Ali Rabiei

Iran ready to have other deals with US to free other prisoners: cabinet spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian government, Ali Rabiei, has said about a recent prisoner swap between Iran and the United States that the issue was brought up during a UN General Assembly meeting back in September.

Blasts in Asaluyeh among rioters’ plans: Rabeie

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Government Spokesman Ali Rabeie announced on Wednesday that according to some gathered documents, troublemakers sought to set off some dynamite explosions in Asaluyeh, southern Iranian province of Bushehr.

Acts of violence marginalize civil protests: Govt. spox

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iranian government spokesman, Ali Rabiei, said acts of violence staged across the country under the guise of objecting to fuel price hikes only marginalize people’s “civil protests”.

Govt. spox says people entitled to protest

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Monday that the Islamic Republic of Iran regards the protest as the rights of all people, but protesters differ from agitators.

Baghdadi’s death won’t be an end to ‘Daeshism’: Govt. spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei said Sun. that just as Bin Laden’s death did not eradicate the roots of terrorism, the death of ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will not be an end to ‘Daeshism’.

Govt. spox reacts to Israeli regime's rep. participation in Manama meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei played down the effectiveness of a so-called security conference which is being participated by the Israeli regime that has sowed more insecurity in the region than any other player.

Iran carefully investigating oil tanker explosions: govt. spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says Tehran is thoroughly investigating the Friday explosions on an Iranian oil tanker in the Red Sea with no haste.

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Cementing ties with neighbors most effective tactic against 'bullying'

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Monday that having close ties with neighboring countries is the most effective way to counter bullying behaviors of unwelcome foreign powers in the region.

Ensuring Persian Gulf security endogenous in HOPE initiative : gov. spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Naming Iran's strategic initiative on Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE) as the main achievement of President Rouhani’s trip to New York, Government Spokesman Ali Rabeie said “the plan regards providing security of the Persian Gulf region as an endogenous issue which does not require presence of any foreigners.”

Govt. spokesman raps E3 anti-Iran accusations as 'unacceptable'

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei has lambasted unsubstantiated accusations levelled against Iran by an E3 statement over the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities.

Trump trying to hijack discourse of peace: Iran govt. spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei lambasted US President Donald Trump for his speech in the UN General Assembly session, saying he tried to hijack the discourse of peace in his remarks.

Rouhani was doubtful about making NY trip: Govt. spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Monday that President Hassan Rouhani had been doubtful about making the trip to New York this year to take part at the UNGA session.

Sanctions give chance to improve regional ties: govt. spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Under the US sanctions our regional ties with our neighbors have improved and this is a good chance for Iran, Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Monday in a news conference.

US can better see realities of Iran after Bolton’s ouster: Iran Govt. spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei has reacted to ousting of US National Security Advisor John Bolton, saying Washington may now better understand the realities of Iran. 

Iran awaiting fulfillment of Europeans’ promises: Gov. spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian government, Ali Rabiei said on Wednesday that despite its decision to take the third step of reducing its JCPOA commitments on the set date, Iran still awaits Europeans making their promise of purchasing its oil and letting Iran access the money.  

Govt. spox says recent explosion in ُSemnan satellite launcher due to technical failure

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Iranian government spokesman on Monday said a recent explosion at a satellite launching site in norther province of Semnan was not the result of a sabotage act in Iran's space projects.

Iran, France’s viewpoints drawing closer: Rabiei

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian government, Ali Rabiei, said that talks with France on JCPOA have been among the ‘most serious’, noting that viewpoints of the two countries are coming closer.

Zarif’s France trip not linked to G7 summit: Govt. spox

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian government, Ali Rabiei, has referred to the Iranian foreign minister’s recent visit to France, dismissing any links between the top diplomat’s trip to Biarritz and the concurrent meeting of G7 leaders in the same city.

Domestic economy, markets no longer fragile: gov. spox

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s economy and domestic market are out of previous fragile conditions and indices are moving towards stability, Government Spokesman Ali Rabeie said on Monday in a news conference.

Zarif a media: govt. spokesman

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Monday that Zarif is a media; we should not let the voice of Iran not to be heard against foreign hostility.

Sanctions on Zarif prove American officials’ personal grudge

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Sunday that the US’ unprecedented aggression and clumsy sanctions against Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif are in fact a proof of American officials’ personal grudge.

US’ fear of Zarif indicates its incapability of exercising diplomacy: govt. spox

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – “US’ fear of Zarif suggests its incapability of exercising diplomacy and holding genuine negotiations,” Government Spokesman Ali Rabeie said in a tweet on Friday.

Iran ready to send PressTV’s Hashemi to hold interview with Pompeo: Spokesman

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Iranian cabinet Spokesman Ali Rabiei said that Tehran is ready to dispatch PressTV’s journalist Marzieh Hashemi to the United States to hold an interview with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Rouhani felicitates Iran’s championship in FIVB U21 world event

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated the Iranian team on winning the 2019 edition of FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship.