Iran-US Relations

‘US Dream of Inspecting Iran’s Military Sites Never to Come True’

Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran’s Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati shrugged off recent demands by some US officials for inspection of the Islamic Republic’s military centers, saying the Americans’ dream will never come true.

Former Iranian FM Ebrahim Yazdi Dies at 85

Ebrahim Yazdi, a senior Iranian politician and diplomat who served as foreign minister in the Islamic Republic’s interim government in 1979, has passed away at the age of 85.

Uber Picks Iranian-American Entrepreneur as New CEO

Dara Khosrowshahi, the Tehran-born CEO of Expedia Inc., has been picked as the new chief executive of the embattled ride-hailing startup Uber.

Iran Will Never Allow US to Inspect Its Nuclear Sites: MP

An Iranian lawmaker denounced the US UN envoy’s recent talks with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency on the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, stressing that Iran will never allow the US to have access to or inspect its nuclear facilities.

Iran Vows to Legally Pursue Apple’s Removal of Iranian Apps

Iran’s new ICT minister has pledged to follow up on Apple’s removal of Iranian applications from its App Store.

Minorities Free to Perform Religious Rites in Iran: Christian MP

An Iranian Assyrian Christian lawmaker has rejected as baseless a recent US report on religious freedom violations in Iran, saying despite the US claims all religious minorities in the Islamic Republic enjoy absolute freedom to perform their rites.

Iran Blasts US New Strategy towards Pakistan

Iranian foreign ministry has denounced the new strategy adopted by the US towards Pakistan, urging Washington to stop interfering in the internal affairs of regional countries.

Legendary Comedian Jerry Lewis Dies at 91

Jerry Lewis, the world renowned comedian and filmmaker who was hugely popular among Iranian people, died Sunday after a brief illness at the age of 91.

US Must Pay Iran $245m in Damage for Role in Chemical Attacks

Iran has sentenced the US to pay $245 million in damage to to the victims of chemical attacks carried out by Saddam Hussein’s troops during the 1980 to 1988 imposed war on Iran, according to the Judiciary spokesman.

App Store Once Again Removes Iranian Apps

Citing US sanctions as its pretext, Apple Inc. has once again removed from its App Store a number of iOS applications developed by Iranian companies.

Iran President Urges Zarif to Foil US Attempts to Scrap JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has tasked Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif with safeguarding the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

American Tourists Interested in Visiting Iran despite Warnings

While Trump’s administration has done its utmost to stop the American and non-American tourists from visiting Iran in the past few months, officials say the number of US visitors of Iran has not decreased at all.

US Officials’ Anti-Iran Stances to Destablise Mideast: Envoy

Iran’s envoy to the United Nations has slammed his American counterpart for her ‘false’ remarks about the Islamic Republic, saying the ‘hard-line and parochial positions’ adopted by US officials against Tehran could further exacerbate instability in the region.

Trump Quick to Insult Islam, Hesitant to Condemn Racist Terror: Iran

Iranian foreign minister has lashed out at US President Donald Trump for his immediate insults to Islam after the Barcelona attack, while he had kept silent on racist terrorism in his country.

Iran Urges US to Be Realistic about Nuclear Deal

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has dismissed the anti-Tehran remarks made by his American counterpart Heather Nauert, advising the US administration to be realistic about Iran's role in the Middle East and the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

US Annual Report on Religious Freedom ‘Unrealistic, Baseless’: Iran

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected the anti-Iran allegations raised in the US annual International Religious Freedom Report, describing it as an ‘unrealistic, baseless, and biased’ report prepared to achieve certain political goals.

IRGC Rejects US Claims on ‘Unsafe’ Drone Operation

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has dismissed the US claim that an IRGC drone has made an 'unsafe approach' to an American warship in the Persian Gulf, saying the claims are part of Washington's psychological operations.

Iran Gov’t Urged to Pursue “Policy of Frowning” against US

Iranian legislators have urged the Rouhani administration to pursue a “diplomacy of frowning” in dealing with the US.

Mongolia Raps US Bans on Iran, Russia, N. Korea

A Mongolian official has denounced the recent sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran, Russia and North Korea.

Iran Condemns Trump’s Provocative Remarks on Venezuela

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has strongly denounced the recent interventionist and provocative remarks made by US President Donald Trump about Venezuela's internal developments.

Iran Parliament Passes Motion to Counter US Measures

The Iranian Parliament on Sunday passed the general outlines of a motion to counter the US terrorist and adventurous measures in the region. The new law has been also hailed by the Iranian foreign ministry.

Europe Satisfied with Iran Commitment to JCPOA: Ireland

An Irish official has slammed the way Washington is dealing with the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, saying Europe is totally content with Iran’s commitment to the JCPOA.

Iran Says All Options on Table If US Breaches Nuclear Deal

Iran’s nuclear chief says all options remain open lest the US might renege on its obligations under the Iran nuclear deal.

US Threat Opportunity for Iran, Venezuela to Boost Ties

Venezuelan Minister of Planning Ricardo José Menéndez Prieto says the US pressure on Iran and Venezuela should be used as an opportunity to expand Tehran-Caracas bilateral ties.

Iran FM Urges Europe to Be Alert to US Moves against JCPOA

In a Saturday meeting with EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on the European Union to be vigilant in the wake of Trump’s move to sabotage the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.

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