By Payman Yazdani

U.S. will never tolerate independent countries: Adib-Moghaddam

TEHRAN - Commenting on the U.S. policy towards Venezuela, Professor Arshin Adib-Moghaddam says This has been the aim of successive U.S. governments to roll back the Boliviarian revolution that is the paradigm of independence for Latin America.

Virginia senator: Trump’s withdrawal from JCPOA was idiotic

Virginia Senator, Timothy Kaine, on Saturday described Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), as a foolish act resulting from Trump's jealousy towards his predecessor Barack Obama.

By Heshmatollah Rahnama  

The five 2019 U.S. threats in NIS report

TEHRAN - A major U.S. intelligence report released in Washington on January 22 released the threats the U.S. faces in 2019. The document claims the threats come from three countries Russia, China, and Iran as the U.S. intelligent agencies have to keep a close eye on immigrants and cyberattack.

By Negar Asadi & Javad Heirannia

Ambassador: U.S. wants to make Venezuela another Syria or Libya

TEHRAN - Venezuelan Ambassador to Tehran Carlos Antonio Alcala Cordones says the U.S. is seeking to create a situation similar to Syria and Libya in his country.

ICJ: Iran bid to recover funds frozen in U.S. can proceed

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Wednesday that Iran can proceed with a bid to recover billions of dollars in frozen assets the United States says must go to victims of attacks blamed on Tehran.

ICJ set to rule on Iran's $2bn assets frozen by U.S.

On Wednesday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to decide reach a verdict on a bid by Iran to recover $2bn assets frozen by the U.S., Al Jazeera reported.

By Martin Love

Respect warranted for at least two bright Americans

NORTH CAROLINA - One does not normally equate a person (who is retired now from decades in the CIA) as one with sound views and good instincts about the challenges to the world of a government that has been making – to put it simply – stupid moves and continues its errant ways under Donald Trump. But one such person is Philip Giraldi who writes articles outside the mainstream media about what he sees that is slowly destroying U.S. credibility worldwide.

By Heshmatollah Rahnama

Humanitarian aid, a sham for more attacks and pressure on Venezuela 

TEHRAN - It is clear that self-declared President of Venezuela Juan Guaido is a written U.S. scenario for the Venezuelans to comfort their sufferings from the economic crisis. The root cause of the economic hardship, ironically, is the U.S. financial sanctions on Venezuela and its humanitarian aid is the key to solve the problems of Venezuela as Guaido Marques puts it. 

By Javad Heirannia

Understanding Donald Trump and the White House: A few books

TEHRAN - Robert David Steele, a former Marine Corps infantry officer and CIA spy who was recommended for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017, regularly answers questions for Tehran Times.

Photographer slams Trump’s use of her photo in anti-Iran tweet

TEHRAN – The Iranian photographer behind the photo from last year’s protests in Tehran has given a statement denouncing U.S. President Donald Trump’s use of her photo in his Monday tweet.

Iranian politician: U.S. seeking to repeat Syrian scenario in Latin America

TEHRAN - Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian parliament speaker, said on Tuesday that the U.S. is seeking to repeat the Syrian crisis in Latin America through interfering in Venezuela’s affairs.

Trump after winning Iran back to his side: ex-officer

TEHRAN – A former senior Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) commander has said President Donald Trump aims to win Iran back to Washington’s side.

By Hanif Ghaffari 

The great message of Iranians on Bahman 22

TEHRAN - The widespread presence of the Iranian people on the 40th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution is a further victory for the country. Donald Trump, the president of the United States and his entourage in the White House, especially those in the last months, particularly John Bolton and Mike Pompeo,  have been struggling to make a difference between the nation and the government of Iran. However, the widespread presence of the Iranian nation has thwarted these actions.

Rouhani: Rallies are a decisive response to exorbitant demands of ill-wishers

TEHRAN - President Rouhani issued a statement on Monday thanking people for their massive turnout in the Bahman 22 rallies, saying their “magnificent”, “meaningful” and “timely” participation in the great festivities celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution marked a “durable” show of “solidarity” and the “greatness” of the Iranian nation.

Iran able to enrich uranium beyond 20% purity: Kamalvandi

TEHRAN - Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Sunday that Iran is able to enrich uranium beyond 20% purity.

U.S. is lying that sanctions don’t target people, Iran’s VP Jahangiri says

TEHRAN - Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Monday that the U.S. officials are lying when they say that their sanctions target Iran’s government and system and not the people, IRNA reported.

Leader: ‘Death to America’ means death to Trump, Bolton, Pompeo

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said Iran has no fight to pick with the American people, stressing that “Death to America” chants mean death to President Donald Trump, national security adviser John Bolton and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

By Mohammad Ghaderi

40 years of America's failure against Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN - This year is on the eve of the 40th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran. Trump, like other U.S. presidents, has been defeated in opposition to the Iranian nation. Today, the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to grow in the region and the world. Undoubtedly, in the future, a much worse defeat awaits the president of the United States.

Admiral: Iran is main regional player

TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, the deputy army chief for coordination affairs, said on Wednesday that Iran is the main player in the West Asia region.

By staff and agency

Iran strong enough to avoid destabilization despite U.S. sanctions: Russian diplomat

Russian Ambassador to Iran Levan Dzhagaryan has said that Iran is a strong country and can avoid destabilization despite return of the U.S. sanctions.

“US hostility has led it to support dictators, butchers and extremists, who've only brought ruin to our region,” Iran’s foreign minister says

Zarif to Trump: Iranians, including Jews, celebrating 40 years of progress despite U.S. pressure

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the Iranians are commemorating 40 years of progress despite the U.S. pressure.

Trump delivers 2nd State of Union address

U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered his second State of the Union address after the speech was postponed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for almost two weeks over the government shutdown.

Parliamentary committee chief: INSTEX does not include oil money transfer

TEHRAN - Mohammadreza Pourebrahimi, head of the Economic Committee of the Iranian Parliament, has said that INSTEX (Instrument for Supporting Trade Exchanges) does not include transfer of oil money.

Trump's statement on military intervention proves U.S. sponsoring Venezuela Crisis: Evo Morales

CARACAS - Bolivian President Evo Morales said on Monday that US President Donald Trump's recent statement on possible U.S. military intervention in Venezuela proves Washington's key role in attempting to organize a coup in Venezuela.

By Hanif Ghaffari

Business disorder between Europe and U.S. 

TEHRAN - The European Union remains cautious in the economic battle with the White House. U.S. President Donald Trump continues to pursue his protectionist policies in international trade system. This has led to raising concerns and serious discontent among the United States' European partners.

Iraqi president takes aim at Trump over using country to watch Iran

Iraqi President Barham Salih said on Monday that Donald Trump did not ask permission to station U.S. troops in Iraq to "watch Iran".