Trump threatens Iran with ‘1,000 times greater’ attack based on fake news

TEHRAN — U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a “1,000 times greater” attack in response to a cooked-up Politico report which claimed Iran is planning to assassinate the U.S. ambassador to South Africa.

New Foreign Ministry spokesman appointed

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday officially introduced Saeed Khatibzadeh as the new spokesman of the Foreign Ministry, replacing Abbas Mousavi.

Security Council rejects U.S. resolution to extend Iran arms embargo

U.S. suffers defeat at UN Security Council

TEHRAN — The United States’ efforts to extend an arms embargo on the Islamic Republic of Iran ended in a humiliating defeat at the UN Security Council, as 13 out of 15 members of the Council did not support its anti-Iran resolution.

Tehran advises Washington to take lesson from its failures

TEHRAN — Making a reference to the United States failure at the UN Security Council to extend an arms embargo on Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says Washington should take a lesson from its total failures.

Iran rejects claims about partial removal of sanctions

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has rejected claims that the so-called non-targeted sanctions have been partially removed.

Tehran calls PGCC’s anti-Iran statement irresponsible

Foreign Ministry says the council has turned into a ‘mouthpiece for anti-Iran elements’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi late on Sunday denounced an anti-Iran statement issued by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) as “irresponsible” and said the council has turned “into a mouthpiece for anti-Iran elements”.

Iran mocks U.S. claims about countering WMDs

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Sunday mocked the United States for its claims of countering weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), saying the U.S. has atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on its record.

Americans have bitten off more than they could chew, Tehran says

TEHRAN – The Americans have bitten off more than they could chew when it comes to their Iran policy, Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Saturday.

Foreign Ministry lauds intelligence forces for arresting head of U.S.-based terror group

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has lauded the Intelligence Ministry’s “decisive” move in arresting the ringleader of a U.S.-based terrorist group, the Foreign Ministry website reported.

No country entitled to ignore Iran’s rights, Tehran tells Seoul

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi says no country is entitled to ignore Iran’s rights in favor of a third country, making a reference to South Korea’s freezing of Iran’s money under illegal demand by the United States.

Iran: We are waiting for South Korea’s tangible actions

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Wednesday that Iran is waiting for South Korea’s “tangible” and “remarkable” actions.

No honesty in U.S. words and behavior, Iran says

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday that there is no honesty in the United States’ words and behavior.

Iran says will respond to U.S. harassment of passenger plane at ‘appropriate time’

TEHRAN — Iran has announced that it will respond to the United States’ harassment of its passenger plane over Syria at “an appropriate time”.

Iran says the main policy is to strengthen ties with neighbors

TEHRAN - Government spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Tuesday that the Iranian administration’s main policy is expanding ties with neighbors.

Iran reiterates it is ready to hold talks with regional countries

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has reiterated Tehran’s long-held position that Iran is ready to hold talks with regional countries, noting there is no way but dialogue to bridge differences.

Tehran hails Syria's successful parliamentary elections

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has expressed Tehran’s happiness with the successful holding of parliamentary elections in Syria.

‘Iran-China relations are strong’

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Thursday that relations between Iran and China are “strong” and enemies seek to undermine the ties.

Iran seeks UN intervention to save Yemeni lives from Saudi air raids

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Friday strongly denounced the latest Saudi air raids against Yemen, calling on the United Nations to stop Riyadh’s atrocities “by any means possible”.

Iran says U.S. sanctions on Guardian Council run counter to democracy

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has denounced U.S. sanctions on Iran’s Guardian Council, saying sanctions on the election watchdog body are against democracy.

Enemies miserable over Iran-China partnership: Tehran

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has announced that Iran’s relations with China are entering a new stage, which has made the enemies miserable that their plots have failed.

Iran-China cooperation agreement a source of honor, Foreign Ministry says

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Thursday that the 25-year plan for cooperation between Iran and China is “honorable”, calling relations “strategic”.

Tehran rejects seizure of ship carrying arms to Yemen, says U.S. spreads such a lie to pressure Iran

TEHRAN — Tehran has dismissed Washington’s “baseless” claim of seizing an Iranian ship carrying weapons to Yemen.

Iran calls Gen. Soleimani assassination clear violation of UN charter

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has said that assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani was “an arbitrary killing” and a clear violation of the UN Charter.

Tehran dismisses rumors surrounding Iran-China partnership plan

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has criticized the disinformation campaign surrounding the Iran-China partnership plan, saying the old trick of spreading lies to gain true information will lead nowhere.

Tehran sympathizes with Japan over deadly flood

TEHRAN — Tehran has expressed regret over the recent flood and landslide in Japan, which left dozens of people dead or missing and caused great damage.

Mousavi says likely to be named envoy to ‘an important neighboring country’

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has confirmed that he is very likely to be named as Iran’s ambassador to an important neighboring country.

Tehran slams U.S. military threat as ‘moldy option’

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the United States’ threat of a military attack on Iran as a “moldy option” which has been sitting on the table gathering dust for years.

Tehran lashes out at Saudi Arabia, Bahrain for backing Washington’s anti-Iran stance

Region won’t be secure by following U.S. orders, Tehran tells S. Arabia, Bahrain

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has strongly criticized Saudi Arabia and Bahrain for supporting Washington’s anti-Iran stance, saying stability and security will not be established in the region through obeying the orders of the United States.

Iran won’t relinquish defense rights, Foreign Ministry spokesman says

Content of 25-year Iran-China co-op plan will be published when finalized: Tehran

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday that Iran-China 25-year comprehensive cooperation plan has not been finalized yet.

MEK remains under U.S., Europe auspices: Tehran

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has marked the 39th anniversary of an act of terror that killed over 70 senior figures by the Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorist group, saying the MEK has since remained under the auspices of the U.S. and Europe.