Larijani: Trump unable to see long-term effects of his actions

TEHRAN – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani on Monday addressed an extraordinary session of the inter-parliamentary union of Islamic countries to discuss the U.S. embassy move from Tel Aviv to al-Quds, warning of the consequences of the “naive” move.

Iran seeks EU’s firm response to U.S. nuclear deal exit

TEHRAN - Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Monday that Iran expects Europe to give a firm response to the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Zarif embarks on journey to save nuclear deal by first visiting China

“I hope on this trip we can depict a clearer future for the JCPOA,” Zarif tells Chinese FM

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday started a tour to save the nuclear agreement by first visiting China, a party to the multilateral agreement.

‘Trump tolling the bell for collapse of American regime’

TEHRAN – Iran’s former chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili said on Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump is tolling the bell for the collapse of the American regime with his “stupidities”, IRIB news reported.

Shamkhani says U.S. is main root of terrorism

Improving living standards can help deter terrorism in Afghanistan, Iran says

TEHRAN – Iran’s Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani told Afghan Defense Minister Tariq Shah Bahrami on Sunday that economic development and improving people’s living standards can help deter terrorist acts in Afghanistan.

Assembly of Experts: Iran will not stay in nuclear deal if interests not guaranteed

TEHRAN – The Assembly of Experts issued a statement on Sunday warning that Iran will not stay in the 2015 nuclear deal if its interests are not “guaranteed” by Europe.

Trump insults 5+1 by exiting nuclear deal: Velayati

TEHRAN - Ali Akbar Velayati, a top foreign policy adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump disrespected other members of the 5+1 group by pulling out of the 2015 nuclear deal.

Mogherini: Iran nuclear deal will hold

The Iran nuclear deal can survive without the United States’ support, Federica Mogherini, the EU’s foreign policy chief, said on Friday.

By Susan E. Rice

Trump’s most foolish decision yet

President Trump’s reckless decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran nuclear deal will not force Iran back to the negotiating table, nor will it address serious concerns about Iran’s behavior in the Middle East. But it will leave Iran’s nuclear program unconstrained, and an inconstant America isolated from its allies and far less safe.

France: Europe should not accept U.S. is ‘world’s economic policeman’

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Friday that Europe should not accept that the U.S. is the “world’s economic policeman”.

JCPOA to be preserved if Iran’s interests guaranteed: Araqchi

TEHRAN - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday that the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA, can be preserved only if other signatories to the multilateral agreement guarantee Iran’s interests.

Germany ready to help its firms keep doing business in Iran

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany is ready to help its firms continue doing business in Iran, its economy minister said on Friday.

MPs vow to counter U.S. ‘illegitimate demands’

TEHRAN – A number of Iranian lawmakers in a letter to Leader of the Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have said that they will not let the U.S. impose its “illegitimate demands” on Iran.

Iran parliament enraged at U.S. move on JCPOA

TEHRAN – Iranian parliamentarians on Wednesday denounced the U.S. exit from the 2015 multilateral nuclear agreement, introducing a motion that calls for "proportional and reciprocal" action by the government.

By Mohammad Homaeefar

Top Iranian generals welcome U.S. exit from JCPOA

TEHRAN – The highest ranking military commanders have welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the multilateral nuclear agreement, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

U.S. cannot play a role in future of Palestine: advisor

TEHRAN - Hossein Sheikholeslam, an advisor to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, has said that the U.S. cannot play a role in the future of Palestine.

China: U.S. needs UN permit before military moves against Syria 

TEHRAN – China's special envoy on Middle East affairs has said that before taking any military actions against Syria, the United States would need an authorization from the United Nations.

EU/E3 consultations with Iran on the JCPOA

TEHRAN – EU/E3 consultations with Iran on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) took place in Brussels on 8 May 2018.

Iran: Netanyahu is a Class-C showman

TEHRAN – Tehran has blasted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his new allegations against Iran’s nuclear program, describing him as a Class-C showman.

Iraqi nationals to vote in nine provinces in Iran

TEHRAN – Head of Iraq’s election headquarters in Iran has said that Iraqi nationals can cast their ballots for parliamentary elections in nine provinces in Iran.

It will be ‘unpleasant’ for U.S. if nuclear deal is nixed: Zarif

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif threatened on Monday that Tehran will give a “strong response” if the U.S. ditches the 2015 nuclear deal, noting it will be “unpleasant” for Washington.

Zarif rejects revocation of visa-free entrance for Azeri nationals

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday ruled out cancellation of visa-free entrance for Azeri nationals, saying it would be against the country’s economic benefits.

Iran’s Velayati dares U.S. to try leaving JCPOA

TEHRAN - Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said on Sunday that Iran will make the U.S. “remorseful” if it ditches the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iraqi VP: U.S. exit from nuclear deal would threaten intl. peace

TEHRAN – Iraqi Vice President Nouri al-Maliki has said that a U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal would pose threat against the international peace and security.

Iranian parliament to review bill on terrorism funding

TEHRAN – Iran’s parliament is set to review the bills on amending terrorism funding and money laundering laws at the request of the Rouhani administration.

Iran, Oman to hold joint naval drill

TEHRAN – Iran and Oman plan to hold joint search and rescue operations in the Persian Gulf in upcoming days.

Rosatom starts work on phase 2 of Bushehr nuclear plant

Russian state nuclear agency Rosatom announced on Thursday that work on the site of Phase 2 of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in southern Iran has started.

By staff and agencies

Russia: A U.S. exit doesn’t mean end of nuclear accord

Vladimir Yermakov, the director general of the Department for Non-Proliferation and Arms Control at Russia’s Foreign Ministry, said on Friday that a U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, does not necessarily mean the end of the deal.

Tehran: Bias has ruined merits of staying in NPT

TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has lashed out at biased approach toward certain countries regarding the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, stressing that such prejudice has ruined the merits of staying in the NPT.

Iran making efforts to end Yemen crisis

TEHRAN - Hossein Jaberi Ansari, the Iranian foreign minister’s special assistant in political affairs, said on Thursday that Iran is making efforts to help end the crisis in Yemen.