Removal of Sanctions

US imposes sanctions on 55 Iran-linked entities, individuals

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – The US Department of Treasury late on Thursday announced that it has added a new group of individuals, firms, vessels, and aircraft to its sanctions list in continuation of exerting pressure against Iran.

Sanctions removal Iran’s diplomacy goal: SNSC secretary

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says that lifting sanctions is the goal of the country’s diplomacy but no response hast yet been received from the other side.

Iran's IAEA envoy:

Guarantees for sanctions lifting only path to new deal

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the only viable path to a new agreement lies in verifiable guarantees for the full and effective lifting of anti-Iran sanctions.

Trump claims wants to lift sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump claims that he would like to have the opportunity "at the right time" to lift the unilateral US sanctions imposed on Iran.

Iran parliament speaker sheds light on US nuclear proposal

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iran's parliament speaker says Washington’s recent nuclear proposal lacks any mention of sanctions relief, calling the US stance contradictory and coercive.

US issues 180-day waiver on anti-Syrian sanctions

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a 180-day waiver on sanctions that were imposed on Syria in 2019, the US Department of State said in a press release.

Iran deputy FM:

Talks with US focus on nuclear issue, lifting of sanctions

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – A member of the Iranian negotiating team in indirect talks with the United States says the negotiations should focus on two issues of the Iranian nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions.

UK adds two new designations to its Iran sanctions list

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – The British government on Monday imposed sanctions on an Iranian organization and an individual.

Iran announces conditions to resume nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced Tehran's conditions to resume talks on its nuclear program.

Iran sends official response to Trump's letter

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the Islamic Republic has sent its response to the letter of the US President Donald Trump via Oman.

US sanctions Sweden-based org. for alleged links to Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The US Treasury Department said Wednesday that the Treasury has imposed sanctions on "Swedish gang and leader" based on their alleged links to the Iranian government.

Trump says US could lift Russia sanctions

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The US could lift sanctions against Russia “at some point” during the Ukraine peace negotiations, President Donald Trump indicated on Tuesday. He noted, however, that no decision has been made so far.

Govt. Spox.:

Iran will not submit to dishonorable negotiations

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian government will not submit to negotiations it considers “dishonorable,” according to spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani.

Gharibabadi:

Iran, E3 nuclear talks serious, frank, constructive

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says that nuclear talks between Iran and E3 including UK, Germany and France was ‘serious and constructive’.

US Department of Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – In continuation of hostility towards the Iranian nation, the US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Wednesday has imposed new sanctions on 12 Iranian individuals

Pezeshkian urges enemies to adhere to their commitments

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Saying that Tehran has adhered to its commitments, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on the enemies of the Islamic Republic to adhere to their commitments as well.

Pursuing neutralizing sanctions basis of Iran foreign policy

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Abbas Araghchi, the new Foreign Minister of Iran, says that using all existing capacities to neutralize sanctions is the basis of Iran's foreign policy.

US imposes new missile, drone-related sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – The United States has imposed new sanctions on people and entities it claims have been involved in procurement of components to Iran for use in its missile and drone program.

Iran, Europe stress continuation of sanctions-removal talks

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy held a phone call Monday to stress need for continuing talks on lifting of the anti-Iran sanctions.

Iran envoy:

Unilateral sanctions intensified humanitarian crises

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the international organizations in Geneva stated that Unilateral sanctions have exacerbated humanitarian crises around the world.

Lifting sanctions to help build better world : Iran envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the international organizations in Geneva emphasized that the lifting of sanctions will help the development of science and technology and the building of a better world.

Syria calls on US, Europe to end ‘economic terrorism’

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Syria has called for the lifting of sanctions imposed by the United States and its European allies on other countries, describing them as economic terrorism, which must end.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Sultan of Oman's initiative still on table

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister said Wednesday that the Omani initiative about the return of all parties to the commitments under 2015 nuclear deal is still on the table.

AEOI cheif:

Iran to continue its measures until full lifting of sanctions

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) says as long as the sanctions are not completely lifted, Tehran will continue its measures based on the Parliment's strategic law.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran ready for talks based on 'September Document'

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iran is ready to negotiate on the basis of the September Document after observing its red lines in order to secure the rights of the Iranian nation and remove the sanctions, the Iranian foreign minister says.

All arms embargoes on Iran to end in October: defense min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – All cruel arms embargoes on the country will end next October, Iran's Minister of Defense said, adding that Iran is prepared to establish and develop defense and strategic relations with all independent and neighboring states.

Iran FM to Borrell:

"Recent negotiations with European side constructive"

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell held a phone conversation during which the top Iran's diplomat described the recent talks with the bloc as constructive.

Iran negotiator:

Talks in Doha with EU's Mora serious, constructive

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – The lead Iranian negotiator said Wednesday that he held serious and constructive talks with EU deputy foreign policy chief Enrique Mora in the Qatari capital.

Raeisi, Macron agreed on roadmap for Iran-France engagement

TEHRAN, Jun 10 (MNA) – Referring to the phone conversation between Raeisi and his French counterpart, the Deputy Head of Iran's Presidential Office for political affairs said that they agreed on a roadmap for engagement between Iran and France.