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Foundation for Defense of Democracies & Esmail Baghaei

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Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The FDD is a hawkish think tank providing analysis and support for the sanctions campaign. Its experts, like Richard Goldberg and Behnam Ben Taleblu, advocate for maximum pressure.
Esmail Baghaei: Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson denounces US sanctions as illegal and extraterritorial, framing them as economic terrorism. His statements reflect Iran's defiance and legal challenges.
Aug 20, 2026 · 73 articles
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Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>> provided analysis on Iran>>>'s economic losses due to the United States>>> blockade, underscoring the financial strain on Tehran.
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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Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The think tank advised caution, suggesting the US should avoid rushing into a deal.
Esmail Baghaei: Baghaei, as Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, has confirmed progress in talks with Oman.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
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Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>>, a hawkish Washington think tank, provides analysis on the potential impact of sanctions relief on Iran>>>'s military capabilities and its support for proxy groups.
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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Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>>, a hawkish Washington think tank, provides analysis on the potential impact of sanctions relief on Iran>>>'s military capabilities and its support for proxy groups.
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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Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Foundation for Defense of Democracies>>> is a think tank where Richard Goldberg>>> is currently working.
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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Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The hawkish think tank supports the economic pressure strategy, providing analysis and advocacy.
Esmail Baghaei: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied reports of secret US-Iran meetings, calling them psychological operations.
Aug 06, 2026 · 325 articles
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Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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