Seyyed Abbas Mousavi

Iran commiserates with Japan over deadly Typhoon

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iran has extended a message of condolence to the Japanese government and nation over a deadly typhoon that has left dozens of people killed and wounded.

With or without mediators, Iran ready to hold talks with S. Arabia: spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iran has repeatedly announced its readiness to conduct negotiations with Saudi Arabia, with or without conciliators, to clear up misunderstandings and to avoid interferences of transregional powers, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Saturday.

Sabotage acts against Iranian oil tankers in Red Sea not new: FM spokesman

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman reacted to Friday’s explosions on an Iranian oil tanker in the Red Sea.

Iran wishes success for Josep Borrell in countering US unilateralism: Mousavi

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – We are hopeful that the new High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, will become successful in countering the US’ unilateralism and bullying activities of Americans and some of their regional allies, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said on Thursday.

Iran offers congratulations on successful elections in Tunisia

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi Tue. offered congratulations on the successful holding of the first round of presidential and parliamentary elections in Tunisia.

Plan devised for 4th step of JCPOA commitments reduction: Mousavi

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – "Iran has prepared the required plans for the fourth step of scaling down its JCPOA commitments," Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Abbas Mousavi said on Tuesday.

FM spox:

Iraqi govt., nation to overcome internal issues

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said late on Mon. that the Iraqi government and people will overcome internal issues.

Iran FM spokesman condemns US congressional resolution on Hong Kong

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected a resolution adopted by the US Congress on Hong Kong, condemning interference in the internal affairs of the other countries.

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France interference in Iranian nationals' cases has no ‘legal basis’

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said on Fri. that interference of French Foreign Ministry in the case of Iranian nationals is void of any legal basis.

Iran calls on Germany to stop support for criminal Israeli regime

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has reacted to a recent statement by Germany's Foreign Office.

Spokesman reacts to NATO chief’s anti-Iran remarks

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi has condemned the “meddling remarks” by NATO Secretary General about Iran’s regional influence and missile program.

Iran felicitates China on National Day

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed congratulations on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.

Settling differences through dialogue always possible: Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday that Iran does not reject efforts of those countries who seek to de-escalate tensions, noting that the option of dialogue is always on the table from the Iranian side.

Iran FM spox congrats new Jewish Year

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi in a message has congratulated the New Jewish Year which falls on September 29 this year.

Iran reiterates support to Yemeni govt. against Saudi aggression

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran has slammed Saudi Arabia for the continuation of its aggression against Yemen, expressing support to the legal government of Yemen in its defensive measures against Saudi invaders.

Iran expresses concern over violation of Iranian citizens' rights by US

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed concern over the violation of the Iranian citizens' human rights by the US and voiced Tehran's readiness for negotiations on prisoner swap with Washington.

Iran knows Trump’s sanctions on Russian, Chinese entities threat to intl. trade

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi, on Friday, named US' ‘economic terrorism’, a threat to international trade, saying the Islamic Republic of Iran, as a major victim of economic terrorism, strongly condemns this destabilizing behavior, including recent US-imposed bans on some Chinese and Russian companies.

Iran lashes out at UK Foreign Secretary’s allegations

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi strongly condemned hackneyed accusations levelled by UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab against Iran regarding the recent attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

Rouhani’s decision not to meet with Trump a rational, expert move: FM spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says President Hassan Rouhani’s decision against holding talks with US President Donald Trump is an expert and rational move.

Iran condemns new Saudi war crimes in Yemen

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has censured the latest Saudi war crimes in Yemen saying that the aggressors continue to insist on their strategic mistake and keep beating the war drum.

Iran to list 'United Against Nuclear Iran' as a terrorist group: FM spokesman

TEHRAN, Sep. 24(MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said Tues. that the US-based 'United Against Nuclear Iran' will be added to list of terrorist groups soon.

Europe not able to resist against US: Mousavi

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi rapped the baseless accusations of E3 – France, Britain and Germany – in their recent statement which blames Iran for the Aramco attacks, saying “the statement proved that the European side is not capable of resisting against the US’ bullying activities.”

FM spox slams Pompeo's remarks on Zarif as 'childish'

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has reacted to the call by US secretary of state on the US media not to interview with the Iranian diplomat.

In reaction to Christiane Amanpour’s tweet:

Iran’s ideas in JCPOA framework: Mousavi

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi on Monday reacted to the tweet of CNN Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour noting “Iran’s ideas are in the framework of JCPOA and the made agreements and if they accept and be honest, they will become operational.”

FM spox reacts to Boris Johnson’s remarks on Saudi oil attacks

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi, in reaction to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s remarks on Saudi oil attacks, called on the British government to stop arming Saudi Arabia in its aggressive campaign against Yemeni people.

No need for others' biased emphasis to observe human rights in Iran: Mousavi

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – In reaction to EU Parliament's anti Iranian resolution, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said Monday "Iran does not need others' biased and opportunistic emphasis for observing human rights."

Saudi blame game coverup for Riyadh’s failures: FM spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mousavi has categorically refuted Saudi Arabia’s “repeated and baseless” accusations regarding the attacks on the kingdom’s oil installations.

Iranian sailor taken hostage by Somalian pirates released

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi announced on Saturday that one of the Iranian sailors taken hostage by Somali pirates has been released.

World needs new economic system to minimize US blows to free trade: FM spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has called on the international community to consider establishing a new economic system which would minimize the effects of US hostile policies on international free trade.