U.S. More Hapless Than Ever
After the U.S. suffered an international failure and backlash and its proposed resolution on Iran arms embargo at the UNSC unanimously rejected and only a pint-size country, Dominican Republic, supported it, the U.S. is striving to save its face.
13 of 15 UNSC Members Opposing US Bid for Sanctions
The US was further isolated over its bid to reimpose international sanctions on Iran with 13 countries on the 15-member UN Security Council opposing it.
Tehran Warns of Proportional Action against US Bid for UN Sanctions
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations said the action of Tehran against Washington’s attempts to reinstate the UN sanctions would depend on how seriously the US threats would harm the JCPOA.
Persian Gulf Star Refinery Talks of Helping Iranian Firms amid Sanctions
A senior official at Iran’s Persian Gulf Star Refinery (PGSR) said that the domestic companies operating in the oil and gas industry are receiving more support.
$4 Trillion Mining Sector Standpoint against US Sanctions
The sector holds a key advantage over the oil industry: It is much harder to sanction the mining industry because of its immense diversity.
Rouhani Says US Push for ‘Snapback’ Futile
President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday the US will once again fail in its new push to invoke the so-called snapback provision in the 2015 nuclear deal and reimpose all UN sanctions against Iran.
Imports of Pesticide From Europe Halted
Head of Iran’s Plant Protection Organization says consumption of dangerous pesticide in the agriculture sector of the country has dropped sharply, adding that imports of pesticides from European countries has been halted due to sanctions.
U.S. Not Allowed to Use ‘Snapback’ Mechanism Against Iran
President Hassan Rouhani says the United States is not legally authorized to trigger the so-called “snapback” mechanism to reinstate UN sanctions against Iran.
Iran to Export Weapons After Sanctions Lift
Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Islamic Republic of Iran will export weapons and arms after sanctions imposed against the country are lifted.
Tankers Seizure Claims ‘Cheap Propaganda’: Iran’s Zarif
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the US’ claims that it has seized four Venezuela-bound Iranian tankers are “cheap” and “hollow” propaganda.