Iran-US Relations
Latest news about US-Iran relations – The latest news and views about bilateral relations between Iran and the United States (US)
US ‘Political Isolation’ Legacy of Trump: Iran President
The Iranian president says US President Donald Trump’s "dark and vicious" rule has come to an end, leaving behind a legacy of political isolation for Washington.
Biden Must Return US to Pre-Trump Era: Zarif
The Iranian foreign minister has urged the new US administration to fulfill Washington’s commitments and lift sanctions on Iran, returning to the pre-Trump era.
Biden Has Chance to Open Up New Horizon for Ties with Iran: Spokesman
Iran’s government spokesman says the new US administration has the opportunity to create a new prospect for Washington-Tehran relations.
Iran Blacklists Trump, Nine Other US Officials for ‘Acts of Terror’
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the country has put on its sanctions list a host of senior US officials for their role and involvement in Washington’s acts of terror against Iran and Iranian nationals and violation of their human rights.
Biden Must Return to Commitments as First Step to Win Iran’s Trust: Spokesman
The incoming US administration ought to fulfill its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 thoroughly as the first step to win Iran’s trust, the spokesperson for the Iranian government said.
Iran Not After War with US: FM Zarif
The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is not after a conflict with the US, but the actions taken by the outgoing administration of US President Donald Trump will have no bearing on Iran’s willpower.
US Will Get Nowhere by Pursuing Policy of Hostility: Iran
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has urged the United States to abandon its animosity, saying the policy of hostility will be a nonstarter.
US Sanctions on Banking Ties, Oil Exports Must Be Lifted: Iran
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has reiterated Tehran’s demand that US sanctions against the Islamic Republic, especially those on the country's banking ties and oil exports, be lifted.
Iran Vows Crushing Response as US B-52 Bombers Patrol over Persian Gulf Again
The Iranian foreign minister has vowed a crushing response in case of the US aggression, after two American B-52 bombers patrolled the Persian Gulf for the umpteenth time.
US New Sanctions Another Sign of Trump Admin’s Wickedness: Iran
A senior Iranian official says the United States’ recent sanctions are yet another sign of Washington’s wickedness.
Tehran Vows to Sue US If It Keeps Harrassing Iranian Diplomats
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Tehran has officially warned the United States that it will bring a lawsuit with the International Court of Justice against that country if it continues its illegal actions against Iranian diplomats.
Trump’s Blacklisting of Houthis Shows US ‘Contempt for Peace’: Zarif
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US administration’s decision to designate Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah as a terrorist group shows Washington’s “utter contempt for peace.”
IRGC Releases Footage of 2020 Missile Attacks against US Base in Iraq
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has released, for the first time, a video of the moment several Iranian missiles were launched to target the Iraqi Ayn al-Assad base occupied by US forces in January 2020.
Iran Stayed in JCPOA to Have US Sanctions Lifted: Official
A senior Iranian official says the country has preserved the Iran nuclear deal,officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), to be able to have the US sanctions lifted.
What Matters Is Lifting of Sanctions, Not US Rejoining Nuclear Deal: Iran
A senior Iranian official says the United States’ return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), would mean nothing without lifting sanctions.
US Trying to Force Yemen Peace Talks into Deadlock by Blacklisting Ansarullah: Iran
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the US State Department’s plan to designate Yemen’s Ansarullah as a terrorist organization.
Disgraceful End of Trump Era Shows Bullying Gets Nowhere: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the “scandalous” end of US President Donald Trump’s term in office proves that bullying and law-breaking will not lead to a good end.
All 9/11 Terrorists Came from Pompeo’s Favourite Mideast Destinations: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed his American counterpart’s “lies” about Iran’s links to Al-Qaeda terrorists, saying all the September 11 terrorists hailed from the US’ Arab allies in the Middle East, not from Iran.
Iran Says Will Never Forget Trump’s Evil Acts, Cruel Sanctions
Iran’s government spokesman says the Iranian nation will never forget US President Donald Trump’s evil acts, including cruel sanctions, against the Islamic Republic.
Mr. Pompeo! Be Angry and Die of This Anger: Iran
The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has reacted to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s anti-Iran tweets.
Iran Not to Renegotiate Nuclear Deal, Zarif Tells US, Europe
The Iranian foreign minister says the United States and Europe should know that Tehran will not renegotiate an issue that it has already discussed once.
Iran Rejects Pompeo’s ‘Baseless’ Claim about Tehran’s Ties to Al-Qaeda
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman strongly rejected US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s unfounded claim that Tehran has links to the al-Qaeda terrorist group.
Iran Condemns US Designation of Cuba as State Sponsor of Terror
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has condemned in the strongest terms the United States’ move to put Cuba on its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Iran Rules Out Fresh Talks with Incoming US Administration
Iran’s Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei has ruled out fresh negotiations between Tehran and Washington following Joe Biden's coming into office, saying the two countries’ return to their commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal needs no negotiation.
Trump’s Moves in Region Discrediting US: Iran
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the United States is on shaky ground in the region, and takes actions which further discredit itself.