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Iran to Keep Doing Business with World despite US Sanctions

Iran voiced defiance against returning US sanctions with the country’s top banker saying that all necessary arrangements to continue trade with partners had already been made.

Iran-US Talks Possible Had They Kept Their Promises: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic would have no problem with holding talks with the US had the Americans lived up to their commitments.

US Sanctions on Iran to Further Destabilize Mideast: Syria

The Syrian government has condemned the re-imposition of US sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, warning that the move can lead to further instability in the Middle East.

Iran Urges Pope Francis Not to Remain Indifferent to US Sanctions

An Iranian official has called on Pope Francis not to remain indifferent to the US sanctions due to be re-imposed on the Islamic Republic by US President Donald Trump On Monday, November 5.

Mastermind of Iran Sanctions under Fire for Shedding Crocodile Tears

Iranian social media users have lashed out at recent comments made by former US official Richard Nephew about the new US bans on Tehran, calling them crocodile tears shed by the “mastermind of anti-Iran sanctions”.

“US Lying Like a Rug When Saying It Wants to Help Iranians”

Iran’s defence minister has lashed out at American authorities for making the false claim that they aim to help Iranians by imposing sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s Gen. Soleimani Challenges Trump’s GoT Meme

Iran’s Major General Qassem Soleimani has fired back at US President Donald Trump’s use of a meme imitated from popular American drama series "Game of Thrones" with one of his own, vowing to “stand against” American sanctions.

Iranians Condemn US Policies in Huge Nationwide Rallies

Iranian people from all walks of life on Sunday marked the National Day against World Arrogance, the anniversary of the US embassy takeover, by holding nationwide rallies against the US hostile policies against Tehran.

Iran Condemns New US Sanctions, Hails Europe’s Support

Iran’s foreign ministry has condemned the re-imposition of US sanctions on the Islamic Republic, hailing a joint statement released Friday by the EU, France, Germany, and the UK in support of Iran.

Liberal Democracy Losing Its Face under Trump: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US and its liberal democracy have been discredited more than ever under the presidency of Donald Trump.

US to Exempt Eight Countries from Iran Oil Sanctions: Report

The US administration has reportedly agreed to allow eight countries – including Japan, India and South Korea – to keep buying crude oil from Iran after it re-imposes sanctions on the OPEC producer on Nov. 5, a senior administration official said.

US Gives India Waiver on Oil Imports from Iran

Officials in New Delhi say the United States has agreed to grant India a waiver from Iran sanctions so that the country would be able to maintain imports of crude oil from the Islamic Republic.

Five Reasons Why Trump’s Iran Sanctions Will Fail

The next round of economic sanctions on Iran, which will start going into effect on Nov. 4, will mainly target the country’s oil and gas industries. These sanctions were eased after the 2015 signing of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, but are being phased back in following President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the accord six months ago.

Iran Says Can’t Be Left Alone in Standing against Trump

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says those who are in favour of rationality and are interested in preserving the Iran nuclear deal must know that the Islamic Republic cannot be the only side paying the price of something which is to the benefit of the whole world.

Iran to Trade Partners: Think Twice before Fearing US Sanctions

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has urged the country’s trade partners to think twice before fearing the US sanctions, saying Washington’s pressures are temporary while Tehran’s relations with its trade partners are permanent.

Tehran Raps US’ Resort to Economic Terrorism in Anti-Iran Psywar

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the United States seeks to launch a war of nerves against Iranians through economic pressure.

Iran Congratulates Brazil on Successful Presidential Election

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has offered congratulations to the Brazilian nation and government for the successful holding of their presidential election.

Iran Denounces Deadly Attack on Pittsburgh Synagogue

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned a mass shooting in a synagogue in the US city of Pittsburgh that killed 11 people.

Nothing Important to Happen after US’ Nov. Sanctions: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says nothing important will happen after the second phase of US sanctions due to be imposed on the Islamic Republic on November 4.

President Rouhani Says Iran Has Upper Hand over US

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the country’s recent political achievements in international circles and the US isolation after withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal and said Iranians have the upper hand over Washington.

Iran Says Hasn’t Changed Since Trump Took Office

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the Islamic Republic has not undergone any changes since US President Donald Trump took office in 2016.

Iran Urges Other Countries to Respect ICJ’s Anti-US Ruling

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations urges the international community to abide by an order issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) earlier this month against US sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Iran Blasts US Diplomat’s Efforts to Scare Off UK Firms

Iran’s ambassador to the United Kingdom has, in a tweet, taken a jab at his American counterpart for his efforts to dissuade British companies from doing business with Tehran.

US Sanctions on Iran Aimed at Protecting Riyadh: FM Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif deplored the latest US sanctions targeting a number of Iranian individuals, describing the move as an attempt to divert the world’s attention from Saudi crimes in Yemen and the brutal murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Iran Will Definitely Overcome US Sanctions: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed confidence that the Islamic Republic will manage to overcome sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies.

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