Iran-US Relations

Huge crowds of people and numerous officials continued to visit the 31st Tehran International Book Fair on Wednesday and Thursday regardless of the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

The central bank of Iran dismissed concerns about the negative consequences of the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, saying it has already devised plans to prevent any harm to the country’s banking system and to satisfy demands for hard currency.

The Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the continued commitment of Iran to the 2015 nuclear accord hinges on “enough assurances” from European countries, after President Donald Trump pulled US out of the pact on Tuesday.

Iran's parliament speaker says the Iranian government will wait a few weeks before deciding how to respond to US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear accord.

The commander of the Iranian Army also said he is glad that the controversial US president pulled the country out of the landmark 2015 nuclear agreement, as it proved Washington is a hopeless case.

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says Iran, from the very first day, was not totally in favour of the 2015 nuclear accord, which is now at stake after US withdrawal.

IRGC Chief-Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says the Iran nuclear deal will eventually collapse, as he believes European parties to the accord will fail to distance themselves from the US and side with Iran.

A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the Iranian nation is prepared for the "most dangerous scenarios of threats" against Iran as US President Donald Trump is expected to announce a decision on the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic’s decision to remain in or pull out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action after the US withdrawal will depend on the result of his upcoming negotiations with other sides of the deal.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a live speech after Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, announced that Tehran will resume its uranium enrichment at an industrial level if other parties to the accord fail to keep the Islamic Republic in the JCPOA.

Several Iranian figures have commented on the possible impact of Donald Trump’s antagonistic approach towards JCPOA, as the controversial US president is preparing to announce his stance on the fate of the 2015 nuclear deal.

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran seeks “constructive” and “win-win” relations with the world, but will continue down the path of development at home regardless of any sanctions against the country.

Iran's First Vice-President Es'haq Jahangiri says Tehran is not going to enter into new talks with the US, as trying to reach new agreements with a country who has a terrible record in fulfilling its obligations would be “foolish”.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said if the US decided to scrap the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the other parties should guarantee that Iran will get all it wants from the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said a US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is not as easy as it may seem, warning of the “painful” response that Washington would have to face if it does leave the deal.

An Iranian political analyst says both opponents and proponents of the Iran nuclear deal aim to overthrow the Islamic Republic’s ruling establishment.

An Iranian film director has promised to raise the American flag in Tehran if US President Donald Trump moves to rid the world of nuclear arms.

Sweden's State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Annika Söder has referred to the Iran nuclear deal as a message of security and non-proliferation for the world, calling on the US government to live up to its commitments under the accord.

Iran and the American cigarette and tobacco manufacturing company Philip Morris have finally signed a Memorandum of Understanding on official imports and the joint production of Marlboro cigarettes in Iran.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says whatever decision his US counterpart Donald Trump would take on the Iran nuclear deal next week will have no impact on the lives of Iranian people thanks to the pre-emptive measures taken by the government.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has vehemently rejected the recent “politically-motivated” ruling by a US court over Iran’s alleged role in the 9/11 attacks.

A senior Iranian official has strongly ruled out the possibility of a war against the Islamic Republic given enemies' awareness of Iran's "political strength and its military and security preparedness."

Hossein Shariatmadari, a conservative Iranian journalist, says there is no JCPOA left to discuss whether or not to pull out of it.

The head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran says the US seeks to promote a liberal-democratic system of government.

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will not accept any revision to the Iran nuclear deal under any circumstances.