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US Not to Take Any Action against Iran Tankers Ahead of Nov. Elections: Analyst

An international affairs expert believes it is unlikely the US would take any direct action against Iranian tankers heading to Venezuela, and will rather continue its policies to accuse the Islamic Republic based on unfounded allegations as the presidential election draws near.

Iran Urges Switzerland’s Active Role in Defiance of US Sanctions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the Swiss government to play a more active role against the unlawful and inhumane sanctions that the US has imposed on Iran amid the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Venezuelan Armed Forces Escort Second Iranian Tanker

After escorting the first Iranian tanker Fortune, the Venezuelan army has released footage of escorting the second vessel, named Forest, carrying gasoline to the fuel-starved country.

Second Iranian Oil Tanker Enters Venezuelan Waters

The second Iranian oil tanker, named Forest, has entered the Venezuelan waters to deliver its much-needer gasoline cargo.

Iran’s First Tanker in Venezuela to Deliver Much-Needed Gasoline

The first of five tankers carrying Iranian gasoline to Venezuela has arrived in the Latin American country despite the US threats.

President Warns US of Retaliation If Iran’s Tankers Threatened

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has cautioned the US that causing any trouble for the country’s oil tankers, be it the Caribbean Sea or any other part of the world, will make Washington face troubles in turn.

Virus of US Sanctions Failed to Halt Iran’s Development: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country’s success in tackling the coronavirus epidemic and dealing with the “virus of US sanctions” shows that Americans will never be able to bring the Iranian nation to its knees and will have to remain in despair over their wrong approaches.

US Sanctions on Iranian Officials Show Its Desperation: Tehran

Iran says the latest sanctions imposed by the US against Iranian officials indicate that the previous bans were totally inefficient, so much so that Washington has been forced to expand its sanctions regime to non-economic and non-military bodies.

Iran to Give Firm Response to Disruption of Shipment to Venezuela

Iran’s Defence Minister has warned the US that in case of harassing the Iranian tankers en route to Venezuela, it will receive a decisive response from the Islamic Republic.

Iran Warns US against Disruption of Legal Trade

Iran’s Foreign Minister has warned the United States against any disruption of legal trade, saying that Washington is not allowed to interfere with the Iranian tankers en route to Venezuela.

‘Trump May Get into Direct Conflict with Iran over Shipments to Venezuela’

An expert on international relations says there is every possibility that US President Donald Trump gets involved in a dangerous game with Iran over the fuel shipment to Venezuela.

‘US Responsible for Any Foolish Act against Iran’s Venezuela-Bound Tankers’

Iran's Foreign Ministry has warned again that the United States will itself bear the responsibility for any foolish act that it could take against Venezuela-headed Iranian fuel tankers, saying Washington cannot come in the way of legitimate trade among independent countries.

US Hated in Important Part of World: Iran’s Leader

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Leader says the United States is despised in a major part of the world because of its policies.

Iran Warns US against Interference with Its Fuel Transfer to Venezuela

Iran has warned the United States against any interference with the transfer of fuel by Iranian tankers to Venezuela.

Iran’s Trade with Venezuela Has Nothing to Do with Anyone Else: Spokesman

Iran's government spokesman Ali Rabiei says the country's trade ties with Venezuela have nothing to do with any other country.

Iran Dismisses US Claim China Must Be Blamed for COVID-19 Outbreak

Iran has rejected the US claim that China is to blame for the spread of the novel coronavirus, saying the move is aimed at diverting public opinion inside and outside the United States from the incompetence of the Trump administration.

‘US Sends 4 Warships to Caribbean for Possible Encounter with Iran Tankers’

The US Navy has sent its P8-Poseidon patrol aircraft from the VP-26 Tridents as well as four warships to the Caribbean region for possible encounter with a group of Iranian super-tankers moving fuel to Venezuela, a report says.

Iran Calls US Ruling Elite ‘Inefficient, Source of Threat’

A senior Iranian official has likened the ruling elite in the United States to a group of “inefficient, unwise” rulers whose governance is only a source of threat.

US in No Position to Measure Anti-Terrorism Efforts: Iran

Iran has hit out at Washington for keeping the Islamic Republic on its list of countries which the White House claims are not cooperating in the fight against terrorism.

Iran FM Slams US for Claiming to Be Party to JCPOA

The Iranian foreign minister has lashed out US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook for his remarks concerning the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Evangelicalism and US Politics: Trump Using Religion to Prop Up Israel

Mohammad Masjed-Jamei, a scholar of religion and a former diplomat, has weighed in on the impact of evangelical Christianity on the US politics and the country’s foreign policy, especially during the tenure of President Donald Trump.

Trump’s Gov’t Worst, Most Ruthless Ever in US History: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the incumbent government of Donald Trump is the worst, most ruthless and anti-human of all in the US history.

Iran-US Prisoner Swap Requires No Talks, Zarif Says

Any possible exchange of prisoners with the United States would not entail holding negotiations between Tehran and Washington, an Iranian lawmaker has quoted Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as saying.

Iran’s Leader Says West Failed to Manage Coronavirus Crisis

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says Western countries have failed to manage the coronavirus crisis even though they had enough time to prepare themselves before the outbreak.

‘Trump Seeking to Prevent Biden from Returning to Iran Deal’

The Trump administration is seeking to deal a blow to the Iran nuclear deal to turn it into a useless agreement, so that Democrats would not be able to return to it, an analytical report says.

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