Iran-US Relations

“US in No Position to Judge Iran’s Defence Power”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says those who export deadly weapons to the region, especially the US, are not in a position to comment on the Islamic Republic’s defence capability.

“Iran Supports Any State Willing to Fight against Israel”

Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioomars Heidari says Iran offers support to any state willing to fight against the Zionist regime of Israel.

US Gives Prison Term to Ex-Consultant to Iran’s UN Mission

The US has sentenced Ahmad Sheikhzadeh, a former advisor to Iran’s mission to the UN, to three months in prison for alleged tax evasion and violation of US sanctions.

“Collapse of Iran Nuclear Deal to Create New Regional Crisis”

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has accused the US of hampering the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, saying the falling apart of the JCPOA will have dire regional consequences.

Iranian People Will Never Forget US Cruelties: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at his American counterpart for sympathizing with the great nation of Iran, saying Iranians have not yet forgotten the tortures by the former US-backed regime as well as the sanctions that threatened ordinary people’s lives.

Iran Starts Exporting Caviar to US after 25 Years

An Iranian official says the ban on Iran's caviar exports to the US has been lifted after 25 years, stressing that 10 kilogrammes of farmed caviar has been exported to America last year.

Iran Condemns CIA Chief’s Cheap, Meddlesome Allegations

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has blasted the anti-Iran claims made by CIA Director Mike Pompeo, saying such comments are clear examples of Washington’s meddlesome and illegitimate policies.

US Relocating ISIS to Afghanistan to Justify Its Regional Presence: Iran Leader

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the goal behind Washington’s move to relocate ISIS terrorists to Afghanistan is to justify its military presence in the region and to provide security for the Zionist regime.

FM Zarif Slams Haley’s New Claims on Iran Role in Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the new allegations raised by the US Ambassador to UN against Iran on sending weapons to Yemen, saying that these are attempts to create Iranophobia.

“Iran-Europe Talks Fruitful If Focused on Regional Issues, Not Missiles”

A political analyst says negotiations between Iran and Europe on regional issues can be fruitful and trust-building only if the EU does not raise the issue of Tehran’s missile program.

Iran Blasts US’ Measures to Kill Nuclear Deal

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani says the Iran nuclear deal is non-negotiable and the US' recent moves to change the JCPOA are 'illegal'.

US, Saudis Arm ISIS Terrorists: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Washington and Riyadh provided ISIS with weapons while Iran helped the Iraqis and Syrians defeat the terrorists.

Why Iran FM Decided Not to Attend WEF in Davos

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has elaborated on the reasons for Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s decision to remain in Tehran instead of attending the 48th Annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Iran Dismisses US VP Pence’s False Accusations

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the false accusations levelled against Iran by US Vice President Mike Pence, saying such remarks are made out of enmity.

Europe Seeking to Keep US in JCPOA by Offering Concessions: Iran

A top Iranian official says Europe is seeking to keep the US in the Iran nuclear deal by offering Washington concessions in areas other than the JCPOA.

Trump’s Re-Election Even Hard to Imagine: US Author

American author and journalist Barbara Slavin says it is even hard to imagine that Trump would be re-elected as he has aroused so much opposition from so many Americans.

US Formation of Border Force Targeting Syria’s Territorial Integrity: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani denounced the US-led coalition’s plan to create a so-called border force in Syria’s northeast as a violation of international laws and a plot against the Arab country’s territorial integrity.

Saudi Arabia Betraying Muslim World: Iran Leader

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the governments that help the US and the Zionists are betraying the Islamic society.

Iran President Blasts Trump’s Remarks about Africa

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani condemned the US president’s comments about Africa, saying that Trump has not understood the grandeur of African people.

Iran Judiciary Chief Blasts US Sanctions, Pledges Tehran’s Reaction

Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani decried the US government’s hostile move to impose new sanctions against Iranian entities and individuals, including himself, saying Tehran would not remain silent on such a violation of all international norms.

Iran Slams US Formation of New Border Forces in Syria

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Washington’s decision to build new border security forces in Syria is a direct interference in the Arab country’s internal affairs.

Trump’s Madman Strategy No Longer Effective: Iran’s Shamkhani

An Iranian high-ranking official says the US president’s use of madman strategy to coerce the world into doing what he wants is not effective anymore.

Entire World Unanimously Stands against US: Iran President

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the world’s support for the Iran nuclear deal and their unanimous opposition to the US president’s demands was a great victory for Iran and a big defeat for Washington.

Iran Parliament Speaker Rejects Any Changes to Nuclear Deal

A top Iranian parliamentarian has ruled out the possibility of making any changes to the Iran nuclear deal.

“EU’s Support for Iran Nuclear Deal Not for Economic Reasons”

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the European Union regards the Iran nuclear deal as one of its major achievements, and its support for the JCPOA is not for economic reasons.

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