Iran-US Relations

Trump chooses Iran hawk as UN ambassador

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a staunch ally of Israel and a foreign policy hawk, to serve as the next US envoy to the United Nations.

US claims attacks in Syria targeted ‘Iranian backed groups’

The US military has carried out airstrikes against targets in Syria in what the US Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed was a response to recent raid on US forces by “Iranian-aligned groups” in the country.

Iran calls on Trump admin. to fulfill campaign promises, cease Israeli crimes in West Asia

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismail Baghaei has urged the incoming US administration to live up to the promises made during the election campaign regarding the cessation of ongoing genocide and crimes against Palestine and Lebanon by Israel.

Former diplomat: Iran-Israel tensions must be contained for larger agreement with US

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, a former diplomat and senior Iranian foreign policy expert has expressed optimism that, despite a history of animosity, the stage is set for a broader agreement between Tehran and Washington in the new era.

Iran speaker shrugs off Trump’s victory in US presidential election

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has downplayed Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election as "an unimportant issue" that would not impact on Iran’s bid to pursue its interests.

Iran FM urges confidence-building with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has denounced “a fabricated scenario” of an assassination attempt against US President-elect Donald Trump, stressing that the path forward begins with respect and that the two side need to build confidence.

Iranian newspaper downplays claims ‘Trump’s presidency no different from Harris’s’ for Tehran

An Iranian newspaper has criticized some officials suggesting that it would have made no difference for Iran either of the Republican or Democratic presidential contenders in the US would have gotten the ticket to the White House.

Iran dismisses as “baseless” allegations of involvement in assassination plots against US officials

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Ismail Baghaei, has categorically dismissed US allegations that Tehran was involved in attempts to assassinate former and current US officials, saying the plots have been hatched by Israel.

US files charges over alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump before presidential election

The US justice department brought criminal charges over "an Iranian plot to kill the president-elect, Donald Trump", that was thwarted by the FBI, the government has announced. Iran has denied the accusations.

Iran shrugs off re-election of Trump

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, in his first official reaction after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election and returned to the White House, said on Thursday that the only thing that matters for Tehran is “the performance of the U.S. government.”

Iranian daily lays into President Pezeshkian’s Information Council head for “overreliance on U.S.”

The Iranian principlist newspaper Kayhan has launched a strong critique against Elias Hazrati, head of the Government's Information Council, over his stance on relations with the United States.

Former Iranian envoy: Tehran needs to talk to Washington after Trump’s victory

Former Iranian ambassador to Germany says Iran can negotiate with US President-elect Donald Trump after he takes office through various channels.

Iran says “no significant difference” in who becomes US president

The Iranian government has announced that there is "no significant difference" in who becomes president of the United States, following former President Donald Trump’s victory for a second term in office.

Iran says US, Israel inching toward downfall

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned the US and Israel that Tehran and the resistance front will equip themselves with whatever necessary to defeat the adversaries.

IRGC chief says Iran to acquire anything necessary to overcome enemies

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned the US and Israel that Tehran and the resistance front will equip themselves with whatever necessary to defeat the adversaries.

Nationwide rallies in Iran mark National Day of Fight Against Global Arrogance

Large demonstrations are being held across Iran to condemn oppressive US policies across the globe as Iranians mark the National Day of Fight Against Global Arrogance.

US renews warning about Iran’s new strike against Israel

The United States has warned Iran in recent days against launching another attack on Israel. Tehran has vowed to deliver a devastating and crushing response to the recent act of aggression by the Zionist regime.

Iran Leader: US, Israel will definitely get crushing response

The Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that the US and Israeli regime will receive a crushing response for stoking tensions in the region. 

FM Araghchi: US provided air corridor to Israel in aggression on Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says the United States is complicit in Israel’s Saturday aggression against Iran by providing an air corridor for the regime’s air force and supplying defensive equipment.

US charges IRGC official in alleged plot to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad

The United States Justice Department has formally accused a senior official with the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) of involvement in an alleged plot to kill an Iranian American dissident in New York City in 2022.

Biden ‘deeply concerned’ about release of documents on Israel’s possible attack plans: White House

A White House spokesman has stated that US President Joe Biden is “deeply concerned” after the release of classified documents on Israel’s preparation for a potential strike on Iran.

US shouldering responsibility for enabling potential Israeli attack against Iran: Envoy

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani stressed that the United States bears full responsibility for provoking and arming Israel towards carrying out potential acts of aggression against the Islamic Republic.

US must be held accountable for any Israeli attack: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has said that the United States should be held accountable for any potential Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic.

Iran says indirect contacts with US halted due to regional tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says Tehran has ceased the indirect exchange of messages with Washington in light of the recent developments in West Asia.

US putting its forces at risk by sending them to Israel: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that the United States will only be “putting lives of its troops at risk” by deploying them to the occupied territories to assist Israel.

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