Iran Sanctions

Iran Says Focused on Producing Goods Sanctioned by US

Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says Iranian knowledge-based companies have put the production of goods sanctioned by the US on top of their agenda to counter Washington’s cruel embargoes.

US Food, Medicine Sanctions Crime against Humanity: Iran

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has censured the US cruel sanctions against the Iranian nation saying that food and medicines embargo is another facet of this anti-human crime.

Iran Beats France, Italy with 9% Increase in Steel Production

Iran’s Industry Minister Reza Rahmani says the Islamic Republic has been able to outpace countries such as France and Italy to rank 10th in the world in steel production.

‘Rouhani’s UNGA Visit Results in Global Pressure on US’

An Iranian vice president says President Hassan Rouhani’s presence in New York and his remarks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly have resulted in increased global pressure against the US unilateralism.

FM Zarif Slams US Economic Terror as War Crime

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has blasted the US economic terrorism against Iran as a war crime and war on civilians.

Zarif Raps US Sanctions on Central Bank as War Crime

Iran’s foreign minister has dismissed the recent sanctions on the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) as a war crime and instance of economic terrorism.

Iran Securing Modern Defence Achievements Despite Sanctions: IRGC

A senior Iranian military commander says Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has secured high-end achievements in the defence sector.

Iran Says US’ Unilateralism Imperils Global Trade System

Iran’s deputy ambassador to the United Nations Es’haq Al-e Habib has lashed out at Washington for its unilateralist policies, saying the international trading system is being jeopardized by such harsh and unilateral behaviour.

Tehran to Sue Washington over Violation of JCPOA

Iranian Vice-President for Legal Affairs says the Islamic Republic will lawfully seek damages caused by the United States after its violation of the 2015 nuclear deal.

US Maximum Pressure on Iran Ends in Failure: VP

Iran’s First Vice-President Es'haq Jahangiri has lauded the country’s success to deal with the US pressures, saying Washington’s plots against Tehran have ended in failure.

Iran’s Petropars to Develop South Pars 11 Alone after CNPC’s Pullout

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says the Iranian company Petropars will develop the Phase 11 of giant gas field South Pars after the Chinese company CNPC International pulled out of the contract.

Tehran to Sue US at ICJ for Denying Visa to Iranian Staff

Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs says Iran has requested that the US’ refusal to grant visa to Iranian staff be referred to the International Court of Justice.

US Policy of Maximum Pressure against Iran Failed: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the recent developments in New York indicated that the US policy of maximum pressure against Iran has failed.

World Must Decisively Stand against US’ Unilateralism: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the international community, particularly the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), to join hands and stand decisively against the United States’ unilateralism.

EU’s Threat to Leave JCPOA ‘Laughable’: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the European powers’ alleged threat to exit the 2015 Iran nuclear deal if Iran further reduces its commitments is “unacceptable” as it would be a “compensation of Iran’s compensatory measure”.

EU Tells Iran Can’t Do Anything without Trump Permission: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the European countries for their failure to adopt positions independent of the US regarding the Iran nuclear deal.

US Will Deprive Iranians of Water and Oxygen If It Can: DM

Iran’s defence minister says the US would even deprive Iranian people of access to water and oxygen in order to advance its so-called ‘maximum pressure’ policy against the Islamic Republic.

Zarif Video Chats with UN Envoy Hospitalized in NY

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has had a video chat with the country’s UN ambassador who has been hospitalized in New York, after the US barred the top diplomat from visiting the patient.

Turkey to Continue Trade with Iran Despite US Bans: Erdogan

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said it was impossible for Turkey to stop buying oil and natural gas from Iran, despite the threat of US sanctions, and added that trade between the two countries would continue, a report said.

Iran Denounces US Bid to Change Globally-Recognized Rules

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has denounced the United States’ destructive and one-sided approach, and its attempt to change the recognized rules of the international system.

Iran Condemns US Sanctions against China, Russia

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has condemned the latest US sanctions against Chinese and Russian firms and individuals, warning the international community about the consequences of Washington’s arbitrary bans and economic terrorism.

Iranian Economy Adapting Itself to US Sanctions: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has told ABC News that the country’s economy is adapting itself to the US sanctions in such a way that it has experienced a “trajectory of economic growth” in recent months.

Rouhani’s Offer to Amend JCPOA Aimed at Breaking Deadlock: Iran

Iran’s Government Spokesman says the president’s offer to make “small changes” to the 2015 nuclear deal in return for the removal of US sanctions is aimed at breaking the current impasse.

Iran Open to Discuss Small Changes to JCPOA If US Bans Lifted

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says he is open to discuss small changes, additions or amendments to the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and six major powers if the United States lifted sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic.

Preconditions Must Be Removed Before Any Talks: Rouhani 

Iran’s president says the country would not sit for talks with the US as long as there are preconditions and the sanctions are not removed.

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