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Iran Prepared to Confront Any Aggression, Rouhani Tells Macron

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is not seeking a war with the US but is ready to confront any aggression.

New Bans Show US Offer of Talks ‘Sheer Lie’: Iran President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the recent sanctions imposed by the US against Iran's Leader and foreign minister show the White House's offer of talks is a lie.

Iran Dismisses Reports of Drop in Oil Sales

The oil minister of Iran quashed rumors about a slump in the country’s oil sales.

Iran Raps New US Bans as Another Sign of US Disrespect for Int’l Law

Iran's ambassador to the UN asserts that the United States’ new sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic’s topmost authorities still serves to reflect Washington’s disrespect for the international law.

New US Bans Leave No Room for Diplomacy with Trump Admin: Iran

Iran has lashed out at the latest US sanctions against a number of Iranian officials, including the country’s Leader and foreign minister and several IRGC commanders.

US Must Give More Concessions If Seeks Deal beyond JCPOA: Iran

A presidential advisor says if the United States wants something more than the 2015 nuclear deal, it needs to give Iran concessions beyond those of the JCPOA.

US Sanctions Hindering Fight against Narcotics: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Moammad Javad Zarif says the US and certain western countries are hindering the fight against narcotics, and thus are responsible for the consequences.

Iran Says 2nd Phase of Scaling Back JCPOA Commitments ‘More Serious’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has warned the European parties to the JCPOA that if they do not take a significant step within the few coming days, Tehran’s second phase of scaling down its nuclear deal commitments will begin more seriously.

All Sorts of US Sanctions Already Imposed on Iran: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has slammed the US sanctions against Iran as part of a propaganda campaign, saying Washington has imposed every type of sanctions against the Islamic Republic over the past four decades.

Trump Thanks Iran for Not Downing Manned Aircraft

US President Donald Trump has thanked Iran for refraining from downing a manned US plane alongside the spy drone it shot down on Thursday.

Iranian Automaker May Use Peugeot Logo on Homegrown Car

CEO of Iran’s leading carmaker Iran Khodro (IKCO) has said his company feels free to use the logo of Peugeot on the 301 model, because the sedan has been fully manufactured inside Iran after the French automaker Peugeot violated its contract and left the country in the shadow of US sanctions.

Iran to Facilitate Foreign Tourists’ Visit upon President’s Order

The spokesman of Iran’s government says that the visit of foreign tourists to the country is to be eased based on an order by President Hassan Rouhani.

Iran’s Nuclear Decision ‘Minimum Reaction’ to US Violations: Rouhani

The Iranian president says Tehran’s move to scale back its commitments under the Iran nuclear deal in reaction to the US’ violations of the JCPOA is the “minimum” action Iran has taken.

UK to Pay $1.6bn in Damages to Iran’s Bank Mellat

The UK government has reached an agreement with Bank Mellat to settle a $1.6-billion damages claim brought by the Iranian bank after 10 years of negotiations.

Selling Oil Today More Difficult than in Wartime: Iran

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says today's conditions are harder than those of the wartime, because at the time of war Iran did not have problem in oil exports.

Iran Ultimate Winner of ‘Battle of Wills’: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will not wage any war against any country, but in case of a battle, the Iranian nation will be the ultimate winner.

Europe Has Limited Time to Compensate: Iran President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran exercised restraint in the past year at the request of France and the European Union, but Europe’s time to compensate for the US’ withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal is not unlimited.

Trump, Not Iran, Has Reached Deadlock

Realities on the ground show it is US President Donald Trump, not Iranians, who has reached an impasse, a political analyst says.

Tanker Attacks Another False Flag Operation by US: Iran

Iran’s Parliament speaker says the “suspicious” attacks on two oil tankers in the Sea of Oman could be staged by the US as the country has a history of carrying out such false flag operations.

INSTEX Not Translated into Reality Yet: Iran

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the financial mechanism proposed by the EU to normalize economic ties with Iran after the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear has not yet been translated into reality, and is only on paper.

Tehran, Ankara Underline Opposition to US Sanctions, Coercion

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have expressed their opposition to any sanction and coercive policy in the region.

Celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday at Iranians’ Expense

An email has been sent to many Iranian economic players and brands asking them to pay for an annual celebration marking the 93rd birthday of the British Queen Elizabeth II in Tehran through a certain channel.

Abe’s Tehran Visit Reminiscent of Japan’s Historic Bypass of UK Bans

The visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Tehran amid the current heightened tensions in Iran-US relations serves as a reminder of a historic move by Japan’s government in the years after the World War II to circumvent the brutal sanctions imposed by the Great Britain on Iran’s national oil industry, an op-ed by Iranian newspaper Shargh said.

US Pressure on Iran Has Lost Its Capacity: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the pressure of the United States on Iran has lost its capacity and credibility, and from now on, threats and pressures would not work anymore.

Iran Describes Persian Gulf Security as Integrated Concept

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says security in the Persian Gulf is an "integrated and inseparable" concept.

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