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Iran-US Relations

Iran to Withdraw from JCPOA If Sanctions Reinstated: Top General

Iran’s top military commander says Tehran will definitely withdraw from the nuclear deal it has signed with world powers if sanctions against the country are reinstated in any form.

Iran President Rejects Trump’s Call for Bilateral Meeting at UNGA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has rejected his US counterpart's request for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the recent UN General Assembly in New York.

Iran Stops New York Auction of Ancient Persepolis Relics

An auction of an ancient relic which had been stolen from Iran’s Persepolis decades ago has been stopped in the US city of New York, according to an Iranian official.

North Korea Not That Crazy to Negotiate with Trump: Iran

Iranian president says Pyongyang is not that much crazy to engage in negotiations with the Trump administration, which does not live up to its commitments under any international agreement.

Is Donald Trump Really Crazy?

A political analyst says Trump pretends to be a lunatic like Nixon while seeking a new cold war like Kennedy.

Iran Dismisses UN Rapporteur’s Human Rights Report as “Biased”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the UN special rapporteur's recent report about the situation of human rightsin Iran is a biased and politically-motivated one which lacks credibility.

‘US Efforts to Divide Iranian People Futile’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has blasted the rude, divisive, and interventionist anti-Iran allegations raised by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Iraq’s Role in Washington’s Anti-Iran Strategy

An Iranian analyst has weighed in on the roles Iraqi premier Haider al-Abadi and influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr are playing in Washington’s agenda of diminishing Iran’s influence in the region.

Baghdad-Riyadh Ties Not Detrimental to Iran’s Interests: FM Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the close and friendly relations between the Iraqi government and Saudi Arabia are not at all to the detriment of Iran’s interests, and Tehran welcomes such regional cooperation.

Judiciary Chief Rules Out Talks on Iran’s Defensive Power

Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani says the Islamic Republic’s missile capabilities serve defensive purposes and are not at all open to negotiation.

President Downplays Allegations about Iran’s Regional Presence

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hit back at claims raised about the Islamic Republic’s regional presence and defensive power, vowing that the country will continue to pursue its interests in the region.

FM Zarif Refutes Tillerson’s Remarks about Iran’s Regional Role

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed the recent statements of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on the Islamic Republic’s regional role, saying Tehran has played a key role in the stability of Middle East.

US Needs ‘Mad Trump’ to Proceed with Regional Projects: Iranian General

A top military advisor to Iran’s Leader says US President Donald Trump is pretending to be insane in politics as part of a larger plan in Washington to press ahead with America’s regional projects.

‘Trump’s Unusual Behaviour Precursor to Collapse of US’ Global Power’

A political analyst believes Trump’s unusual words and deeds are a preamble to the collapse of the United States’ global power.

What Should Iran Do If US Withdraws from Nuclear Deal

A political commentator has proposed a scenario to counter Washington’s possible withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran to Accelerate Development of Missile Program: IRGC

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has taken a swipe at Trump’s hostile stances, saying Iran will continue to develop its missile capability in a faster pace.

Europe Only Paying Lip Service to Iran: Top Security Official

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani says Europe has not done much to prove its support for the Islamic Republic since the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers was implemented.

Trump’s Stupidity More Dangerous than His Madness: IRGC General

Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council and a former chief-commander of IRGC says US President Trump’s low level of understanding is far more dangerous than his madness.

‘Iran Has Plans to Counter US Possible Pullout from JCPOA’

Iranian legislators say Tehran has plans to deal with Washington’s possible withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

Global Support for Iran to Force Trump to Retreat: Rouhani

Iran’s president has referred to widespread condemnation of Trump’s anti-Iran allegations, and said the US president will finally have to back off from his stances given the world’s support for Tehran.

US Firms Can Do Business with Iran If Trump Allows Them to: Minister

Iranian petroleum minister says the Islamic Republic’s doors are open to American firms if President Donald Trump allows them to do business with Iran.

‘Trump Practicing Magic Trick on Iran Nuclear Deal’

An Iranian newspaper says the US is distracting the world’s public opinion by ‘pretending’ to be against the nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1, while hatching plots with the EU to make the most profit out of Iran’s lucrative market.

‘US Sees IRGC as Main Reason behind Its Regional Failure’

An Iranian general says Washington regards the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as the key contributor to US failures in the Middle East.

‘Foreigners More Resolved to Work with Iran after Trump Rhetoric’

An Iranian minister says Trump’s anti-Iran comments have made foreigners more determined to cement their economic cooperation with Tehran.

IRGC Pillar of Iran’s National Security: Reformist Leader Khatami

Seyyed Mohammad Khatami, the former Iranian president and the leader of Iranian reformists, has blasted US President Donald Trump for his recent anti-Iran remarks.

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