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World Concerned by Trump’s ‘Unchecked Authority’ to Start Nuke War: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US president’s “unchecked authority” to start a nuclear war is a global concern.

Capitol Siege Proves Weakness of Western Democracy: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says what happened in the US Capitol Hill on Wednesday night proved how “weak” and “floppy” the Western democracy is.

Iran to Welcome Biden’s Return to Rule of Law: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran will welcome it if the incoming administration of US President-elect Joe Biden would choose to return to the rule of law and comply with its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.

Iran Says War Unlikely, but Will Respond Firmly If US Triggers One

The Iranian government spokesman says a war between Tehran and Washington is very unlikely, but the Islamic Republic will firmly safeguard its interests should the US make a mistake and wage a war against Iran.

US Sentenced to Paying Damages to Iranians Harmed by Its Crimes

Iran’s Judiciary spokesman says Iranian courts are reviewing lawsuits filed by Iranian citizens harmed by US criminal acts, and have already sentenced the US to pay at least $1 billion to the Iranian victims.

Iran Raps Iraq, Other Neighbours for Failing to Vote against US Move at UN

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has criticized the country's neighbours, including Iraq, for abstaining from voting against a US push at the United Nations to revive a committee charged with slapping sanctions against Iran.

Iran Rules Out Any Negotiation over Its Missile Program

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says there is no point in raising the issue of Iran’s missile program as its case was closed with the 2015 nuclear deal and the UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

ISIS Only Beneficiary of General Soleimani’s Assassination: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the ISIS terrorists were the “only beneficiary” of Washington’s “cowardly” assassination of Iranian anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

Expulsion of US Forces from Region Gaining Momentum: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says realities on the ground, from Afghanistan to the Persian Gulf, indicate the trend of the expulsion of American forces from the region is gathering pace day by day.

US Military Tired of Staying Alert for Fear of Soleimani Revenge: IRGC

A senior Iranian military official says the US military is sick and tired of remaining on standby, waiting for Iran's vengeance for the assassination of Lt. General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran Says US Return to JCPOA ‘Worthless’ If Sanctions Not Fully Removed

Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), says the issue of US return to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA, is “worthless” if all anti-Iran sanctions are not removed.

Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination Increased Cost of US Military Presence: DM

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the US made a strategic mistake by assassinating top Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani, as such miscalculation has increased the cost of American military presence in the region.

Biden Should Return to JCPOA Not Only in Word, but in Deed: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says US President-elect Joe Biden should show in practice that he would like to re-enter the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Israel Plotting Attacks against Americans to Frame Iran: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says intelligence from Iraq show agent-provocateurs are plotting attacks against Americans, apparently to frame Iran.

Iran Writes to Security Council to Warn about US Adventurism in Persian Gulf

Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) in New York has warned against the United States’ “military adventurism” and recent provocative moves in the Persian Gulf region, at a time that the administration of lame duck US President Donald Trump nears its final days.

Intelligence from Iraq Show US Seeking Pretext for War: Iran

Iran’s foreign minister says the United States is trying to make up an excuse to wage a war, but Iran will defend itself if it comes under an attack.

Iran Congratulates Havana on Anniversary of Cuban Revolution

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Cuban counterpart Miguel Díaz-Canel on the anniversary of the victory of the Cuban Revolution.

Trump to Be Ousted Not Just from Power, but from Life: Rouhani

Iran’s president says the US assassination of top Iranian commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani upon Donald Trump’s order was a crime that cannot be forgiven, and will definitely be avenged by regional nations.

Iran Won’t Calm Down Until It Avenges Soleimani’s Assassination: Rouhani

The Iranian president says Iran will definitely take vengeance upon those responsible for the assassination of top Iranian commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran Says World Will Be Better Place without Trump

Iran’s government spokesman says the country is happy to see outgoing US President Donald Trump - murderer of General Qassem Soleimani - will be out of office shortly, as the world will be a better place without him.

Rouhani, Qalibaf, Raisi All Stress Tackling US Sanctions

The heads of the three branches of the Iranian government see eye to eye on the necessity of neutralizing US sanctions on the country.

Rouhani Says Iran Can’t Trust American ‘Robbers’

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran cannot trust Americans when it comes to the transfer of money to purchase coronavirus vaccines as they are notorious for "stealing" Iran's funds.

Zarif Warns Trump against Adventurism after Anti-Iran Threat

The Iranian foreign minister has lashed out at US President Donald Trump for levelling accusations and threats against Iran.

Iran Categorically Denies Allegations Made by Trump, CENTCOM

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has vehemently denied anti-Iran accusations levelled by US President Donald Trump and the Public Affairs of the United States’ Central Command (CENTCOM).

Trump’s Fate Won’t Be Better than Saddam’s: Iran President

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says his American counterpart Donald Trump will finally be defeated by the Iranian nation as was former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.

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