Iran-US Relations

Iran, China Voice Opposition to US’ Unilateralism

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have harshly criticized the United States' unilateralism, vowing to expand their cooperation in the face of Trump's policies.

Suspicious Tanker Attacks ‘Not Funny, But Alarming’: Iran to Pompeo

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's anti-Iran accusations, saying the suspicious nature of the recent attacks on two oil tankers in the Sea of Oman is not funny or ridiculous but alarming.

Iran to Progress without Sitting for Talks with US: Leader to Abe

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that the Islamic Republic will not hold negotiations with the “dishonest” US president, and will progress despite Washington’s sanctions.

Iran Leader, Japanese PM Abe Meet in Tehran

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had a bilateral meeting on Thursday morning.

Japan PM in Tehran to Help Ease Iran-US Tension

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has arrived in Tehran to mediate between Iran and the US in the first-ever visit of a Japanese premier to Tehran since 1979.

Everything Is Possible in Tense Atmosphere: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says under the current tense situation in the Middle East, any scenario is possible.

US Pressure on Iran Has Lost Its Capacity: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the pressure of the United States on Iran has lost its capacity and credibility, and from now on, threats and pressures would not work anymore.

Iran Describes Persian Gulf Security as Integrated Concept

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says security in the Persian Gulf is an "integrated and inseparable" concept.

US Seeks to Kill INSTEX by Imposing New Sanctions

The Trump administration is now weighing sanctions on Iran’s counterpart to the European special-purpose vehicle for humanitarian trade, Bloomberg says.

Who’s to Blame for Middle East Instability?

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a joint press conference with his German counterpart Heiko Maas, asks a number of questions in response to the West’s claim that Iran is behind the ongoing instability in the Middle East.

Iranian Daily Raps Maas’s Visit: Berlin Is Washington’s Flunkey

Iranian conservative daily Kayhan has strongly slammed the German foreign minister’s trip to Tehran accusing the European country of being the United States’ “flunkey”.

Japan Needs More Powers from US If It Wants to Mediate: Iran

Iran’s ambassador to Japan says Tokyo needs to get more powers from the United States if it really seeks to reduce tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Macron Changes His Words Based on Person He Meets: Iran

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has lashed out at the anti-Iran comments made by the French president in his recent meeting with his US counterpart, describing Emmanuel Macron as a hypocrite who changes his words based on the person he meets.

Iranian Politicians Advised to Watch HBO’s Chernobyl

An advisor to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has invited all politicians to watch the HBO’s latest TV series Chernobyl.

Iran Says Will Remain in OPEC, Keep Fighting US Pressure

Iran’s oil minister says Tehran is going to remain a member of the Organization for Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) even though some members have joined the United States in using oil as a weapon to put pressure on Iran as one of the founders of the organization.

US Return to JCPOA to Guarantee Success of Japan PM’s Iran Visit: Official

Iran says the upcoming visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Tehran can be successful if efforts are made to return Washington to the Iran nuclear deal and remove sanctions on Tehran.

Iran DM Says US Calls for Unconditional Talks ‘Deceitful’

Iran’s Defence Minister has blasted as deceitful calls by the United States for unconditional talks with the Islamic Republic.

US in No Position to Comment on Iran’s Missiles: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has categorically rejected a claim by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about Iran's missile program, saying Tehran does not seek to develop nuclear weapons.

Iran Strongly Condemns US’ Petrochemical Sanctions

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly denounced the US Treasury’s latest move to impose new sanctions against Iran’s petrochemical companies.

‘Japan Needs to Calm US-Iran Tensions to Protect Its Economy’

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s upcoming visit to Tehran with the aim of calming tensions between Iran and the US is far beyond just a political stride for Tokyo as the East Asian economic power has a lot at stake in the Persian Gulf region, a senior Iranian analyst says.

Iran Slams Macron’s Unconstructive Comments on JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has dismissed the comments made by the French president in a meeting with his US counterpart, saying such remarks will not at all help save the Iran nuclear deal.

‘Trump Tells Iran He’s Ready to Fire Bolton Ahead of Talks’

US President Donald Trump has reportedly informed Iranian officials that he is willing to fire his hawkish national security adviser, John Bolton, as a gesture of good will ahead of talks with the Islamic Republic.

Iran President Says Not after Tension with Big Powers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is seeking to promote security in the Middle East and is not willing to engage in any conflict but will give a firm response to any "foolish" act against its territory.  

Enemy Unable to Bring Iranians to Their Knees: President

Iran's president says the enemy will never be able to bring the Iranian nation to its knees, adding Iranians will emerge victorious with their patience.

‘Deal of Century’ Will Never Go into Force: Iran’s Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says the so-called “Deal of the Century” initiative orchestrated by the United States will never be implemented.

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