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Top General Says Iran-US Negotiation ‘Irrational, Impractical’

A senior Iranian general says holding negotiation with the United States has always proved to be a wrong, irrational, and pointless move.

Iran President Urges US to Get Back to ‘Normal Conditions’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic can sit at the negotiating table to solve any issues if the enemy returns to "normal conditions" and realizes it had taken a wrong approach.

Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ Not to Work on Iran: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will not be intimidated by US President Trump’s "art of the deal pressure" by using economic sanctions to push Iran to negotiate a new nuclear deal.

US Not Honest in Call for Talk with ‘No Preconditions’: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the US Secretary of State is not honest when he claims his country is prepared for talks with Iran without any preconditions.

Iran’s Power Forced Enemies to Drop Bid for War: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is so strong today that the enemies who used to threaten the country now explicitly acknowledge they are not after waging any war on the country anymore.

Envoy Reveals US Sponsorship of Anti-Iran Twitter Accounts

Iran’s ambassador to London has divulged details about the role of US government in sponsoring a series of Twitter accounts involved in a propaganda campaign against the Islamic Republic.

Anti-Iran Terrorists Making Inroads into US Lobby Groups

The MKO terrorist organisation is spreading Iranophobia by making inroads on certain lobby groups inside the US administration, an Iranian newspaper says, warning US President Donald Trump about consequences of being influenced by such groups.

Three Points about Donald Trump’s Visit to Japan

US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Japan and his meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as well as his statements in Tokyo about Iran contained new points which might not be noticed at first glance.

Iran Rejects Bolton’s Claim on Fujairah Vessel Attacks

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has vehemently dismissed the latest anti-Iran accusation levelled by US National Security Advisor Johan Bolton during his recent visit to Abu Dhabi.

Talks with US Possible If It Delivers on Commitments: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has suggested that Tehran may sit for talks with the United States in case the Trump administration returns to the Iran nuclear deal and fulfil its commitments.

Will Russia Remain Neutral in Case of Iran-US War?

Recent stances held by Russia have made observers in Iran worried that Moscow may take a neutral stance in case a military confrontation breaks out between Tehran and Washington amid heightened tensions in the region.

Iran Sees No Prospect for Talks with US ‘for Now’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Islamic Republic is currently not engaged in any talks with the US administration, and does not see any prospect for such talks for now.

Nukes Banned by Iran Leader Long Ago, Zarif Tells Trump

Iran's foreign minister has downplayed US President Donald Trump's “concern” about Iran’s development of atomic weapons, saying Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei banned the use of nukes long ago.

Japan, EU Best Mediators between Iran, US: Ex-Official

A former Iranian official says Japan and the European Union can be the best intermediaries between Iran and the United States.

While in Oman, Iranian Diplomat Rejects Talks with US

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs has rejected any direct or indirect talks with the US amid heightened tension between the two sides.

Iran Says No Direct, Indirect Talks with US Underway

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has categorically rejected the reports that quoted a Kuwaiti official as saying Iran and the US have started their negotiations.

Zarif-Feinstein Meeting Aimed at Warding Off B-Team: Iran

Iran says the meeting between Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Democrat Senator Dianne Feinstein during the former’s latest visit to New York was aimed at deterring the hawks in the Trump administration from influencing the US public opinion.

Claims to Justify US Military Buildup Dangerous for Int’l Peace: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected the allegations raised by the US to justify its decision to step up the American military buildup in the Middle East, saying such claims are highly dangerous for the international peace and security.

Talks with ‘Sinister Lunatic’ Amounts to Relentless War: Iran

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says holding talks with a “sinister lunatic” amounts to a “relentless war.”

Iran to See End of Trump, Not Vice Versa: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will see the end of US President Donald Trump, but he'll never see the end of Iran.

Iran, Pakistan Urge Closer Cooperation against Terrorism

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is on an official visit to Islamabad, has held talks with top Pakistani officials on expansion of reciprocal ties in the fields of border security, fight against terror, and linking the two sides' strategic ports together.

‘Trump’s Insults Reveal His Endless Animosity towards Iranians’

Iran’s Ambassador to the UN Majid Takht-Ravanchi has dismissed the latest anti-Iran remarks by the US president as paradoxical and said the claims reveal the endless animosity that Donald Trump has towards Iran and the its great nation.

Iran Not to Stop Fighting for Its Independence Even If Bombed

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran won't stop fighting for its independence and dignity even if the country is bombarded.

Iran Says No Negotiation with US Unless It’s Treated Fairly

The spokesman for Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says the Islamic Republic won’t sit down for any negotiations unless it receives a fair treatment from the other side.

Iranians Ready to Negotiate, but Not under Pressure: Omani FM

Oman’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Bin Alawi says he learned from his recent visit to Tehran that the Islamic Republic is open to talks with the US but not under pressure.

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