Iran-US Relations

Trump’s Sneaky Visit to Iraq Disrespect for Its National Sovereignty: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at US President Donald Trump for his recent visit to Iraq, describing it as an undiplomatic trip that disrespected Iraq’s national sovereignty.

Iraq Says US Forces Will Never Leave Middle East

An Iraqi lawmaker has described Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US forces from Syria as Washington’s new tactic, saying it is an illusion to think the decision would eventually result in the pullout of all US troops from the region.

US Presence in Mideast Always Source of Insecurity, Tension: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the US presence in the Middle East, including Syria, was a source of insecurity in the region from the start.

Iran Denies It Fired Missiles at US Flotilla in Persian Gulf

A senior Iranian commander has denied as “sheer lie” the rumours that Iran fired rockets at an American flotilla in the Persian Gulf during the IRGC war games.

Iran Envoy to UK Rejects Talks with US over Yemen

Iranian envoy to the UK has strongly rejected the reports of secret meetings between Iranian and US officials over the issue of Yemen.

US Media Reports Encounter between US Carrier, IRGC Vessels

A US carrier entering the Persian Gulf Friday has had an encounter with Iranian vessels off the coasts in Southern Iran, US media claimed.

IRGC Begins Military Exercise to Showcase Offensive Capabilities

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps kicked off a massive military exercise on Saturday, which for the first time will include offensive operations in southern parts of Iran.

US Sanctions Not to Remain in Place for Long: Iran

An advisor to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the new round of US sanctions on Iran can’t remain in place for the long run due to their unilateral nature.

Tehran Condemns Albania’s Expulsion of Iranian Diplomats

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has denounced as unacceptable the Albanian government’s expulsion of two Iranian diplomats from the country.

‘US Hell-Bent on Solving Its Iran Problem Once for All’

An expert on US politics believes Washington is hell-bent on settling its Iran problem once and for all, launching a full-scale war against the country that targets Iran’s economy, among other sectors, to bring the country to its knees and cause a regime change.

US Sanctions Not to Change Iran’s Policies: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says economic sanctions imposed by the United States against Iran will fail to have any impact on the policies of the Islamic Republic at home or abroad.

11,000 Ancient Objects to Be Returned to Iran from US

Ali-Asghar Mounesan, the head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organisation (ICHTO), says eleven thousands of valuable ancient relics belonging to Persepolis will return to the country based on the US Supreme Court’s ruling.

Pompeo Once Again Mocks UN Security Council: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hits out at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for making another “mockery” of the UN Security Council (UNSC) by taking the podium there to brag about Washington’s violation of a resolution adopted by the same council on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Says US Talk of Renegotiating Nuclear Deal ‘Pointless’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed a US official’s “pointless” talk of renegotiating the Iran nuclear deal, saying that Tehran will not test what has already been tested.

Saudis to Incur God’s Wrath for Crimes in Yemen: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that the Al Saud regime will definitely incur God’s wrath over the crimes it is committing against the innocent people of Yemen.

Enemy’s Dream of Changing Iran’s Behaviour to Die on Vine: IRGC

Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the enemies are trying to make the country insecure in order to make a change in the behaviour of the Islamic Republic, but their dreams will never come true.

US Sanctions Failed to Disrupt Iranian Economy: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the US has failed to negatively impact the Iranian economy by re-imposing its sanctions in November, as life has been made much easier for people since then.

Iran Says OPEC Agreement Deals Further Blow to US

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the US sustained another defeat after the member states of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reached consensus on new cuts.

US Seeks to Erode Asia by Fostering Terrorism: Iran’s Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the US has fomented wars and created terrorist groups in Asia to prevent the continent’s growth.

Iran Victimized by Terrorists Sheltered in US, West: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic, as a victim of terrorism, is at the forefront of fighting it, while the US and other Western countries are providing shelter for those criminals.

Iran Slams US Envoy’s ‘Meddlesome’ Meetings with OPEC Members

The Iranian oil minister has lashed out at US special representative for Iran Brian Hook over his “meddlesome” meetings with members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries in Vienna, asserting that OPEC is an independent body that does not take orders from the US.

Iran’s Missile Tests Not Banned by UNSC Resolution 2231: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US officials have confessed that neither the Iran nuclear deal nor the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 ban Iran from testing its missiles.

Secular Democracy on Verge of Collapse in US: Analyst

A senior Iranian commentator says US President Donald Trump is pushing America and its secular democracy to the brink of collapse.

ICA Says Resolved to Facilitate Iran’s Trade Ties with World

The chairman of the Asia-Pacific region of International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) says the alliance is seeking to stand by Iran amid the unilateral sanctions imposed on the county and do whatever in its power to facilitate Iran’s trade ties with the outside world.

No Oil to Be Exported from Persian Gulf If Iran Banned: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned the United States that if the Islamic Republic is not allowed to export its crude oil, then no other country will be able to do so from the Persian Gulf.

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