Iran-US Relations

Iran Won’t Negotiate, Compromise on National Security: Spokesman

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the country will neither negotiate nor compromise on its national security, warning Germany about its efforts to achieve what the US “maximum pressure” policy failed to fulfil.

US Navy Acting with More Respect in Persian Gulf: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the US naval forces are acting with more respect towards Iran after receiving the Iranian military’s message.

Iran Must Prepare for Continuation of Sanctions undecr Biden: VP

Iran’s first vice president says the country must prepare itself for the scenario in which incoming US President Joe Biden refuses to lift anti-Iran sanctions.

Iran Urges Int’l Community to Build Consensus against Coercive Measures

Iran’s Ambassador to international organizations in Vienna Kazem Gharibabadi has called for global consensus against coercive measures.

Rouhani: Parliament’s Bill to Stop Nuclear Inspections ‘Detrimental to Diplomacy’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has criticized the recent bill passed by the Parliament to prevent international inspectors from accessing Iranian sites, saying it harms diplomatic efforts.

Zarif Says His Relationship with Biden Based on Mutual Respect

The Iranian foreign minister says he had “professional relationship with US President-elect Joe Biden based on mutual respect” when he was a senator at the US Senate.

Will Iran Respond to Its Scientist’s Killing Before Biden’s Inauguration?

The timing of the assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is significant, as it coincides with the transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden in the United States.

Iran Says Not Optimistic about Biden Administration

Chief of Staff of Iran’s Presidential Office Mahmoud Vaezi says Iran is happy to see US President Donald Trump leaving office, but it is too soon to be optimistic about the incoming administration.

Those Behind Economic War on Iran Left on Ash Heap of History: Rouhani

The Iranian president says those who confronted the Iranian nation with all their power suffered an ignominious defeat and will be left on “the ash heap of history” in a matter of weeks.

Iran Says Not Going to Renegotiate Every Single Provision of JCPOA

Tehran says it will not sit for talks on every single provision of the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), but will return to the deal if the other signatories keep their side of the bargain.

End of Trumpism Era Manifestation of Iran’s Victory: President

The Iranian president says the end of the “Trumpism” era is close at hand, and that is one of the clear manifestations of the Iranian nation’s victory and a sign of the enemy’s resounding defeat in the economic war.

Iran Pays No Heed to Pompeo’s Words in His Last Days in Office: Spokesman

Iran says it does not care about the "hollow" rhetoric of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as his days in office are numbered.

Iranians Happy to See Failure of US Maximum Pressure: Spokesman

Iran’s government spokesman says Washington’s “maximum pressure” policy against Iran would have failed even if Donald Trump had won the US elections.

Iran’s Missiles None of Europe’s Business: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution has lashed out at Britain, France and Germany for their stance on Tehran’s missile program, saying it is none of their business.

With Trump Gone, Foreign Investment in Iran Will Increase: Spokesman

Tehran says with US President Donald Trump leaving office, foreign companies will become more interested in investing in Iran, as they are already working to open their offices.

Iran Says Unilateral Sanctions Impeding Its Efforts to Fight COVID-19

A senior Iranian diplomat has slammed unilateral sanctions as they have had adverse effects on measures adopted by developing countries to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran to File Legal Case with Int’l Bodies over Health Problems Caused by Sanctions

A senior Iranian official says the country will bring a lawsuit with international circles to follow up on the health problems that Iranians have suffered due to sanctions.

Iran Condemns Pompeo’s Visit to Israeli Settlement in Occupied Palestine

Iran has categorically condemned a visit to an illegal Israeli settlement in occupied Palestinian territories by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Russia, China to Doubt Iran’s Sincerity If It Holds Talks with US: Conservative Daily

A conservative Iranian newspaper has argued that if Tehran enters into talks with the incoming US administration, then China, Russia and India will cast doubt on the sincerity of Iran’s “Look to the East” policy.

Biden Unlikely to Have Smooth Transition of Power: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says US President-Elect Joe Biden will probably have a transition period studded with tensions.

Iran’s Military Might Not Negotiable: Leader’s Aide

Iran’s former defence minister and an advisor to Iran's leader says the country will not sit down for negotiations over its military capabilities.

US in No Position to Set Conditions for Rejoining JCPOA: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States is in no position to set conditions for returning to the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Lifting of Sanctions Precursor to Potential Talks with JCPOA Parties: Iran

Mahmoud Vaezi, the chief of staff of the Iranian president, says the lifting of sanctions is a prelude to potential talks involving all signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal including the US.

Iran Says US Should Not Leave Afghanistan Irresponsibly

A senior Iranian official says the United States should not pull out of Afghanistan irresponsibly; rather, it should restore the destroyed infrastructure before leaving.

Iran, US to Move towards ‘Atmosphere of Opportunities’ with Biden: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran and Washington will move away from an atmosphere of threat and progress towards further opportunities with Joe Biden in the White House.

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