Seyyed Abbas Mousavi

U.S. maximum pressure has turned into ‘maximum deceit’: Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that the United States’ failed policy of maximum pressure on Iran has turned into “maximum deceit”.

2019-09-13 19:26

Iran rejects Arab quartet statement as ‘baseless’

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi rejected on Thursday anti-Iran claims made by the Arab Ministerial Quartet Committee as “baseless” and “continuation of committing the past political mistakes”.

2019-09-02 20:06

U.S. not entitled to bar Zarif from UNGA, Foreign Ministry says

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has said the United States has no right to deny entry to Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif for the upcoming session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

2019-09-02 19:39

Iran: Israeli violation of Lebanon’s territorial integrity threatens international peace

TEHRAN – Abbas Mousavi, the Foreign Ministry spokesman, on Monday condemned Israel for violating Lebanon’s territorial integrity, saying such actions threaten international peace and security.

2019-09-02 15:29

Foreign Ministry: Iran’s next step to reduce nuclear commitments to be ‘more decisive’

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Sunday that Iran is ready to take next step in reducing nuclear commitments more decisively.

2019-09-01 18:17

Iran: Air strike on Yemen detention center marks newest Saudi war crime

TEHRAN – Saudi-led air strikes on a detention center in southwest Yemen on Sunday, which killed and wounded dozens of people, drew a strong rebuke from Tehran.

2019-08-26 19:56

Army chief lauds military scientists’ capabilities

TEHRAN – Iranian Army Commander Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Monday that the capabilities of Iran’s military scientists are much higher than what is seen.

2019-08-24 19:26

Iran says U.S. missile test will lead to arms race

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi warned on Saturday that the United States’ missile test will lead to international arms race and fuel instability.

2019-08-20 20:59

Iran says devising third step to reduce nuclear commitments

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday that Iran is devising the third step of reducing its obligations under the 2015 nuclear deal in a way proportionate to the issues between Iran and the remaining parties to the deal.

2019-08-20 20:21

U.S. move to create safe zone in north Syria is ‘provocative’: Tehran

TEHRAN – A U.S. agreement to set up a safe zone in northern Syria is a “provocative and worrisome” act, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has said.

2019-08-18 21:46

Attack at wedding ceremony in Kabul shows enmity against humanity: Iran

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denounced suicide attack at a wedding ceremony in Kabul which resulted in the death of about 70 people and injury of 180 others, reiterating Tehran’s unwavering support for peace and security in Afghanistan.

2019-08-14 00:15

Iran expresses concerns over restrictions on Kashmiri citizens

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi issued a statement on Tuesday expressing Iran’s concerns over reports of tight security measures and religious restrictions against the people of Indian-administered Kashmir.

2019-08-12 20:27

Iran says Washington waiting in vain for a phone call

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Sunday that Washington is waiting in vain for a phone call by Iranian officials.

2019-08-12 19:55

Iran: No noteworthy proposal from France

(Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has said Tehran has not received any noteworthy or definite offer from France in the course of efforts to save the 2015 nuclear deal and make up for the EU’s failure to fulfill Iran’s interests under the agreement.

2019-08-09 17:29

Iran has right to counter Israeli presence in U.S.-led coalition in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – Tehran says it has a right to counter the presence of Israel in a U.S.-led coalition in the Persian Gulf.

2019-08-09 16:14

Iran condemns Bahrain for hosting anti-Iran summit

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has denounced the Bahraini government for hosting of an anti-Iran summit on maritime security, saying such moves would lead to disruption of security in the Persian Gulf.

2019-08-07 18:39

Iran urges India, Pakistan to engage in talks on Kashmir

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Wednesday urged India and Pakistan to adopt peaceful ways and engage in talks over a rising conflict on Jammu and Kashmir.

2019-08-05 20:36

Iran sympathizes with American people over mass shootings

TEHRAN – Tehran has sympathized with the American people over the death of tens of people in the latest mass shootings in the United States.

2019-08-03 19:31

Tehran condemns U.S. sanctions against Russia

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has condemned the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia, describing it as ‘economic terrorism’.

2019-07-30 20:04

Tehran strongly condemns Saudi air raid on Yemen

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the latest Saudi-led airstrikes on a market in the northern Yemeni province of Sa’ada which left dozens of civilians dead or wounded.

2019-07-29 19:53

Tehran welcomes rapprochement with Riyadh

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Monday described as a “positive signal” a call by Riyadh for talks with Tehran, calling on all Muslim countries to set aside their differences to move forward.

2019-07-29 14:32

Pompeo’s call for interview with Iranian media lacks ‘honesty’: Tehran

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has reacted to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s call to be interviewed by Iranian media outlets, saying Iranian journalists have frequently invited him and other U.S. officials for interviews, but they have flatly refused the offers.