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ICJ Orders US Not to Hamper Investment in Iran

The International Court of Justice issued an interim order asking the US to stop anti-Iran measures that hamper foreign investment in Iran.

“Drop in Oil Prices Hinges on Removal of US Sanctions on Iran”

Iran’s oil minister has rejected US President Donald Trump’s remarks that OPEC is to blame for the rise in oil prices, urging Washington to stop trying to hamper Iran’s oil trade if it really wants a drop in global oil prices.

US State Secretary Invited to Appear in Live Interview with Iran State TV

Iranian TV anchor Reza Rashidpour has invited US State Secretary Mike Pompeo for an interview with Iran’s state TV, after US officials accused Iran of limiting people’s freedom and censoring media.

Iran, EU on Verge of Oil Deal in Defiance of US Bans: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran is closing in on a deal to sell oil to European nations despite the US threats of sanctions against any countries that do business with Iran.

Iran Rejects US Accusations, Justifications for Closing Basra Consulate

Iran’s foreign ministry has condemned and dismissed allegations made by Washington for shutting down the US consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra, saying that the Americans’ remarks are unjustified, unnecessary and clearly part of a blame game.

Iran FM Holds High-Level Talks in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday held separate meetings with his counterparts from a number of countries on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Trump Faces Strong Opposition on Iran at UNSC Meeting

US President Donald Trump presided over his first UN Security Council session but faced opposition from member states on his unilateral policy, particularly on Iran issue.

Iran to Arrange Meeting with Argentina to Investigate AMIA Case

Iran has rejected the Argentine president’s claim that Tehran has not cooperated with Buenos Aires in the case of the bombing of AMIA building back in the 1990s, saying it will arrange a meeting between the two countries’ judiciaries to probe into the case.

Trump’s Dream of Meeting Iran Officials Won’t Come True: Iran Leader’s Aide

A senior foreign policy advisor to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says the US leaders’ dream of holding a meeting with Iranian officials to force them into accepting their demands will never come true.

Rouhani Urges Trump to Show Honesty before Calling for Talks

The Iranian president has rejected his US counterpart’s tweet that he may someday hold talks with the “absolutely lovely” Hassan Rouhani, suggesting current conditions are not right for Iran and the US to engage in talks.

Iran, Cuba Condemn US’ Unilateralism, Violation of Int’l Treaties

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani and his Cuban counterpart Miguel Díaz-Canel have blasted the administration of US President Donald Trump for violating international treaties and adopting a unilateral approach towards the international community.

No Hope for Change in Trump’s Behaviour: Iran’s Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has ruled out the possibility of meeting his American counterpart in New York, saying that Tehran has no hope that US President Donald Trump would change his behaviour.

Iran’s Hails OPEC’s Decision to Reject Trump’s Call for Output Hike

Iranian minister of petroleum has welcomed OPEC's decision effectively rebuffing President Donald Trump’s calls for a hike in oil output, saying US dream to zero Iran's oil exports would not realize.

Rouhani in New York to Tell UNGA US Violating Int’l Law

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said he will seize the chance at this year’s UN General Assembly to talk about US breaches of international law.

Oil Prices to Go Down If Trump Keeps Quiet: Iran

Iran’s envoy to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says the oil prices may go down as US President Donald Trump wants only if he keeps quiet and stop posting tweets.

Iran Rejects Accusations Raised in US’ Report on Terrorism

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed anti-Iran claims and accusations raised in an annual report by the US State Department on terrorism.

Iran Raps Trump’s Pressure on Oil Pruducers to Boost Output

Iran has criticized the United States of pressuring oil producers of the Persian Gulf region to increase their output, expressing hope that member states of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would not yield to “orders” by US President Donald Trump to turn the taps on.

Rouhani Leaves Tehran for New York to Attend UNGA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday left Tehran for New York City to attend the annual meeting of the UN General Assembly, where he is expected to condemn the US’ hostile policies towards the Iranian nation and the violation of its international commitments.

US Puppet States in Region behind Ahvaz Attack: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US puppet states in the region were behind the deadly terrorist attack on a military parade in Iran’s Ahvaz, which killed and wounded dozens of people on Saturday.

Trump’s Offer of Direct Talks with Iran Not Honest: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his American counterpart’s offer of holding direct talks with the Islamic Republic is not an honest or genuine one as the administration of Donald Trump has officially reneged on all its international commitments and insulted the Iranians.

Iran’s Zarif Calls US ‘Big Threat to Int’l Peace’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has described the US as a threat to international peace and security, urging Washington to begin acting like a normal state.

World Unanimously Standing by Iran against Trump: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says today the international community from the east to the west has stood behind the Islamic Republic against US President Donald Trump.

Iran Denies Claim It Asked for Meeting with Trump

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as ridiculous any media report on a call by President Hassan Rouhani for a bilateral meeting with his American counterpart Donald Trump during the next week’s session of the UN General Assembly.

Iran FM Rejects US’ Call for New ‘Treaty’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed a call by a US State Department official for signing a new treaty with Iran, saying the Donald Trump administration, a violator of international treaties, is just mocking calls for peace.

US Says Seeks to Sign ‘Treaty’ with Iran on Missile Program

The United States says it seeks a treaty with Iran ahead of the next week's United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York.

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