Iran Sanctions

Iran Ready for ‘Denuclearization’ If US Bans Lifted: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the country is prepared to sign an additional protocol, allowing for more intrusive inspections of the country's nuclear facilities if all sanctions are lifted.

Regional Countries Agree US Bans Not Effective Anymore: Iran

The governor of the central bank of Iran says many of his counterparts in the region believe the United States’ sanctions are not working anymore.

Iran President Urges All Parties to Return to Rule of Law

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on all parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as JCPOA, to return to their commitments and comply with law.

Ceasefire in US Economic War Prerequisite for Talks: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says Tehran would sit for talks with Washington only if the US stops its economic war against the Islamic Republic.

US Sanctions on Iran Central Bank Sign of Desperation: Governor

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran says the re-imposition of US sanctions on the bank shows they are so desperate in finding a lever to pressure Iran.

US Sanctions on Central Bank Repeat of Same Old Bans: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi says the new US sanctions against the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) are nothing new, but the same old bans in a new form.

Trump Sanctions Iran’s Central Bank over Yemeni Attack on Saudi

US President Donald Trump says his administration has imposed further sanctions on Iran's central bank following last weekend's attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

Iran, Austria Discuss Closer Cooperation on Environment

Head of the Iranian Department of the Environment Issa Kalantari and Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz have sat down for talks to exchange views on joint cooperation on environmental issues.

Minister: Iran to Outpace Qatar in South Pars Gas Extraction

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says the country is going to outstrip Qatar in terms of production of gas from the South Pars joint field.

Iran Demands Official Apology from Canada over Sale of Its Assets

Iran’s Ministry of Justice has officially demanded an official apology from the Canadian government for its move to sell part of Iranian assets in Canada under the pretext of supporting terror victims.

Iran Nuclear Chief Urges World to Condemn US’ Behaviour

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has urged the international community to unanimously condemn Washington's destructive behavior and economic terrorism against other countries.

Why Iran’s Leader Has Blocked Negotiation with US

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has defined the current status of relations between Iran and the United States as “no war, no negotiation.”

Bolton’s Dismissal No Reason for Optimism: Senior MP

A top Iranian parliamentarian says the dismissal of US National Security Advisor John Bolton can give the US diplomacy another chance, but it is no reason for optimism in Iran.

Bolton’s Removal to Give Iran, US Breathing Room for Diplomacy

An expert on international relations says US President’s move to fire John Bolton will provide fresh air for diplomacy between Tehran and Washington.

Enemy Pressure Making Iran Stronger: IRGC Commander

A top Iranian military commander says the enemy’s pressure has only strengthened the Iranian nation.

Trump Considering French Plan to Give Iran $15bn Credit Line

US President Donald Trump is actively considering his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron’s plan to convince Iran into returning to the 2015 nuclear deal by extending a $15 billion credit line to the Islamic Republic, sources say.

Zarif Slams New US Sanctions, Urges Trump to Abandon ‘Thirst for War’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the US for further escalation of its economic terrorism against Iran by imposing further sanctions against the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Rouhani Urges US to Drop ‘Maximum Pressure’ Policy

The Iranian president has urged the United States to drop its bellicosity and “maximum pressure” policy vis-à-vis Iran, and put aside hawkish elements.

Talks with US Out of Question as Long as Sanctions in Effect: Iran

Iran says any negotiations between Tehran and Washington, including a possible meeting between the two countries’ presidents, are out of the question as long as the US maintains its policy of economic terrorism against Iranians.

Dialogue Still Open despite Iran’s JCPOA Decision: France

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says Iran’s decision to further reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal is reversible and Paris will continue to pursue dialogue to bring it back into full compliance.

Iranian MPs Propose Formation of Club of Sanctioned Countries

An Iranian parliamentary faction has come up with the idea of establishing a club of sanctioned countries for concerted action against the US economic terrorism.

US, Not Iran, Resorting to Extortion, Zarif Tells Pompeo

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says what the US is doing is extortion, not the recent decision made by Iran to reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran to Get Rid of Sanctions by 2021: Gov’t Spokesman

Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says Tehran’s policy is to neutralize the US sanctions strategy, and put an end to all anti-Iran bans until 2021.

Iran Rejects Reports of Possible Trump-Rouhani Meeting in NY

A senior Iranian official has ruled out the possibility of a meeting between Iranian and US presidents in New York.

US Acting Like Gangsters, Mafia Members: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the US’ resort to blackmailing, bribery, and bullying in its maximum pressure campaign against Iran, saying the Trump administration is acting like gangsters and Mafia groups.

Latest news