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BAGHAEI SAYS REGIONAL VISITS ARE ON THE AGENDA BEFORE THE SIGNING OF AGREEMENT WITH U.S. IN SWITZERLAND

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“BAGHAEI SAYS NO AGREEMENT WILL LAST WITHOUT GUARANTEES FOR LEBANON'S SECURITY AND SOVEREIGNTY”

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After the 1979 Islamic Revolution and hostage crisis, the U.S. severed ties on April 7, 1980. For 45 years, Switzerland has represented U.S. interests in Tehran, making any formal agreement historically rare.

Baghaei speaks officially for Iran's foreign policy worldwide.

As Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei delivers Iran's official positions on sanctions, nuclear talks, and regional tensions — making him a primary source for understanding Tehran's diplomatic stance.

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Iran & the U.S. have held nuclear talks since 2003!

Iran's spokesperson Baghaei signals regional diplomacy before any Swiss deal is signed — echoing decades of on-again, off-again nuclear negotiations. Follow updates at Reuters

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