Anti-Iran Sanctions

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.

EU chief:

Keeping JCPOA in place 'a challenging exercise'

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini said that US sanctions on Iran has turned maintaining Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) into a challenging issue that needs cooperation of all parties involved in the talk.

New anti-Iran plots of US to be foiled by popular participation

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran's Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei said on Monday that US anti-Iran sanctions are part of the three wave of anti-Iran measures of US after the victory of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran-S Korea relations hinged on US sanctions

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, the Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament, told South Korean Ambassador to Tehran Ryu Jeong-Hyun that the future of Iran-S Korea relations is dependent on whether obeying or defying US sanctions against Iran.

Spanish company vows to defy US sanctions, keep business with Iran

MOSCOW, Aug. 18 (MNA) – In an interview issued on Saturday, Esproenko International, which specializes in oil and gas services, asserted that it would continue its activities in Iran despite US unilateral sanctions.

Mounesan:

Foreign tourists’ passports not to be stamped in Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – In a move to alleviate tourists' concerns over US sanctions on individuals visiting Iran, the Islamic Republic will soon start a program to not stamp the passports of the tourists arriving in Iran.

Trump after forcing Iran to negotiate: Rezaei

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – the Secretary of Iran's Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei said on Tuesday that US president is trying to exert economic pressure on Iran to force Iran to come to terms with US.

Commander says Basij ready to counter anti-Iran economic war

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran's Basij Resistance Force Gholamhossein Gheybparvar said that Basij is ready to help relevant Iranian organizations in US economic war waged against Iran.