Iran-US Relations

Trump Asks Switzerland to Share His Phone Number with Iran

The White House has contacted Swiss authorities to share a telephone number with Iran in hopes that Tehran will contact US President Donald Trump, CNN reports.

IRGC Says Iran Won’t Sit for Talks with US

Political Deputy of the Islamic Revolution Guards Crops (IRGC) Brigadier General Yadollah Jawani says the Iranian nation will never attend any negotiation which is set to be held under pressure.

Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi Threatens to Declare Anti-US War If Iran Targeted

The Iraqi popular mobilization forces, known as Hashd al-Shaabi, have threatened to declare war against the United States if the country targets Iran.

Iran Says May Go Beyond Withdrawal from Nuclear Deal

Spokesman for the Supreme National Security Council of Iran says the country will withdraw from the JCPOA and even go beyond that if other parties fail to meet Tehran’s demands.

Iran Rules Out Possibility of Trump-Rouhani Talks

Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations has implicitly ruled out the possibility of a meeting between the presidents of Iran and the US.

Iran Condemns US Ban on Its Metal Industry

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the US regime's decision to impose sanctions on Iran's metal industry.

Iran Strongly Condemns US Hostile Policies against Cuba

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has categorically condemned the US’ hostile policies towards Cuba, particularly its decision to end the suspension of Title III of the Helms–Burton Act.

Iran Releases Fact Sheet on Reduction of JCPOA Commitments

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has released a fact sheet on the country’s decision to suspend implementing part of its commitments under the Iran nuclear deal, also known as JCPOA.

Full Text of Iran’s Statement on ‘Reducing’ JCPOA Commitments

The Supreme National Security Council of Iran released a statement on the Wednesday, the first anniversary of the US’ withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, declaring Tehran’s decision to reduce some of its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in reaction to the US’ violations.

‘US Ban on Purchase of Enriched Uranium Not Iran’s Problem’

A former official at the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran believes that the Islamic Republic must keep enriching its uranium whether the other parties to the JCPOA buy it or not.

‘US after Forcing Iran to Withdraw from JCPOA, NPT’

Iran should avoid taking extreme positions as it is exactly what the US seeks to achieve, a top lawmaker says, adding that the US wants to force Iran into withdrawing from the IAEA and NPT, and finally put Iran’s case under the Chapter 7 of the UN Charter.

US Unable to Launch War on Iran: Leader’s Military Aide

A senior Iranian general says the Americans are unable to take military action against Iran.

Iran Calls for Rationality in International Relations

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is pursuing the rule of moderation and rationality in international relations and urges other states to do the same.

Iran Says Bolton Lacks Proper Military Understanding

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has dismissed as “show-off” the US National Security Advisor’s claim that the US is deploying the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the region to send a message to the Islamic Republic.

‘Iran Will Soon Announce Measures against US JCPOA Pullout’

President Hassan Rouhani will announce Iran's plans to take action against the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal on Wednesday during a live interview to be aired by the state TV and radio, an official said.

US Sending Aircraft Carrier, Bomber to Mideast in ‘Message to Iran’

The US national security advisor says the country is sending an aircraft carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East in order to send a "clear" message to Iran.

CNN Report Proves Zarif Right about Division within Trump Team

A recent report by CNN shows Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was right when he said there is a rift between Donald Trump and members of his administration on waging war against Iran.

US Tells Iran It Has No Plan for Military Confrontation: Report

A new media report says the US high-ranking officials have recently sent an official note to Iran saying that Washington has no plan for any military confrontation with Tehran under any condition.

‘US Committing Genocide by Putting Maximum Pressure on Iran’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Trump administration is legally guilty of conspiring to commit genocide in Iran through their “maximum pressure” policy.

US Seeking to Devaluate Iranian Currency: Rouhani

Iran’s president says the United States wants to have the Iranian currency devalued in order to achieve its illegitimate objectives.

Iran-US War Not Imminent, but ‘Accidents’ Possible: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif dismisses the likelihood of a war between Iran and the United States but says certain "accidents" might ignite a military confrontation.

US Trying to Get Its Hands on Venezuela’s Oil: Iran

Iran’s parliament speaker says the United States seeks to get its hands on Venezuela’s oil riches by creating instability in the country.

US Renews Nuclear Waivers Vital to Iran Deal Survival

John Bolton and his hawkish team in the Trump administration have reportedly failed to convince the president to stop issuing waivers for Iran’s nuclear cooperation with the world, which could practically kill the JCPOA and force Iran into leaving it.

Iran Strongly Condemns US’ Coup Attempt in Venezuela

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Islamic Republic strongly condemns the US’ attempt to stage a coup or take any military action in Venezuela, and the remarks made by American officials with the aim of provoking riot and violence in the country.

Zarif’s Visit to N Korea Sends Clear Message to US: Analyst

A senior expert says the upcoming visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to North Korea is to send this clear message to the US that if Washington decides to exert more pressure on Iran, the Islamic Republic will show more resistance and get closer to the US’ opponents.

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