Iran-US Relations

Iran’s FM refutes snapback move as baseless, harmful to UN

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi rejected the US and European troika’s bid to revive UN sanctions via the snapback mechanism of the JCPOA as baseless and illegal, warning that it undermines United Nations Security Council resolution 2231 and the UN’s credibility.

Iran’s armed forces spokesman: Americans have no right to dictate missile range

Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, the senior spokesman for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, strongly rejected U.S. demands that Tehran limit the range of its missiles, declaring such statements “illegitimate and unacceptable.”

Iranian FM slams US, Europe over UN vote, defends Iran’s nuclear compliance

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi sharply criticized the United States and European powers after the UN Security Council rejected a draft resolution put forward by China and Russia to extend Resolution 2231, which endorsed the 2015 nuclear deal.

Pezeshkian: Trump’s actions could ‘set fire’ to Middle East

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Friday that the Donald Trump administration’s actions could further destabilize the Middle East.

US denies visa to Iran’s polo team

Iran’s national polo team has been barred from participating in the Polo World Cup finals in the US after Washington failed to issue the required visas for the players.

Iran nuclear chief dismisses U.S. demands: “We take orders from no one”

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has rejected remarks by the U.S. Secretary of Energy calling for the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, stressing that the Islamic Republic follows its own path and produces all required nuclear products domestically.

Pezeshkian: No talks if only Iran abides by commitments

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticized the double standards of the West in a meeting with anti-war activists in New York, questioning the logic of negotiations in which Iran fulfills its obligations while the other side openly violates them.

President Pezeshkian slams US-Israeli attacks against Iran at UN speech

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the US and Israeli air attacks on Iranian territory during his speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Spox condemns US restrictions on Iranian diplomats in NY

Foreign Ministry spokesman has rebuked “cheap” restrictions imposed by the US administration on Iranian diplomats in New York, describing the systematic harassment of Iran's delegates as yet another indication of Washington’s animosity toward Iranians.

Advisor to Iran’s leader: Trump following in Hitler’s footsteps

Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor on international affairs to Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, has strongly denounced the recent decision by three European states to activate the so-called snapback mechanism against Iran, calling it evidence of the West’s weakness and hostility.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Negotiation with US a complete dead end

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said the US failed to uphold its commitments under the nuclear agreement with Iran signed a decade ago.

Ali Larijani: U.S. demanded Iran cut missile range to below 500 km

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, revealed that Washington once attempted to impose a condition requiring Iran to reduce the range of its missiles to less than 500 kilometers.

Kayhan: shadow of war to never disappear via negotiations

The Iranian daily Kayhan wrote that the experience of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran proved negotiations with the United States not only failed to prevent military aggression but also facilitated deception and surprise attacks.

Pezeshkian rules out negotiating with those who seek bullying

Ahead of his trip to New York, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian stated, "We should sit together and engage in dialogue to better understand one another; but dialogue with those who intend to bully, dominate, deceive, or sabotage is not possible."

Iranian MP: President Pezeshkian’s New York trip a chance to ease tensions

A senior member of Iran’s parliament has described President Massoud Pezeshkian’s upcoming visit to New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly as a key opportunity to reduce tensions, ease sanctions, and open new diplomatic horizons.

Iran says multi-national projects in Chabahar undeterred by US sanctions

Tehran has announced its joint development projects with New Delhi and other countries in the deep-water port of Chabahar will continue regardless of a recent decision by Washington to withdraw a sanctions waiver granted to the port seven years ago.

Former MP: Iran should consider talks if Trump requests meeting in New York

Former Iranian lawmaker Ali Motahari has outlined recommendations ahead of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s upcoming trip to New York for the UN General Assembly.

President Pezeshkian to visit New York on Tuesday

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New York on Tuesday to deliver a speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

US revokes sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar port

The administration of President Donald Trump has revoked the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar port, threatening India’s multi-million-dollar investment in the strategic project amid straining ties between Washington and New Delhi.

US pressuring other states not to support Tehran’s IAEA resolution: Iran envoy

Iran’s ambassador to international organizations in Vienna says the United States is exerting political pressure on other countries to block support for a resolution prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities.

Iran: Any hostile action against Tehran to End understanding with IAEA

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stressed that if any hostile action is taken against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the recent understanding between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be considered terminated.

US issues new Iran-related sanctions

The United States has announced new Iran-related sanctions, targeting a network of “shadow banking” that has facilitated financial transactions resulting from Tehran’s oil sales and other activities.

Head of Iran atomic organization: IAEA applying double standards

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says that the US and Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, coupled with the IAEA’s failure to take a position on the matter, are a clear example of double standards.

Iran seeks UN nuclear agency resolution against attacks on facilities

Iran will push for the adoption of a draft resolution condemning attacks on nuclear facilities despite US opposition, the spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said Sunday.

Iranian president to travel to Qatar, New York Monday        

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to travel to Qatar to participate in an emergency summit of Islamic countries’ leaders and, afterward, will go to New York to attend the UN General Assembly meeting.

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