Nasser Kanaani
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Nasser Kanaani is an Iranian diplomat and was the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran from 2022 to 2024. He was the head of Iran's interests protection office in Cairo from July 2018 to July 2022.
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Oct 2, 2026
Far Right
The Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned the snapback sanctions and blamed the US and European powers for bad faith.
Hardliners largely support his messaging, though some Principlists distrust the diplomatic apparatus for being too soft.
Sep 16, 2026
Far Left
The Foreign Ministry spokesman has been defending Iran's regional posture amid US-Oman talks on the Strait of Hormuz.
Reformists criticize Kanaani for repeating hardline talking points instead of signaling flexibility that could de-escalate tensions.
Sep 12, 2026
Far Right
Kayhan covers repeated accusations against Iran's nuclear program and dismisses them as lacking technical merit, consistent with Foreign Ministry messaging.
Principlists see the Foreign Ministry spokesman as a necessary but secondary voice; they prefer the defiant tone of Kayhan over diplomatic hedging on the nuclear file.
Sep 12, 2026
Lean Right
Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei (Nasser Kanaani) is quoted condemning U.S. as the main trainer and sponsor of global terrorism, saying Washington has no authority to define terrorism.
Conservatives praise Kanaani for forcefully rejecting U.S. moral authority and pushing back against Western definitions of terrorism that target Iran's allies.
Aug 29, 2026
Far Left
As foreign ministry spokesperson (implied), he would be behind the statement calling on all states to avoid complying with US sanctions.
Reformists support his legalistic pushback but want more than statements: they demand practical steps to lift economic pressure through negotiation.
Jul 29, 2026
Center
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman who announced the summoning of the French ambassador.
Renaissance criticizes Kanaani's accusations of interference as a pretext to distract from Iran's internal and war pressures.
Jul 15, 2026
Lean Right
As Foreign Ministry Spokesman, he strongly condemned the UK's designation of the IRGC as a security threat under the National Security Act.
Kanaani's firm stance against British hostility is welcomed by Conservatives as a necessary defense of Iran's sovereignty and the IRGC's legitimate role.
Jul 13, 2026
Lean Right
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned Western efforts to frame Iran's actions as aggression, insisting Iran is defending itself.
He is praised for pushing back against international pressure and reaffirming Iran's right to self-defense.
Jul 1, 2026
Lean Left
Held the weekly Foreign Ministry press conference, likely addressing regional and international issues.
Moderates see him as a key voice for Iran's diplomatic stance, particularly on the Lebanon-Israel agreement and Ukraine war, and expect clear, pragmatic messaging.