Esmail Baghaei & Pete Hegseth
20 shared events · Importance 9 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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Esmail Baghaei: Esmail Baghaei, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, has provided official statements from Iran regarding the peace negotiations, clarifying Iran's stance on the finalized agreement and the role of mediators.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, commented on the immediate end of the naval blockade on Iran upon signing the accord and the US capacity to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 497 articles
International
Esmail Baghaei: Esmail Baghaei, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, criticized American militarism and interventionism in response to Marco Rubio's comments.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, has lashed out at NATO allies for failing to provide access to bases for attacks on Iran and has announced a review of American forces in Europe. He has also engaged with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding Israeli interests in the region.
Jun 12, 2026 · 429 articles
International
Esmail Baghaei: Esmail Baghaei, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, reported on the progress of peace talks.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War, was instructed by Donald Trump to stand ready for an assault on Iran.
May 18, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Esmail Baghaei: Esmail Baghaei, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, confirmed the exchange of messages via Pakistan and the expected arrival of the Pakistani delegation.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, stated that Iran has an opportunity to make a 'good deal' by abandoning nuclear weapons, outlining a key US demand.
Apr 11, 2026 · 300 articles
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