Iran Sanctions

Zarif Urges EU to Stop Philosophizing, Call for End to Trump’s Economic War Legacy

The Iranian foreign minister has called on the European countries to demand an end to the economic sanctions imposed on Iran by former US President Donald Trump.

Biden Shouldn’t Be Ashamed of Returning to Law: Iran President

The Iranian president has once again asked the new United States administration to return to the law and make up for the past mistakes of the administration of former President Donald Trump.

US Sanctions ‘Cruel, Inhumane’, Iran Tells WHO

Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has sat down for talks with the director of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean.

Nice Words Not Enough; US Must Take Action This Time: Iran’s Leader

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Tehran will not be convinced by the US' words and promises this time, and Washington needs to take practical action on the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Standoff over JCPOA Must Be Resolved Diplomatically: Iranian Spokesman

Speaking in a Tuesday press conference, Rabiei said the current row over the JCPOA should be settled diplomatically. “Basically, we believe the solution to...

Ball Is Now in US Court, Iran’s Rouhani Tells Swiss President

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the ball is now in the US court, as its return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal will lead to Iran’s return to fulfilling its obligations under the JCPOA.

Iran’s Economy Thriving despite Sanctions: Vice-President

Iran’s first vice president says the country’s economy is up and running, and the production and procurement of commodities are well underway thanks to efforts by importers and exporters.

Iran Has Seen No Goodwill Gesture from Biden Admin Yet: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the country has not seen any goodwill gesture from the new US administration yet, urging Washington to correct its wrong policies.

Time Running out for US to Lift Sanctions, Return to JCPOA: Iran

A senior Iranian diplomat says the window of opportunity is getting closed for the United States to remove its anti-Iran sanctions and rejoin the 2015 nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

World Beholden to Iran for Defeat of Trump: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the people’s resistance and the government’s prudence during the three-year US economic war on Iran crushed former American President Donald Trump.

Iranians Emerged Victorious against Armed-to-the-Teeth Enemy: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Iranian nation emerged victorious against an armed-to-the-teeth regime without any foreign support, so it should be addressed only with dignity and respect.

Enemy Failed to Halt Iran’s Economic Progress: VP

An Iranian vice president says the enemies were seeking to put the brakes on the nation’s economic progress, but to no avail.

ICJ Ruling ‘Legal Victory’ for Iran: President Rouhani

The Iranian president has described as a “major legal victory” for Iran the International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s decision to review the case brought by Tehran against the US.

ICJ Dismisses US Objections on Iran Sanctions Case: Spokesman

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague has announced that it has jurisdiction over a case on violations of the 1955 Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, rejecting all the US objections in this regard.

‘Iran Emerged Victorious in US Economic War with Bare Hands’

A senior Iranian official says documents pertaining to the United States’ economic war against Iran should be collected for the generation to come so as to prove how Iran won with bare hands.

Trump’s Prevention of COVID-19 Vaccine Export to Iran ‘A Crime’: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the former US administration committed the crime of preventing vaccine and medicine supplies to Iran amid the coronavirus outbreak.

”Pointless to Say Iran Should Return to JCPOA as It Never Left”

A senior Iranian official says Tehran has never withdrawn from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), so it would be pointless to say Iran should return to the agreement.

Iran’s Top Lawmaker Checks Implementation of Parliament’s Law in Fordow Visit

Iran’s parliament speaker has praised the administration of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani for implementing the legislation on countering sanctions which was passed by lawmakers, in a visit to the country's underground Fordow nuclear plant.

Iranian People’s Resistance Led to US’ Submission: First VP

First Vice-President Es'haq Jahangiri says the Iranian people’s resistance resulted in the United States’ surrender.

Iran to Return to Its Commitments One Hour after US Does So: Rouhani

The Iranian president says Iran will live up to all of its commitments as soon as the United States returns to its obligations.

‘US Expected to Release Iran’s Frozen Assets to Be Used in Fight against COVID-19’

The Iranian government spokesman has urged the new US administration to release Iran’s frozen assets, so that Tehran can use them to fight the coronavirus pandemic and buy food and medicines for its citizens.

Iran, Oman Discuss Promotion of Bilateral Banking, Trade Ties

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has discussed the promotion of trade and banking cooperation with Oman during a visit to Muscat.

No Talks with US before Biden Announces Official Position on JCPOA: Iran

The Iranian government spokesman says Tehran is waiting for the new US administration to announce whether or how it will begin to deliver on its commitments as per the 2015 nuclear deal (officially known as the JCPOA).

Iran’s Energy Achievements Prove Failure of US Sanctions: VP

Iran’s First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri says the country’s achievements in the fields of oil, gas, and petrochemicals indicate the failure of cruel sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Says Has Lost All Its Trust in US, Europe

A senior Iranian diplomat says the country has completely lost its trust in the United States and Europe.

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