Seyyed Abbas Mousavi

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attacks on Kandahar, Kabul

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned terrorist attacks on a police headquarters in Afghanistan's Kandahar and the University of Kabul.

Iran Strongly Condemns Attack on Turkish Diplomat in Erbil

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned a terrorist attack against members of the Turkish consulate in the Iraqi city of Erbil, which killed a diplomat and two other members of the consulate.

Iran Helps Foreign Oil Tanker in Distress after Receiving SOS Call

Iran has helped a foreign oil tanker in the Persian Gulf after picking up an SOS signal from the vessel.

Iran Rejects Europe’s ‘Unrealistic’ JCPOA Expectations

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says it is unrealistic to expect Iran to reverse its decision to reduce its nuclear commitments unless the European parties help Iran reap the benefits of the sanctions removal.

Iran Not Engaged in Talks with US at Any Level: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected a "fabricated" report that the US has sent a message to Russians for talks with Iran at the level of foreign ministers.

Iran Condemns US, UK Interference in China’s Internal Affairs

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned the destructive interferences of the American and British governments in China's domestic affairs as well as their provocative acts in Taiwan and Hong Kong within the past few days.

Efforts Initiated by Other Parties to Save Nuclear Deal: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi said following the country’s moves to reduce commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the other parties have started efforts to save the accord.

US Suffered Another Failure at Mockery of IAEA Meeting: Iran

Iran has described the extraordinary meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as another defeat for the United States.

‘IAEA Meeting Good Chance for Iran to Protest West’s Violations’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the extraordinary meeting of the UN nuclear agency’s Board of Governors will be a good opportunity for Tehran to pinpoint the West’s breach of commitments.

Iran Warns of More Severe Nuclear Measures in 3rd Phase

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi warned that if the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal continue failing to live up to their obligations, the Islamic Republic will take the third step to reduce its nuclear commitments after 60 days.

Iran Summons UK Envoy over Oil Tanker Seizure

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the British ambassador to Tehran after a tanker carrying Iranian oil was seized in Gibraltar.

‘Iran to Fulfil JCPOA Obligations as Much as Europe Does’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has played down his French counterpart’s cautionary words about the dangers of leaving the 2015 nuclear deal, making it clear that Tehran will be implementing the JCPOA exactly in the same way that Paris would do it.

Iran Expresses Regret over Russia Submarine Fire

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed regret over the lethal fire that broke out on a Russian submarine, killing several crew members.

Iran Says Not Satisfied with INSTEX Implementation

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the way that the European financial mechanism, INSTEX, is currently being implemented is not what Iran has been asking for.

Iran Condemns Philippines Terrorist Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned a Friday suicide terrorist attack in the Philippines’ south, which killed and wounded several people.

Iran: American Diplomacy Means Sanction

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has dismissed the US call on Tehran to engage in diplomacy, saying the concept of diplomacy for the US government is defined as sanction and economic terrorism.

Iran Condemns Twin Terrorist Attacks on Tunis

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned two terrorist attacks on the capital of the friendly and brotherly country of Tunisia.

New US Sanctions Show US Is Desperate: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says as in previous cases, the new US sanctions on Iran have no legal basis and have been imposed out of desperateness.

Iran Hopes for Closer Ties with Mauritania under New Leader

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has congratulated the nation and government of Mauritania on the successful holding of their presidential election, hoping for closer ties with the African nation under its new leader.

New US Bans Leave No Room for Diplomacy with Trump Admin: Iran

Iran has lashed out at the latest US sanctions against a number of Iranian officials, including the country’s Leader and foreign minister and several IRGC commanders.

Iran Says 2nd Phase of Scaling Back JCPOA Commitments ‘More Serious’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has warned the European parties to the JCPOA that if they do not take a significant step within the few coming days, Tehran’s second phase of scaling down its nuclear deal commitments will begin more seriously.

Iran Will Never Allow US to Invade Its Territory: Foreign Ministry

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says regardless of any decision adopted by the US, the Islamic Republic of Iran will never allow Washington to invade its borders.

Iran Nuclear Deal Joint Commission to Meet in Vienna on June 28

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the next meeting of the Joint Commission of the JCPOA is set to be held at a deputy-ministerial and political directors level on June 28 in Vienna.

Turkish FM to Visit Iran’s Isfahan Thursday

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu will travel to Iran on Thursday within the framework of regular political consultations between Tehran and Ankara, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said.

Iran Condoles with Egypt over Mursi’s Demise

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed condolences on the death of former Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi.

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