Iran-US Relations

Ayatollah Khamenei: US often miscalculates on Iran

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that that US have often miscalculated regarding Iran over the past few decades.

Iran Must engage with the U.S. for sanctions relief, says political analyst

Nasser Imani, an Iranian principlist political analyst, emphasized the necessity for Iran to negotiate with the United States to address sanctions effectively.

Iran strongly condemns terror attack in US

Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in the US city of New Orleans, which claimed the lives of 15 people.

Iranian journalist castigates advocates of negotiations with US

Hossein Shariatmadari, the managing director of Tehran-based Kayhan newspaper, has strongly criticized Iranian officials advocating for negotiations with the US, saying they are either foolish or hand in glove with Americans.

Biden considered attack on Iranian nuclear facilities: Axios

US President Joe Biden held a high-level meeting several weeks ago to discuss potential military action against Iranian nuclear sites, according to multiple sources cited by Axios.

Iran says ready for talks with world powers, never left negotiating table

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has expressed Tehran’s readiness for talks in a fair manner with world powers on the removal of sanctions.

US sanctions IRGC entity over ‘election interference’

The United States has imposed sanctions on an entity it claims is affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) over its "interference in the 2024 US presidential elections".

Former Iranian minister: Occupation of US embassy, turned the world against us

Isa Kalantari, a former Iranian minister of agriculture, has made a scathing statement criticizing Iran's foreign policy since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Deputy FM raps US for holding Iranians hostage

A deputy Iranian foreign minister has criticized Washington for taking Iranian nationals hostage under the pretext of violating "illegitimate sanctions," following the arrest of two Iranians in the US and Italy.

Two Iranians arrested abroad for alleged involvement in equipping drones used against US forces

Iranian nationals Mohammad Abedini and Mehdi Mohammad Sadeghi have been arrested in Milan and Massachusetts respectively on charges of aiding in the equipping of drones used in an attack on American soldiers, an allegation that Iran strongly denies.

Iran FM: US, Zionists Seek Disintegration of Islamic States

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, said the US and the Zionist regime has been seeking the long-term plot to weaken and disintegrate major Islamic countries so the occupying regime would dominate the region.

US admits efforts to change regime in Iran

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has publicly admitted that over the past two decades Washington had conducted experiments seeking regime change in Iran. The endeavours to topple the government in Tehran, however, have resulted in failure, he confirmed.

US imposes sanctions on several individuals, entities over links to Iranian military

The United States has announced new sanctions on Iranian and non-Iranian individuals and entities that it claims have been linked to the country's military programs to design and develop weapons and military equipment.

Trump considering ex-intelligence chief as special envoy for Iran

United States President-elect Donald Trump is considering appointing Richard Grenell, his former intelligence chief, as a special envoy for Iran, according to two people familiar with the transition plans.

US puts sanctions on fleet involved in Iran’s oil exports

The United States has announced new sanctions on what it claims is a “shadow fleet” involved in the export of oil from Iran.

Former diplomat: EU alone cannot resolve Iran’s sanctions issue without U.S. involvement

Seyed Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian diplomat and foreign policy expert, stated that negotiations between Iran and the three European powers are a positive and necessary step, but they are unlikely to succeed without the involvement of the United States.

Analyst: Leader advisor’s recent interview signals shift in Iran’s diplomatic approach

A political analyst believes that Ali Larijani, a seasoned Iranian politician, has recently indicated a potential shift in Iran's diplomatic strategy in an interview with a prominent news website.

Former Iranian diplomat warns of potential US-Europe collaboration against Iran

A former Iranian diplomat in New York has expressed concerns that the issue of ties with Iran might be one of the few common grounds between Europe and the Trump administration, but the two sides have the potential to unite against Iran.

Iran’s navy commander: Core US Naval units leaving region

The Commander of the Iranian Navy, Admiral Shahram Irani, gave on Sunday an update on the presence of US naval ships in West Asia, saying they are fading away from the region.

Leader’s aide says US must accept Iran’s nuclear conditions

Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran’s Leader, says if the US wants to impose its restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program, it has to agree to Tehran’s conditions as a compensation.

Iran dismisses ‘baseless’ claims by US, UK over regional tensions, Ukraine war

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations hit back at the United States and the United Kingdom for shifting the blame for their support for the Israeli genocidal crimes in the Gaza Strip by leveling unfounded accusations against Tehran.

Unscheduled visit by Qatari prime minister to Tehran sparks speculation

Reports emerged by Iranian daily Donya-e Eqtesad suggest that the Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs made an unannounced visit to Tehran Wednesday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is said to have met with Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi.

US maximum pressure against Iran will fail again: Deputy FM

A deputy Iranian foreign minister has stated that any bids by the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump to re-impose “maximum pressure” policy against Tehran will be met with “maximum resistance” on the part of the Islamic Republic.

Analyst: Economic incentives can reduce Tehran-Washington tensions

A former member of Iran's parliament has highlighted the importance of economic incentives in shaping Iran's relations with the administration of US president-elect Donald Trump, saying many indications bode well.

Former VP hopeful President Pezeshkian will negotiate with Trump administration, tackle foreign policy issues

Iran’s former vice president for women and family affairs Masoumeh Ebtekar has expressed confidence in the Pezeshkian administration's ability to tackle a myriad of domestic and foreign policy challenges, including to negotiate with a Republican government in the US under Donald Trump.

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