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“Tillerson Instrumental in Preventing US from Pulling out of JCPOA”

A former Iranian diplomat says sacked US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson played a key role in keeping Washington from pulling out of the JCPOA over the past 15 months.

Tehran Downplays Impact of Tillerson’s Replacement on Iran-US Ties

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the replacement of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is a continuation of shakeups in Trump’s Cabinet, playing down its impact on Washington’s Iran policy and the fate of the 2015 nuclear deal.

“Iran Has No Information on Levinson’s Fate”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the country has no information about the fate and whereabouts of former FBI agent Robert Levinson.

US Seeking to Destroy Muslim States: Iran Leader’s Aide

A top aide to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says the US is secretly seeking to penetrate into Iraq and other regional states with the aim of destroying them from inside.

West’s Gender Equality Just A Claim: Iran’s Leader

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the West’s talk of gender equality is just a claim.

“Trump’s Strategy of Gaining Concessions to Grip All Countries”

A senior political analyst has called on the EU to reinforce its independent role vis-à-vis the US, warning that Trump’s policy of gaining concessions will spill over to all countries, especially Europe.

“US-Saudi Nuclear Talks Aimed at Pushing Back on Iran”

An expert on US politics says Washington’s efforts to sign a nuclear cooperation accord with Saudi Arabia are aimed at tipping the balance of power in the Middle East to its favour and push back against Iran in the region.

“US Readiness for Talks with Taliban Aimed at Prolonging Afghan Conflict”

An Iranian parliamentarian says statements by a US official expressing readiness for talks with the Taliban militant group are aimed not at settling the problem, but at exacerbating the 17-year conflict in Afghanistan.

Gen. Soleimani Provides Iran Gov’t with Documents on US- ISIS Collusion

A senior Iranian official has spoken of documents provided by General Qassem Soleimani which prove the US has been working hand in glove with the ISIS terrorist group.

Iran, Bolivia Discuss Bilateral Ties, Int’l Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Bolivian counterpart Fernando Huanacuni have, in a phone conversation on Thursday, talked about a range of issues.

Vetoed UN Resolution Another Defeat for US: Iran’s Araqchi

A senior Iranian diplomat says Russia's vote against a United Nations draft resolution aimed at pressuring Iran over alleged missiles provision to Yemeni forces represented another setback for the United States.

At Least Five Killed after Heavy Storms Hit Central US

At least five people have lost their lives as a strong storm system that included a tornado pushed its way eastward through the central United States, leaving demolished homes, damaged vehicles and uprooted trees in its wake, according to American officials.

How F-14 Purchase from US Humiliated Iran’s Monarchy

A researcher says the former Shah of Iran was so afraid of the US that he humiliatingly executed every order of US officials.

Iran Urges UN to Appoint Rapporteur on US Human Rights Violations

Iran's High Council for Human Rights has accused the US of blatant racism and discriminations, calling on the UN to appoint a special rapporteur on the country’s human rights situation.

Tehran Blasts US for Discouraging Others from Investing in Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at the anti-Iran statements made by US National Security Adviser H. R. McMaster in Munich, saying that such remarks are contrary to the US government's commitments under the Iran nuclear deal.

“US Must Tackle Internal Security Challenges Instead of Foreign Meddling”

A senior Iranian official says instead of meddling in other countries’ internal affairs, the US needs to tackle its own internal security challenges which are taking the lives of ordinary Americans.

Iran Rejects US National Intelligence Director’s Baseless Claims

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the groundless allegations raised by US National Intelligence Director Dan Coats about the danger of Iran’s regional influence.

17 People Killed in Shooting at Florida High School (+Video)

At least 17 people have been killed after a 19-year-old former student opened fire at a South Florida high school on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

US Prisoners in Iran Convicted of Espionage: Lawmaker

An Iranian MP says the American inmates in Iranian jails are convicted of spying for Washington but the Iranians in the American prisons are innocent and jailed only as part of efforts to put pressure on Tehran.

Iran’s Power Makes Entire World Stand Up to Trump: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country’s strength made the whole world stand up to US President Donald Trump regarding his position on the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran’s Revolution Anniversary Rallies Clear Message to US: Larijani

Iran's top parliamentarian says the nationwide February 11 rallies sent a clear message to the United States and firm response to their nonsense comments.

Iranian Demonstrators Call for Decisive Stances against US Plots

Iranian people attending countrywide demonstrations on the 39th anniversary of victory of the Islamic Revolution slammed the “criminal US” government as the Iranian nation’s main enemy, calling for decisive stances against the hostile plots.

Iran President’s Office Denies Reports of Secret Meeting with US Lawmakers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's Office has denied the allegation that he had secret meetings with some US legislators back in 2013.

US Moving towards Ruining Int’l Treaties, Humanity: Iran

Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran says the incumbent US administration is moving towards ruining international treaties and humanity.

Key to Thaw in Iran-US Relations in Washington’s Hands: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the key to a détente in Iran-US relations is in the hands of Washington and the currently severed relations between the two sides would change only if the US stops exerting pressure on and making threats against Iran.

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