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Trump’s Speech Draws Harsh Criticism from Iranian Pundits

Iranian newspapers, in their editorials and op-eds on Saturday, have reacted harshly to US President Donald Trump’s anti-Iran comments.

‘Iran Shouldn’t Rely on Europeans If US Withdraws from JCPOA’

An Iranian political analyst says the Islamic Republic should not trust the Europeans in case the United States quits a nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Withdrawing from JCPOA among Iran’s Options: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the country can quit the nuclear deal it has signed with world powers in case the other parties fail to do enough to secure Tehran’s interests.

Trump’s Speech Not to Decrease IRGC’s Activities: General

A senior Iranian commander says the US president is not in a position to make decision for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, and the IRGC is not going to decrease its activities given Trump’s new strategy.

‘US Creating New ISIS along Iran’s Borders’

A Middle East expert says during the past three years, the US-led coalition in Iraq and Syria has run with the hare and hunted with the hound to provide ISIS with new opportunities to continue its operation along borders of regional countries.

Tehran Stock Exchange Market Unaffected by Trump’s Speech

Unlike earlier estimations, Tehran Stock Exchange market has not only remained unaffected by the anti-Iran rhetoric of US President, but also has ridiculed his rhetoric by showing a significant growth in some terms.

Gov’t Expected to Take Serious Action against Trump’s Remarks: Raisi

Ebrahim Raisi, the conservative presidential candidate in Iran’s 2017 election, has lashed out at Trump’s anti-Tehran remarks, saying that the Iranian nation expects the government to show practical, rather than rhetorical, response to the US president’s statements.

Trump’s Anti-Iran Stances Reveal His Political Naivety: Larijani

Iranian parliament speaker has blasted US President Donald Trump’s anti-Iran rhetoric in recent days, saying such remarks tarnish the international images of the US.

Showing Humility Makes Arrogant Enemies More Impudent: Ahmadinejad

Iran’s former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has blasted Trump’s Friday statements against Iran, saying that showing humility towards arrogant enemies makes them more impolite and leads to more unfair and illegal claims by them.

‘Trump Isolated by Own Party, Cabinet Members’

A top Iranian diplomat says Trump is left alone and extremely isolated as many of his Cabinet members are opposed to his policies.

EU, Russia, China Throw Weight behind Iran Nuclear Deal

Following the US president’s Friday speech against Iran and its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, members of the P5+1 and several other world figures and organizations voiced their strong support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

IRGC General Vows to Enhance Iran’s Defensive Power after Trump Speech

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities to counter the “corrupt American regime” after US President Donald Trump’s Friday speech against the Islamic Republic.

Iranians Not Intimidated by Trump’s Threats, Profanity: FM

Iranian foreign minister says the US president’s recent allegations and threats against the Islamic Republic will never intimidate the Iranian nation.

‘JCPOA Violation to Have Little Impact on Iran’s Economy’

An Iranian lawmaker says the annulment of the JCPOA will have little bearing on Iran’s economy as the Islamic Republic is shifting away from the greenback and common European currencies.

Iran to Respect Nuclear Deal as Long as Its Interests Secured: President

Iran’s president says the country will remain committed to the nuclear deal it has signed with world powers only if its interests are secured and the other parties live up to their commitments.

Iran Responds to Trump’s New Strategy

As the US president is expected to deliver a speech on Friday night and declare the country’s new strategy towards the Islamic Republic of Iran, an informed source at the Iranian foreign ministry has outlined the main themes of Tehran’s response to Trump and his country’s new policies.

Europe Not to Leave US Alone for Iran’s Sake: Analysts

Some Iranian analysts believe Europe will not turn away from the US for the sake of Iran if Washington withdraws from the JCPOA.

Iran’s Leader Best Expert on Issues Related to US: Analysts

While the IAEA has once again confirmed Iran’s full compliance with its JCPOA commitments, the US is still inventing new excuses to pressurize Tehran. This is what Iran’s Leader had always predicted and warned about.

In What Sense Is Las Vegas Shooter Similar to Trump?

An Iranian political analyst says the perpetrator behind the Las Vegas massacre was very similar to US President Donald Trump as both have caused bloodshed and killing.

‘Trump Accuses Iran of Aiding N. Korea to Deflect Attention from US Breach of Promises’

An Iranian legislator says the US president is accusing Tehran of giving financial aid to Pyongyang only to deviate the international community’s attention from Washington’s breach of commitments.

IRGC Popular in Baghdad, Erbil, Damascus, Beirut: Iran President

Iranian president has highlighted the role played by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps in saving regional states from terrorism, saying the IRGC is now popular not only in Iran, but also in Iraq, Iraqi Kurdistan region, Syria, and Lebanon.

‘Trump; A Wise Guy Pretending to Be Stupid’

An Iranian journalist and political commentator has argued that the US government deliberately portrays Donald Trump as a “stupid and unpredictable” person to take concessions by scaring the enemies and opponents of the United States.

‘Trump, ISIS Leader So Similar that Can Be Called Twins’

An Iranian general says the ideological-behavioral features of Trump bear a striking resemblance to those of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

How Would Iran Respond to US Withdrawal from Nuclear Deal?

A former Iranian diplomat has weighed in on Iran’s probable strategies to respond to Washington’s possible withdrawal from the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as the JCPOA.

Iran Has Been Unfairly Maligned: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in an article published in The Atlantic, has rejected the ‘myths’ about Iran’s aggression in the Middle East, and argued that his country has been unfairly maligned.

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