Removal of Sanctions

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.

Iran-Russia defense cooperation against no side: FM

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Saying that defense cooperation is one of the issues on the joint agenda of Iran and Russia, the top Iranian diplomat stressed that this cooperation will not be against any other side.

Official:

Iran accession to Paris Agreement depends on lifting bans

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Mohammad Dehghan, advisor to the Iranian president on legal affairs says that lifting the sanctions is essential for Iran's abidance by its environemntal obligations under Paris Agreement.

Israeli regime admits to taking subversive actions in Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Zionist regime's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview admitted to the regime's subversive actions in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran gov. sanctions French automakers: spokesman

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian government and industry ministry have sanctioned French automakers for their behavior and will not allow them to put pressure on the Iranian car industry and market with sanctions.

Iran, Oman FMs discuss latest JCPOA-related issues

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Omani counterpart Badr Hamad Al Busaidi discussed the latest developments of JCPOA talks in a phone call on Wednesday.

Kan'ani:

Iran submits views on US response to EU draft text

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan’ani announced on Friday that Tehran has sent its opinion on the US’ response to an EU proposed draft text for the possible agreement on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.

FM spox:

Iran mulling over US responses received via EU coordinator

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said on Wednesday that Iran is mulling over the US responses received via the EU coordinator.

Iran's Bagheri Kani meets with Qatari dep. FM on JCPOA

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Top Iranian negotiator in the Vienna talks held a meeting with the visiting Qatari deputy foreign minister Mohammad Al-Khalifi in Tehran on Saturday.

Iran negotiating team to depart for Vienna

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Nasser Kan'ani, the spokesperson of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday that the Iranian negotiating team will travel to Vienna to continue the talks on the removal of the oppressive US sanctions.

AEOI chief:

Iran not to hesitate taking any action in interest of nation

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says that Iran has a strong will for lifting the anti-Iranian sanctions and does not hesitate to take any actions that are in the interests of the Iranian nation.

Fueling centrifuges response to new US action: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – "The Islamic Republic of Iran responded to the US [and the three major EU powers'] action last night by injecting gas into hundreds of advanced centrifuges," Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Tuesday.

China calls on US to respond positively to Iran’s demands

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – China considers the conclusion of the talks as dependent on the "positive response" from the United States to Iran’s legitimate and reasonable demands, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday.

Iran ready to conclude talks in a short order: negotiator

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – The top Iranian nuclear negotiator, Ali Bagheri Kani says that Tehran is ready for an agreement in the nuclear talks should the other side is prepared to do so.

Amir-Abdollahian to Borrell:

US needs to be realistic, take practical step for agreement

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told Joseph Borrell that the US needs to adopt a realistic approach to reach an agreement in the talks, adding Iran always welcomes the path of diplomacy and negotiation.

Time, place of next talks finalizing, Iran negotiator says

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s lead negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani has said that the time and place of a new round of talks are being finalized in consultations with the EU coordinator of the talks Enrique Mora.