Iran-US Relations

US Animosity Towards Iran Outcome of Its Independence, Support for Palestine: Nasrallah

The long-standing US animosity towards Iran has its roots in the country’s genuine independence and its relentless support for the Palestinian cause, says the Hezbollah chief.

Terrorism in West Asia Result of US’ Wrong Policies: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected remarks by US President Donald Trump in his address to the US congress, saying terrorism in the region is an outcome of decades of wrong US policies.

Iraqi PM Urges Trump to Eat His Iraq Comment

Iraq’s Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi censured remarks by US President Donald Trump that the country would use Iraq as a base to “watch” Iran, urging Donald Trump to change his position.

Zarif Rejects Trump’s Accusations, Says US Brought Destruction to Region

The top Iranian diplomat rejected allegations by US President Donald Trump in his State of the Union speech to the Congress, saying the US itself has brought ruin to the region through offering support to dictators and extremists.

US Not to Gain Domination over Iran Again: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has slammed the United States’ hostile attitude toward Iran since the victory of its Islamic Revolution 40 years ago, saying the era of US domination over the Islamic Republic has come to an end.

Trump’s Vow to Use Bases in Iraq against Iran Draws Widespread Criticism

Statements by US President Donald Trump that Washington would use its bases in Iraq to “watch” Iran have met with widespread criticism from Iran and a wide array of Iraqi officials.

Iran Says Venezuela Will Foil US-Hatched Plots

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has reiterated Tehran’s support for the legitimate government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, expressing hope the country will overcome the US-hatched plots against Caracas.

‘Anti-Iran Poland Conference Sign of US Failure in Mideast’

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the US move to organize an anti-Iran conference in the Polish capital Warsaw testifies to Washington’s failure in the region, as the country wouldn’t need to hype up such a conference if it had achieved its goals in the region.

Deal with US Not Even Worth the Ink: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the US administration’s decision to withdraw from a nuclear arms control treaty with Russia proves that any deal with Washington “is not worth the ink”.

Iranian President Urges JCPOA Opponents to Blame US, Not Gov’t

President Hassan Rouhani says the Donald Trump administration is to be blamed for the current situation of the JCPOA and not his government

Iran-UAE Ties “Unaccetpble” Due to Abu Dhabi’s Mistakes

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said relations between the UAE and Iran have decreased to an “unacceptable” level due to strategic mistakes the Arab country’s rulers have made in recent years.

Number of Tourists Visiting Iran Increases by 56%

The number of tourists traveling to Iran in the first 10 months of the current Iranian year (started March 21) has been increased by 56% year on year, a Cultural Heritage, Handcraft and Tourism Organisation official announced, as a plunge in the national currency’s value has made visiting Iran extremely cheap.

Western MSM Coverage of Hashemi’s Detention: Double-Standard on Steroids

Marzieh Hashemi, the US-born anchorwoman who was arrested without charges on January 13 in her homeland, was finally set free on Wednesday, after she appeared before a 23-member grand jury for a third hearing on an unspecified federal court case.

Press TV Anchor Comes Out of Jail, Calls for Continued Protest at US

The US-born anchorwoman Marzieh Hashemi was released from US jail after 10 days of detention, and called for continued protest the injustice and discrimination against the black community at the US.

Switzerland Runs Payment Channel for Iran Drug Trade

The Swiss government has finalised an independent payment mechanism for trade with Iran, which could be used to import drug and grain to the country.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Says US Oil Sanctions on Iran Futile

The speaker of Iran’s parliament said the US has failed to cut down to zero Iran’s oil trade, in a clear defeat for Donald Trump administration in its maximum pressure campaign against Tehran.

Russia Declines Invitation to Iran-Focused Poland Summit

Poland's foreign minister said Russia has declined an invitation to an international conference on the Middle East next month in Warsaw.

Any Negotiation with US Futile: Iranian Official

A senior Iranian official says the US has failed in the Iran nuclear deal test and it cannot be trusted anymore in any field.

Iran Summons Swiss Envoy over Press TV Journo Detention

Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Swiss Ambassador to Tehran has been summoned over the US detention of the Press TV’s Journalist Marzieh Hashemi.

Is Press TV Journo Caught in Crossfire as Trump Intensifies Iran Standoff?

A little over a week into the arrest of the senior journalist working for Iran’s Press TV, the case has become a big controversy shrouded in mystery.

Detained Iranian Anchor to Attend US Court Again

The second session of a court for Marzieh Hashemi will be held in Washington on Wednesday, announced Iran’s Press TV, for whom the US-born anchorwoman and producer was working for.

Time for Iran-US Talks, Former Deputy FM Argues

A former senior diplomat says he believes it’s time for high-level talks between Iran and the US on a bilateral deal, as President Donald Trump who faces numerous difficulties at home and in the Middle East would see such a deal a much-needed achievement in his presidential track record.  

Jordan Rejects US’ Call for Joining ‘Arab NATO’ against Iran

A new report suggests that Jordan has rejected US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s call on Amman to join an Arab military coalition against Iran, arguing that it is not going to fan the flames of tension in the region any more.

JCPOA Has Thwarted Efforts to Securitise Iran: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister has commemorated the third anniversary of the implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal, expressing satisfaction that the deal thwarted years of efforts to securitise Iran.

US Arrest of Press TV’s Journo Violates Freedom of Expression: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed the US detention of a journalist of the Iranian English-speaking television news network, Press TV, as “politically-motivated and unacceptable”, saying that Washington must immediately put an end to its political game.

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