US Sanctions

Ghalibaf:

Iran Army Air Force exemplary in thwarting US sanctions

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker said that today, the Army Air Force, as an organization in counteracting US sanctions and maximum pressure, is an example for Iranian youth.

China reiterates call on US to remove anti-Iran sanctions

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – China hopes the US will take sincere actions on Iran, including the removal of unilateral sanctions, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.

Rouhani:

Activation of JCPOA subject to lifting of sanctions by US

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that activation of the JCPOA as a multilateral international agreement is subject to the lifting of sanctions by the US and the fulfillment of the full obligations of all members.

Venezuela to move forward regardless of US sanctions: FM

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Venezuela will carry on its political development despite US sanctions and any other actions Washington takes against the country, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said on Saturday.

Headlines of Iranian Persian dailies on March 7

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Sunday, March 7.

Imposing sanctions against Iran ineffective: Jahangiri

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice President said that the US government must follow the path of logic and rationality towards Iran.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Biden extends national emergency, sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Friday, continuing a national emergency with respect to Iran that was first announced in 1995.

US continues to exert Trump's failed 'maximum pressure'

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – In a tweet, FM Zarif published a picture of a 6.5-year-old Iranian girl who was affected by the US sanctions, emphasizing that the new US administration is still continuing Trump's failed "maximum pressure" campaign.

Turkish president urges US to lift sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Turkish President called on US to lift sanctions against Iran, highlighting that move will lead to the economic prosperity and stability of the region.

Iran not to accept pressure, threat: AEOI spox

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that Iran will not accept pressure and threat, underling that such measures will only destroy the remnants of the Nuclear Deal.

80 Democrats urge Biden to repeal Trump’s sanctions on Cuba

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – In a letter to Biden, 80 US House of Representatives Democrats urged him to repeal Donald Trump’s "cruel” sanctions on Cuba.

Iran attaching importance to practical measures not words

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Biden administration is claiming that it seeks to return the table of JCPOA, however, saying words are not sufficient, what is important to Iran is actions and lifting of sanctions, said Iranian President.

Zarif:

Tehran, Seoul agree on mechanism for return of frozen assets

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the mechanism for returning Iranian assets from South Korea has been agreed upon by the parties.

US sanctions represent hostile anti-Russian attack: Moscow

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Washington's decision is a triumph of the absurd and a hostile attack that will not affect Moscow's policy.

US imposes sanctions on two top Yemeni Ansarullah commanders

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – In a hostile move, the US Department of Treasury imposed sanctions on two Yemeni Ansarullah Movement’s commanders.

Lifting US sanctions, only way to revive JCPOA: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that lifting sanctions imposed by the United States against Islamic Republic of Iran is the only way to salvage and revive Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

UN expert:

US failure to sanction MBS for Khashoggi killing 'dangerous'

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – A UN human rights investigator said it was extremely dangerous for the US to have named Saudi Arabia’s prince as having approved an operation to capture or kill Jamal Khashoggi but not to have taken action against him.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on March 2

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, March 2.

US must lift all sanctions against Iran: Chinese FM spox.

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin reiterated that the United States must lift all sanctions imposed against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Moscow to react to US sanctions: Ryabkov

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says Moscow will react to sanctions imposed by the US announced last week depending on their content and nature.

United States to kneel before Iranian nation: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – The Iranian President noted that the United States will kneel before the Iranian people and will have to lift oppressive sanctions.

Biden ready to 'consider' lifting Venezuela sanctions: report

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Biden would reportedly consider the move only if it sees certain steps made by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

White House official repeats claims on mutual return to JCPOA

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – A White House official claimed on Sunday that the US remains open to talks with Iran over the 2015 nuclear deal, but he did not mention Washington’s illegal anti-Iran sanctions, which are a clear violation of the deal.

Time of Borrell's proposed meeting inappropriate: Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman described the time of the informal meeting proposed by Josep Borrell as inappropriate.

AEOI chief warns of any anti-Iran resolution by IAEA Board

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Tehran will give a proper response to any anti-Iran resolution adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors, regarding the recent JCPOA developments.

EU pretends it cares about 12 million Syrians: MEP

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – A member of the European Parliament has deplored the European Union for the continuous support to the aggression against Syria, saying the bloc does not care about the Arab country’s nation.

Qatari FM meets with E3 envoys to discuss JCPOA

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – In a meeting with UK, French, and German ambassadors to Doha on Friday, Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister said that his country supports diplomacy and dialogue on the issue of Iran’s nuclear deal, JCPOA.