Trump Administration

Iran’s response should be ‘bitter’ enough to prevent further attacks: lawmakers

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Members of the Iranian Parliament pointed to the importance of giving a decisive response to the United States over its assassination of General Soleimani.
2020-01-07 15:17
FM Zarif calls for 'collective' measure to push back US 'addiction' to sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called for adopting a collective measure to counter US unilateral sanctions that are affecting all countries.
2019-12-22 22:48
Tehran to take next JCPOA step if Europe fails to honor commitments: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rear Admiral Shamkhani warned that Iran would further reduce commitments to the nuclear deal if European sides fail to fulfill their commitments.
2019-12-22 22:24
US House votes to impeach Trump for abuse of power, obstruction of Congress

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – The US House of Representatives approved two articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump, making him the third US president to be impeached. A trial to determine Trump’s innocence or guilt of the accusations, which include abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, will be held in the Republican-controlled US Senate.
2019-12-19 09:21
FM Zarif calls US claims on its ability to trigger snapback mechanism ‘shameless’

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned the claims made by the US Department of State on Washington’s ability to bring back UN sanctions through using ‘snapback’ mechanism in JCPOA.
2019-12-18 16:03
US administrations have committed systematic violations of human rights: Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Foreign and Expatriates Ministry affirmed Thursday that the US administrations have committed systematic violations of Human rights against peoples of the World, among them killing thousands of people in Raqqa city in Syria and destroying the city over its residents.
2019-12-13 14:39
Professor: Principles at stake that override concern that Trump impeachment could hurt Democrats

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Robert Y. Shapiro, the former chair of the Department of Political Science at Columbia University, says Democrats in the House of Representatives have launched an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump because he has abused presidential power as a tool to ask the Ukrainian president to launch an investigation against Joe Biden, a possible rival in the 2020 presidential faceoff.
2019-11-11 18:30
Iran FM spokesman:

US cannot hide its crimes against Iran by adding to sanctions

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned the US' imposition of new sanctions against a number of Iranian individuals, as well as an anti-Iran statement released by the White House on the 40th anniversary of the US embassy takeover.
2019-11-05 08:50
US adds to anti-Iran sanctions on 40th anniversary of embassy takeover

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – In yet another desperate move, the Trump administration imposed new sanctions on nine Iranian individuals and one entity on the 40th anniversary of embassy seizure by the Iranian students.
2019-11-04 22:54
By: Tyler Cullis

Trump pours more misery on Iranians he’s claiming to support

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – The Trump administration has sounded the death knell for humanitarian trade with Iran. By designating Iran a jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern and imposing additional restrictions on foreign banks maintaining accounts for Iranian financial institutions, the United States Department of the Treasury has imposed a prohibitive bar for parties seeking to facilitate humanitarian trade with Iran—one that will further put the squeeze on the Iranian people and limit their access to food and critical medicines.
2019-10-28 17:48
VIDEO: Crowd greet Trump with boos

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump was booed loudly when he was shown on the video screens in the Nationals Park stadium where he attended game five of the World Series between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros on Sunday night.
2019-10-28 15:14
Iranian nation victim of US’ crimes against humanity: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the United States is committing crimes against humanity against the Iranian nation by imposing sanctions on food and medicine.
2019-10-15 11:18
Path of resistance to continue till enemies fully disappointed: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the path of resistance against the US’ so-called ‘maximum pressure policy’ should continue till the full disappointment of enemies.
2019-10-08 16:48
US making systematic attempts to silence Iranian delegations: diplomat

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Following Iranian representatives’ protests at US’ attempts to silence the Iranian mission through not giving visas to its delegation, the session of the United Nations Sixth Committee was adjourned on Monday.
2019-10-08 11:31
Erdogan confirms US troops withdrawal from north Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – While Turkey is preparing for a military operation in the north of Syria, US President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated his administration's commitment to withdraw troops from Syria following a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a day earlier.
2019-10-07 18:06
Iran to come out of US sanctions stronger: Samir Geagea

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Lebanese Christian politician Samir Geagea has said that the US sanctions will make Iran more powerful.
2019-10-06 22:32
By: Farid Haeri

Will “O’Brien” continue to serve as Trump’s National Security Adviser?

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Following Bolton’s dismissal, Donald Trump appointed Robert O’Brien as the new White House National Security Adviser out of five proposed options.
2019-09-29 16:49
By: Hanif Ghaffari

Consequences of Ukrainegate

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – The hidden aspects of Trump and Zelenskiy’s call are being exposed. Although the US president claims that he had a regular conversation with Zelenskiy on case of Biden’s son in Ukraine, but evidence suggests that the White House has been negotiating with Ukrainian officials about 2020 presidential election! Of course it is a little complicated!
2019-09-28 23:00
Renegotiation with US nothing but ‘defeat’ for Iran: MP

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – A member of Iranian Parliament said that entering a new round of negotiations with the United States would be a defeat for the country.
2019-09-28 14:18
Pres. Rouhani’s visit to NY may not happen

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The visit of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his accompanying delegation to New York for the annual UN General Assembly meeting may be canceled as US administration has refused to issue visas until now.
2019-09-18 13:27
Bolton’s ouster a defeat for Israeli regime: MP

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker said that US President’s decision to fire John Bolton was a testament to the defeat of extremist policies and also for the regime in Tel Aviv.
2019-09-15 17:21
Changes in Trump administration have no impact on Iran's perception of US policies

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The top Iranian security official Ali Shamkhani said that the procedural changes in the US ruling body are not going to affect Iran’s perception of the US anti-Iran actions and policies.
2019-09-11 21:44
Reactions to Bolton’s ousting in US

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump abruptly fired his national security adviser John Bolton on Tuesday and this led to many reactions inside the US.
2019-09-11 14:17
Cuba launches anti-Trump signature drive in solidarity with Venezuela

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Cuba's government on Monday launched an anti-Trump signature drive in a show of solidarity with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his ruling party.
2019-09-10 17:10
FM Zarif rules out possibility of Rouhani-Trump meeting

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has ruled out the possibility of a meeting between Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his American counterpart Donald Trump.
2019-08-27 12:58
Trump to earn nothing from sanctions on Iran: Alavi

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Intelligence Minister Seyed Mahmoud Alavi said that anti-Iran sanctions will yield no result for US President Donald Trump.
2019-08-25 09:46
US ‘inept’ admin. causes problems for all: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that US’s administration has created many problems for Iran, the region, and even for its own people.
2019-08-24 10:31
By: Saeed Sobhani

Trump in economic stalemate

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The President of the USA is not in a good situation! He has practically lost the economic and trade battle with China.
2019-08-21 19:50
US’ pressure on Iranians not materialized: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – A top Iranian official said the Iranian nation is well aware that the United States’ policy of “maximum pressure” has not materialized and will never exert Washington’s intended influence.
2019-08-20 11:03
FM Zarif condemns US attempt to steal Iran’s property

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that in continuation of its economic terrorism against the Iranian people, Washington has attempted to steal Iran’s property but it has failed.
2019-08-16 09:55