Seyyed Abbas Mousavi

Iran Denies Allegations about 25-Year Cooperation Deal with China

Iran has stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation with China as a global economic heavyweight, dismissing allegations raised about the country's 25-year cooperation deal with Beijing.

Iran Sympathizes with Japan over Deadly Flood, Landslide

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed regret over the recent flood and landslide in Japan, which left dozens of people killed or missing and caused heavy damages.

Iran Censures EU3’s Non-Compliance with JCPOA in Letter to Borrell

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has sent a letter to EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell to denounce the EU3’s non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear agreement after the three European states drafted an anti-Iranian resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors, Foreign Ministry spokesperson has announced.

US ‘Deliberately’ Downed Iranian Airliner in 1988: Foreign Ministry

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the United States “deliberately” shot down the Airbus A300-B2 plane belonging to Iran’s flag carrier Iran Air in 1988, which killed all the 290 on board.

Spokesman Condemns US Envoy’s Comments on Military Action against Iran

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has roundly condemned the threatening remarks made by US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook that the military option against Tehran is always on the table.

Iran Raps French Meddling in Iran’s Judicial Cases

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi had dismissed the meddlesome comments from France about the recent court rulings on two Iranian nationals.

Iranian, Qatari Special Envoys Hold Talks on Afghanistan

Iran and Qatar’s special envoys for Afghanistan have held a meeting in Doha, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran said.

Iran Condemns Attack on Karachi Stock Exchange

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned the Monday terrorist attack against the Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi, which killed a number of innocent civilians and police forces.

Tehran Raps Saudi Arabia, Bahrain for Backing US Anti-Iran Stance

Iran has lashed out at certain regional countries for supporting the US demand that the United Nations extend its arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.

US Will Fail to Extend Iran’s Arms Embargo: Spokesman

Iran says the United States’ attempts to extend the arms embargoes against the Islamic Republic will fail as Tehran’s consultations with other members of the Security Council show they are all against this move.

Iran Says ‘Infamous’ US Regime in No Position to Judge Other Countries

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has roundly rejected the US State Department's annual report on terrorism, saying the world’s most infamous terrorist and criminal regime is in no position to judge the other countries.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Turkey Border

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the terrorist attack near the country's western border with Turkey during which a mortar shell hit Iran’s territory.

Iran Condemns UN’s ‘Biased’ Human Rights Resolution

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned the adoption of a resolution on the human rights situation in Iran at the 43rd meeting of the UN Human Rights Council.

Iran Voices Concern about French Ballistic Missile Test

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed concern about France’s recent testing of a ballistic missile capable of carrying several nuclear warheads, saying it runs counter to French commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

Top Afghan Diplomat to Visit Iran on June 21

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has unveiled plans for an upcoming visit to Iran by caretaker of the Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Hanif Atmar.

Iran Condemns IAEA Resolution as ‘Excessive Demand’

Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed as unconstructive and irresponsible the recent move by the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors to adopt a resolution on Iran, and strongly condemned the measure from EU3 to initiate the resolution.

Iranian Spokesman Supports UN Human Rights Council Meeting on Racism in US

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has voiced support for a two-day emergency meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council about racism in the United States.

Iran Condemns US Sanctions on Syria

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the new US sanctions against Syria, pledging that Tehran will maintain and boost economic ties with Damascus.

Iran Urges Negotiated Solution to Libya Crisis

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has voiced Tehran’s support for the international efforts at the political settlement of conflicts in Libya, stressing that the crisis in the north African nation has no military solution.

Iran Censures UN for Taking Saudi-Led Coalition Off Child Rights Blacklist

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has slammed the United Nations for its double standards on human rights after the UN chief’s decision to remove the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen from a list of violators of children's rights.

Iran Warns of Proportionate Response If IAEA Makes Unconstructive Decision

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has warned the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against making any unconstructive decision based on Israeli claims.

Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit Turkey, Russia

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit Ankara and Moscow on Sunday and Monday.

Iran Ready for More Prisoner Swaps with US: Spokesman

Tehran has raised the possibility of exchanging more prisoners with Washington, reaffirming Iran’s readiness for more diplomatic efforts to secure the release of its citizens held hostage in the US.

Wall of Distrust Stands between Iran, US: Spokesman

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran says the wall of distrust continues to exist between Tehran and Washington, stressing that Iran awaits deeds rather than words to prove the US’ goodwill, irrespective of the upcoming US presidential election results.

Iran Urges France to Stop Interfering in Dual National’s Case

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman has called on the French government to stop meddling in the Islamic Republic’s internal affairs saying that judicial issues are pursued independently in Iran.

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