Anti-Iran Sanctions

US acquits two Iranian scientists for sanctions violations

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Just a few days after the release of the detained Iranian scientist Massoud Soleimani, the United States acquitted two other Iranian scientists who were accused of violating sanctions.

Malaysian PM slams US sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Sunday that the ongoing US sanctions against Iran is against law and the move is creating problems for other countries, including Malaysia.

Iran sanctions Washington-based FDD for role in intensifying 'US economic terrorism'

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has imposed sanctions on the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and its CEO Mark Dubowitz for their role in heightening the impact of the US sanction on Iranian nation.

Iran to set up domestic automotive parts production site in some countries

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Member of Homogenous Association of Automotive Parts Manufacturers Hamid Reza Samadi revealed the launch of domestic automotive parts production site in some countries during sanctions period.

French official threatens Iran with EU sanctions if Iran breaches JCPOA

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Europe would have to reimpose sanctions on Iran if Tehran reneged on parts of the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, a French presidency source said on Tuesday.

Google’s campaign against Iranian media outlets sets ‘Dangerous Precedent’

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Massoud Shadjareh, the founder of the Islamic Human Rights Commission, joined Radio Sputnik’s Loud & Clear Tuesday to discuss how Google’s decision to join the United States’ anti-Iran campaign and block the accounts of Iranian media outlets Press TV and Hispan TV sets a “dangerous precedent” for free speech.

Despite sanctions, Iran's oil exports rise in early 2019

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s exports of crude oil were higher than expected in January and are at least holding steady this month, according to tanker data and industry sources, as some customers have increased purchases due to waivers from US sanctions.

SPV launch first step for EU to fulfill its commitments under nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed hope the EU-Iran payment vehicle INSTEX is completed fully and is not deficient, saying "SPV launch is the first step for EU to fulfill its commitments under nuclear deal."

Ghasemi reacts to France, says Iran missile program non-negotiable

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has strongly rebuked France for threatening to impose new sanctions against Tehran over its missile program, saying the country’s missile program is non-negotiable.

US needs to learn from its successive failures in region: Ghasemi

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – The spokesman of Iranian Foreign Ministry Bahram Ghasemi has condemned anti-Iran remarks by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the UAE.

Former US diplomat:

Warsaw anti-Iran conf. to dim potential agreements with Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MAN) – Former US Under Secretary of State for International Security Affairs Frank Wisner says the upcoming anti-Iran conference in the Polish capital, Warsaw, will only reduce the chances of reaching an agreement between Tehran and Washington.

Iranian official:

Seizure of two Iranian ships in Kuwait has nothing to do with US sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Deputy Chairman of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (IMO) said Thurs. that the today's capture of two Iranian yachts by Kuwaiti authorities has nothing to do with the anti-Iran sanctions.

No report on Germany banning of Mahan Air received: official

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A spokesman for Iran's Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) said Sunday that the body has received no document from German officials on the ban of Mahan Air flights in and out of Germany.

Germany to ban Iran’s Mahan Air: reports

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Germany is going to ban Iran’s Mahan Air flights in and out of Dusseldorf and Munich in January.

Europe serious demand 'to avoid unconditional compliance with US'

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi said "Donald Trump thinks he can force Iran to the negotiating table using severe economic pressures; however he is completely wrong."

India has not received any US statement on exemption from anti-Iran sanctions

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – The Spokesman of Indian Foreign Ministry Raveesh Kumar said Thu. that his country has not received any official statement from the US administration that confirms exemptions from the sanctions on Iran oil exports.

NAM representative:

Imposing sanctions needs tenable legal grounds

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Representative of Non-Aligned Movement, Ali Nasimfar, said at a UNGA session Fri. that objectives of sanctions are not to punish the populace, calling for clearly defined objectives based on tenable legal grounds.

US says ICJ has no jurisdiction over anti-Iran sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – After the International Court of Justices ruled against the anti-Iran US sanctions, the US ambassador to the Netherlands rejected the court's jurisdiction over the issue.

ICJ to issue Order on Iran's lawsuit against US on Oct. 03

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will deliver its Order on Iran's lawsuit against the United States on Wednesday 3 October 2018.

British Airways to end London-Tehran flights on Sep. 22

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – British Airways has announced it will stop London-Tehran direct flights on September 22.

Most of world countries against US anti-Iran policies: Kharrazi

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Former Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said on Tuesday in Beijing that most countries are opposed to US policies against Iran.

Diplomat urges Baghdad to object to US unilateralism

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Iraj Masjedi, Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad, said on Tuesday that US unilateral sanctions against Iran will have negative consequences for both Iran and Iraq and urged Iraqi officials to protest against US policies.

Iraq after offsetting negative atmosphere against Iran: MP

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) –Falahatpisheh, the Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran’s Parliament, said on Mon. that Iraq has sent a delegation to US to alleviate the harsh atmosphere against Iran.

FM Zarif urges Europe to act besides voicing political commitment

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – It is necessary that Europeans do something in practice in addition to announcing their political commitment to [ensure Iran's economic interests], said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Saturday in Tehran.

Iran, Iraq agree to keep trade without US dollar

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – The Chairman of Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce Yahya Ale-Eshagh announced that Iran and Iraq have agreed to eliminate US dollar from trade transactions between the two countries.