Joe Biden

Beijing says will safeguard Iran oil deal, defend mutual ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – Following the news of Washington's warning to Beijing about continuing oil deals with Tehran, Chinese Minister of Commerce stressed that China will protect its oil agreements with Iran.
2021-03-25 20:00
US Trump’s policy of maximum pressure on Iran has failed

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) -- Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi said that former US President Trump’s maximum pressure policy against Islamic Republic of Iran has failed.
2021-03-25 11:37
Yemen and the myopia of US and Western imperial allies

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – Aggression against Yemen is "an imperialist war by an autocratic kingdom against an impoverished people fighting for liberation," says Prof. Colin S. Cavell.
2021-03-25 08:43
White House contaminated by Trumpism virus: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – The special assistant to the speaker of Iran's Parliament speaker deplored the United States’ economic terrorism against other nations, saying the ongoing situation proves the White House is contaminated by Trumpism virus.
2021-03-19 15:31
Russian Embassy:

Washington blaming others for internal political instability

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Rejecting recent US allegations against Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran, the Russian Embassy in Washington stressed that the US is seeking to shift the responsibility for the internal political destabilization on others.
2021-03-17 14:20
US expected to sanction Russia, Iran, China over elections

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – A US media claimed that Joe Biden's Administration is expected to sanction Iran, Russia, and China over alleged interference in the US 2020 presidential election.
2021-03-17 08:46
Prof. Smith told MNA:

No difference between Biden, Trump on Riyadh

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Stating that there will be no difference between Biden and Trump on Saudi Arabia, Prof. Robert Smith said that rhetoric about Riyadh might be different, but not much else as it is a key strategic ally in the region.
2021-03-14 10:22
Ex-US official says Biden not aware of JCPOA return urgency

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – "I don’t think that Biden adequately understands the urgency of doing so quickly before the situation enters another downward spiral," Ex-White House official says.
2021-03-13 11:19
Joe Biden has to learn from history: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – A special aide to the speaker of the Iranian parliament said Friday that the US president Joe Biden has to learn from history that Iran will not negotiate under pressure and threat.
2021-03-12 20:30
Jewish lobby in US welcomes Biden 1st sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations issued a statement welcoming US President Biden administration's decision to impose sanctions on two Iranians.
2021-03-11 15:00
Armed Forces Spox:

No difference between Biden, Trump

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – A spokesman with the Iranian Armed Forces says US President Joe Biden is following the same policies that were pursued by Donald Trump.
2021-03-10 19:00
US' Austin, Blinken to go on anti-China foreign trips

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – As Washington seeks to intensify pressure on China, the US secretaries of state and defense will travel to Japan, South Korea, Hawaii and India to discuss ties with allies.
2021-03-10 17:12
Iran to oppose step-for-step JCPOA revival

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – A senior security official says Iran will reject a step-for-step return to the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA.
2021-03-10 15:17
Bin Salman orders house arrest of father-in-law

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has ordered the house arrest of his famous uncle and father-in-law, according to an informed Saudi source.
2021-03-10 13:19
Leader's fatwa against nuclear weapons Iran firm stance

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – The fatwa of the Leader of the Revolution against the acquisition, development, and use of nuclear weapons is the final word and firm stance of Iran, head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization said in an interview with PBS.
2021-03-10 09:46
JCPOA only implemented by Iran: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has only been implemented by Iran not any other signatory to the deal.
2021-03-10 08:31
US lawmakers call for reaching accord with Iran beyond JCPOA

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – 140 members of US Congress from both the Republican and Democratic parties wrote a letter to the Secretary of State urging him to reach an agreement with Iran beyond the terms of the Nuclear Deal.
2021-03-09 22:32
China top cmdr. calls for military readiness for war with US

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – A senior Chinese military official has called for an increase in the military budget for a possible war with the United States.
2021-03-09 08:58
NYTimes:

Biden admin. preparing for secret cyberattacks against Russia

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The US government is preparing to launch a series of cyber-attacks on Russia within the next three weeks, US media reported, citing informed sources.
2021-03-08 13:55
Biden extends national emergency, sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Friday, continuing a national emergency with respect to Iran that was first announced in 1995.
2021-03-06 08:56
80 Democrats urge Biden to repeal Trump’s sanctions on Cuba

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – In a letter to Biden, 80 US House of Representatives Democrats urged him to repeal Donald Trump’s "cruel” sanctions on Cuba.
2021-03-04 00:53
By: Mohsen Pakaein

Biden-style diplomacy

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – New US President Joe Biden spoke to US State Department staff last week about returning to diplomacy and said he intended to be friend with the world.
2021-03-03 17:22
US should be held accountable six years of crime in Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh lashed out at the Biden administration’s allegations against Iran regarding the Yemeni war.
2021-03-03 15:21
11mn American children not have access to enough food: Biden

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden in a message acknowledged that 11 million American children do not have access to enough food.
2021-03-01 23:59
Biden ready to 'consider' lifting Venezuela sanctions: report

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Biden would reportedly consider the move only if it sees certain steps made by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
2021-03-01 13:24
White House official repeats claims on mutual return to JCPOA

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – A White House official claimed on Sunday that the US remains open to talks with Iran over the 2015 nuclear deal, but he did not mention Washington’s illegal anti-Iran sanctions, which are a clear violation of the deal.
2021-03-01 08:57
Front pages of Iran’s English-language dailies on Feb. 28

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran’s English-language dailies on Sunday, February 28.
2021-02-28 09:20
Venezuela strongly condemns US military attack on Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Caracas has strongly slammed the recent US airstrike in Syria.
2021-02-27 15:46
Syria strongly condemns US aggression on its sovereignty

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Syria condemned in the strongest terms the US aggression on areas in Deir Ezzor near the Syrian-Iraqi border yesterday, stressing it gives a negative indication to the policies of the new American administration.
2021-02-26 21:36
Vaezi:

Iran showed peaceful nature of nuclear program with IAEA deal

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) –The Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has said that Iran proved the peaceful nature of its nuclear program by agreeing to extend necessary IAEA inspections of its nuclear sites.
2021-02-26 17:00