Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium surpasses 300 kg
Iranian foreign minister says that Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium has exceeded 300 kg as planned before, adding that Iran will resume high-level uranium enrichment later as the 2nd phase of Iran's actions in diminishing JCPOA commitments.
Iran, Turkey ditched dollar for 35% of trade last year: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif, while stressing the dwindling power of US dollar in international transactions, said Iran and Turkey used national currencies for 35% of their bilateral trade last year.
Recent US sanctions sign of Americans’ confusion, frustration
Hossein-Ali Amiri, Iranian Vice-President for Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, has described recent US sanctions as a sign of Americans’ inability and desparation, warning sanctioning top Iranian diplomat would close door on diplomacy.
Zarif derides US, Israeli claims on opposing weapons of mass destruction
Foreign Minister Zarif says the US and Israeli regime, with their huge arsenal of chemical and nuclear weapons, have no right to call themselves leading countries in combating weapons of mass destruction.
New anti-Iran sanctions reveal US desperation, confusion: Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the fresh American sanctions targeting the country’s senior officials prove Washington’s desperation and confusion in exerting pressure on the Islamic Republic.
Zarif vows to ‘strongly’ continue ‘resistance’ against US’ threats, sanctions
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Iran will strongly stand against sanctions and threats of the enemy and that this resistance will continue.
Talks underway for signing bilateral monetary treaties: FM Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Sunday that talks are underway with a number of countries including Turkey, Russia, and China, to sign or finalize mutual monetary treaties.
Zarif: Iran to start second phase of limiting nuclear commitments on July 7
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that Iran will start a second phase of diminishing its undertakings under the 2015 nuclear deal, aka Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), on July 7.
Iran to Take U.S. Drone Intrusion to UN
TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Zarif says Iran will take the case on U.S. drone intrusion to UN and show that the U.S. is lying about international waters.
Japan PM in Tehran in Bid to Ease Tensions as Mediator
TEHRAN - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Tehran on Wednesday as he tries to position himself as a mediator between Iran and the United States to help reduce heightened tensions between them.