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Iran Strongly Condemns US Hostile Policies against Cuba

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has categorically condemned the US’ hostile policies towards Cuba, particularly its decision to end the suspension of Title III of the Helms–Burton Act.

Full Text of Iran’s Statement on ‘Reducing’ JCPOA Commitments

The Supreme National Security Council of Iran released a statement on the Wednesday, the first anniversary of the US’ withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, declaring Tehran’s decision to reduce some of its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in reaction to the US’ violations.

US Unable to Launch War on Iran: Leader’s Military Aide

A senior Iranian general says the Americans are unable to take military action against Iran.

Iran Says Bolton Lacks Proper Military Understanding

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has dismissed as “show-off” the US National Security Advisor’s claim that the US is deploying the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the region to send a message to the Islamic Republic.

US Sending Aircraft Carrier, Bomber to Mideast in ‘Message to Iran’

The US national security advisor says the country is sending an aircraft carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East in order to send a "clear" message to Iran.

Brazil Says Ready to Help Iran in Face of US Sanctions

The Brazilian ambassador to Iran says the US’ anti-Iran sanctions are cowardly and, if necessary, Tehran can count on Brazil in this regard.

CNN Report Proves Zarif Right about Division within Trump Team

A recent report by CNN shows Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was right when he said there is a rift between Donald Trump and members of his administration on waging war against Iran.

‘US Committing Genocide by Putting Maximum Pressure on Iran’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Trump administration is legally guilty of conspiring to commit genocide in Iran through their “maximum pressure” policy.

US Seeking to Devaluate Iranian Currency: Rouhani

Iran’s president says the United States wants to have the Iranian currency devalued in order to achieve its illegitimate objectives.

US Trying to Get Its Hands on Venezuela’s Oil: Iran

Iran’s parliament speaker says the United States seeks to get its hands on Venezuela’s oil riches by creating instability in the country.

US Renews Nuclear Waivers Vital to Iran Deal Survival

John Bolton and his hawkish team in the Trump administration have reportedly failed to convince the president to stop issuing waivers for Iran’s nuclear cooperation with the world, which could practically kill the JCPOA and force Iran into leaving it.

Iran Strongly Condemns US’ Coup Attempt in Venezuela

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Islamic Republic strongly condemns the US’ attempt to stage a coup or take any military action in Venezuela, and the remarks made by American officials with the aim of provoking riot and violence in the country.

Zarif’s Visit to N Korea Sends Clear Message to US: Analyst

A senior expert says the upcoming visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to North Korea is to send this clear message to the US that if Washington decides to exert more pressure on Iran, the Islamic Republic will show more resistance and get closer to the US’ opponents.

Iran Says Will Never Sit for New Round of Talks under Pressure

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says the American officials are exerting further pressure on Iran to force it into sitting for a new round of talks to achieve what they deem to be a better nuclear deal, but Iran would never do so under pressure.

US in No Position to Lecture Others on Human Rights: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has denounced a recent anti-Iran statement by his American counterpart, saying the US is in no place to comment on human rights situation in other countries.

Iran Raps US’ Bid to Designate Muslim Brotherhood as Terror Group

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has slammed Washington’s plan to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.

Iran Says US Blamed for Any Clash between IRGC, CENTCOM

Iran says the IRGC forces and those of the US Navy Central Command (CENTCOM) may engage in clashes in the Persian Gulf and elsewhere, and that’s blamed on the US government which fanned the flames by blacklisting the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps.

Dialogue Best Way to Settle Differences in Venezuela: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says dialogue, rather than chaos, is needed to settle the political differences in Venezuela.

‘US Reveals Its Crocodile Tears by Ignoring Iran’s Prisoner Swap Offer ’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the US’ failure to give a constructive response to Iran’s proposal to exchange prisoners revealed that Washington used to shed crocodile tears for prisoners.

Iran to Continue Oil Exports despite US Sanction: Rouhani

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the country will not allow the United States to implement its decision to bring Iranian oil exports down to zero.

Trump’s Policy Is ‘Israel First’, Not ‘America First’

Iran's ambassador to the UN says the Israeli regime is the top priority for the United States, unlike the “America First” policy declared by President Donald Trump.

Gen. Soleimani Says Iran Won’t Sit for Talks with US

Senior Iranian Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani says the US wants to drag Iran to the negotiating table with economic pressure, but sitting for talks with the enemy under the current circumstances means “submission”.

‘Iraq in Limbo to Choose between Iran, US’

An Iranian analyst says Iraq is now faced with a difficult choice between Iran and the US because the power balance it had created over the past years to establish ties with both sides is no longer feasible.

Zarif Hailed for Interview with Trump’s Favourite Channel

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s rare interview with Fox News, the favourite news channel of US President Donald Trump and his voters, has received positive reactions so far.

Iran’s Prisoner Swap Offer Response to US Call: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he has raised the idea of swapping prisoners with the US in response to the US’ call for engagement, but he is now disappointed with the State Department’s reaction to his call.

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