Cabinet Spokesman

Govt. spox:

Iran to respond decisively to any provocative move by US

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei on Monday said that Islamic Republic of Iran will respond to any provocative move by the United States decisively.

Gov. spokesman tests positive for COVID-19

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei has tested positive for the COVID-19, according to his office.

Iran’s nuclear activities unstoppable: Rabiei

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei reacted to the recent incident in Natanz nuclear facility, highlighting that nothing can stop Iran’s nuclear program.

Sanctions on ICC proves why Iran distrusts US: cabinet spokesman

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – The latest ‘insurgency’ of the United States in sanctioning the International Criminal Court has proved why Iran distrusts the regime in Washington, says Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei.

Trump's tweets have no sign of US' seriousness for talks with Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said US President Trump's offer for talks with Iran is empty as no other serious sign is present.

Govt. spox:

Trade exchange between Iran, Venezuela has nothing to do with anyone else

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said that trade volume exchange between Islamic Republic of Iran and Venezuela, as two independent countries in the world, has nothing to do with anyone else, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to sell its oil.

US threats to have no effect on Iran’s path of tech growth: spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei condemned Washington’s threats and accusations against Iran after the successful launch of the Noor-1 satellite.

So-called ‘Deal of the Century’ has no legitimacy: Govt. spox

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iran Cabinet Spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Monday that the Trump’s so-called ‘Deal of the Century’ has no legitimacy. 

US’s Trump has no safe place in region: Govt. spox

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said that US President Donald Trump has not any safe place in the region.

Trump will understand his miscalculation: spokesman

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said that massive participation of Iranians in the funeral ceremony of Gen. Soleimani will make Washington understand the consequences of its ‘miscalculation’.

Iran strongly rejects any role in attacks against US forces

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei condemned the US aggression against Iraqi forces on Sunday while rejecting Washington’s claims on Iran.

Govt. spox says Sec. Mnuchin’s admission on Iran sanctions ‘historic’

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei described recent remarks of US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on sanctions as a ‘historic admission’, noting that the US is waging war against innocent civilians.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Govt. spox:

Iranian people to answer US sanctions in polling stations

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Fri. that noble nation of Islamic Iran will take part in upcoming Parliamentary elections to give a firm response to US sanctions.

President Rouhani appoints Ali Rabei as govt. spokesman

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani has appointed the former labor minister Ali Rabiei as the President Assistant for Communications Affairs and the Government Spokesman.

Former labour minister reportedly named cabinet spokesman

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Former labor minister Ali Rabiei is reportedly going to be named the new government spokesperson by President Rouhani as soon as Sunday.

FM spox urges US govt. to give up economic terrorism, illegal behaviors

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – In a reaction to the dialog between Venezuelan government and opposition in Norway, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi on Saturday called for the US administration to relinquish economic terrorism and illegal behaviors.

Govt. spox.:

Iran not to resume electricity supplies to Iraq in near future

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Iranian government spokesman said Tue. Iran is not going to resume electricity supplies to Iraq in near future due to looming shortage of power inside the country.