Rouhani: Nuclear deal to be preserved if remaining parties give ‘guarantees’

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani insisted against on Sunday that the 2015 nuclear deal can be preserved if the remaining five parties give guarantees that Tehran can reap the benefits of the international agreement.

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.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Scientific progress in Islamic world is essential

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that “unity and integrity” and also “serious move to make scientific advances in all sciences” are the most important needs of the Islamic world.

Tehran: Afghanistan must not turn into a place for international rivalry

TEHRAN – The Iranian minister of defense has warned that Afghanistan must not be turned into a scene for regional and international rivalry.

Japan voices support for nuclear deal

TEHRAN – Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono said on Thursday that Tokyo supports the 2015 nuclear deal, which is officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Rouhani to Merkel: Iran’s interests must be guaranteed in nuclear deal

TEHRAN – In a phone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday, President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran’s interests must be guaranteed in the nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

By Mohammad Homaeefar

Iran slams Israeli attack on Syria

TEHRAN – Iran has denounced the Zionist regime’s attack on Syria as a blatant example of the regime’s hegemonic nature, underlining the Syrian government’s right to defend itself.

By staff and agencies

EU urges intl. community to stick to nuclear deal

Federica Mogherini, the European Union foreign policy chief, on Tuesday called on the international community to stick to the 2015 nuclear deal after U.S. President Donald Trump pulled out of the deal.

Ayatollah Khamenei to Trump: ‘You cannot do a damn thing’ 

TEHRAN – In response to Donald Trump who on Tuesday withdrew the U.S. from the nuclear deal and made threats against Iran, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei said, “You (Trump) cannot do a damn thing.” 

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).

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 plans to protect companies if Trump scraps nuclear deal

The European Union has said it has plans to protect the region’s companies if U.S. President Donald Trump pulls out of the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the JCPOA.

By M.A. Saki

Trump has ruined U.S. credibility with or without nuclear deal

Donald Trump is to decide today whether to keep the United States in the multilateral nuclear accord, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

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.

Rouhani: Iran could remain in nuclear deal if its interests are guaranteed

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that Iran could remain in the 2015 nuclear deal without the U.S. if its interests are guaranteed, otherwise it has other plans.

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.

Tehran prosecutor: 16 female Daesh members sentenced

TEHRAN - Tehran Prosecutor General Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi said on Sunday that 16 female members of Daesh who had been operating in Syria have been sentenced on various charges.

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.

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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.

Zarif: U.S. must accept consequences if nuclear deal is ditched

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned on Thursday that the U.S. will have to accept responsibility for consequences if it goes ahead with its threats to abrogate the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran’s defense minister warns Israel to stop ‘dangerous behaviors’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami on Tuesday warned the Israeli prime minister to stop “dangerous behaviors”, saying Iran’s response to any provocation will be “surprising” that will make the Tel Aviv regime to feel “regretful”.

Iran says ready if U.S. scraps nuclear deal

TEHRAN - Government spokesman Mohammad Baqer Nobakht said on Wednesday that Iran is ready if the U.S. scraps the 2015 nuclear deal.

Richard Haass: U.S. misrepresenting facts to justify exit from nuclear deal

Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, has castigated the White House for backing Benjamin Netanyahu’s allegations about Iran’s nuclear program, saying the Trump administration is misrepresenting facts to justify an exit from the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the JCPOA.

Israel seeks survival in demonizing others: Iran

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Tuesday that leaders of the Zionist regime see their survival in portraying others as a threat.

Missiles are Iran's ‘main defense asset’: IRGC deputy chief

TEHRAN – The deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has described missiles as Iran's "main defense asset" and therefore indispensable to its military might.