Iran-US Relations

Acts of Sabotage, Sanctions Not to Give US Leverage against Iran: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says sanctions and acts of sabotage will give the United States no leverage to force Iran into sitting at the negotiating table.

Vienna Talks Constructive, but Rocky Road Ahead: Iran

A senior Iranian diplomat has described as positive the atmosphere of the recent talks held in Vienna among members of the joint commission of the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), but says there is a bumpy road ahead.

There Are Signs US Moving Towards Removal of All Sanctions: Iran

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says there are signs that the Americans are reviewing their positions and moving towards the removal of all anti-Iran sanctions.

Rouhani Says Quick Deal Possible If US Shows Honesty

Iran’s president says Tehran and the P4+1 group of countries can successfully conclude their negotiations over the 2015 nuclear deal in a short period of time if the US shows honesty and seriousness.

Iran Lauds Robert Malley’s ‘Realistic’ Stance on Lifting of Sanctions

Iran's government spokesman has praised the stance adopted by a US official confirming Iran’s position with regards to the lifting of sanctions.

Iran’s Chief Negotiator in Vienna for Nuclear Talks with P4+1

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi is in Vienna to attend multilateral talks with other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which is to be held later today.

US Won’t Be Part of Talks Until All Sanctions Lifted: Tehran

Iran says the United States will not be part of negotiations between Tehran and other signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), until Washington lifts all sanctions against Iran.

Iran to Hold No Direct or Indirect Talks with US in Vienna: Araqchi

Iran says it will hold no direct or indirect negotiations with the United States during the upcoming talks in Vienna, and will not accept any step-by-step removal of sanctions.

Iran Says Won’t Hold Talks with US at Any Level in Vienna

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has denied media reports about the US' participation in the upcoming meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna.

Rouhani Says Rejected Trump’s Offer to Give Iran ‘Four Ventilators’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says he declined former US President Donald Trump’s offer to provide Iran with “four ventilators” in early months of the coronavirus outbreak, and offered instead to export Iranian ventilators to the US.

Biden Continuing Trump’s Acts of Terror against Iran: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the new US administration is following the lead of former President Donald Trump, who committed an act of terror against Iranians by imposing sanctions on them.

US Has No Way but to Return to JCPOA: Iran

The Iranian government spokesman says the Biden administration has no other way but to return to its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.

Era of Unipolarity, Western Dominance Over: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the era of unipolarity and the Western dominance in the international system has come to an end.

Iran Says Ready to Take Steps to Have US Bans Lifted If Hurdles Removed

The Iranian president says his administration is trying its utmost to both have sanctions lifted and effectively tackle the coronavirus outbreak by the time its tenure comes to an end.

Iran Can’t Trust US Promises, Ayatollah Khamenei Says

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States must first lift all sanctions it has imposed on Tehran after unilaterally withdrawing from a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran before the Islamic Republic would return to full compliance with its its commitments under the deal.

Iran Handled COVID-19 Pandemic Despite US Sanctions: President Rouhani

The Iranian president says the country managed to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and boost its economy despite sanctions and economic pressure by the US.

No Action by US, Yet, to Make up for Past Mistakes: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the US administration still has not taken any practical steps to compensate for the mistakes of the Trump administration and make good on their commitments.

Iran Says Not to Return to Nuclear Deal Before US Does So

The Iranian government spokesman says Tehran will not return to its commitments under the 2015 nuclear dea until the United States fulfills its obligations.

Iran Echoes Malley’s Remarks, Says Elections No Factor in Timetable for Nuclear Talks

Iran's government spokesman says Tehran was not surprised by the remarks of US president's special envoy for Iran about the impact of the Islamic Republic's upcoming presidential elections on the timetable for nuclear talks.

US Lifting of Sanctions First Step to Full Compliance with Commitments, Zarif Tells Borrell

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has elaborated on a letter by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to Josep Borrell, the EU coordinator for the joint commission of the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Repeating Trump’s Policy Won’t Yield New Results for US: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Biden administration will not achieve any new results by repeating its predecessor’s policies against Iran.

Iran’s Leader Rebukes US for Double Standards on Human Rights

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States claims to be an advocate of human rights while it blatantly supports the Saudi murderers of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi who was dismembered with a bone saw.

US Must Take First Step to Return to JCPOA: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says the United States should take the first step to return to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as it was the one that left the deal in the first place.

US Can Easily End Stalemate over Iran Deal by Lifting Sanctions: VP

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the US can easily end the current stalemate over the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers by returning to compliance with its commitments under the deal.

Rouhani Urges Biden Not to ‘Shy Away’ from Return to JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Biden administration should not shy away from returning to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal and implementing the law.

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