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Iran Refutes US Religious Freedom Report

The Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has rejected an annual report by the US government on religious freedom as blatant interference in the internal affairs of the other countries, saying the report is based upon wrong information and is condemned.

Iranian Scientist Jailed in US Infected with Coronavirus: Report

An Iranian scientist — who remains behind bars in the US despite having been exonerated in a sanctions trial — has contracted the new coronavirus after he repeatedly drew attention to his fragile health and called for his release from the “dirty” and “overcrowded” jail facility.

Iran Says Persian Gulf Always ‘Persian’ Gulf, Not ‘Washington’ Gulf

The Iranian president has underlined that the body of water to the south of Iran has been, and will always remain the “Persian Gulf” forever, not “Washington” Gulf or “New York” Gulf.

Iran, Russia Reject US ‘Delusional’ Plan for JCPOA

The foreign ministers of Iran and Russia have dismissed the “delusional” US plan for the 2015 nuclear deal, under which Washington seeks to remain a participant state in the JCPOA for the purposes of restoring the UN sanctions on Iran.

Iran, China Presidents Rap US for Sanctions amid Corona Spread

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Chinese counterpart have slammed the US sanctions against the other countries while the deadly coronavirus has crippled people across the world.

Evangelicalism and US Politics: Impact of Religion on Iran-US Ties

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.

Tehran, Caracas Exchange Experience, Info on Fight against COVID-19

Iran and Venezuela have discussed their latest information and experiences regarding the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was held via video conference by...

Iran Not Interested in Escalation of Tensions in Persian Gulf: Spokesman

Iranian government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says the Islamic Republic does not welcome increased tensions in the Persian Gulf, and it will do its best...

US Opposition to Iran’s IMF Loan Bid Breaching Right to Health Peremptory Norm

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has denounced the US’ attempt to block Tehran’s request for an emergency International Monetary Fund loan to fight the coronavirus as a violation of a peremptory norm of international law (jus cogens) that entitles people to right to health.

Iran Will Never Start Conflict, Tension in Region: President

Iran’s president has told the Emir of Qatar that Tehran is closely watching the US troops’ movements, but will never start a conflict or tension in the region.

Iran’s Health Minister Strongly Rejects US Help Proposal to Combat COVID-19

Iran’s Health Minister has rejected his US counterpart’s proposal to help the Islamic Republic in combat with coronavirus saying that Tehran is ready help save Americans’ lives.

Sanctions Kept Iran Fit for Oil Price Drop, VP Says

The dramatic plunge in oil prices would not have a huge impact on Iran’s economy, since the country was already prepared for such conditions under the pressure of American sanctions, First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says.

No Talks as Long as US Maintains Sanctions, Bullying: Iran

Tehran says it will not sit down at the negotiating table with Washington as long as the US maintains its current approach.

Tehran Raps US for Pushing UN to Extend Arms Embargo on Iran

Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations has taken a swipe at the US for seeking to violate the resolutions of the world body.

Iran Successful in Fight against COVID-19 despite Sanctions: FM

Iran’s foreign minister says the country has been able to successfully handle the coronavirus outbreak in spite of the US sanctions.

Luxembourg Blocks US Request to Transfer $1.6 Billion of Iran Assets

A court in Luxembourg has rejected the United States' request to transfer $1.6 billion in Iranian assets to victims of the September 11 attacks.

US Imperialism More Perilous than Coronavirus: Rouhani

Iran’s president says the US imperialism is a more dangerous virus than the novel coronavirus for human society.

Iran Says US Has No Legal Right to Veto IMF’s Measures

The spokesperson for Iran’s administration has reminded the US government that the international institutions are not its private properties and Washington has no right to veto the International Monetary Fund’s plans for giving Iran a loan.

Continuation of Sanctions Violation of Basic Human Rights: Rouhani

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has once again slammed the US sanctions against the Islamic Republic, describing them as inhumane.

FM Zarif, UN Chief Discuss US Sanctions against Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Muhammad Javad Zarif has discussed the unilateral and unlawful US sanctions against the Islamic Republic with the UN Chief Antonio Guterres.

Vatican Urges US to Lift Iran Sanctions amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The Vatican has called on the White House to heed Iran’s concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.

$1.6 Billion of Iran’s Frozen Assets Released: CBI

Iran’s Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati says 1.6 billion dollars of Iran’s assets held abroad have been released.

Lifting of US Sanctions to Benefit All Countries: Iran’s UN Envoy

Iran’s ambassador to the UN says the lifting of US sanctions will serve the interests of the whole world.

US Committing Terrorism in Medical Sector: Iran President

The Iranian president says the United States is committing terrorism in the medical domain by maintaining its sanctions on Iran amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran Says US Can’t Veto Its IMF Loan Request

Iran says neither the United States, nor any other country in the world, has the power to veto the loan requests of International Monetary Fund (IMF) member states.

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