Iran-US Relations

Bolton’s Dismissal No Reason for Optimism: Senior MP

A top Iranian parliamentarian says the dismissal of US National Security Advisor John Bolton can give the US diplomacy another chance, but it is no reason for optimism in Iran.

Iran Strongly Condemns Canada’s Illegal Sale of Its Assets

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly denounced the illegal sale of Iran’s cultural buildings in Canada as per a court ruling, describing it as a blatant violation of the international law.

Bolton’s Removal to Give Iran, US Breathing Room for Diplomacy

An expert on international relations says US President’s move to fire John Bolton will provide fresh air for diplomacy between Tehran and Washington.

How Iran Can Benefit from Bolton’s Dismissal

An expert on the US affairs believes the dismissal of Trump’s National Security Advisor John Bolton can be a good news for the Iranian people.

Trump Considering French Plan to Give Iran $15bn Credit Line

US President Donald Trump is actively considering his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron’s plan to convince Iran into returning to the 2015 nuclear deal by extending a $15 billion credit line to the Islamic Republic, sources say.

Bolton Was Enemy of Diplomacy: Iranian Official

President Hassan Rouhani’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has reacted to the dismissal of US National Security Advisor John Bolton by describing him as the “enemy of diplomacy.”

Iran Top Security Official Says Bolton’s Dismissal Changes Nothing

Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani says the ouster of US national security adviser John Bolton is not going to bring about any change in Washington’s hostile policies against Iran.

Zarif Slams New US Sanctions, Urges Trump to Abandon ‘Thirst for War’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the US for further escalation of its economic terrorism against Iran by imposing further sanctions against the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Rouhani Urges US to Drop ‘Maximum Pressure’ Policy

The Iranian president has urged the United States to drop its bellicosity and “maximum pressure” policy vis-à-vis Iran, and put aside hawkish elements.

Bolton’s Dismissal Receives Mixed Reactions in Iran

The dismissal of US National Security Advisor John Bolton has been met with mixed reactions in Iran.

Talks with US Out of Question as Long as Sanctions in Effect: Iran

Iran says any negotiations between Tehran and Washington, including a possible meeting between the two countries’ presidents, are out of the question as long as the US maintains its policy of economic terrorism against Iranians.

Iran Says US Forces Must Leave Afghanistan

Iran’s Envoy to the UN says any negotiations between Tehran and Washington, including a possible meeting between the two countries’ presidents, are out of the question as long as the US maintains its policy of economic terrorism against Iranians.

US Policies in Gross Violation of NPT: Iran

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations said that Washington’s refusal to come under a comprehensive nuclear arms control regime and its intention to resume testing of nuclear weapons is in breach of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

US, Not Iran, Resorting to Extortion, Zarif Tells Pompeo

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says what the US is doing is extortion, not the recent decision made by Iran to reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran to Get Rid of Sanctions by 2021: Gov’t Spokesman

Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says Tehran’s policy is to neutralize the US sanctions strategy, and put an end to all anti-Iran bans until 2021.

Iran Rejects Reports of Possible Trump-Rouhani Meeting in NY

A senior Iranian official has ruled out the possibility of a meeting between Iranian and US presidents in New York.

US Acting Like Gangsters, Mafia Members: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the US’ resort to blackmailing, bribery, and bullying in its maximum pressure campaign against Iran, saying the Trump administration is acting like gangsters and Mafia groups.

US Bans Deliberately Targeting Civilians in Independent States: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US deliberately targets civilians through its economic terrorism against independent countries like Iran and Cuba in order to achieve its illegitimate political objectives.

OFAC Nothing More than ‘Jail Warden’, Zarif Says

Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has described as a “jail warden” the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which is in charge of enforcing economic sanctions on other countries.

Iran President Orders Suspension of R&D Limits in 3rd JCPOA Step

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran will take the third step in reducing commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal as of Friday by stepping back from commitment to limitations on nuclear research and development.

Iran Strongly Condemns Brian Hook’s Comments

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the Wednesday’s comments by Brian Hook and the US’ new act of economic terrorism that has been imposed to mount pressure on the people of Iran.

‘US Stopped Short of Striking Iran Fearing Serious Repercussion’

A senior Iranian military commander says the US stopped short of implementing its decision to attack Iran as the US president was briefed on what consequences such a raid would have.

US Resort to Sanctions Jeopardizing Its Own Economy: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister has slammed the latest US sanctions against Iran’s civilian space industry, saying the United States’ resort to sanctions even jeopardizes its own economic potential.

Three Groups Preventing Détente in Iran-US Ties: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says efforts to bring about a thaw in bilateral relations between Tehran and Washington have all been blocked by three groups inside the US and in the Middle East.

Iran Will Return to JCPOA Only If Oil Sales Guaranteed

A top Iranian diplomat says the country’s implementation of its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal is possible only if Iran’s oil sales and its access to the revenues are guaranteed by the European parties.

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