Tehran raps U.S. interference in China’s affairs

TEHRAN – Tehran has slammed Washington for interfering in China’s internal affairs after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill for sanctions against Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

Tehran congratulates new EU foreign policy chief on appointment

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has congratulated Josep Borrell on his appointment as the new EU foreign policy chief, voicing hopes that relations between Tehran and the EU would develop during his tenure.

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New IAEA chief says he wants ‘constructive’ relation with Iran

Rafael Grossi, the new director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has said that he wants to develop a constructive relationship with the Iranians.

Iran calls French FM’s remarks on nuclear deal ‘irresponsible’

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Thursday that French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian’s remarks on the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, were “irresponsible”.

JCPOA joint commission to convene on December 6

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday that the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) may convene on December 6 at the level of deputy foreign ministers.

Iran says three countries have accepted to join Hormuz peace initiative

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi announced on Monday that three countries have accepted to join Iran’s Hormuz peace initiative.

Tehran advises terror producers not to attribute self-inflected problems to Iran

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that countries which have been generating and spreading terrorism and extremism cannot attribute the self-inflicted problems to Iran.

Washington shows no respect for democratic principles, values: Iran

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Saturday that Washington has no respect for democratic principles and values, condemning sanctions on Iranian Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi.

Foreign Ministry says Iran’s foreign policy is ‘active’ and ‘balanced’

TEHRAN - Iran’s foreign policy is “active” and “balanced”, Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has said.

Europe should account for violating commitments rather than defending rioters: Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Thursday that Europe must he held accountable for reneging on its commitments rather than defending rioters in recent protests in Iran over petrol price hike.

Zarif calls U.S. claim of support for Iranians ‘shameful lie’

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that the United States’ claims of support for the Iranian people is a “shameful lie”.

Tehran felicitates Sri Lanka for successful election

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has congratulated Sri Lanka for holding a successful presidential election on Saturday.

Foreign Ministry: Iranians condemn Pompeo’s support for rioters

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Sunday that the Iranian people condemn U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s support for rioters.

Iran says will use all its energy to create atmosphere for regional dialogue

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Wednesday that Iran will use all its energy to create atmosphere for dialogue and political talks in the region.

Iran condemns coup in Bolivia

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Tuesday condemned a coup in Bolivia and change of government without a legal basis.

Zarif set to visit Kazakhstan on Monday

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is scheduled to leave Tehran for Kazakhstan on Monday, says Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi.

Iran says not to rely on foreigners’ JCPOA promises 

TEHRAN – The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that Tehran has left the door open for dialogue on implementation of the JCPOA but it will never decide the nation’s fate based on foreigners’ promises and words.

Iran: U.S. human rights claims nothing but shameless hypocrisy

TEHRAN – The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry highlighted on Saturday a number of anti-human rights dossiers filed against Washington, adding that the White House’s claims in defending human rights can only be named as “shameless hypocrisy”.

Tehran hits back at Washington’s anti-Iran remarks

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has strongly criticized U.S. State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus for her anti-Iran remarks, saying such words are too awkward from a regime which sponsors terrorism.

Iran: Aden Deal Not to Help Crisis in Yemen

The Iranian foreign ministry announced on Wednesday that the agreement signed between fugitive President Mansour Hadi and the UAE-backed separatists in Southern Yemen will not help soothe the crisis in the war-torn country.

‘We will resist until U.S. learns to speak respectfully with Iran’

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Saturday that Iranians will succeed to offset the current U.S. policy of maximum pressure as they have done so over the past four decades, noting that Tehran’s strategy of resistance will go on till Washington learns to speak with language of respect with the Iranian nation.

Foreign Ministry says Rouhani has sent letters to Persian Gulf states on Iranian peace plan

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Saturday that Iran is serious about providing security in the Persian Gulf region and confirmed that President Hassan Rouhani’s letter about the Hormuz peace plan has been sent to heads of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and Iraq.

Iran says ready to expand co-op with IAEA based on mutual trust and professional manner

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Thursday that Iran is ready to expand cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency based on “mutual trust” and adoption of a professional approach by the UN nuclear body.

Tehran calls on ‘friendly’ Malaysia to resolve banking restrictions on Iranians

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has deplored banking restrictions on Iranians residing in Malaysia under the U.S. sanctions, which Iran refers to as “economic terrorism”, calling on the “friendly state of Malaysia” to resolve the issue.

Tehran calls on Lebanon to preserve unity

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has called on Lebanon’s officials and political figures to preserve their unity and rapport in the aftermath of Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s resignation.

Iran: Death of al-Baghdadi won’t end Daeshism

While welcoming death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Iran slams U.S. for creating Daesh

TEHRAN – Iranian officials have welcomed the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the founder and leader of Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group, but at the same time blamed the U.S. government for creating Daesh and other terrorist groups in the first place.

Daeshism still exists, not ended by al-Baghdadi's death

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi said that the US-claimed death of ISIL ringleader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi does not end terrorism and operations of the notorious terrorist group, warning that recruitment of remnants of the ISIL terrorists by Washington is still possible.

Iran welcomes maintaining Syria’s territorial integrity

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Wednesday that Iran welcomes any action in line with maintaining Syria’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty.

Anadolu: Iran reiterates peaceful settlement of Turkey’s security concerns in Syria 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Minister spokesman in an exclusive interview with Turkey’s state-run Anadolu news agency has voiced Tehran’s opposition to any military incursion into northern Syria, saying diplomatic path is the best way possible for Ankara to allay security concerns.

Iran says to take next nuclear step if remaining parties fail to honor obligations

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Monday reiterated Iran’s position that Tehran is ready to take the next step to reduce commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the JCPOA, if the remaining parties to the agreement fail to take action to shield the Islamic Republic from sanctions effects.