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.

‘Iran, Venezuela remain steadfast in countering unlawful U.S. sanctions’

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Thursday that Iran and Venezuela remain steadfast in countering unlawful sanctions of the United States.

Iran cites economic and medical terrorism against Iranians as examples of U.S. terrorist measures

Tehran categorically rejects U.S. report on terrorism

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has said the United States, as the world’s most infamous terrorist regime, is in no position to judge other countries.

Tehran criticizes the world’s ‘deafening silence’ over U.S. crackdown on protesters

TEHRAN — Tehran has slammed the “deafening silence” of the self-proclaimed champions of human rights with regard to the U.S. brutality against peaceful protests. 

Tehran voices concern over French ballistic missile test

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has voiced concern over France’s recent testing of a ballistic missile capable of carrying several nuclear warheads, saying it runs counter to France’s commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Iran calls IAEA resolution ‘counterproductive’

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Friday that the anti-Iran resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors is “unacceptable” and “counterproductive”.

Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister set to visit Iran Sunday

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has announced that Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister is scheduled to visit Tehran on Sunday.

Tehran confirms death of fugitive judge in Romania

TEHRAN — Tehran has confirmed the death of Gholamreza Mansouri, a fugitive Iranian judge accused of corruption and taking more than $500,000 in bribes, in Romania.

Tehran to boost ties with Damascus amid sanctions: Mousavi

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has denounced the new U.S. sanctions on Syria, saying that Tehran will maintain and boost economic ties with Damascus.

‘Defaming Iran which has been hosting Afghans for four decades unacceptable’

TEHRAN - As a country which has been warmly hosting millions of Afghan immigrants for four decades, propaganda campaign against Iran is not acceptable, Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday.

Guterres’ report completely aligned with U.S. plot: Mousavi

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has criticized the UN secretary general’s report claiming that the missiles that hit the Saudi Aramco where of Iranian origin, saying the report was completely aligned with the United States’ new plot against Iran.

Tehran: U.S. regime to soon kneel in front of Iranian nation

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has censured the U.S. regime for relying on “knee on neck” approach to its people and other countries, saying Washington will soon kneel in front of the Iranian nation.

Zarif to travel to two neighboring countries

TEHRAN — Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will travel to two neighboring countries in the near future, spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Wednesday.

Tehran says will never surrender to U.S. sanctions

TEHRAN — Tehran says it will never surrender to the United States’ maximum pressure policy, urging Washington to abandon its illegal measures.

Iran hopes Washington will let U.S. people breathe

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has said that Iran hopes Washington will let the American people breathe.

‘German ambassador has returned to Iran’

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Tuesday that Michael Klor-Berchtold, the German ambassador to Tehran, has returned to Iran.

‘Iran reiterates it is ready to swap prisoners with U.S.’

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has said that Iran is ready to swap prisoners with the United States.

Tehran marks 3rd anniversary of ISIS attack on Iranian parliament

TEHRAN — Tehran has marked the third anniversary of the Daesh (ISIS) terrorist attack on Iran’s parliament, saying the attack was carried out as retaliation against success of the Resistance Front under the leadership of Major General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated by the U.S. military earlier this year.

Iran confirms talks with Richardson over Michael White’s release

TEHRAN - Iran confirmed on Friday that Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had discussed prisoner releases with former U.S. ambassador Bill Richardson.

Iran urges France to stop interference in its domestic affairs

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has urged France to stop interfering in Iran’s domestic affairs.

Iran condemns new U.S. sanctions on Syria

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Friday condemned new sanctions of the United States on Syria and urged removal of them.