says airport hit by Iranian drones
  9. May 2026
  10. Joy Online

    Iranian officials had similarly signalled progress in talks over the weekend, but foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said that did not mean agreements would be reached on key issues.

    Trump tells US negotiators ‘not to rush’ into deal with Iran
  11. Joy Online

    Esmail Baghaei, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, then insisted they were “responsible” and “generous”.

    Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as peace progress stalls
  12. Joy Online

    Esmail Baghaei, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, insisted they were “responsible” and “generous”.

    Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as peace progress stalls
  13. Joy Online

    Esmail Baghaei, a foreign ministry spokesperson for Iran, responded by saying Tehran’s proposals were “responsible” and “generous”.

    Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘massive life support’
World & Region

US strikes Iran after attacks on tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The News

The US launched strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz over a 24-hour period, with US Central Command stating the action was to "impose heavy costs" on targeting commercial shipping. Iran has not claimed responsibility for the tanker attacks, and the US revoked a sanctions waiver on Iranian oil sales.

10 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. US strikes Iran after attacks on tankers in Strait of Hormuz

    The US launched strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz over a 24-hour period, with US Central Command stating the action was to "impose heavy costs" on targeting commercial shipping. Iran has not claimed responsibility for the tanker attacks, and the US revoked a sanctions waiver on Iranian oil sales.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Trump, Iran dispute nuclear inspection terms of ceasefire deal

    U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran agreed to nuclear inspections "into infinity" and that unfrozen Iranian assets would buy humanitarian supplies, but Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied beginning discussions on its nuclear program or agreeing to International Atomic Energy Agency inspections at talks in Switzerland mediated by Qatar and Pakistan.

    24 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 21 June

  1. US-Iran talks begin in Switzerland amid strait closure claims

    Direct talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland, with delegations led by US Vice-President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arriving on Sunday. Iran's military said it closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's attacks on southern Lebanon, though the US military reports traffic continues to flow; Pakistan's Prime Minister is joining as mediator.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. US-Iran nuclear talks resume in Switzerland amid regional tensions

    Direct talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland despite Iran's military claiming it closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. US Vice-President JD Vance and Iranian officials arrived for negotiations expected to cover nuclear issues and Lebanon ceasefire efforts, with Pakistan mediating.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Trump claims Iran war deal is close, Iran denies agreement

    US President Donald Trump claimed an initial agreement to end the war with Iran is close after cancelling strikes, but Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said reports of an agreement were "speculative" and that "nothing has been finalised." The two countries have exchanged intermittent fire despite agreeing a ceasefire in April, with Trump repeating claims that a deal is near.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. US and Iran exchange strikes in escalating Middle East conflict

    The US military said it launched "self-defence" strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks across the Middle East, shooting down ballistic missiles and drones. Iran said it had attacked US bases and helicopters in a regional country using missiles and drones in retaliation, with one person killed and more than 60 injured in Kuwait after drones hit its airport and other infrastructure.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 24 May

  1. Trump instructs negotiators not to rush Iran deal

    US President Donald Trump says he has instructed negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, after reports suggested an agreement involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and further nuclear negotiations was close. Trump said both sides "must take their time and get it right," though Iranian media reports indicate one or two points of disagreement remain.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Trump warns Iran clock ticking as peace talks stall

    US President Donald Trump warned Iran the "clock is ticking" as negotiations to end the war have stalled, stating they must move "FAST or there won't be anything left of them." Iran's foreign ministry said it had responded to the latest US proposal and exchanges with Washington were continuing through Pakistani mediators, though Iranian media reported the US had failed to make concrete concessions.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. Trump warns Iran clock is ticking on stalled peace talks

    US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that "the clock is ticking" as negotiations to end the war have stalled, saying "they better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them." Iranian media reported the US has failed to make concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals, with Iranian officials describing their own demands as responsible and generous.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Trump rejects Iran ceasefire proposal as "totally unacceptable"

    US President Donald Trump has said the month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran is on "massive life support" and rejected Iran's counter-offer to end the war as "totally unacceptable." Iran's proposal includes an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade, and guarantees against further attacks.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

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