Seyyed Abbas Mousavi

Attack on Taji Base Part of Iraqi People’s Reaction to US Assassinations: Iran

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran says the US cannot blame other countries for the recent attack on its forces in Taji military camp near Baghdad, as such attacks are consequence of the US assassination of Iraqi commanders.

US Blocking Delivery of Medicine to Iran: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has dismissed the US’ claim that pharmaceuticals are exempted from the anti-Iran sanctions, saying Washington has practically halted the delivery of medicine to Iran and obstructed the activities of a Swiss channel for medicine transfers.

Iran Says What IAEA Wants to Access “Not A Site”

Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has downplayed recent concerns raised by the International Atomic Energy Agency over Iran’s refusal to permit its experts to access two nuclear “sites”, saying the IAEA has recklessly misused the phrase.

Iran Urges Saudis Not to Politicize Coronavirus Issue

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has provided an explanation for the country’s stamp-free visa policy, urging Saudi Arabia to avoid politicizing the coronavirus disease.

First Batch of Stranded Bahrainis Repatriated from Iran

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the first group of Bahraini citizens who had been stranded in Iran following the outbreak of coronavirus has returned home under the auspices of the Sultanate of Oman.

Iran’s Visa Issuance Rules Designed to Speed up Travel Procedure: Spokesman

Iran has offered explanation on the procedure for granting visas to those who would like to travel to the country.

Iran Strongly Condemns Terror Attack in Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the Friday terrorist attack in Afghanistan that struck a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Abdul Ali Mazari.

Iran Slams Bahrain’s Irresponsibility on Repatriation of Nationals

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has criticized the Bahraini government’s irresponsible behaviour towards its citizens who have been stranded in Iran following the outbreak of coronavirus.

Iran Says US Sabotaging Swiss ‘Humanitarian’ Channel

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the so-called humanitarian channel launched by the Swiss government on 3 December 2019 has been faced with the US sabotage, and Iran is not given the permission to transfer its resources to the channel.

Iran Rejects Pompeo’s ‘Hypocritical’ Offer of Help with Coronavirus Fight

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has denounced the US government’s expression of readiness for assisting Iran in the fight against the novel coronavirus as a ridiculous and hypocritical move and part of a political and psychological game.

Iran to Receive 20,000 Coronavirus Test Kits from China: Spokesman

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced plans for receiving a shipment of 20,000 novel coronavirus diagnostic test kits from China.

Iran Says Flights to/from UAE Will Resume Soon

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Iranian airlines have received permission for the resumption of flights to the United Arab Emirates.

Iran Condemns Israeli Attacks on Gaza, Damascus 

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the Israeli terrorist regime's attack on Gaza and its targeting of people and resistance centres in Gaza and Damascus.

Iran: Upcoming JCPOA Session Unconnected with Dispute Mechanism

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran says a forthcoming session of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Austria will have nothing to do with the nuclear deal’s dispute resolution mechanism.

Foreign Ministry Condemns FATF’s Blacklisting of Iran

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned the Financial Action Task Force’s blacklisting of the Islamic Republic saying that it is a politically-motivated action taken by international institutions.

Iran Downplays US Sanctions on Iran Guardian Council Members

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has shrugged off the new US sanctions against members of Iran’s Guardian Council as a sign of failure of the US policy of maximum pressure.

Iran Congratulates Azerbaijan on Successful Parliamentary Elections

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman has congratulated the government and nation of Azerbaijan Republic on the successful holding of parliamentary elections in the country.

US Must Explain Why Its Own Elections Ignore Majority Vote: Iran

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected irrelevant remarks made by some US officials about elections in Iran, saying the US officials had better clear ambiguities about the mechanism of their own elections.

Iranian Citizen Released from German Prison: Spokesman

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says an Iranian citizen detained in Germany on the pretext of violating Washington's cruel sanctions has been released following intensive diplomatic efforts.

Official Warns Companies Leaving Iran over US Sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has warned companies that “give in” to the US pressures and leave the Iranian market, saying their return won’t be easy at all.

Iran Dismisses Israeli Threats, Warns of Harsh Response

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has shrugged off the anti-Iranian threats from an Israeli official, warning of a crushing response to any stupid measure against Iran’s interests across the region.

Iran Rejects France’s Interventionist Remarks on Satellite Launch

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected France's meddlesome statement on the Islamic Republic’s space program, saying that it is the country’s inherent right to develop science and technology.

Iran Sympathizes with Thailand after Fatal Shooting

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed sympathy for Thailand over deaths and injuries in a deadly gun rampage in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima.

Tehran Still Ready to Mend Ties with Riyadh Despite ‘Foolish’ Moves

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Islamic Republic believes cooperation among regional states is the only way out of the current tensions and crisis, and that Tehran is still prepared for talks with Saudis despite their foolish moves.

Iran Says Swiss Channel for Medicine Imports ‘Hyped Up’

Tehran has criticized the media hype regarding Switzerland’s launch of what it calls a “humanitarian” channel for the import of medicine into Iran in the face of US sanctions, saying the move was helpful but not much worth highlighting as it was fully paid for by the Iranian nation’s money.

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