Iran Sanctions

ICJ Orders US Not to Hamper Investment in Iran

The International Court of Justice issued an interim order asking the US to stop anti-Iran measures that hamper foreign investment in Iran.

“Drop in Oil Prices Hinges on Removal of US Sanctions on Iran”

Iran’s oil minister has rejected US President Donald Trump’s remarks that OPEC is to blame for the rise in oil prices, urging Washington to stop trying to hamper Iran’s oil trade if it really wants a drop in global oil prices.

Iran Says Close to Deal with EU, Russia, China on Financial Mechanism

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran is closing in on reaching a mutual understanding with Europe, Russia and China regarding different issues including the European financial mechanism.

Iran, EU on Verge of Oil Deal in Defiance of US Bans: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran is closing in on a deal to sell oil to European nations despite the US threats of sanctions against any countries that do business with Iran.

Iran Calls for EU’s Practical Measures to Safeguard JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the European Union to take practical measures to preserve the Iran nuclear deal following the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal.

Iran Calls for Joint Efforts with UK to Preserve JCPOA

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the most important issue in Tehran-Europe relations today is joint efforts to consolidate and implement the Iran nuclear deal.

US Sanctions on Iran Form of Economic Terrorism: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in his address to the annual UN General Assembly, strongly blasted the US administration for its unilateral sanctions against the Iranian nation, describing it as a form of economic terrorism which must be ended.

China Vows to Continue Normal Business Ties with Iran

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says his country will continue its normal economic cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran despite the US’ sanctions on Tehran.

Rouhani, Erdogan Discuss Fight against Terror, US Sanctions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, exchanged views about a range of issues, including the latest developments in the Middle East and the world.

EU Vows to Create Payment Channels to Maintain Trade with Iran

Remaining parties to the Iran nuclear deal have promised to establish a ‘special purpose vehicle’ to facilitate payments related to Iran’s exports as part of efforts to salvage the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action after the US’ withdrawal.

EU Finalising Offers to Meet Iran’s Demands: Mogherini

EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini says Europe is finalising its offers to meet the Islamic Republic’s demands in a bid to save the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

No Hope for Change in Trump’s Behaviour: Iran’s Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has ruled out the possibility of meeting his American counterpart in New York, saying that Tehran has no hope that US President Donald Trump would change his behaviour.

Rouhani in New York to Tell UNGA US Violating Int’l Law

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said he will seize the chance at this year’s UN General Assembly to talk about US breaches of international law.

Trump’s Offer of Direct Talks with Iran Not Honest: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his American counterpart’s offer of holding direct talks with the Islamic Republic is not an honest or genuine one as the administration of Donald Trump has officially reneged on all its international commitments and insulted the Iranians.

Iran’s Zarif Calls US ‘Big Threat to Int’l Peace’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has described the US as a threat to international peace and security, urging Washington to begin acting like a normal state.

Iran FM Rejects US’ Call for New ‘Treaty’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed a call by a US State Department official for signing a new treaty with Iran, saying the Donald Trump administration, a violator of international treaties, is just mocking calls for peace.

US Says Seeks to Sign ‘Treaty’ with Iran on Missile Program

The United States says it seeks a treaty with Iran ahead of the next week's United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York.

Iran President, Japan PM to Discuss US Sanctions in New York

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is planning to hold talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani later this month in New York following the reinstatement of sanctions against the Middle Eastern country by the United States, a Japanese government source said.

Iran Says May Hold Meeting with JCPOA FMs in New York

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says foreign ministers of Iran and other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal are likely to hold a meeting on the sidelines of this year’s UN General Assembly in New York to discuss efforts to salvage the nuclear pact.

Iran Pursuing Reported Arrest of Student in Australia

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran has not yet received any report regarding the arrest of an Iranian student from any official channel and Australian authorities, but the foreign ministry is following up on the media reports on the issue.

Iran to Sue ATR for Failure to Deliver Passenger Planes

Iran says it will file a complaint against the Italian-French aircraft manufacturer ATR for not remaining committed to its obligations under its contract with the Islamic Republic.

Iranians Inspired by Imam Hussein in Confrontation with US: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the nation will resist against the bullying US in the same way as Imam Hussein, the third Shiite Imam, resisted against tyrant ruler of time Yazid, and they won’t cave into escalating pressure by Washington.

Russia Says US’ Bid to Cut Iran’s Oil Exports to Zero Not Feasible

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said he believes it is not possible for the “unrealistic” US to bring down Iran’s oil export to zero, as Washington is almost isolated internationally on this particular issue.

ATR to Replace Iran with Alternative Clients amid US Sanctions

The world’s largest commercial turboprop maker ATR is in talks with alternative buyers for seven remaining aircraft which it has to deliver to Iran under a $536 million deal, the company’s Italian shareholder Leonardo says.

“US Claim of Bringing Iran’s Oil Sales to Zero Just Nonsense”

A senior Iranian official says the United States’ claim that it will bring Iran’s petroleum sales to zero is just nonsense.

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