Iran-US Relations

Iranian ‘Fuel Filter’ Wins Silver at Silicon Valley Invention Festival

An Iranian petrol filter project has shined at Silicon Valley International Invention Festival without the presence of its inventors, who are barred from visiting the US.

Iran Denounces US Bid to Change Globally-Recognized Rules

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has denounced the United States’ destructive and one-sided approach, and its attempt to change the recognized rules of the international system.

Hostage-Taking in NY: US Bars Zarif from Visiting Diplomat at Hospital

The US has barred Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif from visiting Iran’s UN ambassador, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, at a hospital in New York City, where he is hospitalized for cancer, saying the permission would be issued if Iran releases an American prisoner.

Did US Just Complete Its Part of New Prisoner Swap with Iran?

The US “deportation” of an Iranian woman prisoner charged with circumvention of Washington’s sanctions against Tehran seems to be part of a new prisoner exchange deal between Iran and the US despite an official denial.

World Must Stop US ‘Disastrous’ Nuclear Policy: Iran

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Gholam-Hossein Dehqani says the world must stop the United States’ irresponsible and disastrous nuclear policy, especially Donald Trump’s extensive plan to modernize the US nuclear arsenals.

Iranian Woman Released after 27 Months in US Jail

A US federal court has ruled that an Iranian woman held in Australia for two years without trial over alleged violation of US sanctions is free to go.

Iranian Economy Adapting Itself to US Sanctions: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has told ABC News that the country’s economy is adapting itself to the US sanctions in such a way that it has experienced a “trajectory of economic growth” in recent months.

Rouhani in UNGA Speech: Iran’s Response to Negotiation under Sanctions Is ‘No’

Iranian president Hassan Rouhani delivered his speech to the United Nations General Assembly.

Rouhani’s Offer to Amend JCPOA Aimed at Breaking Deadlock: Iran

Iran’s Government Spokesman says the president’s offer to make “small changes” to the 2015 nuclear deal in return for the removal of US sanctions is aimed at breaking the current impasse.

Trump Took Trust Away from Relationship: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has downplayed the chance of a meeting with his American counterpart Donald Trump this week, and blamed him for damaging relations between the two countries.

Macron Meets with Rouhani Again after Visiting Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron has once again met with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, shortly after his second meeting with US President Donald Trump in New York.

Iran Condemns Pompeo’s Support for UANI Cover Organization

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned the US and its top diplomat for backing anti-Iran terrorist groups including the cover organization United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI).

Iran Open to Discuss Small Changes to JCPOA If US Bans Lifted

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says he is open to discuss small changes, additions or amendments to the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and six major powers if the United States lifted sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic.

Preconditions Must Be Removed Before Any Talks: Rouhani 

Iran’s president says the country would not sit for talks with the US as long as there are preconditions and the sanctions are not removed.

Iran Ready for ‘Denuclearization’ If US Bans Lifted: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the country is prepared to sign an additional protocol, allowing for more intrusive inspections of the country's nuclear facilities if all sanctions are lifted.

Regional Countries Agree US Bans Not Effective Anymore: Iran

The governor of the central bank of Iran says many of his counterparts in the region believe the United States’ sanctions are not working anymore.

Iran Says E3 ‘Paralyzed’, Just ‘Parroting’ Absurd US Claims

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has harshly condemned a statement by the E3 – France, the UK, and Germany – which blames Iran for the attack on Saudi oil facilities.

Iran President Urges All Parties to Return to Rule of Law

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on all parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as JCPOA, to return to their commitments and comply with law.

UN Held Captive by US: Iranian Spokesman

The spokesperson for the Iranian administration decried the US for a deliberate delay in giving Iran’s diplomatic delegation visa for the UN General Assembly, saying the US government has taken the UN headquarters captive.

Iran Downplays New US Deployment as ‘Posturing’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has told the CBS News’ “Face the Nation” program that the US’ decision to deploy new forces to Saudi Arabia and the UAE is just posturing.

US Afraid of Iran’s Presence at UNGA: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the US is afraid of the Iranian delegation’s presence at the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York, as the country uses it as a good chance to publicly announce the Iranian nation’s opinions.

Ceasefire in US Economic War Prerequisite for Talks: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says Tehran would sit for talks with Washington only if the US stops its economic war against the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s President to Meet World Leaders in New York

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani is planned to hold meetings with several foreign leaders, including those of the UK and France, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, a presidential official has said.

War with Iran Would Be Endless, Zarif Warns

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned that any country launching a war against Iran would not be able to end it on its own, warning that such a military action would have dire consequences for the entire Middle East and beyond that region.

Enemy Won’t Dare Attack Iran: President Rouhani

The Iranian president says the enemy will not dare launch aggression against the Islamic Republic thanks to the power of the Iranian Armed Forces and nation.

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