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50 former diplomats pen letter to Biden to return to JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – A number of 50 former diplomats penned a letter to the US President-Elect Joe Biden to immediately return to Iran’s nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
2021-01-10 20:15
Report:

Pence may use 25th Amendment if Trump keeps being unstable

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – According to media outlets, US Vice President Mike Pence may use the 25th Amendment so as to remove Donald Trump from power if the president becomes more unstable.
2021-01-10 17:16
Kim says N. Korea to focus on bringing US 'to their knees'

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un said that the nation’s activities should focus on bringing its "arch-enemy" the United States, “to their knees.”
2021-01-10 14:59
Qatar calls for dialogue between Iran, PGCC countries

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – The former Prime Minister of Qatar called for dialogue between the Arab countries on the Persian Gulf and Iran.
2021-01-10 09:26
Biden to not fundamentally change in US' foreign policy

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations said that there will not be a fundamental change in US foreign policy during Biden’s presidency.
2021-01-09 21:17
By: Peyman Alishahi

White House painters

2021-01-09 17:44
Biden says Trump embarrassed Americans around world

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – On Friday, President-elect Joe Biden told reporters that he is glad over Trump's refusal to attend his inauguration, calling him an embarrassment to the United States.
2021-01-09 09:33
Trump concedes defeat after sparking bloody riot

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has finally acknowledged President-elect Joe Biden’s victory and promised an orderly and smooth transition of power after he sparked a bloody riot in the US Capitol on Wednesday.
2021-01-08 09:43
Tehran concerned about 'unchecked' nuclear power of Trump

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Following US incumbent President Donald Trump's controversial measures inside the US, Iran's top diplomat Zarif has expressed concern over Trump's 'unchecked' authority over nuclear bombs.
2021-01-07 19:05
Congress certifies Biden victory after riots at Capitol

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – After a chaotic day in Washington DC, the US Congress certified the victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
2021-01-07 12:44
Trump supporters gather to dispute election defeat (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Supporters of President Trump descended on Washington, D.C., on Tuesday and Wednesday against Congress's expected certification of the Electoral College results.
2021-01-06 13:23
Trump says will win election if Mike Pence comes to help

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – “If Vice President Mike Pence comes through for us, we will win the Presidency,” US President Donald Trump said.
2021-01-06 11:57
Rouhani urges Biden to compensate for US’ past mistakes

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic welcomes any move by US President-elect Joe Biden to "compensate for past mistakes" and return the US to the 2015 nuclear deal with full compliance.
2021-01-06 11:00
Time for E3 to issue vacuous announcements over: Entessar

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Political scientist says resuming 20% enrichment of uranium is Iran's strongest signal to EU and US that the JCPOA cannot survive unless the West decides to start abiding by its obligations in a serious and meaningful way.
2021-01-05 20:53
DC deploys National Guard ahead of Trump protesters’ rally

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – The US capital has mobilized the National Guard ahead of planned protests by Donald Trump supporters in the lead-up to the congressional vote affirming Joe Biden’s election victory.
2021-01-05 14:18
Iran opted for JCPOA-free economy: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – A senior Iranian diplomat urged Western countries to stop the delusion that they can set conditions for the lifting of sanctions as Iran has opted for a JCPOA-free economy.
2021-01-05 09:12
Democrats will not take the White House: Trump

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump, in continuation of his baseless election claims, insisted that he and his allies will keep fighting, saying that Democrats will not take the White House.
2021-01-05 09:00
Tehran ready to negotiate with Riyadh

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Stating that Iran welcomes any attempt to bridge the gap among regional neighbors, the Iranian envoy to Kuwait expressed Iran's readiness to discuss any disputes and crises with Riyadh via peaceful and formal negotiations.
2021-01-04 13:12
Sullivan:

Iran missile program must be ‘on the table’ for JCPOA talks

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Jake Sullivan, Biden's incoming national security adviser, says Iran’s missile program should be on the table when talking about probable US’s return to the nuclear deal.
2021-01-04 09:02
New US pres. advisor makes baseless claims on JCPOA return

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) -- National Security Adviser-designate for US President-Elect Joe Biden said Iran’s ballistic missile program must be negotiated for US return to Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
2021-01-03 21:23
140 Republicans to vote to bolster Trump, stop biden

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – To disrupt Congress, bolster Trump, and avoid Biden to become the next US President, around 140 Republicans are expected to vote against the counting of Electoral College votes.
2021-01-02 14:55
Trump extends immigration bans despite opposition: Report

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The current president of the United States extended the immigration ban despite opposition from various legal and business groups.
2021-01-02 01:00
Intl. figures talk of most significant 2020 developments

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – While many believe that 2020 has been a year full of important and influential events in many aspects of human life, others consider 2020 the worst year ever that you would never want to revisit it.
2021-01-01 14:31
History-making events that have happened in 2020

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – 2020 was a year of great and influential events and developments in the political, social, economic and sports scene of the world.
2020-12-31 14:05
Trump struggling to overturn Wisconsin election result

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump’s campaign has filed a petition for a Writ of Certiorary with the US Supreme Court regarding the Wisconsin election results, seeking to invalidate them over alleged voter fraud.
2020-12-30 09:28
Trump accused of temper tantrums, conspiracy theories

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Republican congressman has accused Trump of temper tantrums and conspiracy theories.
2020-12-27 20:04
Former French amb.:

Biden seeing disaster created by Trump's Max Pressure policy

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Stressing on immediate return of US to JCPOA, François Nicoullaud said Biden doesn't need the approval of Congress to return to it, adding that Biden is able to see the disaster created by Trump's policy towards Iran.
2020-12-27 11:27
150 House Democrats urge US President-elect to rejoin JCPOA

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – 150 House Democrats signed a letter backing President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to reenter the Iran nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, without any new conditions.
2020-12-24 10:30
Biden's POTUS account to start from zero followers

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Twitter said on Tuesday that it would not automatically transfer the millions of followers of official Trump administration accounts to the incoming Biden administration, but instead give users the option to continue or not.
2020-12-23 15:07
Ryabkov says Russia expect nothing good from Joe Biden gov.

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Russian deputy foreign minister says the country does not expect a positive change in Moscow-Washington relations during the Biden administration.
2020-12-23 13:10