Hossein Amir-Abdollahian



Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (Persian: حسین امیرعبداللهیان; born 23 April 1964 – 19 May 2024) was an Iranian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran from 25 August 2021 and was the Ambassador of Iran to Bahrain (2007–2010). He died in the Varzaqan helicopter crash.

Quotes

 * Iran is seeking to consolidate its relations with its neighbor. There are no restrictions or exceptions in establishing good relations between Iran and the countries of the region.
 * Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (2022) cited in: "Iran foreign minister arrives in Oman" in Middle East Monitor, (11 January 2022)


 * If the crimes of the Zionist regime against the people and citizens of Palestine continue, no one can guarantee that the situation in the region will remain the same.
 * Quoted in Iranian FM, Hamas leader Haniyeh agree to 'continue cooperation', The Jerusalem Post   (15 October  2023)


 * In case of procrastination by the international community and the United Nations and the activists who support the warmongering of the Israeli regime, the response will be done at the right time and the desired resistance... I found out in the conversation with the leaders that the response that will be given is regrettable and will change the current map of the occupied territories. Based on my understanding of the situation, I warn the war criminals and their supporters in the region to stop Israel's crimes against civilians before it is too late, maybe it will be too late in a few hours. There is still a political opportunity to avoid a widespread crisis in the region. Today, I will meet with the representative of the UN secretary-general in the region and I will say that there is still a political opportunity, but tomorrow is too late.
 * Quoted in "Iranian FM, Hamas leader Haniyeh agree to 'continue cooperation'", The Jerusalem Post (15 October 2023)

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 * A video published by Iranian media showed Amirabdollahian and Haniyeh hugging, kissing, smiling, and laughing while greeting each other. During the meeting, the two agreed to "continue cooperation to fully achieve the goals of Hamas and the Palestinian people," according to a press release by Hamas. Amirabdollahian also met with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, telling him that "if the crimes of the Zionist regime against the people and citizens of Palestine continue, no one can guarantee that the situation in the region will remain the same," according to Iranian media.  The Iranian foreign minister's visit to Qatar came as part of a round of visits to Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon by Amirabdollahian in recent days.
 * Iranian FM, Hamas leader Haniyeh agree to 'continue cooperation', The Jerusalem Post   (15 October  2023)