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US in No Position to Obliterate Iran: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has downplayed US President Donald Trump's recent anti-Iran threats on Twitter, saying that the United States "is not in a position to obliterate Iran."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Prudence Prevented B-Team from Taking Trump into War: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the B-Team – Bin Salman, Bin Zayed, Bolton, and Bibi – were dragging US President Donald Trump into a war with Iran, but prudence prevented that from happening.

World Must Rap US Violation of Iranian Airspace: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at a US spy drone’s recent incursion into the Iranian airspace, saying the world countries are expected to show a stronger reaction to the US’ violation.

Trump Thanks Iran for Not Downing Manned Aircraft

US President Donald Trump has thanked Iran for refraining from downing a manned US plane alongside the spy drone it shot down on Thursday.

Iran to Take Legal Action against US Drone Encroachment: VP

Iran’s Vice President for Legal Affairs says the US move to send a spy drone to the airspace of Iran is a violation of international law, and a legal action will be taken in this regard.

Iran Will Never Allow US to Invade Its Territory: Foreign Ministry

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says regardless of any decision adopted by the US, the Islamic Republic of Iran will never allow Washington to invade its borders.

Why Iran Leader Replied to Obama’s Letter, but Not to Trump’s

Different reactions of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to calls for talks by two US presidents reveal the great importance that the Islamic Republic attaches to mutual respect and independence, writes Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran.

Trump Cancels ‘Imminent’ Attack on Iran, Says Not after War

Iran has denied reports that US President Donald Trump has sent a message to Tehran through Oman overnight to say he is not after a war with Iran, and seeks dialogue.

Iran Not after War with US, Swiss Envoy Told

Swiss ambassador to Tehran, whose country represents the US interests in the Islamic Republic, has been invited to the Iranian Foreign Ministry to receive an official note regarding the recent incursion of a US spy drone into the Iranian airspace.

Iran Protests US Intrusion, Warns against ‘Unconsidered’ Moves

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has strongly protested the US administration over an American spy drone's incursion into the Iranian airspace in an emergency phone call with the Swiss envoy in Tehran.

War Will Not Break Out Between US, Iran: Top Security Official

The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council says there will not be any military confrontation between Iran and the United States.

Iran DM Rejects US Video of Oil Tankers as ‘Undocumented’

Iran’s defence minister has dismissed as “undocumented” a video released by the US military which allegedly shows an Iranian boat removing what the US calls “a mine” from the two oil tankers recently hit by explosions in the Sea of Oman.

Selling Oil Today More Difficult than in Wartime: Iran

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says today's conditions are harder than those of the wartime, because at the time of war Iran did not have problem in oil exports.

IRGC Chief Rejects US’ ‘Lies’ about Oil Tanker Attacks

Chief-Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami has dismissed the anti-Iran accusations levelled by the US regarding the recent oil tanker attacks in the Sea of Oman, saying that Americans are accustomed to telling such lies.

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