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UN Envoy: Iran Can No More Keep to JCPOA Unilaterally

Iran cannot continue to honour the 2015 nuclear deal unilaterally anymore, the country’s ambassador to the United Nations has said.

Iran, Iraq Discuss Political Ties in Tehran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and his Iraqi counterpart Nizar al-Khairallah on Wednesday held a meeting in Tehran.

Zarif: US Ban on Leader Violating American Freedom of Religion

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has slammed the US sanction against Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei as a violation of the constitutional right of freedom of religion for American Muslims.

Senior MP Backs Zarif after US Threat of Sanction

The incoming chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy commission has thrown his weight behind the Iranian political and military officials who have been recently blacklisted by the US, saying the tool of American sanctions is not functional anymore.

Sanctions against IRGC Show US Desperation: Commander

Chief-Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has blasted the recent US sanctions against a number of IRGC generals and commanders as a “worn-out trick”, saying that such bans show the US’ frustration with Iran’s power.

Trump Turning Blind Eye to Israel’s Nuclear Arsenals: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has censured the US president for turning a blind eye to the Israeli regime’s nuclear arsenal while accusing Iran of seeking to develop nuclear weapons.

Neither US, nor Others Bold Enough to Attack Iran: IRGC

A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) no country would dare to stage an act of aggression against the Islamic Republic.

US Offer of Talks ‘Deceit to Disarm Iran’: Leader

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US seeks to use negotiation as a "deceit" to achieve its goals after its failure to gain anything through pressures.

Iran to Speed Up Uranium Enrichment as of Thursday

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country’s enriched uranium stockpiles will surpass the 300kg limit set by the Iran nuclear deal and Tehran will speed up enriching uranium as of Thursday.

Iran Prepared to Confront Any Aggression, Rouhani Tells Macron

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is not seeking a war with the US but is ready to confront any aggression.

No More Reason for Iran to Keep to JCOPA: Senior Diplomat

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi says Europe’s inaction leaves Iran with no choice but to stop a one-way commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Zarif Downplays Trump’s Claim that He Stopped Iran War

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed the latest claim by US President Donald Trump that he stopped an attack on Iran because 150 people would have died, saying the US has already killed several generations with its chemical weapons.

New Bans Show US Offer of Talks ‘Sheer Lie’: Iran President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the recent sanctions imposed by the US against Iran's Leader and foreign minister show the White House's offer of talks is a lie.

UN Security Council Calls on Iran, US to Sit for Talks

The UN Security Council has called on Iran and the United States to sit for talks to ease the escalating tension following the recent developments in the Persian Gulf.

Iran Raps New US Bans as Another Sign of US Disrespect for Int’l Law

Iran's ambassador to the UN asserts that the United States’ new sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic’s topmost authorities still serves to reflect Washington’s disrespect for the international law.

New US Bans Leave No Room for Diplomacy with Trump Admin: Iran

Iran has lashed out at the latest US sanctions against a number of Iranian officials, including the country’s Leader and foreign minister and several IRGC commanders.

Iran Can Give US Another Chance to Revisit Policies: Analyst

A political commentator says Iran can give the US and its president, Donald Trump, a second chance to rethink its approach towards Tehran.

Some European States in Cahoots with Drug Cartels: Iran

Certain European states are involved in organized drug trafficking, Iran’s Judiciary chief said, deploring the West for inaction on the war against narcotics whose burden falls on Iran.

IRGC Clashes with Terrorist Cell in Northwestern Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says it has dismantled a terrorist cell affiliated with the “global arrogance” that intended to infiltrate into the northwestern borders of the country.

US Must Give More Concessions If Seeks Deal beyond JCPOA: Iran

A presidential advisor says if the United States wants something more than the 2015 nuclear deal, it needs to give Iran concessions beyond those of the JCPOA.

US Sanctions Hindering Fight against Narcotics: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Moammad Javad Zarif says the US and certain western countries are hindering the fight against narcotics, and thus are responsible for the consequences.

Iran Says 2nd Phase of Scaling Back JCPOA Commitments ‘More Serious’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has warned the European parties to the JCPOA that if they do not take a significant step within the few coming days, Tehran’s second phase of scaling down its nuclear deal commitments will begin more seriously.

Iran Can Repeat Crushing Response to US Drone Incursion: Commander

Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi hailed a recent move by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) to shoot down an intruding US spy drone as a “crushing response” and said it can be repeated anytime.

Iran Says 33 Million Cyber Attacks Thwarted in Past Year

Iran’s minister of communications, Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi, says Tehran has managed to foil 33 million cyber attacks, including the one recently claimed by the US, during the past year.

Europe Not Active Enough to Save JCPOA: German MP

A member the German Parliament says Europe has not shown an appropriate reaction to the US in order to preserve the Iran nuclear deal in the face of Washington’s sanctions on Tehran.

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