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Iran to Give Crushing Response If US Takes Any Practical Move: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has cautioned the US government that any practical action based on the false notion of re-imposition of the UN sanctions on Tehran will draw a decisive response from Iran.

Iran Issues Statement on US Bid to Reinstate UN Sanctions

Iran has rejected the United States’ claim that international sanctions against the Islamic Republic are back in force, warning that it will show a serious reaction if Washington or its regional cronies make any move in line with its anti-Iran threats.

E3 Says US Claim about Iran Sanctions Has No Legal Effect

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the UK, known as the E3, have reaffirmed their full commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 2231 in a joint statement in response to US claims of returning the UN sanctions on Iran.

US Ballyhoo over Iran Sanctions ‘Much Ado about Nothing’

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the United States is kicking up a fuss over the reinstatement of sanctions on Iran for no good reason.

Iran Can Set Fire to All US Interests in Region: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian military commander says the country is capable of setting fire to all US interests in the region.

US Claim That Iran Sanctions Reinstated ‘Baseless’: FM Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says unlike what the US claims, there is no “snapback” mechanism in UN Security Council Resolution 2231 to reinstate international sanctions on Iran.

Iran to Hit Anyone Involved in Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination: IRGC Chief

IRGC chief commander says Iran is serious in its promise to avenge the US assassination of top Iranian commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, and will hit anyone involved.

Pompeo’s Anti-Iran Tweets ‘Psychotic’ Reaction to US Defeats: Official

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has slammed US State Secretary Mike Pompeo’s tweets on Iran’s internal affairs as a psychotic reaction to Washington’s successive defeats.

US to Suffer Humiliating Defeat This Weekend: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the United States will suffer a humiliating defeat this weekend, which marks the day when the US claims all UN sanctions against Iran will return.

Iran, Brazil to Sign 3 Agricultural Agreements

Officials from Iran and Brazil have made arrangements for a series of online meetings that would result in three cooperation agreements in agriculture.

Iran Vows to Respond If US Makes Any New Strategic Mistake

Iran's government spokesman has warned the United States against making any fresh strategic mistakes, vowing to respond proportionately if that ever happens.

Iran Denies Alleged Attempt to Assassinate US Envoy to S Africa

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has dismissed the accusation, raised in a report by Politico, that it has tried to kill the US envoy to South Africa.

Rouhani Condemns US for Sanctions on Medical Supplies

The Iranian president has lashed out at the US for pressuring countries into blocking Iranian assets to prevent it from buying medicines and medical equipment.

Iran Thanks St. Vincent for Anti-US Stances at UNSC

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone talks with Louis Straker, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Commerce of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Iranian Drone Chases Away 3 US Aircraft on 2nd Day of Naval Drills

Iran’s military says it has intercepted three US aircraft that had intruded into the country’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) in violation of rules that regulate large-scale naval exercises.

Tehran Refutes Microsoft’s Claim on Attempt to Target US Election

Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed the allegations made by American technology giant Microsoft that hackers with ties to Iran have attempted to target the 2020 US presidential election.

Iran Denies Receiving Canada’s Lawsuit over Ukrainian Plane Tragedy

The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reacted to some reports suggesting Canada has filed a complaint with the ministry regarding the Ukrainian passenger plane which went down in Iran in early 2020.

Rouhani Says Iranian Nation’s Resistance Will Foil US Pressure

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the enemies are once again testing the Iranian nation’s will, but the people have resisted all pressures and will not let them achieve their goals.

‘Mediation between Iran, US Not on Agenda of Swiss FM’s Tehran Visit’

Iran has denied any link between the Swiss top diplomat’s recent visit to Tehran and Iran-US ties, saying that Washington must stop putting pressure on the Islamic Republic before any mediation effort can bear fruit.

Iran Rejects Russia’s Mediation, Says Has No Plans for Direct Talks with US

A senior Iranian official says the country has no plans for direct negotiations with the United States.

US Push to Reinstate Sanctions on Iran Has No Legal Basis: Official

A senior Iranian official says measures adopted by the US against Iran have no legal foundation and is doomed to failure.

US Push to Use Mechanisms in Iran Nuclear Deal Ludicrous: Rouhani

The Iranian president has dismissed as childish, ridiculous and baseless the US push to use the so-called snapback mechanism in the Iran nuclear deal to bring back international sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

US Wish to Bring Back Iran Sanctions Just A Dream: Tehran

An Iranian official says the United States keeps dreaming if it can reinstate sanctions on Iran, but that is not going to come true.

US Not Entitled to Activate Snapback Mechanism: Iran

Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi says the legal arguments by the majority of UN Security Council member states and its president clearly indicate that the US is not authorized to use snapback mechanism against Iran.

US Trying to Reinstate Iran Sanctions, but to No Avail:‌ Official

An Iranian official says the United States’ desperate attempt at the United Nations to bring back a UN arms embargo as well as sanctions on Iran is doomed to fail.

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