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Iran-US Relations

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.

President Pezeshkian: Iranian fighters delivered strong slap to US, Israel with missiles

Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, referring to the recent 12-day war, said that if the US and Israel were unable to carry out their malicious and evil intentions in Iran, it is true that we had missiles and our fighters, with their power and sacrifices, delivered a strong slap to them—but an even stronger slap was dealt by Iranian people.

Senior Iranian Army commander: Enemies seek to undermine national unity but people stand firm

The Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army, Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, said that Iran’s enemies are constantly seeking to weaken the country’s unity and solidarity but stressed that the Iranian people have consistently stood firm in the face of pressure.

Former Iranian MP Ali Motahari urges President Pezeshkian to consider conditional talks with US

A former member of Iran’s parliament has called on President Masoud Pezeshkian to take the initiative in navigating the country through its current challenges.

Iran’s FM says Tehran unafraid of talks or war, rejects speculation on SCO membership

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared that Tehran has no fear of negotiations and, if necessary, no fear of war either.

Iran seeks guarantees before resuming talks with US, EU troika

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said Tehran requires firm guarantees against future attacks before entering a new round of negotiations with the US.

Iran denies shift from nuclear to missile talks, blames US for stalled negotiations

Iran’s government has dismissed claims that Western demands in nuclear negotiations have shifted to include missile-related issues, emphasizing that the US is primarily responsible for creating a tense diplomatic environment.

US obstructing negotiation path by raising ‘unrealizable’ demands: Iran’s top security official

Iran's top security official says the United States is blocking potential talks by raising “unrealizable” demands, including restrictions on Iran’s missile program.

Spokesman says US seeking unlawful pressure against Iran

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has stated that Washington support for the action of three European countries in triggering the snapback mechanism and reinstating the annulled UN sanctions against Tehran shows the US plan to impose unlawful pressure on Iran.

“Economic normalization with West almost impossible after snapback”

Head of Iran’s Parliamentary Research Center Babak Negahdari has warned that normalizing economic relations with the West is nearly impossible in the current geopolitical climate.

Iranian speaker says US, NATO, Israel aligned against Tehran

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that Iran is facing a united front comprising the US, Israel, NATO, and even some regional countries, stressing the need for national unity and strength to counter potential threats.

Former Iranian foreign minister Zarif calls for paradigm shift in US relations

Iran's former Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, stated that a "paradigm shift" is necessary for future relations between Iran and the US.

Govt. spokeswoman: War, negotiation both strategic tools in Iran’s foreign policy

Iranian Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani, outlining the administration’s approach to foreign policy, said diplomacy is a key instrument and stressed that “war and negotiation are both strategic tools that must be employed in their proper place.”

US general whose report on Iran nuclear facilities angered White House fired

United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a general whose agency’s preliminary intelligence assessment angered President Donald Trump for reporting that the US air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June had inflicted limited damage, according to reports.

Iranian vice president warns of fragile situation after US-Israeli aggression

Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has warned that the situation is fragile following the recent US--Israeli aggression against Iran.

IRGC political office: US sought to assassinate Iran’s Leader to weaken pillars of establishment

A website affiliated with the political department of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has revealed that the US has sought to assassinate Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in an effort to weaken the country’s political structure.

Iran’s armed forces warn the US and Israel against schemes and hostility

The General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has issued a stern warning to the US and the Zionist regime against any aggression against the Islamic Republic.

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