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Trump dead but JCPOA alive: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Stating that today is the end of the infelicitous rule of Trump, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that he is dead but the JCPOA is alive.

Blinken explains Biden admin’s approach toward Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – President-elect Joe Biden's pick to lead the State Department, Antony Blinken, has offered explanations over the new administration’s policy toward Iran and the nuclear deal.

Biden must not 'selectively' make up for Trump mistakes

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Calling Trump's Maximum Pressure an ever-lasting scandal in history, Iranian Government Spokesman noted that the new US administration should not compensate for the stigmas of the previous administration selectively.

Biden administration warns migrants headed to US border

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Incoming Joe Biden administration reportedly gave a "don't come now" message to the thousands of migrants who are making their way to reach the US.

Iran in no rush to judge Biden’s policy on JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations said that Iran is in no rush to judge Biden administration’s policy on the Nuclear Deal.

Iran to apply 'action against action' policy in face of Biden

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – An Iranian MP quoted FM Zarif on Tuesday that Iran is to apply 'action against action' policy against the new US President.

‘United States of emergency’ ahead of inauguration day

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Following the deadly storming of the US Capitol by pro-Trump insurrectionists, heightened security concerns surrounding Joe Biden’s inauguration have visibly transformed Washington, DC into something like a war zone.

US state capitals on alert for possible pro-Trump protests

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – FBI warned police agencies of possible armed protests outside all 50 state capitol buildings starting Saturday through President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20, fueled by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Pentagon Chief says he can't wait to leave his job

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – The US Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller told reporters that he can't wait to leave his job on Wednesday after Joe Biden's inauguration.

US sanctions have no function except for a "show"

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President's Chief of Staff said that recent US sanctions have no function except for a show, noting they are another sign of the hostility of the Trump's criminal administration in its last days.

Taliban welcomes US troops downsize in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – The Taliban welcomed the downsizing of US troops in Afghanistan, calling it an important step in implementing the Doha agreement.

Pentagon authorizes up to 25,000 troops to protect Washington

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – The Pentagon has authorized up to 25,000 service members to protect the nation’s capital ahead of the 59th presidential inauguration, the National Guard announced Friday.

US guards allowed to use lethal force against pro-Trump mob

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – US National Guard troops preparing for pro-Trump demonstrations this weekend in the US’ capital will be armed and permitted to use lethal force, the headquarters overseeing them said.

US must first remove sanctions for JCPOA return

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations says the US should lift all the sanctions imposed against the country before returning to the deal.

Experts urge Biden to stop Trump’s failed JCPOA policy

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – A group of more than 70 former government officials and leading nuclear nonproliferation experts has urged US President-elect Joe Biden to return the US to compliance with its JCPOA obligations.

Zionists seeking to influence Biden's policy toward Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – In order to influence the policies of the US President-elect towards Iran, Tel Aviv is reportedly trying to coordinate with some Arab countries in the Persian Gulf.

Biden blames Trump for riots in Washington

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – US President-elect Joe Biden has accused Incumbent President Donald Trump of inciting the January 6 riots in front of the Capitol Building.

Rouhani:

End of Trump era proved bullying is ‘of no avail’

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani referred to the humiliating ending days of Donald Trump’s presidency in the United States, saying the current events prove that bullying will never bear any good results.

Pompeo humiliated by Luxembourg, EU in final Europe trip

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo canceled his Europe trip at the last minute Tuesday after Luxembourg’s FM and top European Union officials declined to meet with him, European and US diplomats familiar with the matter said.

Trump declares state of emergency in DC

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has approved a state of emergency declaration in the United States capital, the White House press office said late on Monday.

Ivanka to attend Joe Biden's inauguration to save reputation

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – In order to save her aspiring political career Ivanka Trump is said to have plans to attend Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20, while Trump has called it the 'worst decision she could ever make'.

Biden urged to revise US terrorist designation of Ansarullah

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Head of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Gregory W. Meeks called on next US President Joe Biden to overturn the Trump administration’s decision on the designation of Yemeni Ansarullah as a terrorist organization.

FBI warns of planned uprising at State Capitols Nationwide

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – An internal memo from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed Monday that officials were made aware of armed protests planned at all 50 state capitols across the United States, including the US Capitol.

Pelosi says House to impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president and the Cabinet to invoke constitutional authority force him out.

'Dangerous man' banned to enter Scotland

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Following last week's attack on Congress by supporters of Donald Trump and Democrats’ pressure to impeach him for inciting a US uprising, several senior Scottish politicians have called for a ban on Trump.