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Iran vows "harsher" response should Israel "make another mistake"

STORY: Iran vows "harsher" response should Israel "make another mistake" SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani at the press conference STORYLINE: Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Monday warned that his country will make a "harsher and more decisive" response should Israel make another mistake. He made the remarks at a weekly press conference in the capital Tehran while commenting on Iran's recent massive retaliatory military operation against Israel, which was carried out in response to a deadly Israeli strike on April 1 against the Iranian consulate in Syria. Kanaani said the Israeli attack on Iran's diplomatic premises constituted an aggressive violation of international laws and regulations. He stressed that Tehran deemed its retaliatory operation concluded and its objectives achieved, but "if Israel makes another mistake, Iran's re

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IRAN-TEHRAN-FOREIGN MINISTRY-CONDEMNATION

(240112) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Jan. 8, 2024 shows Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Iran. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Friday strongly condemned the military attacks by the United States and Britain on several Yemeni cities. In a statement released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Kanaani described the attacks as an "arbitrary action and clear violations of Yemen's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as international law, regulations and rights." (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-FOREIGN MINISTRY-PRESS CONFERENCE

(240109) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani speaks at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 8, 2024. TO GO WITH "Iran condemns Israel's assassination of senior Hezbollah commander" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-FOREIGN MINISTRY-PRESS CONFERENCE

(240109) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani speaks at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 8, 2024. TO GO WITH "Iran condemns Israel's assassination of senior Hezbollah commander" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Iran says Red Sea developments outcomes of Israeli occupation, war against Gaza

STORY: Iran says Red Sea developments outcomes of Israeli occupation, war against Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:39 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday the recent developments in the Red Sea are the outcomes of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories and the ongoing conflict against Gaza over the past three months. Making the remarks at a weekly press conference, Kanaani added the war had had consequences in the region, and "if it goes on, the consequences will continue." Commenting on the ongoing tour of the region by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the claim of sending an indirect message to Iran during the trip, he noted Iran had not seen effective steps by the United States and some of its Western allies to stop the Israeli "war crimes (against Gaza)" and prevent the expansion of the conflict in the

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Iran blames U.S. military interventions for regional instability

STORY: Iran blames U.S. military interventions for regional instability SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday that many of the insecurities, instabilities and tensions in West Asia have roots in the U.S. military presence and interventions in the region. He made the remarks at a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, while commenting on the recent tensions between U.S. forces and resistance groups in Iraq and other regional states. "Many of the insecurities, instabilities and tensions in the region have roots in the U.S. government's political, military and security interventions in the region as well as its unlimited and unconditional support for Israel," said Kanaani. Kanaani's remarks followed an attack launched by the U.S. military on Thursday on the headquarters of the Hashd Shaabi resistance group

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IRAN-TEHRAN-FOREIGN MINISTRY-PRESS CONFERENCE

(240108) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani speaks at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 8, 2024. Kanaani said on Monday that many of the insecurities, instabilities and tensions in West Asia have roots in the U.S. military presence and interventions in the region. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-FOREIGN MINISTRY-PRESS CONFERENCE

(240108) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani speaks at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 8, 2024. Kanaani said on Monday the recent developments in the Red Sea are the outcomes of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories and the ongoing conflict against Gaza over the past three months. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-FOREIGN MINISTRY-PRESS CONFERENCE

(240108) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani speaks at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 8, 2024. Kanaani said on Monday the recent developments in the Red Sea are the outcomes of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories and the ongoing conflict against Gaza over the past three months. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Iran vehemently condemns Israeli airstrike on Gaza refugee camp

STORY: Iran vehemently condemns Israeli airstrike on Gaza refugee camp SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman speaking STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Monday strongly condemned the "brutal" Israeli bombardment of central Gaza's al-Maghazi refugee camp that killed at least 70 Palestinians on Sunday. At a weekly press conference in Tehran, Nasser Kanaani said it was regrettable that when many people prayed in sympathy and solidarity for the Palestinians, Israel did not stop its "crimes" and killing in Gaza. Kanaani called on the international community to take practical and deterrent measures to prevent Israel's continued killing of Palestinians. When commenting on a resolution adopted by the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Friday demanding immediate and unhindered humanitarian access throughout Gaza, the spokesman said it once again showed the U.S. full sup

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Iran rules out possibility of negotiating new nuclear deal

STORY: Iran rules out possibility of negotiating new nuclear deal SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the weekly press conference of Iranian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday Tehran "sees no need" for a new deal on its nuclear program. At a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, Kanaani made the remarks in response to calls from the West to modify the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and the world powers, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and to negotiate a new one. "Ideas such as the JCPOA 2 and the likes of it are put forward by parties that have not been committed to their obligations and, as time passes by, they seek to justify their inaction" by proposing such ideas, said Kanaani. He stressed that Iran had fulfilled all of its commitments under the JCPOA, adding parties that failed to hon

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Iran rejects U.S. accusations of involvement in attacks on vessels in Red Sea

STORY: Iran rejects U.S. accusations of involvement in attacks on vessels in Red Sea SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 4, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Monday rejected U.S. accusations that Iran "has been behind a series of attacks by the Yemen-based Houthis" on several vessels in the Red Sea. He made the remarks in an address to a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, while reacting to the claims made in a statement by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday, in which it said Iran had "fully enabled four attacks launched by the Houthis on three commercial vessels in international waters in the southern Red Sea" on the same day. The U.S. allegation came as the Houthi group claimed drone and missile attacks on two Israeli-linked vessels, Unity Explorer and Number 9, in the area, saying the attacks were "in resp

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Iran rejects involvement in recent attacks on Israeli-linked ships

STORY: Iran rejects involvement in recent attacks on Israeli-linked ships SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani STORYLINE: Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Monday rejected Iran's involvement in the recent attacks on Israeli-linked vessels in the Red Sea. Kanaani said such incidents "have no relation to the Islamic Republic of Iran," adding that Yemen's Houthis had claimed responsibility for the seizure of the first Israeli ship on Nov. 19. In a statement on Nov. 19, the Houthis announced "a military operation in the Red Sea ... the results of which included the seizure of an Israeli ship." The statement said the group would continue to carry out military operations against Israel until "its aggression against the Gaza Strip stops." On Sunday, another vessel, the Liberian-flagged Central Park, which is managed by a Britain-based ship management f

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Iran rejects Israel's accusation of involvement in Houthis' ship seizure

STORY: Iran rejects Israel's accusation of involvement in Houthis' ship seizure SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Monday rejected Israel's allegation that his country was involved in the seizure of a cargo ship in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthi forces. He made the remarks at a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, while responding to the accusations against Iran by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who blamed Iran for the attack on the cargo ship Sunday. Kanaani described Israel's accusations as "invalid," stressing that Iran had reiterated that resistance forces in the region were the representatives of their own countries and peoples, and decided and acted based on their nations' interests. He added Israel's allegations were "projection in an attempt to escape the complicated situation"

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Iran rejects accusation of directing regional resistance groups to attack U.S. bases

STORY: Iran rejects accusation of directing regional resistance groups to attack U.S. bases SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman speaking STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani stressed on Monday that the resistance groups in the Middle East "do not take orders from Iran and act independently." He made the remarks in a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, responding to allegations of some U.S. officials, who accused Iran of "directing and giving orders to regional resistance groups" to target American bases in a number of regional countries. "These groups decide independently and take the necessary actions based on their calculations and interests as well as those of their countries and peoples," Kanaani said. He called on the United States, instead of hurling accusations at other countries, to "pay attention to its behavior and

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Iran condemns G7's "baseless" accusations

STORY: Iran condemns G7's "baseless" accusations SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman NASSER KANAANI's speech STORYLINE: Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Thursday strongly condemned the "baseless" accusations leveled against Tehran by the Group of Seven (G7) as well as the British and Japanese ministers. He made the remarks in a statement that was posted on the website of the ministry, which was in response to a joint statement issued by the G7 foreign ministers and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on Wednesday following a meeting in Japan, as well as another statement released by the foreign and defense ministers of Japan and Britain on Tuesday. The G7 and Japan-Britain statements hurled accusations at Iran about its nuclear activities and regional role, among other things. Kanaani reiterated that Iran's nucl

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Iran asks OIC to form committee to document Israeli "war crimes"

STORY: Iran asks OIC to form committee to document Israeli "war crimes" DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran STORYLINE: Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday the country has proposed to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to form a specialized committee comprising international lawyers to document Israeli "war crimes" for submission to international organizations. He made the remarks at a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, while elaborating on Iran's legal measures to counter Israeli "crimes" against Palestinians and, particularly, the people of Gaza. Kanaani said the proposal was put forward by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian at an emergency meeting of the OIC's Executive Committee in Jeddah on Oct. 18 and in his meeting with OIC's Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha on the same day. He added the Iranian forei

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Iran says BRI promotes trade, economic cooperation among countries

STORY: Iran says BRI promotes trade, economic cooperation among countries DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman speaking STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) can help boost trade and expand economic cooperation among the countries along its route. He made the remarks at a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, while answering a question about the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, and the 10th anniversary of the BRI. Kanaani added Iran has welcomed the BRI and contributed to its implementation, stressing that the country believes such initiatives pay attention to common regional and global interests. He noted that Iran has good communication and exchanges with China in such respect. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tehran. (XHTV)

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Iran denounces U.S. politician's anti-Tehran accusations, warns of "crushing response"

STORY: Iran denounces U.S. politician's anti-Tehran accusations, warns of "crushing response" DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman speaking STORYLINE: Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Monday warned that any "foolish" move against the country will receive a "crushing response" from Tehran. He made the remarks at a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, in response to U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's anti-Iran accusations and remarks on the social platform X. In a number of posts on X, Graham accused Iran of "being behind the operation against Israel (by Hamas), and aiding the Palestinian resistance groups in it," and threatened Iran with "attacks on its oil refineries and infrastructure." Kanaani said those who threaten Iran should be aware of the legal and international consequences and responsibilities of their threats, stressing that Iran has always acted "strongly,

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Iran rejects U.S. claims about its latest nuclear development

STORY: Iran rejects U.S. claims about its latest nuclear development DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Monday rejected the U.S. government's anti-Tehran claims in its latest report on "Strategy for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD)." "These are baseless claims. Iran is a committed signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and has signed the comprehensive safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency and is implementing it," Kanaani said at a regular press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran. Kanaani stressed that Iran has repeatedly announced that nuclear weapons have no place in its military and defense doctrine and his country is opposed to any use of such weapons. He noted that Iran was the biggest victim of chemical weapons, particularly in the Iraq-Iran war from 1980 to 1988, when a number of Western states

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Iran says holding indirect nuclear talks with U.S. possible

STORY: Iran says holding indirect nuclear talks with U.S. possible DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani talking STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday holding indirect talks with the United States through mediators on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal and the removal of sanctions against Iran is possible. Kanaani made the remarks in a press conference in response to a question about whether the continuation of nuclear negotiations hinged on the successful exchange of prisoners between Iran and the U.S. and the release of Iranian assets frozen abroad, according to the Iranian Students' News Agency. Iran has always stressed its willingness to use negotiations and diplomacy to safeguard its rights and remove sanctions, Kanaani said, adding Iran always welcomes new initiatives to this end. Iran signed the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint C

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Iran blames West's "miscalculations" for failure to conclude nuclear talks

STORY: Iran blames West's "miscalculations" for failure to conclude nuclear talks DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani addressing the weekly press conference STORYLINE: Iran on Monday blamed Western states' "miscalculations about the riots in Iran" for the failure to conclude talks on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal in September last year. At a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said the final draft resolution of the talks was ready to be concluded in September 2022 to prepare the ground for all sides' return to the deal, the Iranian Students' News Agency reported. However, the United States and its European partners "had miscalculations after the unrest in Iran and invested in the riots ... and lost the opportunity (to reach an agreement) by foot-dragging and refraining from concluding the negotiations," he said. In response to a questi

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Iran calls for "duly" disarming "terrorist groups" in Iraq's Kurdistan Region

STORY: Iran calls for "duly" disarming "terrorist groups" in Iraq's Kurdistan Region DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said that anti-Iran "terrorist groups" operating in Iraq's Kurdistan Region must be disarmed and relocated from the border area by the upcoming deadline of Sep. 19, stressing that the deadline would not be extended. Kanaani made the comments during his regular press conference in Tehran, where he said Iran expects the Iraqi government to fully implement a security agreement signed with Iran in March that requires the disbanding of the separatist groups, according to the official news agency IRNA. He said Iran is aware that the Iraqi government has communicated the contents of the agreement to the authorities in the Kurdistan Region, adding that "Iran is now awaiting the implementation of the agr

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2-month deadline set for prisoner swap, assets release agreement with U.S.: Iranian official

STORY: 2-month deadline set for prisoner swap, assets release agreement with U.S.: Iranian official DATELINE: Aug. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani in the press conference STORYLINE: A two-month deadline has been set for the implementation of the agreement on the prisoner swap between Tehran and Washington and the release of Iran's frozen assets, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday. Addressing a press conference in Tehran, Kanaani said the implementation of the agreement is progressing well and he is optimistic that it will be completed within the set time limit. Kanaani also stressed that Iran has no plan for holding direct talks with the United States on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly scheduled in September, or in any other places. Kanaani stressed that the process of transferring part of Iran's funds, pertaining to gas and electr

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Iran summons Danish ambassador again over recurrent Quran desecration

STORY: Iran summons Danish ambassador again over recurrent Quran desecration DATELINE: Aug. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Iran's Foreign Ministry on Monday summoned, for the second time in less than a month, Danish Ambassador to Tehran Jasper Vahr over the recurrent desecration of the Quran in the Scandinavian country, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. Speaking at a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran on Monday, ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said the ministry had asked the Danish envoy to convey to the Danish government Tehran's strong protest against the continuation of the sacrilegious acts against the Islamic holy book. Vahr was also informed of Iran's expectation from the Danish government to take responsible and deterrent measures against the desecration of the Quran in Denmark, said Kanaani. He said the Danish ambassador elaborated on his government's measures to stop

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Iran says U.S. accountable for nuclear deal stalemate and tensions in Gulf region

STORY: Iran says U.S. accountable for nuclear deal stalemate and tensions in Gulf region DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nasser Kanaani speaking at a weekly press conference STORYLINE: The United States should be held responsible for the stalemate in negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal and the escalating tensions in the Gulf region, Iran's Foreign Ministry said Monday. Nasser Kanaani, a spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, made the remarks at a weekly press conference while commenting on the latest developments regarding the indirect talks between Tehran and Washington on the revival of the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The negotiation path is still "open" and the nuclear deal's revival can be pursued through diplomatic channels, Kanaani said, urging the U.S. side to show its determination and to make its "definite" political decision to this end. Iran signed the

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Iran says Saudi Arabia to reopen embassy in Tehran soon

STORY: Iran says Saudi Arabia to reopen embassy in Tehran soon DATELINE: July 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani in the weekly press conference STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday that Saudi Arabia will reopen its embassy in Iran's capital Tehran soon, according to the official news agency IRNA. Speaking at a weekly press conference in Tehran, Kanaani did not give a specific date for the reopening of the Saudi embassy. He noted that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will take a trip to Saudi Arabia to boost bilateral relations, the date of which he said is yet to be decided. In early June, Iran reopened its embassy in Riyadh as well as its consulate general and representative office to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah. The reopening of the Saudi embassy in Tehran has been delayed due to the poor condition of the embassy building which was damaged

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Iran says determined to resolve "problems, misunderstandings" with IAEA

STORY: Iran says determined to resolve "problems, misunderstandings" with IAEA DATELINE: May 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman STORYLINE: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Monday that Iran is serious about resolving problems and misunderstandings in its relations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), according to official news agency IRNA. Nasser Kanaani made the remarks at a weekly press conference in Tehran while responding to media reports about the "reinstallation of IAEA surveillance cameras" at Iranian nuclear sites. The installation is within the framework of an agreement reached earlier with the agency, Kanaani said, stressing Iran is moving along the roadmap agreed during the visit by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to Tehran in early March. Iran would not let some baseless media claims against the country's peaceful nuclear activities become an obstacle to its cooperation with

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Iran says diplomatic missions resume operations in Saudi Arabia

STORY: Iran says diplomatic missions resume operations in Saudi Arabia DATELINE: May 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman speaking 2. various of the press conference STORYLINE: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday that three Iranian diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia have resumed operations. Nasser Kanaani made the remarks at a weekly press conference when asked to comment on the progress by Iran and Saudi Arabia to reopen their diplomatic missions following an agreement that was reached between the two countries in March on the normalization of their bilateral ties. The three diplomatic missions are Iran's embassy in Riyadh, a consulate general in Jeddah and a representative office to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah, Kanaani said. Kanaani stressed that the two countries are in the early stages of resuming their bilateral relations and reopening their embassies, adding that Iran's techn

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Iran, Saudi Arabia to exchange high-level visits: Iranian FM

STORY: Iran, Saudi Arabia to exchange high-level visits: Iranian FM DATELINE: April 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views of Iran and Saudi Arabia 2. SOUNDBITE (Persian): NASSER KANAANI, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman STORYLINE: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday that Iran and Saudi Arabia will exchange mutual visits, including high-level ones, as part of their efforts to fully restore bilateral ties. Nasser Kanaani made the remarks in a weekly press conference when responding to a question about any further detail on a possible trip by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Saudi Arabia. SOUNDBITE (Persian): NASSER KANAANI, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman "The Saudi king's invitation extended to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Ebrahim Raisi for a visit to Riyadh has been received. In a reciprocal manner, the Iranian president has responded to the invitation in writing and reciprocally invited him for

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IRAN-TEHRAN-SAUDI ARABIA-MUTUAL VISITS

(230417) -- TEHRAN, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, speaks at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2023. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday that Iran and Saudi Arabia will exchange mutual visits, including high-level ones, as part of their efforts to fully restore bilateral ties and in line with their agreements to expand cooperation. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-SAUDI ARABIA-MUTUAL VISITS

(230417) -- TEHRAN, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, speaks at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2023. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday that Iran and Saudi Arabia will exchange mutual visits, including high-level ones, as part of their efforts to fully restore bilateral ties and in line with their agreements to expand cooperation. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-SAUDI ARABIA-MUTUAL VISITS

(230417) -- TEHRAN, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, speaks at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2023. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday that Iran and Saudi Arabia will exchange mutual visits, including high-level ones, as part of their efforts to fully restore bilateral ties and in line with their agreements to expand cooperation. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-SAUDI ARABIA-MUTUAL VISITS

(230417) -- TEHRAN, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, speaks at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2023. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday that Iran and Saudi Arabia will exchange mutual visits, including high-level ones, as part of their efforts to fully restore bilateral ties and in line with their agreements to expand cooperation. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-SAUDI ARABIA-MUTUAL VISITS

(230417) -- TEHRAN, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, speaks at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2023. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday that Iran and Saudi Arabia will exchange mutual visits, including high-level ones, as part of their efforts to fully restore bilateral ties and in line with their agreements to expand cooperation. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Iran, Saudi Arabia to exchange envoys after reopening diplomatic missions

STORY: Iran, Saudi Arabia to exchange envoys after reopening diplomatic missions DATELINE: April 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference of Iranian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday that Iran and Saudi Arabia will exchange ambassadors after the reopening of their diplomatic missions, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported. In a press conference, Nasser Kanaani said the Saudi team arrived in Iran on Saturday to lay the groundwork for the reopening of the kingdom's embassy in Tehran and consulate general in the northeastern city of Mashhad. He added that the Iranian delegation will soon travel to Saudi Arabia for the same purpose ahead of the scheduled reopening of Iran's embassy in Riyadh and its consulate general and representative office to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah. Following the signing of a joint statement by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian a

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IRAN-TEHRAN-KANAANI-CHINA-MIDDLE EAST-PEACE

(230314) -- TEHRAN, March 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, speaks at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, March 13, 2023. China's important role in resuming Tehran-Riyadh relations is part of Beijing's efforts to help ensure peace, stability and security in the Middle East, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said Monday. By hosting the Iranian and Saudi Arabian delegations and exchanging messages between the two sides, China managed to prepare the ground, with goodwill, for holding a successful meeting for the achievement of the agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the ministry's spokesperson Nasser Kanaani told a weekly press conference. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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Iran says "new chapter" opened in cooperation with IAEA during Grossi's visit

STORY: Iran says "new chapter" opened in cooperation with IAEA during Grossi's visit DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry's press conference STORYLINE: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday that during the recent visit by Rafael Mariano Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to Tehran, a new chapter was opened in the cooperation between Iran and the agency. Nasser Kanaani made the remarks at a weekly press conference, saying that "good agreements" were reached between Tehran and the IAEA during Grossi's visit. The Iranian spokesman lauded Grossi's trip as extension of Iran's "active diplomacy" with the agency, expressing hope that such efforts would prepare the ground for the resolution of technical differences. Kanaani said Iran expects the IAEA to fulfill its responsibilities and obligations and defend the member states' nuclear rights. He said in view of the agr

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Iran says "diplomatic dynamism" exists in talks to revive nuclear deal

STORY: Iran says "diplomatic dynamism" exists in talks to revive nuclear deal DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:02 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry's weekly press conference STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday that "diplomatic dynamism" exists through different channels in the talks to revive a 2015 nuclear deal and remove anti-Iran sanctions. Exchange of messages between different sides to the deal is continuing at different levels, Iran's official news agency IRNA quoted Kanaani as saying during a weekly press conference. He noted that Iran has always welcomed goodwill efforts and measures aimed at resolving the issue and achieving a nuclear agreement. According to Kanaani, Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) still carry out regular cooperation, in addition to constant and direct negotiations between Iranian envoys and the IAEA in Vienna and talks between experts from both sides. He

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Iran says nuclear negotiations continuing through relevant channels

STORY: Iran says nuclear negotiations continuing through relevant channels DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman 2. various of Iran's nuclear facilities (file) STORYLINE: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday that negotiations on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal are continuing through relevant channels at both sides' request. Nasser Kanaani made the remarks at a weekly press conference without further elaborating on "relevant channels," according to the official news agency IRNA. Kanaani added Iran's policy toward the nuclear issue is clear, and the country is acting within the same political framework. He said Iran is ready for the conclusion of the nuclear talks based on the European Union's proposed package. However, achievement of an agreement is a bilateral process, he said, noting that "the United States is the country that has violated its oath under the nuclear deal and must be acc

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Iran says "window of negotiations" to revive nuclear deal still open

STORY: Iran says "window of negotiations" to revive nuclear deal still open DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a press conference of the Iranian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday that the "window of negotiations" to revive the 2015 nuclear deal is still open from Tehran's side, according to the official news agency IRNA. At a weekly press conference, Nasser Kanaani said "the agreement is within reach" if the Western sides demonstrate the necessary determination. Good opportunities were created for the nuclear deal revival and removal of anti-Iran sanctions during the previous rounds of talks between Iran and the European Union's chief negotiator as well as the one on the sidelines of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership in Jordan's Amman last week. He said that Washington lost the opportunity for clinching the nuclear agreement last time under the pretext of the U.

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Iran not to negotiate on nuke issue under pressures, threats: spokesman

STORY: Iran not to negotiate on nuke issue under pressures, threats: spokesman DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the spokesman 2. various of Tehran 3. various of Iran nuclear (file) STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said Monday that Iran will not negotiate under pressure and threats over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal. Kanaani said during his weekly press conference that Iran still adheres to the negotiation process and aims to complete the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). However, he added that "American officials know that Iran is not willing to negotiate and make concessions under pressures and threats." He noted that Iran was committed to the pact and fulfilled its obligations, while the United States violated the deal, and the European parties did not fulfill their commitments and could not compensate for the unilateral and illegal withdrawal of the Unite

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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-2022 WORLD CUP-GROUP B-IRN VS USA

(221129) -- DOHA, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Hossein Kanaani (L) is shown a yellow card by referee Antonio Mateu during the Group B match between Iran and the United States at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

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Iran dismisses IAEA's resolution on Iran as "politically-motivated"

STORY: Iran dismisses IAEA's resolution on Iran as "politically-motivated" DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:04 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a press conference of the Iranian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani dismissed on Monday a recent resolution approved by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), saying it was "anti-Iran" and "politically motivated." The spokesman said during the weekly press conference that Iran expects the IAEA to avoid "political actions" and allow Iran's cooperation with the international nuclear watchdog to continue so that both sides can achieve "good results," according to the official IRNA news agency. Kanaani added Iran's nuclear activities "has been under the agency's supervision, and the IAEA has carried out the most inspections on Iran's nuclear activities." Last week, IAEA's Board of Governors passed the resolution proposed by the United States, Britain, France, and Germany that calle

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Iran says efforts continue to revive nuclear negotiations

STORY: Iran says efforts continue to revive nuclear negotiations DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a press conference of the Iranian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Monday stressed that efforts are still underway to continue the talks on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal, according to the official news agency IRNA. Making the remarks in an address to reporters at a weekly press conference in Tehran, Nasser Kanaani added the channels for exchanging messages between Iran and the other sides are still active. He noted that Iran has submitted constructive initiatives to the other sides to help proceed with and conclude the process of reaching an agreement on the nuclear deal's revival. Commenting on the recent remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron about the reduced likelihood of the nuclear deal's revival, Kanaani said Iran maintains that there is no relationship between the negotiations and any o

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Iran says U.S. wants to return to nuke deal without paying "costs"

STORY: Iran says U.S. wants to return to nuke deal without paying "costs" DATELINE: Oct. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said at a press conference Monday that the United States wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal without paying the "costs." The U.S. behavior is "hypocritical" and "officially lying," he said, adding that the U.S. side has repeatedly sent messages through different channels and emphasized their readiness to return to the agreement. It is clear that the United States wants to return to the agreement, but does not want to pay the costs of returning to the deal, said Kanaani. He advised the U.S. government to behave "reasonably" and remain committed to their commitments in the past indirect nuclear negotiations. Iran signed the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with world powers in July 2015, agreeing to c

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Iran says U.S. "contradictory behavior" main obstacle to nuclear agreement

STORY: Iran says U.S. "contradictory behavior" main obstacle to nuclear agreement DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a press conference of the Iranian foreign ministry STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said Monday that the contradiction in the U.S. officials' words and actions is the main obstacle to an agreement on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, according to the official news agency IRNA. Speaking at a weekly press conference, Kanaani added that U.S. officials sent messages to voice their viewpoints about the nuclear talks on the one hand, while showing contradictory behaviors in practice on the other. He noted that Washington's approach failed to contribute to or supplement the nuclear talks. Kanaani stressed that "grounds exist for reviving the nuclear deal and all sides' return to it," but the issue currently hinges on the U.S. government's political decision. "We can return to the deal"

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Iran warns U.S., Europe not to link nuclear talks to internal issues

STORY: Iran warns U.S., Europe not to link nuclear talks to internal issues DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conference of Iranian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani warned on Monday the United States and Europe not to associate Iran's recent internal problems with the nuclear talks. "We believe that the internal issues are related to the (Iranian) government and the people of Iran and we do not allow any other country to interfere in Iran's internal affairs," Kanaani said during his weekly press conference. "The positions and views of Iran (on nuclear talks) have been expressed many times, and we are ready to proceed in the same direction and reach a comprehensive agreement that will meet the interests of all parties," he added. The talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), began in April 2021 in Vienna but were suspe

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Iran urges U.S. to quit sanctions addiction if seeking to reach nuclear agreement

STORY: Iran urges U.S. to quit sanctions addiction if seeking to reach nuclear agreement DATELINE: Oct. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Various of Iranian Foreign Ministry press conference STORYLINE: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Monday urged the United States to quit its addiction to sanctions and display "constructive" behavior if it seeks to reach an agreement on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal, according to the official news agency IRNA. Nasser Kanaani made the remarks in an address to a weekly press conference, adding that Washington's imposition of fresh sanctions against Tehran indicates that the U.S. government is suffering from inconsistency and paradox and fails to have the political will for continuing the nuclear negotiations. He noted that the talks on the nuclear deal's revival and sanctions' removal are continuing through the European Union (EU) as the negotiations' coordinator, saying the 77th session of the United Nations Gene

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Iran says talks on nuclear issue possible on UNGA session's sidelines

STORY: Iran says talks on nuclear issue possible on UNGA session's sidelines DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference of the Iranian foreign ministry 2. various of Raisi's departure for New York STORYLINE: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday that the possibility exists that Tehran would hold talks with the other parties on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Iran would naturally use any opportunity to voice its views on bilateral and international issues, Nasser Kanaani was quoted as saying by Iran's official news agency IRNA. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who will attend the UNGA in New York, is accompanied by Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani, Kanaani told a weekly press conference. Raisi will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from different countries on the sidelines of the