Washington is after disheartening Iranians, says Larijani

TEHRAN — The U.S. officials have focused on disheartening the Iranian people and creating divisions between the government and nation, says Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani.

Zarif: Leader’s Palestine proposal the only reasonable solution

TEHRAN — Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the proposal put forward by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with regard to Palestine is the “most reasonable and practical solution” to the Palestinian issue.

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EU’s Borrell: Europe to avoid taking Iran nuclear dispute to UN

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said that the EU will extend indefinitely the time limit to resolve disputes in the 2015 nuclear deal to avoid having to go to the UN Security Council or triggering new sanctions.

2 Iranian students file complaint after mistreatment, denial of entry into U.S.

TEHRAN — Two Iranian college students have filed civil rights complaints with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over mistreatment and denial of entry into the United States by federal officials at Boston’s Logan International Airport.

By Mohammad Homaeefar

Rouhani felicitates Sri Lanka on Independence Day

TEHRAN — President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Sri Lanka’s government and nation on the anniversary of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka’s independence.

VP says U.S. claim of lifting medicine embargo on Iran a sheer lie 

TEHRAN - First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Tuesday that the United States is lying when it claims that pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and foodstuff are not subject to its sanctions list on Iran.

Iran dismisses as ‘insufficient’ Swiss-U.S. humanitarian channel

TEHRAN — Tehran says a Swiss-U.S. “humanitarian” channel set up to enable medicine import to Iran is insufficient, reminding that the U.S. is originally banned by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) from subjecting Iran’s much-needed medical supplies to sanctions.

Iran to take next nuclear step if Borrell visit proves unfruitful: top MP

TEHRAN — Chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee warned on Monday that Iran will take the next nuclear step if the visit by new High Representative of the European Union Josep Borrell to Tehran fails to satisfy the Islamic Republic.

Iraq calls on EU to help de-escalate tensions between Iran, U.S. 

TEHRAN – Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammad Ali Al Hakim on Monday voiced his country’s concern over the consequences of rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran for the region, calling on the European Union states to do their best to prevent more tensions. 

By Mohammad Homaeefar

Elections manifest excellence of Iran’s national security: Shamkhani

TEHRAN — Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), has said elections are a manifestation of expansion and excellence of Iran’s national security.

Trans-regional presence seen in all regional conflicts: Sayyari

TEHRAN — Habibollah Sayyari, the deputy army chief for coordination affairs, says the presence of trans-regional powers is seen in all regional conflicts.

Zarif says Swiss humanitarian channel does not show U.S. good intention

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that a Swiss humanitarian channel, a payment mechanism to enable humanitarian goods to be delivered to Iran, does not show the United States’ good intention.

Iran’s reasoning convinced E3 against activating trigger mechanism: spox

TEHRAN– Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said Mon. that the European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) intended to activate the trigger mechanism but have decided against it for now after hearing Iran’s reasonings.

19 MPs sign letter to quit NPT

TEHRAN - Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has received a plan to study Iran’s possible withdrawal from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Grand ayatollah urges Muslims to fight Washington’s anti-Palestinian plot

TEHRAN — Top Iranian Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani has condemned the United States’ so-called “Deal of the Century” plan, calling on the Muslim nations to stand up to Washington’s anti-Palestinian plot.

New IRGC Quds Force chief reaffirms support for Palestinians

TEHRAN — Commander of the IRGC Quds Force has reaffirmed Iran’s support for Palestinians and their cause in the face of U.S. declaration of a new pro-Israel plan days earlier.

Advisor calls Gen. Soleimani ‘hero of resistance’

TEHRAN - Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker, said on Saturday that Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani is “hero of resistance”.

Khanzadi says Navy is firm supporter of Iran’s defense policy 

TEHRAN – Navy will remain a firm supporter of Iran’s defense policy, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Saturday. 

Number of Iranian students turned back at U.S. airports rising: reports

TEHRAN — Reports are on the rise of American authorities detaining and deporting Iranian students at U.S. airports.

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U.S. House passes legislation to stop Trump from a war with Iran

The U.S. House of Representatives passed two pieces of a legislation on Thursday seeking to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to go to war with Iran.

Iran seeks security for all: diplomat

TEHRAN - Mohammad Ali Hosseini, Tehran’s ambassador to Pakistan, said on Thursday that Iran seeks security for all and will remain harbinger of regional peace, security and development.

Rome is eager to safeguard ties with Tehran, says Italian FM

TEHRAN — Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio has said his country is eager to maintain and safeguard its long-standing and profound relations with Iran.

Iran’s Parl. speaker calls on counterparts in Islamic states to counter US imposed peace plan

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Wed., in a letter sent to the Parliament speakers of the Islamic states, urged Islamic countries to counter US-proposed so-called “Deal of Century”.

FM spokesman slams US' shameful 'treason of century'

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi late on Tue. condemned the so-called Deal of Century as 'treason of century' against the Palestinian people. The disgraceful US peace plan, so-called "Deal of Century" is doomed to failure, he emphasized.

US imposed 'Vision for Peace' a nightmare for region, world: FM Zarif

TEHRAN– Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the so-called US ‘Deal of the Century’ is a nightmare for the region and world.

MP elaborates on details of plan for Iran’s withdrawal from NPT

TEHRAN- Chairman of Parliament Committee for Pre-Emptive Measures against the United States on Wed. elaborated on the plan to move out of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if Iran's nuclear case is sent to the UN Security Council.

U.S. ‘Deal of Century’ seeking to humiliate all Muslims: Larijani

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani condemned Washington’s plots to sow discord among Muslims, noting that the so-called ‘Deal of the Century’ stems from lack of unity among Muslims.

Zarif denounces Trump’s threats against cultural sites as terrorism

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to target cultural sites in Iran is “clear example of cultural terrorism”.

EU chief, German FM discuss JCPOA

TEHRAN - Josep Borrell, the European Union foreign policy chief, and German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas met in Berlin on Monday to discuss the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA.

Larijani calls for Iran-Russia co-op to counter U.S. dictatorship

TEHRAN – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Monday that the United States “is dragging the region towards an international dictatorship”, calling for Iran-Russia cooperation to counter Washington.