Biden Administration

Americans should admit to catastrophe created by them in Gaza

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Yes, we know the official Hamas count of Palestinian deaths as of August 23—a little over 41,000 and counting, with about 70 percent of the carnage women and children.

Biden speaks to European allies about Middle East

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden spoke on Monday to the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the UK to discuss de-escalating tensions in the Middle East and a ceasefire in Gaza, a White House spokesperson has said.

US to lift ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – The Biden administration has decided to lift a ban on US sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, reversing a three-year-old policy.

Biden administration announces new sanctions against Russia

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – President Joe Biden will arrive at the G7 summit in Italy with over 300 new sanctions aimed at further isolating and financially weakening Russia, American media have reported.

Media claim Biden adm. plans to release $10 of Iran's assets

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – An American website has claimed that the Biden administration may approve a sanctions waiver on Tuesday that will allow Iran to access at least $10 billion in previously frozen funds held in Iraq.

Saudi Arabia puts Israel deal on ice amid Gaza war

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia is putting US-backed plans to normalize ties with Israel on ice, two sources familiar with Riyadh’s thinking told world media on Friday.

President Raeisi:

Tehran to spend $6 billion released wherever necessary

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian president says that his government will decide how it will spend $6 billion due to be released by the United States, telling US media that the money will be spent "wherever we need it."

US furious over Raeisi visit to South American countries

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – US internal discord grows amid Iranian President's 5-day Latin America tour of three countries - Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba.

US says not to normalize with the Assad government

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State Vedant Patel says that Washington will not normalize ties with the government of Bashar al-Assad.

Biden admin greenlights sanctions waiver for Iraq to pay Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – The Biden administration last week greenlit a sanctions waiver that will allow Iraq to make cash payments for electricity to Iran, American media have claimed.

Biden proposes largest military budget in US history

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – President Joe Biden has proposed the largest military budget in America's history, claiming it does so to keep up with China, which spends one-fourth on its military as the Pentagon.

US slaps new sanctions on 39 Iran-related entities

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The US Department of the Treasury announced on Thursday afternoon a new round of sanctions on 39 entities accusing them of helping Iran to evade Washington's illegal sanctions.

Two Iranian warships dock in Brazil's Rio in challenge to US

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Two Iranian warships docked in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government granted permission despite pressure from the United States to bar them.

US announces $1.85bln in new military aid for Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – The United States will provide an additional $1.85 billion in military assistance for Ukraine that will include a Patriot air defense system, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday.

87% very or somewhat concerned about a recession in US: poll

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Close to 9 in 10 Americans report they are concerned about a recession as officials say that the possibility is not off the table, according to a new poll, local US media reported.

US Senate passes record $858bn military spending bill

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – The United States Senate has passed a bill authorizing a record $858 billion in annual military spending, more than what had been requested by President Joe Biden

US finalizing plans to send Patriot sys. to Ukraine: report

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – The Biden administration is finalizing plans to send the Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine that could be announced as soon as this week, local US media have cited officials as saying.

Moscow:

US to Spend $11 bn on cyberattacks against 'unwanted' states

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Washington plans to spend around $11 billion next year on carrying out cyberattacks with the aim of controlling unfriendly governments, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister said Saturday.

US Senate announces further support for rioters in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a bipartisan resolution in support of the riots in Iran.

US senators urge White House to send armed drones to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – A bipartisan group of 16 US senators has asked the President Joe Biden administration to consider giving Ukraine advanced drones to fight Russia.

US continues imposing sanctions on Iran-related firms

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – In continuation of the anti-Iran campaign, the United States imposed sanctions on 13 companies based in China, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for alleged role in sale of Iranian oil and petrochemical products.

US midterm elections starts as Dems, Reps battle escalates

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The US midterm elections started on Tuesday and the outcome will influence the remaining two years of President Joe Biden’s term, local media said in reports.

Report:

UN says US becoming less-developed country

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The United States is sliding down the rankings of sustainably developed nations, according to the UN.

Cuba slams US funding as intervention, aimed at toppling gov.

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Cuba's Vice Foreign Minister slammed Friday US funding for "democracy promotion" programs as interventionist and illegal, aimed at toppling the government.

More than half of American citizens do not support Biden's cu

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – More than half of Americans do not support Biden’s foreign policy, polls have shown.

Trump describes US as "a nation in decline"

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Former US president Donald Trump has condemned what the United States has become under the current administration, a nation in decline.

US sanctions fail to make Iran budge

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – In a move that contradicted its stated policy of returning to the 2015 Iran deal, the Biden administration imposed new sanctions against Iran allegedly targeting foreign firms facilitating Iranian oil sales.

Biden disputes Saudi account of Khashoggi murder discussion

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden on Saturday differed with Saudi Arabia in their account of discussions at a bilateral summit about the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Iran's oil exports volume increased this year

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran has increased its oil exports this year.