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South Korea & Esmail Baghaei

28 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026

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South Korea: South Korea, like Japan>>>, is heavily reliant on energy from the Gulf and has been impacted by the conflict. A peace deal would likely ease its energy supply concerns.
Esmail Baghaei: As Iran>>>'s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei>>> has confirmed progress in negotiations, emphasizing Iran>>>'s focus on ending the war and lifting sanctions, while expressing caution due to Washington's shifting positions.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
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South Korea: South Korean banks held $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds, which were later transferred to Qatar>>> pending a prisoner release, highlighting its role in the initial fund freezing.
Esmail Baghaei: Esmail Baghaei, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, has provided updates on the peace talks, stating that conclusions have been reached on many topics but an agreement is not imminent.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
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South Korea: South Korea has a tanker crossing the Strait of Hormuz in cooperation with Iran, demonstrating its efforts to maintain energy supplies despite the disruptions.
Esmail Baghaei: As Iran>>>'s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei>>> has condemned alleged US ceasefire violations and reaffirmed Iran>>>'s right to self-defense.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
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South Korea: South Korea has a tanker crossing the Strait of Hormuz in cooperation with Iran, demonstrating its efforts to maintain energy supplies despite the disruptions.
Esmail Baghaei: Esmail Baghaei>>>, Iran>>>'s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, has accused the United States>>> of war crimes for striking water reservoirs and violating international law, highlighting the humanitarian impact of the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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South Korea: South Korean banks held $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds, which were later transferred to Qatar>>> pending a prisoner release, highlighting its role in the initial fund freezing.
Esmail Baghaei: Esmail Baghaei, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, provided updates on the diplomatic efforts, cautioning that significant disagreements remain despite mediation.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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South Korea: South Korea helped build and operates the Barakah nuclear power plant. An official from Korea Electric Power Corporation confirmed no casualties or direct damage to the plant, though one reactor was briefly halted as a precaution.
Esmail Baghaei: Esmail Baghaei, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, accused the United States and Israel of trying to shift blame for destabilizing energy markets, reflecting Iran's diplomatic stance and counter-accusations.
May 16, 2026 · 262 articles
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South Korea: Home to Sinokor, whose vessels were blacklisted; affected by shipping disruptions.
Esmail Baghaei: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson warned of harsh response to US sanctions, escalating rhetoric.
Aug 24, 2026 · 21 articles
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South Korea: South Korean banks held $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds, which were later transferred to Qatar>>> pending a prisoner release, highlighting its role in the initial fund freezing.
Esmail Baghaei: Esmail Baghaei, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, has provided updates on the status of negotiations, criticizing inconsistent messaging from Washington and emphasizing Iran's conditions for a deal.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
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South Korea: South Korean banks held $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds, which were later transferred to Qatar>>> pending a prisoner release, highlighting its role in the initial fund freezing.
Esmail Baghaei: Esmail Baghaei, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, stated that nuclear issues were not being discussed at this stage of the negotiations.
May 22, 2026 · 14 articles
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South Korea: South Korea has increased oil imports from the US and is affected by higher energy costs. Its stock market has seen declines.
Esmail Baghaei: As Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Baghaei rejected US claims of negotiations.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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South Korea: A South Korean oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz underscores the global impact of the conflict on international shipping and energy supplies.
Esmail Baghaei: As Iran>>>'s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei>>> provides official statements on the progress and challenges of the peace negotiations, clarifying Iran>>>'s demands and positions.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
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South Korea: South Korea previously held frozen Iranian funds, which are now being discussed for release as part of the peace negotiations.
Esmail Baghaei: Esmail Baghaei, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, confirms progress in negotiations but indicates a deal is not yet within reach, influencing market expectations.
May 19, 2026 · 229 articles
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South Korea: South Korean markets rose, with chip stocks gaining.
Esmail Baghaei: Baghaei denied that Iran is seeking talks with the US, stating that mediators convey messages but no direct negotiations occur. He confirmed progress in talks with Oman.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
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Esmail Baghaei: Esmail Baghaei, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, confirmed the exchange of messages via Pakistan and the expected arrival of the Pakistani delegation.
Apr 11, 2026 · 300 articles
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