The latest news and views about bilateral relations between Iran and the United States (US)
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Security Official Debunks US’ Lie about New Deal with Iran
The spokesperson for the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) of Iran has slammed as a “lie” the US special representative’s call for dialogue and a new deal with the Islamic Republic.
US Says Ready to Lift Iran Sanctions, Restore Relations
The US special envoy on Iran affairs, Brian Hook, says the United States is ready to lift sanctions on Iran and restore diplomatic relations if the country stops what he calls “its hostilities”.
Iranian Nationals Warned against Travelling to US
The Islamic Republic’s Foreign Ministry has called on all Iranian nationals, especially elites and scientists, to refrain from travelling to the US even to attend scientific conferences and despite being invited.
American Jewish Woman Rejoices at Prayer in Iranian Synagogue
A Jewish American woman and peace activist recalls how she was thrilled to attend a prayer service in a synagogue inside Iran, saying she was surprised to see the Iranian Jews enjoy religious freedom and have a representative in the Iranian Parliament.
Iran Says Ready for More Prisoner Swaps with US
Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei has expressed Tehran’s preparedness for further prisoner exchanges with the United States, following the swap of Iranian scientist Masoud Soleimani with a US-Chinese national kept in Iran.
Japan to Help Ease Iran-US Tension during Rouhani’s Visit: Abe
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says Tokyo is in discussions about a visit to Japan by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani this month, an attempt to try to ease tensions between Iran and the United States.
‘Iranian Scientist Freed from US Jail Offered to Stay in America’
Iran’s foreign minister says freed Iranian scientist Masoud Soleimani had been offered to stay in the United States.
Freed Iranian Scientist Says Accused of Being Terrorist in US
An Iranian scientist who was released recently as part of a prisoner exchange between Iran and the United States says his inmates had been told that he was a terrorist.
Iran, US Exchange Prisoners with Swiss Mediation
The US has released Iranian stem cell scientist Masoud Soleimani and handed him over to Iranian officials in Switzerland, which has apparently mediated another prisoner swap between Tehran and Washington.
Iran Raps US Interference in China’s Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the US’ interference in the internal affairs of China after the US House of Representatives passed a bill for sanctions against Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang.