Iran-US Relations

Sweden Urges Trump to Respect Iran Nuclear Deal

Sweden's State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Annika Söder has referred to the Iran nuclear deal as a message of security and non-proliferation for the world, calling on the US government to live up to its commitments under the accord.

Philip Morris to Produce Marlboro Cigarettes in Iran

Iran and the American cigarette and tobacco manufacturing company Philip Morris have finally signed a Memorandum of Understanding on official imports and the joint production of Marlboro cigarettes in Iran.

“Trump’s Decision on JCPOA Not to Affect Iranians’ Lives”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says whatever decision his US counterpart Donald Trump would take on the Iran nuclear deal next week will have no impact on the lives of Iranian people thanks to the pre-emptive measures taken by the government.

“US Court Ruling against Iran Mocks Survivors, Families of 9/11 Victims”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has vehemently rejected the recent “politically-motivated” ruling by a US court over Iran’s alleged role in the 9/11 attacks.

“War on Iran Unlikely Given Islamic Republic’s Prowess”

A senior Iranian official has strongly ruled out the possibility of a war against the Islamic Republic given enemies' awareness of Iran's "political strength and its military and security preparedness."

“No JCPOA Left; Which Deal Are You Talking About?”

Hossein Shariatmadari, a conservative Iranian journalist, says there is no JCPOA left to discuss whether or not to pull out of it.

“US Seeking to Promote Liberal-Democratic System of Ruling”

The head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran says the US seeks to promote a liberal-democratic system of government.

Iran Not to Accept Any Change to JCPOA, Zarif Reaffirms

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will not accept any revision to the Iran nuclear deal under any circumstances.

Macron’s Talks with Trump; Attempt to Support Iran Deal or Mere Show?

As speculations have risen about US President Donald Trump’s pulling out of Iran nuclear deal in May, European leaders’ visits to Washington to hold talks with US officials have grabbed the attention of the observers.

If US Leaves JCPOA, There Will Be No Deal Left: Iran

Iran’s ambassador to Britain says if the US withdraws from the Iran nuclear deal, there will be no agreement left.

Iran’s Top Judge Rules Out Possibility of Missile Talks

Iran's Judiciary chief has ruled out any more negotiations on the Iran nuclear deal or the country's defence capabilities.

Iran Slams Europe’s Efforts to Appease Trump on Nuclear Deal

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has slammed London, Berlin, and Paris for ignoring the US violation of the Iran nuclear deal and even trying to appease Trump.

Iran to Produce TV Series in Response to “Argo” Lies

Six years after the release of Argo (2012), Iran’s state TV has started making a new series on the US embassy takeover in Tehran to give an appropriate response to the American film which distorted an important period of time in US-Iran relations in the early days of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran Not to Forgo Missiles, Deterrence Power: IRGC

A senior Iranian military commander says missiles are the country’s defence assets and the main building blocks of Iran’s deterrence power.

Trump Will Not Withdraw from Iran Nuclear Deal: Ex-Diplomat

A former Iranian diplomat believes US President Donald Trump will not withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal on May 12, 2018, and will maintain the status quo.

US Inciting Saudi Arabia to Clash with Iran: Leader

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US is trying to provoke the thoughtless Saudis into confrontation with Iran as part of a plan to get Muslim states engaged in infighting.

“US-Saudi Partnership Stoking Instability, Insecurity in Region”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has lashed out at the US and Saudi Arabia for fueling insecurity in the region.

Iran Not to Accept Anything beyond JCPOA, Rouhani Tells Macron

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran will not accept any commitment beyond the nuclear deal it has signed with world powers.

Iran VP Denies Washington Post’s Report on Her US Visits

Iran’s Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Massoumeh Ebtekar has denied having ever been to the United States since the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran, rejecting a claim raised by Washington Post.

“Europe’s Interests in Danger If It Remains Indifferent to Trump Policies”

Iran says the incumbent US administration will definitely harm Europe’s interests if it keeps silent over Trump’s policies.

American Girl Visits Iran’s Kish Island as Part of Guinness Record Attempt

An American tourist, who is attempting to break the Guinness World Records for fastest and youngest person to visit every country around the world, has visited Iran’s Kish Island as her latest destination.

Iran Welcomes Recent Détente on Korean Peninsula

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has welcomed the positive developments and de-escalation of tension on the Korean peninsula.

Iran So Powerful that Trump Cannot Talk of War: IRGC

The lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran is so powerful these days that the US President cannot even talk of waging a war against the Islamic Republic.

Iranian, American Girls Play “Friendly” Football Match in Italy

While US President Donald Trump has been making threats against Iran on a daily basis, the female footballers of Iran and the US played a friendly match to show the two nations are at peace with each other.

Trump’s Remarks on Arab States Humiliation of Muslim World: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei says the US President's claim that some Muslim countries cannot survive without Washington’s help is a humiliation of Muslim countries.

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