Iran-US Relations

Iran FM Rejects Trump’s Comments on Syria Chemical Attack

Foreign minister of Iran slammed the US president’s remarks on Tehran’s possible role in a recent chemical attack in Syria as a “pretext” for meddling in the Arab country and making up for the successive defeats that US- and Israeli-backed terrorists have suffered in Syria.

“Iran Will Definitely Pull Out of JCPOA If Sanctions Re-Imposed”

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic will definitely walk away from the landmark nuclear deal it signed with the P5+1 group of countries in 2015 if the United States re-imposes sanctions on Tehran.

“EU’s Talks with US over Iran Deal Strategic Mistake”

The EU has made a big mistake by entering into talks with the US over the Iran nuclear deal, instead of holding its ground and announcing it will never accept US calls for renegotiation of the pact.

Top Iranian, Venezuelan Diplomats Discuss Closer Economic Ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Venezuelan counterpart Jorge Arreaza have exchanged views on ways to improve economic collaboration between Tehran and Caracas.

“JCPOA Termination: Disaster for US, Golden Opportunity for Iran”

A senior Iranian journalist and commentator says Washington is unlikely to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal as the agreement has had numerous advantages for Americans and withdrawing from it will just benefit Tehran.

FM Zarif to Discuss Future of Iran Nuclear Deal in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will attend a meeting of the New York-based Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in coming weeks to talk about the future of the Iran nuclear deal as well as the relations between Tehran and Washington.

Policies of US, Mideast Allies Embolden Israel: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has censured the United States and its regional allies in the Middle East for adopting "short-sighted" policies that encourage Israel to continue its criminal activities against the people of Palestine.

Iran Calls for Enhanced Military Ties with Pakistan

Iran’s defence minister has underlined the need for expansion of defence and military cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad.

Extremism in Mideast Legacy of US, Israel: Iran DM

Iran’s defence minister says extremism in the Middle East is a result of the policies pursued by the United States and the Israeli regime.

“US, Europe First Losers of Iran Deal’s Termination”

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the US seems to be looking for pretexts to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal, but it will be the first side to lose in case of the termination of the JCPOA.

Angry at YouTube’s Unfair Policies, Iranian Vegan Wounds 3, Kills Herself

An Iranian-American woman named Nasim Aghdam, a vegan and animal rights activist with lots of followers on Instagram, has been identified as the person who opened fire on the YouTube headquarters in California, perhaps in protest at being censored by the video-sharing company.

Iran Blasts US for Non-Compliance with NPT

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations slammed the US government for the lack of commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

“John Bolton, A Cat in Guise of A Leopard”

An Iranian political analyst and journalist has described the new US National Security Advisor John Bolton as a cat in the guise of a leopard.

Designation of John Bolton Disgrace for US: Iran

A top Iranian official has decried the designation of John Bolton as the White House’s national security advisor, describing him as a person paid by the MKO terrorist group.

“Iran Must Develop Ties with Russia, China to Counter US Hardliners”

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic should strengthen relations with Russia and China to counter tougher US policies expected after President Donald Trump's appointment of John Bolton as national security adviser.

Iran Condemns New US Sanctions as ‘Provocative, Illegal’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the latest sanctions imposed by the US government on a number of Iranian nationals over false accusations.

EU Warned against Joining US in Blackmailing Iran

Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has warned European countries against giving in to the US pressures.

“Oman FM’s Tehran Trip Unrelated to Mattis’ Muscat Visit”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has dismissed media speculations that a trip by Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi to Tehran was in connection with an Oman visit by US Defence Secretary James Mattis last Sunday.

Iran Warns Europe against Proposing New Sanctions

A senior Iranian diplomat has strongly advised Europe against toeing the US line regarding the 2015 nuclear deal, reacting to a media report that big European powers are preparing for new Iran sanctions.

“Signatories Agree to Maintain Iran Nuclear Deal amid Trump Threats”

Parties to the Iran nuclear deal are in agreement over the need to keep the watershed pact in place, confirming the US has been sidelined in internal discussions regarding the deal, a senior Iranian diplomat said.

JCPOA Joint Commission Convenes in Vienna

Delegates from Iran, the UK, the US, China, France, Germany, Russia, and the European Union have started a regular meeting of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Vienna on Friday.

“Iran Needs Closer Alignment with Europe for Countering Trump Animosity”

A prominent political analyst has urged the Iranian government to expend efforts to draw closer to big powers, particularly Europeans, in the face of a US government he said is turning to be “the most anti-Iran” one in decades.

Iran’s Economic Partners Must Get Ready for End of JCPOA

A senior Iranian official has advised other countries, particularly the business partners of Tehran, to be prepared for an economy without the Iran nuclear deal.

“Tillerson Instrumental in Preventing US from Pulling out of JCPOA”

A former Iranian diplomat says sacked US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson played a key role in keeping Washington from pulling out of the JCPOA over the past 15 months.

Europe to Lose Iran If It Leans towards US: Araqchi

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has warned the European Union of the consequences of taking the US’ side in the ongoing conflict over the Iran nuclear deal.

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