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Iran’s President Challenged by Students’ Harsh Criticisms

In a ceremony to mark Student Day, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani met the students of University of Tehran and talked to them on various issues including freedom of speech, Trump’s election, and outcomes of nuclear deal.

US Not Empowered to Violate Nuclear Deal: Iran

Iran says the United States is not empowered to violate the nuclear agreement reached between the Islamic Republic and six world countries last year.

US Looking for Annulment of Nuclear Deal: Iranian MP

An outspoken Iranian lawmaker says the United States is looking for a way to put an end to the nuclear deal with Tehran, and Iran should beware not to fall into this trap.

Iran Reserves Right to Respond to US Extension of Bans Law: Nuclear Chief

Iran’s nuclear chief says the country reserves the right to retaliate as it sees fit against a move by the US Congress to extend the Iran Sanctions Act.

Iran’s Nuclear Chief Leaves Tehran for Vienna to Attend IAEA Summit

Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has left Tehran for the Austrian capital of Vienna to attend the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Nuclear Security meeting.

Iran’s Response to US Sanctions Will Be Shocking: IRGC General

If the US imposes new sanctions against Iran, it will be shocked by a more severe and decisive response, a senior IRGC general says.

Iran Can’t Unilaterally Breach JCPOA in Reaction to US Violation: Official

Political Deputy of Iranian President’s Office Hamid Aboutalebi says the US violation of nuclear deal with Iran cannot be unilaterally reciprocated as JCPOA is a multi-lateral commitment.

Extension of Anti-Iran Sanctions Will Have No ‘Executive Effect’: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the extension of Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) in the US will have no “executive effect” and will merely be a sign of the US government’s unreliability.

Iran to Use Its ‘Own Methods’ in Reaction to JCPOA Violation: Deputy FM

If the US, or any other country, decides to disregard the nuclear deal with Tehran, then Iran will have to show appropriate reaction, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says.

Iranian Cleric Urges Retaliation for US Breaches of Nuclear Deal

A senior Iranian cleric slammed the US Congress for its recent move to extend sanctions against Iran for another ten years, saying that it is now time for the Islamic Republic to retaliate such violations of the JCPOA, a nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

US Extension of Iran Sanctions Is a Violation of JCPOA: Iran

Iranian officials slammed the US Senate for passing a 10-year extension of sanctions against the Islamic Republic, saying the move is a breach of the JCPOA, a July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Lawmakers Urge Gov’t to Counteract Washington`s Deceitfulness

In response to the US extension of sanctions against Iran, Iranian MPs insist on counteracting the violation of JCPOA.

Iran, Japan Must Boost Energy Cooperation after JCPOA: Minister

The Iranian energy minister says Iran and Japan must make use of the atmosphere created after the implementation of last year’s landmark nuclear agreement between the Islamic Republic and six global powers to boost cooperation in the energy sector.

Top Iraqi Cleric Says He Prays for Elimination of Anti-Iran Sanctions Every Day

The prominent Shiite cleric Ayatollah Ali Sistani says every dawn, in the evening prayer, he prays for elimination of the cruel sanctions against Iran.

Leader: Iran to Respond if US Renews Bans

Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that Iran would respond if the US proceeded to renew the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) which expires at the end of 2016.

Iranian Parliament Urges Rouhani’s Gov’t to Act against JCPOA Violation

Iranian parliament members condemned the US deceitfulness in extending sanctions on Iran, asking the government to protest at the US violation of the nuclear deal.

US President Obama Seeks to Fortify Iran Deal before Leaving Office: Officials

The administration of US President Barack Obama is planning to take measures in its last months in office to “strengthen” a multi-lateral nuclear deal with Iran, amid the probability that an incoming American president and his hawkish possible appointees may act to undermine the international agreement and the US stature as a result, American officials say.

Iran’s Surplus Heavy Water Sent to Oman: AEOI

The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says that Tehran has transferred an amount of its surplus heavy water to Oman for commercial purposes.

Iran Begins Building Nuclear Emergency Center in Bushehr

Construction of a nuclear emergency medical center got underway near the country’s sole industrial nuclear power plant in the southern port city of Bushehr on Saturday.

Iran to Spend $10bln to Build Two Nuclear Plants in Bushehr: AEOI Chief

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said 10 billion dollars will be spent for the construction of two nuclear plants in the southern port city of Bushehr.

Cleric Hits Back at US for Terrorism-Related Sanctions on Iran

A senior Iranian cleric lashed out at the US administration for imposing sanctions against Iran on the pretext of sponsoring terrorism, pointing the finger of blame at Washington for creating Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group and wreaking havoc on Syria and Yemen.

World Powers Must Avoid Steps Undermining Nuclear Deal: Iran IAEA Envoy

The Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the P5+1 group of countries should not take steps that would undermine the implementation process of last year’s nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic.

Iran Warns US after House Moves to Renew Sanctions

Senior Iranian officials have warned the US against renewing sanctions on Tehran after the House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to restore the bans in breach of a nuclear accord.

Obama Doubts Trump Will Scrap Iran Deal

US President Barack Obama says his successor Donald Trump is unlikely to change a nuclear deal reached between Iran and the P5+1 group.

JCPOA Endorsed by UNSC, Not to Change: EU’s Mogherini

The European Union’s top diplomat said the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers has been reflected in a UN Security Council resolution and cannot be dismissed by one government, stressing that it is incumbent upon the EU to make sure the accord is fully implemented.

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