Rouhani says no plans to meet Trump, citing US sanctions

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told NBC News Monday that he had no plans to meet President Donald Trump during his visit to New York, saying the US had employed only threats and sanctions against the country.

UNSC strongly condemns Ahvaz terror attack

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – In a Monday statement, the United Nations Security Council strongly condemned the Ahvaz terrorist attack and urged all states to cooperate with Iran to hold perpetrators of the heinous act.

China says will maintain normal relations with Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that his country will continue normal economic ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Pres. Rouhani raps Haley’s remark on Ahvaz terrorist attack

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has censured US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley’s remark on the Sat. terrorist attack in Ahvaz.

Rouhani stresses equal opportunities for women in sports

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani stressed creating equal opportunities for men and women in various fields of social activities, including sports, in a meeting with president of the International Olympic Committee.

Intl. community should stand up against US’ violation of agreements

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Pointing out the unilateral and illegal withdrawal of the United States from the nuclear agreement, the Rouhani said that the international community must firmly stand against the United States’ violation of agreements.

Terror groups backed by countries claiming to fight terrorism: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – President Rouhani said that terrorist groups are supported by countries who claim that they are fighting terrorism.

Trump needs to undo his very wrong anti-Iran actions: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – In a meeting with US media executives in New York, president Hassan Rouhani condemned the reinstated US sanctions on Iran after its withdrawal from the nuclear deal, calling on the US administration to undo its cruel and unjust anti-Iran actions.

Great statesmen tend to build bridges instead of walls: Rouhani refers to Mandela

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said at Nelson Mandela Peace Summit on Monday, that Mandela was a loyal friend to Iran, adding "this is a historical reality that great statesmen tend to build bridges instead of walls."

Zarif, Mogherini meet in NY ahead of 4 + 1 meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the European Union foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini met today before a ministerial meeting between remaining signatories to the JCPOA in New York.

VP says gov't will provide for basic goods at any circumstances

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian first vice-president Es’hagh Jahangiri has assured that the government will provide for basic goods and will support the poor strata during the economic hardships.

Algeria JMMC meeting resulted in what Iran wanted: oil minister

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said that the result of the OPEC committee meeting in Algeria on Sunday was consistent with what Iran wanted for oil supply agreements.

Oil prices 'cheaper' if Trump stopped tweeting: Iran OPEC envoy

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iran OPEC Representative Hossein Kazempour said Sun. that Donald Trump's tweeting habits are lifting oil prices, and the US president should stop posting on social media to alleviate the spike in prices.

Iran holding up its end of nuclear deal: Theresa May

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – British Prime Minister Theresa May said Friday that she believes Iran is holding up its end of the 2015 nuclear deal.

Pres. Rouhani arrives in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani arrived in New York late on Sunday, to attend the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly and express Iran’s stances on the latest regional and international developments.

Rouhani at JFK Airport:

UNGA opportunity to explain Iran’s policies towards region, world

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – President Rouhani said "UN General Assembly will provide opportunity to explain Iran’s policies towards the region and the world."

Terrorism a key element in advancing US policies

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, rejecting the annual Country Reports on Terrorism for 2017, said terrorism is a strategic tool for advancing US macro policies in the world.