Iran-US Relations

No Prospect for Dialogue Unless US Uses Language of Dignity: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says there is no prospect for dialogue between Iran and the US in any area before Washington uses the language of dignity.

US’ Unilateral Decisions Insult to Int’l Community: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran is an insult to the international community, calling on the world to take action against Washington's " illegal" move.

Iran Exporting Pasta to US despite Trump’s Sanctions

Iran has exported its first shipment of pasta to America, defying the sanctions to be re-imposed on Tehran, said the head of an Iranian pasta manufacturing company.

“Every Single American Official Plotting to Deal Blow to Iran”

A senior Iranian commander says enemies, especially the US, are harbouring a whole variety of complicated plans and scenarios to deal a blow to the Islamic Revolution and the Islamic System of Iran.

Iran Urges Other States to Stand against US Bullying

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zaif says each member of the international community is duty-bound to stand against the US’ evasion of law, bullying, and indifference to the rule of law.

Trump Invited Rouhani to Dinner in September: Source

A former Iranian diplomat has confirmed US President Donald Trump had invited his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani for dinner during the latter’s trip to the UN headquarters in New York for the annual UN general Assembly meeting in September 2017.

UNSC’s Latest Palestine Meeting “Stunning Display of US Isolation”

The Friday meeting of the United Nations Security Council, in which the US failed to secure even one yes vote for the resolution it proposed, showed the country’s isolation on the international scene, a senior Iranian diplomat said.

Iran President’s Aide Warns against Drawing Too Close to Russia, China

An advisor to the Iranian President has opposed pushes for closer ties with the eastern bloc, saying the Islamic Republic has been and must remain “independent”.

Queiroz Blasts “Cruel Sanctions” Hampering Iran Preparation for FIFA World Cup

Carlos Queiroz, the head coach of Iran’s national football team, has lamented that “cruel sanctions” imposed on Iran are hampering efforts to prepare Team Melli for this year’s edition of FIFA World Cup.

“Support for Palestine Root Cause of West’s Problems with Iran”

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says West’s problem with the Islamic Republic is mainly caused by Tehran’s support for Palestine, not by what they call Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

“Trump Pressurizing Arabs into Waging War on Iran”

A political analyst says the US president is putting maximum pressures on Saudi Arabia and the UAE to drag them into a war against their northern neighbour, but Iran should not behave in a way that prepares the ground for such a conflict.

“US Report on Religious Freedoms in Iran Baseless, Politically Motivated”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as untrue and politically-motivated the latest report by the US State Department about religious freedoms in Iran.

Jewish People Ready to Defend Iran against Aggressors: MP

A Jewish Iranian lawmaker has warned the country’s adversaries that Iranians practicing various religions will stand by each other to defend the country and sacrifice their lives in case it is under aggression, just like they stood against the Iraqi aggression in 1980s.

“Europe Resisting US Pressure to Protect Own Interests, Not Iran’s”

A senior political analyst says Europe’s resistance against Washington’s pressure is aimed at safeguarding its own interests, not those of Iran.

Minister Vows to Prevent Plunge in Iran’s Oil Exports

Iran is investing efforts to maintain its oil production and exports at current levels following the US pull-out from the nuclear pact that is to restore US anti-Iran sanctions, the petroleum minister said.

List of US Demands Testifies to Iran’s Growing Clout: IRGC

A senior IRGC commander says the list of US demands declared by the newly-appointed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testifies to Tehran’s growing clout, showing Washington has been frustrated with keeping Iran in check.

Iran Condemns New York Court Rulings on 9/11 Attacks

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran strongly condemns the biased, politically-motivated and baseless court rulings issued in absentia by US courts against the country.

“US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE Seriously Pursuing Regime Change in Iran”

Senior political commentator Seyyed Hossein Mousavian says the US, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have made a huge investment in pushing for a regime change in Iran.

Book Published in Iran on Condoleezza Rice’s Love Affair with Iranian Man

A collection of stories titled "A Political Love Affair," which includes a story based on a controversial report about former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, has been published in Iran with her permission.

“Trump Disappointed His Expectations Not Met after JCPOA Decision”

Iran’s top security official Ali Shamkhani says things have not played out favourably for Donald Trump since he walked out of the 2015 nuclear deal earlier this month, as the world has so far stood up to the controversial US president.

Iran Leader Urges UN to Probe Cases of Rights Violations in US

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the United Nations to condemn the violation of human rights in, and by the United States.

Pompeo Not Updated on World Developments: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the recent remarks by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that Tehran must stop enriching uranium and import the material instead.

Iran Says US Was Never Faithful to 2015 Nuclear Deal

A senior military commander has played down the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear pact, arguing the US government has never been truly committed to its obligations under the 2015 nuclear deal, whether under Donald Trump or his predecessor Barack Obama.

Desperate US Attempt to Weaken Iran’s Defence Futile: DM

Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the recent US endeavours to undermine the Islamic Republic’s defence are desperate attempts doomed to failure.

Documents Show US Always Seeking Regime Change in Iran

Documented evidence suggests various US administrations have always pursued overt and covert plots and earmarked huge sums of money to overthrow the Iranian government.

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