Iran’s President: US Talks Possible without False Preconditions
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said if the US intends to hold talks with Iran, it must first end the policy of maximum pressure on Tehran and abandon its false preconditions.
Iran’s FM Highlights Role of Ancient Civilizations in World Peace
Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif highlighted the key role that ancient civilizations play in preserving peace and security around the world.
Iranian FM Meets French, Australian Counterparts in New York
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate meetings with his French and Australian counterparts, Jean-Yves Le Drian and Marise Payne, in New York on Thursday.
Europeans Not Trustworthy At All
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei cast doubts over the sincerity of the European Union’s claims of seeking to save the 2015 nuclear deal and said Europe has remained adhered to the US sanctions against Iran and, therefore, should not be trusted.
Iran to Ratify Additional Protocol If US Congress Endorses JCPOA
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the country is ready to pursue ratification of the Additional Protocol in the parliament provided that the US Congress endorses the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and lifts all anti-Tehran sanctions.
Zarif Invites All Regional Nations to Join Iran’s ‘Hope’ Initiative
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif highlighted different aspects of the country’s regional peace initiative known as ‘Hormuz Peace Endeavor’ and called on all regional nations to join it to ensure security in the Persian Gulf.
China Deplores US Sanctions, Says Cooperation with Iran ‘Legal’
China’s Foreign Ministry deplored on Thursday sanctions imposed by the United States on Chinese entities and individuals it accuses of knowingly transferring oil from Iran in violation of Washington’s curbs on Tehran.
Rouhani Slams US Economic Terrorism against Iranians, UN Silence
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, deplored the US government’s “economic terrorism” against the Islamic Republic and the UN’s silence on this and on other US crimes.
Erdogan Backs Iran amid Blame Game on Saudi Oil Attacks
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged caution over blaming Iran for the Sept. 14 attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, adding that it would not be right to blame the Islamic Republic for the strikes.
White House Issues Proclamation, Bars Iranian Officials from US
US President Donald Trump has given the State Department the authority to bar senior Iranian officials and their family members from entering the United States as immigrants or nonimmigrants, the White House said in a proclamation.