Trump Administration

Trump administration mulls travel ban on 41 countries

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – The Trump administration is considering issuing travel restrictions for the citizens of 41 countries as part of an immigration crackdown launched at the start of the US president’s second term.

Canada to announce over $20 bln tariff for Trump metal tariff

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Canada will announce Canadian $29.8 billion ($20.7 billion) in retaliatory tariffs in response to 25% steel and aluminum tariffs that US President Donald Trump has leveled, a senior Canadian government official said Wednesday.

Navy Cmdr.:

Trump’s remarks on US power illusionary

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has emphasized that U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on the US’s power stem from an “illusion.”

Iran reacts to US decision on revoking Iraq sanctions wavier

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reacted to the US administration’s decision to revoke Iraq’s sanctions waiver for importing electricity from Iran.

Trump aide slams US war propaganda against Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has censured the anti-Iran rhetoric being propagated by US politicians and news outlets for laying the groundwork for Washington to launch a war against the Islamic Republic.

Trump admin. ends Iraq's waiver to buy Iranian electricity

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The Trump administration rescinded a waiver on Saturday that had allowed Iraq to pay Iran for electricity as part of President Donald Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign against Tehran, a State Department spokesperson said.

Tehran strongly slams US 'maximum pressure' campaign

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iran says the United States’ continuation of its so-called ‘maximum pressure’ policy against Tehran is tantamount to a "crime against humanity."

Russia's Putin appoints new ambassador to US

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree appointing Aleksandr Darchiev as Russia’s new ambassador to the US.

Donald Trump to dissolve US Department of Education

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump will likely sign an executive order on Thursday to dissolve the Department of Education.

US rejects alternative Gaza reconstruction plan

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – The Trump administration has rejected a long-awaited plan for the reconstruction of Gaza endorsed by Arab leaders.

Trump to discuss cutting off aid to Ukraine with team

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Donald Trump is scheduled to discuss halting the aid to Ukraine with his team.

China Finds Worrisome Trump’s Plans for Military Support for Taiwan

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The intention of Donald Trump's administration to continue providing military support to Taipei raises serious concerns among Chinese authorities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said.

UN rejects pro-Russia resolution drafted by US on Ukraine war

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – The United States on Monday failed to get the UN General Assembly to approve its resolution urging an end to the war without blaming Moscow for the attack.

Zelensky ready to resign if Ukraine gains NATO membership

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Sunday that he is willing to step down immediately if it ensures Ukraine's NATO membership.

Iraq rejects oil exports from Kurdistan under US pressure

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iraqi authorities have rejected reports that they have allowed a resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan region because of threats by the US government.

US President Donald Trump fires Joint Chiefs Staff Chairman

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – President Donald Trump abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday.

APA opposes Trump's alleged Gaza displacement plan

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA)’s Standing Committees on Political Affairs opposed US President Donald Trump’s alleged plan regarding Gaza Displacement Plan.

Trump receives widespread backlash to call himself 'king'

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Donald Trump is receiving widespread backlash after he likened himself to a “king” on social media following his administration’s decision to rescind New York City’s congestion pricing program.

US, Russia meet for talks on Ukraine war

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – US and Russian officials met on Tuesday in Riyadh for the most significant talks to date on ending the war in Ukraine.

Elon Musk deprives Moldova of grant of $22 million

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Moldova lost $22 million in financial support after the Department of Efficiency of the US Government (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk, announced the cancellation of a fund.

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Iran to not engage in any negotiations under maximum pressure

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Iran’s refusal to engage in negotiations with the United States under pressure, dismissing the notion that the country could be coerced into talks.

US could announce mass withdrawal of troops from Europe

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – US Vice President J.D. Vance could soon announce a large-scale withdrawal of American troops from Europe, the head of the Munich Security Conference, Christoph Heusgen, suggested.

Iran condemns US 'inappropriate behavior' against Iranians

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the US government’s “inappropriate and humiliating” treatment of immigrants, including Iranian nationals, calling it unjustified and a violation of human rights standards.

US Trump's wish not to come true: Iranian oil minister

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The recent remarks by Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paznejad have garnered widespread attention in the global media, saying that US President Donald Trump's wish to minimize Iran's oil exports to zero level will not come true.

Algeria hails Iran OIC proposal regarding Trump Gaza plot

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Algeria has welcomed a proposal by Iran to convene a meeting of Islamic countries on the war-torn Gaza Strip, after US President proposed to take over the blockaded Palestinian territory after relocating its entire population.

UN opposes Trump plan to forcibly displace Palestinians

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – The UN, through Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq, opposes US President Trump’s plan to forcibly displace Palestinians.

Trump strips security clearances of Blinken, Sullivan

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has revoked ex-Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s security clearances.

Iran reacts to Trump's remarks over its nuclear program

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has reacted to the remarks of US President Donald Trump, who has said that Iran should not have nuclear weapons.

Amnesty slams US for hosting Netanyahu despite ICC warrant

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) –Amnesty International criticized the US on Tuesday for hosting Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Trump says willing to talk to Iranian president

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump says that he is willing to talk to his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian.