Shahram Mokri: Iran sanctions big obstacle to joint film projects

TEHRAN – Iranian director Shahram Mokri, whose latest drama “Careless Crime” was screened at the 77th Venice Film Festival, has said the U.S. sanctions on Iran have put a big obstacle in the way of the countries and companies eager to cooperate with Iran in the film industry.

By Mohammad Mazhari

American Caesar act cannot affect the Syrian economy: Syrian politician

TEHRAN - A member of the National Reconciliation Committee in Syria stresses that the American Caesar act cannot paralyze the Syrian economy, and Damascus's collaboration with its neighboring countries will continue.

By Mohammad Mazhari

Reasons why Iran backs Venezuela

As two oil-producing countries under U.S. sanctions, Iran and Venezuela have been working in recent years to strengthen geopolitical ties to relieve U.S. pressure and find a solution to improve their economies.

Iran condemns U.S. sanctions on countries hit hard by coronavirus

TEHRAN — Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, has highlighted the need for lifting of the United States’ sanctions, which have been weakening the targeted countries’ fight against the spread of the coronavirus.

Iran pushes South Korea to release billions withheld by banks

Iran is escalating its pressure on South Korea to release billions of dollars of oil-export revenue, arguing that Seoul is buckling to pressure from its U.S. ally and illegally withholding funds needed to counter the West Asia’s worst coronavirus outbreak.

Iran reiterates call on Europe to stand against U.S. unilateralism amid pandemic

TEHRAN – Iran has once again censured the unilateral American sanctions that have hampered humanitarian supplies into the country, renewing a call for the European Union to take a stand against such illegal U.S. moves.

Sanctions a barrier to sustainable development goals, Iran says

TEHRAN – The U.S. sanctions have acted as a barrier to achieve the sustainable development goals, deputy director of the Department of Environment (DOE) said, noting that global solidarity is needed in moving towards sustainable development regardless of the abuse of political power to put pressure on others.

By Payman Yazdani

China was, is, and will be peace builder and promoter in West Asia: envoy

TEHRAN- Chinese ambassador to Tehran Chang Hua in an interview with the Mehr News Agency criticizes the U.S. baseless accusations over the outbreak of coronavirus. 

Rouhani talks to Widodo, says U.S. sanctions go against fundamental human rights

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that the United States’ sanctions are against the fundamental human rights.

ISA stands against U.S. economic sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN – The International Sociological Association (ISA) has issued a statement announcing that it stands against the economic sanctions that the United States has imposed on Iran amid the coronavirus outbreak that is sweeping the globe.

By Javad Heirannia

U.S. sanctions against Iran is ‘a geopolitical crime’: Falk

TEHRAN – Richard Anderson Falk, professor emeritus of international law at Princeton University, says “Imposition of unilateral sanctions by US against Iran that is, not authorized by the UN Security Council is by itself unlawful and immoral, and indeed what I call ‘a geopolitical crime’.”

Persepolis, Esteghlal not allowed to hire foreigners

TEHRAN – Iran’s Sports and Youth Ministry has reportedly told football clubs Persepolis and Esteghlal to stop hiring foreign coaches and players from now on.

While U.S. itself seeks aid to fight COVID-19 it refuses to end economic terrorism on Iran: Zarif

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says even while the United States, the world’s largest economy, needs others’ help to fight the coronavirus pandemic, it refuses to halt its “economic terrorism” against Iran.

‘80 hours for 80mn campaign’ pressing U.S. to ditch Iran sanctions amid outbreak

Amid a worldwide outcry against the United States’ illegal and unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran, a popular campaign has been launched to pressure Washington into temporarily lifting the sanctions that are obstructing the Iranian people’s efforts to curtail the deadly coronavirus outbreak.

UN urges easing Iran sanctions as death toll approaches 2,000

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights called Tuesday for any sanctions imposed on countries like Iran facing the new coronavirus pandemic to be re-evaluated and avoid pushing already strained medical systems into collapse.

Protecting humans' lives needs global cooperation: Rouhani

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that protecting lives of human needs global cooperation, adding that U.S. cruel sanctions imposed against the Iranian nation is in conflict with the humanitarian laws and UN regulations.

"Health defenders" to amaze world despite U.S. sanctions: Iran's top security official

TEHRAN– Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said on Mon. that Iran’s health defenders will wonder the world despite U.S. imposition of sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Rouhani: U.S. prevents us from drinking clean water, but offers muddy water

TEHRAN – Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Monday, President Hassan Rouhani said the United States has deprived Iran of “clean waters but instead is offering muddy waters”.

Zarif: It is 'moral and practical' obligation to help end U.S. 'mass punishment' of Iranians

TEHRAN - In a post on his Twitter page on Sunday, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the "U.S. is not listening" to "the growing global campaign" to lift "illegal" sanctions on the Iranians and thereby "impeding global fight against Covid-19".

Iranian artists urge world celebs to call on U.S. to lift sanctions amid coronavirus epidemic   

TEHRAN – Over 150 Iranian artists, cineastes and writers have urged celebrities around the world to call on the U.S. government to lift sanctions as Iran fights coronavirus epidemic.

Hamas chief calls for removal of U.S. sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN- The head of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas)'s Political Bureau, in a telephone call with Iranian Foreign Minister, condemned the U.S. sanctions against Iranians.

Russia strongly opposes US sanctions against Iran amid coronavirus: official

TEHRAN– The Aide to the Russian President Yuri Ushakov in a phone conversation with Iran's Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali emphasized Moscow's strong opposition to US sanctions against Iran, especially amid coronavirus outbreak.

Zarif: U.S. takes pride in killing Iranian citizens

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif said in a tweet on Friday that the U.S. is proud that it is killing Iranians through its sanctions.

Nasrallah urges world to stand against U.S. sanctions on Iran amid outbreak

TEHRAN– Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said its time for the world to oppose unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States against Iran as the country is fighting with coronavirus outbreak.

Enemy's economic pressure fails to defeat Iranian nation: Rouhani

TEHRAN– Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the achievements made by the Iranian nation during the lunar year 1398 which ends on Friday.

PM Imran Khan calls for lifting sanctions on Iran to combat coronavirus

Prime Minister Imran Khan, in an interview with The Associated Press on Monday called for lifting of sanctions on Iran to enable it to combat coronavirus.

Tehran urges London to defy U.S. sanctions hampering coronavirus fight

TEHRAN — Tehran has urged London to defy the unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States against Iran due to their negative impact on the Islamic Republic’ fight against the coronavirus outbreak.