Leader says don’t tie affairs to JCPOA

Ayatollah Khamenei says "flexibility" will make enemy more aggressive

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, on Wednesday called on the government “not to tie the country’s affairs to the JCPOA (nuclear deal) and foreign issues.”

By Javad Heirannia

There are various means for EU to undermine U.S. sanctions: Nephew

TEHRAN – Richard Nephew, who served as the lead sanctions expert for the U.S. team negotiating with Iran, is of the opinion that “There are various means for the EU to undermine U.S. sanctions and thereby provide assurance to business, but they require a confrontation with Iran.”

Iran ‘united’ in defying new U.S. policy: envoy

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to London Hamid Baeidinejad has denounced the recent anti-Iran remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, saying Iran is “united” in countering the new policy adopted by the Trump administration.

Rouhani to Pompeo: 'Who are you who want to decide for Iran and the world'

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani reacted strongly to the hostile remarks against Iran by new U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, saying, “Who are you who want to decide for Iran and the world”.

By Hanif Ghaffari

Le Pen slams Macron over JCPOA

Although the President of the French National Front, “Marine Le Pen” has seriously slammed French President Emmanuel Macron for his approach towards the nuclear deal, the criticism has been censored in French media! In other words, only a few French news sources has reflected Le Pen’s words, while others simply ignored them.

EU facing important test on the nuclear deal: senior MP

TEHRAN - Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee chief Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Tuesday that the European Union is facing a historical test and should show commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran’s Velayati: Renegotiating nuclear deal is an ‘illusion’

TEHRAN - Ali Akbar Velayati, a top foreign policy adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, on Tuesday reiterated Tehran’s position that renegotiating the 2015 nuclear deal is an “illusion”.

Merkel: Trump’s nuclear deal exit causes ‘shift in German-American ties’

TEHRAN – German Chancellor Angela Merkel has acknowledged that the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), “certainly has weaknesses” but says it should be preserved.

By Mehrnoosh Aryanpour

Snapback snapshot

TEHRAN - On 8 May 2018, as confirmed by the revised Frequently Asked Questions (the "FAQ") from the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), the American President issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum (“NSPM”) directing the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury to prepare immediately for the reimposition of all of the U.S. sanctions lifted or waived in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA" or “Nuclear Deal”).

By Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh

Expert: Non-European trade partners better for Iran

TEHRAN - European countries have been looking to increase trade ties with Iran since the 5+1 countries and Iran struck a nuclear deal according to which Tehran agreed to limit its nuclear activities in exchange for termination of most economic sanctions.

Zarif to examine future of nuclear pact

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday that he will spearhead a diplomatic effort to examine whether the other signatories of the JCPOA can ensure its full benefits for Iran in the face of U.S. withdrawal.

Germany, France, Britain vow to stick to nuclear deal even if U.S. pulls out

On Monday, Germany and France joined Britain in a public push to convince Donald Trump not to pull out of the nuclear deal reached in 2015 between Iran and six world powers.

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.

Senior Republican warns Trump against exiting Iran deal

TEHRAN – The Republican leader of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee said President Trump should not walk away from the Iran nuclear deal, Reuters reported.

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.

Russia calls nuclear deal ‘irrevocable’ document

TEHRAN – The Russian Foreign Ministry has said the nuclear agreement is not a simple deal, calling it an “irrevocable” document which has been confirmed by the UN Security Council.

Berlin wants U.S. stay in nuclear deal: Iranian envoy

TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to Germany has said that Berlin prefers that the United States stay in the nuclear deal.

Ex-Israeli general: U.S. pullout from nuclear deal would help Iran

Maj. Gen. Amos Gilad, the former research chief at Military Intelligence, has said a U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear agreement with the big powers would mainly help Iran.

‘Iran can exit NPT if Trump scraps nuclear deal’

TEHRAN – A member of the Expediency Council says Iran can exit the 2015 nuclear pact or the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if the U.S. withdraws from the deal.

Britain reiterates support for nuclear deal

TEHRAN – British government spokesman Edwin Samuel said on Thursday that his country will support the Iran nuclear deal, underlining Prime Minister Teresa May’s decision to continue backing the multilateral agreement.

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”.

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.

Nuclear deal is yardstick for trust: Iranian MP

TEHRAN – The nuclear agreement serves as a test by which Iran would decide whether it can trust the other parties, MP Kazem Jalali said on Sunday.

By Mohammad Homaeefar

Iran: Current condition surrounding nuclear deal ‘intolerable’

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the “continuation” of the nuclear deal in its current condition is “intolerable”, stressing that whether the United States exits the nuclear agreement or not is beside the point.

Iran won’t accept any changes to nuclear deal: MP

TEHRAN – An Iranian lawmaker on Sunday rejected recent calls by the U.S. and French presidents for changes to the 2015 nuclear deal, saying the Islamic Republic will never accept any further annex to the deal.

Iran would abandon barren nuclear deal, official warns

TEHRAN – A member of the Expediency Council said on Sunday that if Iran does not benefit from the 2015 nuclear agreement, it will exit the deal and resume its nuclear activities.

Slovenia doing its best to keep JCPOA ‘alive’: ambassador

TEHRAN – Kristina Radej, the Slovenian ambassador to Tehran, says Slovenia along with European Union are doing their “best” to keep the nuclear deal, officially called the JCPOA, “alive”.

EU’s Mogherini: Nuclear deal working

TEHRAN – The European Union foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, said on Wednesday that the nuclear deal, officially called the JCPOA, is working.