Biden should pursue ‘power of reason’ with Iran: diplomat

TEHRAN - Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the special aide to the speaker of the Iranian Parliament on international affairs, has called on U.S. President Joe Biden to learn from history and pursue the “power of reason” when dealing with Iran. 

UAE, Bahrain to face major challenges for normalizing ties with Israel: aide

TEHRAN – The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain would face major problems within their own countries due to their normalization of ties with Israel, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, a special aide to the speaker of the Iranian parliament on international affairs, has predicted. 

Plans for marking General Soleimani’s martyrdom anniversary announced

In a press conference at the Roudaki Hall on Sunday, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian elaborated on the details of the ceremonies to mark the first anniversary of the martyrdom of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and his comrade Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy chief of Iraq’s PMU (Popular Mobilization Forces). Amir-Abdollahian is the spokesman of the headquarters tasked to hold the assassination anniversary of the anti-terror commander. 

Iran adds three to list of individuals involved in Soleimani assassination

TEHRAN – Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the special aide to the speaker of the Iranian Parliament on international affairs, has said the list of individuals involved in the assassination of Iran’s top anti-terror commander Qassem Soleimani has been updated from 45 to 48.

Advisor slams normalizations with Israel as ‘ridiculous show’

TEHRAN — A senior foreign advisor to the Iranian parliament speaker has derided the normalization deals of some Arab countries with the Israeli regime as a “ridiculous show”, saying the moves will only bring about instability to the region.

MPs denounce European Parliament’s anti-Iran resolution

TEHRAN – The Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has strongly condemned a European Parliament resolution on human rights situation under the Islamic Republic of Iran.

It was impossible for Israel to assassinate Fakhrizadeh alone: advisor 

“We aren’t going to have missile JCPOA,” Amir Abdollahian says 

TEHRAN - Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign advisor to the parliament speaker, says the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh by the Zionist regime was impossible without cooperation by spy services of other countries.

Parliament’s nuclear law creates big opportunities: senior aide

TEHRAN - Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the special aide to the speaker of the Iranian Parliament on international affairs, has said that the nuclear bill passed by Iran’s Parliament will create big opportunities for Tehran to lift sanctions.

Advisor says Iran to continue defending Syria

TEHRAN – Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker, has said Tehran will continue to defend Syria and its security with all its power.

Producing hard, soft power needed to lift sanctions: advisor

TEHRAN — Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker, has said producing hard and soft power is needed to remove the United States’ sanctions on Iran.

Iran lambasts Bahrain FM for traveling to Israel

TEHRAN - Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the special aide to the speaker of the Iranian Parliament on international affairs, has strongly condemned Bahrain for a visit by the country’s foreign minister to Tel Aviv, saying the leader of Bahrain “will share destiny with the Zionist pigs.”

Iran offers condolences on passing of Syria FM

TEHRAN – Several Iranian officials have expressed sympathy with the people and government of Syria over the passing of Syria’s Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem.

Saudi king has no right to accuse Iran: aide

TEHRAN - Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the special aide to the speaker of the Iranian Parliament on international affairs, responded on Thursday to the remarks by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, who has recently called for a decisive stance against Iran.

U.S. exploiting Afghanistan’s situation, advisor says

Iran says backs UN to establish security, peace in Afghanistan

TEHRAN – Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian parliament speaker, has said Iran considers Afghanistan’s security as its own security, emphasizing that the United States is taking advantage of the situation in Afghanistan.

Advisor urges Britain to fulfil commitments

TEHRAN — Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian parliament speaker, has urged the British government to fulfil its commitments with regard to Iran.

No difference between Trump and Biden: aide

TEHRAN - Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the special aide to the speaker of the Iranian Parliament on international affairs, said on Wednesday that the election of Donald Trump or his Democratic rival Joe Biden is not very important to Iran.

Al-Jubeir predicted defeat of Houthis in three weeks: advisor

TEHRAN — A senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker has said that Saudi Arabia thought it could defeat the Houthis in Yemen in just three weeks but has failed to reach its goal in nearly six years.

Former diplomat Hossein Amirabdollahian recounts memories of Syrian crisis in “Morning of Damascus”

TEHRAN – Former Iranian diplomat Hossein Amirabdollahian has written his memories of the Syrian crisis in a book named “Morning of Damascus”.

Israel hatching plot to disintegrate Saudi Arabia: adviser

TEHRAN — Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the special aide to the speaker of the Iranian Parliament on international affairs, says Israel is hatching a plot to disintegrate the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Advisor dismisses UAE, Bahrain deals with Israel as election histrionics

TEHRAN - Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the special aide to the speaker of the Iranian Parliament on international affairs, said on Thursday that the normalization deals between Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates and Israel are part of Trump’s reelection campaign.

Advisor sees Palestinians’ vigilance as chief reason behind failure of ‘deal of century’

TEHRAN - A senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian parliament speaker has said that vigilance and resistance by the Palestinians are the chief reasons behind the defeat of the so-called “deal of the century”.

UAE made strategic mistake by normalizing ties with Israel, says advisor

TEHRAN – The UAE made a strategic mistake by moving toward normalizing ties with the Zionist regime, says Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker.

Grabbing UAE more important than West Bank for Israel: Guardian Council

TEHRAN — The agreement between the Zionist regime and the UAE is nothing but occupation of the UAE with a promise to end annexation of the West Bank, says Guardian Council spokesman Abbasali Kadkhodaei.

Advisor censures Macron’s intervention in Lebanese affairs

TEHRAN – Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker, has criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for interfering in the internal affairs of Lebanon, saying Lebanon can maintain its national unity and independence through unity.

Tehran blasts continued Saudi bombardment of Yemen during Eid al Adha

TEHRAN – Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker, has condemned Riyadh for continuing to bomb women and children in Yemen, even during the Eid al Adha.

Advisor hails Iran-Iraq ties amid U.S. pressure

TEHRAN – Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker, has hailed the recent visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to Iran as a manifestation of the depth of ties between Iran and Iraq.

Advisor denounces human rights violation in Bahrain

TEHRAN — Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker, has strongly condemned the systematic violation of human rights in Bahrain.

Do not to miss chance of economic co-op with Iran: advisor to parliament speaker

TEHRAN — Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker, says Iran will leave behind the U.S. sanctions, advising the EU not to miss the chance of economic cooperation with Iran.

Cooperating with Trump ‘unconstructive’, Iran tells Australia

TEHRAN — Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker, has said Australia’s cooperation with U.S. President Donald Trump’s “illogical policies” will not be conducive to regional security. 

Zionist regime in worst possible condition, says adviser

TEHRAN — The Zionist regime is currently in its worst possible condition, says Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian parliament speaker.