US Sanctions

JCPOA Joint commission meeting to be held in Coburg Hotel

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Deputy Permanent Representative of Iran to the Vienna-based International Organizations said that the joint commission meeting of JCPOA will be held tomorrow, at the Coburg Hotel in Vienna.

Israeli bluff

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s chief negotiator arrived in Vienna on Saturday, two days before the official date for resuming the much-awaited Vienna talks. Concurrently, Israel doubled down on hostile rhetoric.

US envoy reiterate claims on upcoming nuclear talks in Vienna

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – The US Special Envoy for Iran claimed that Washington will put pressure on Tehran if Iran seizes the opportunity of negotiations to speed up its nuclear program.

Iran, Zimbabwe expand ties with focus on foiling sanctions

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Zimbabwe are expanding and developing bilateral ties in trade and economic fields with a focus on neutralizing sanctions imposed on both countries.

Persian Gulf states welcome Iran nuclear deal revival

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Referring to his recent tour to regional countries, the US Special Envoy for Iran said that the Persian Gulf states welcome JCPOA revival in order to develop diplomatic and economic relations with Iran.

Iranians' rights must be preserved at upcoming Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Referring to Iran's positions in the upcoming Vienna talks, the Iranian Foreign Minister stressed that the rights and interests of the Iranian people must be preserved at the negotiation table and sanctions must be lifted.

Iranians don't do anything under pressure: Ulyanov

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Criticizing the US for threats to confront Iran at the IAEA, Mikhail Ulyanov said that the US has not negotiated with the Iranians for a very long time and forgot that they don't do anything under pressure.

Khatibzadeh:

Lifting illegal, unilateral sanctions focus of Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – The focus of Iran and the P4+1 in the upcoming nuclear talks is the lifting of illegal and unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran after Trump's withdrawal from the JCPOA, said FM spokesman Khatibzadeh.

IAEA turned into purely politically motivated entity

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Professor of American Studies at the University of Tehran Foad Izadi said that the IAEA has been turned into a purely politically motivated one instead of being an institution that has technical concerns about nuclear issues.

Russian envoy:

US attempts to use sanctions for dialogue violates intl. law

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The US attempts to maintain dialogue with Moscow by way of sanctions are unacceptable and violate international law, the Russian envoy said, in reaction to the US move to impose sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipe project.

Khatibzadeh:

Iran to focus on 'lifting sanctions' in Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Stating that some countries are making miscalculations on the eve of the Vienna talks beginning, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said that the focus of Iran in the Vienna talks will be on lifting sanctions.

US' Malley calls phone talks with Russia, China constructive

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – US Special Envoy for Iran’s Affairs Robert Malley announced that he had discussed with deputy foreign ministers of Russia and China over the phone on the JCPOA, calling the phone calls 'constructive'.

US has to lift sanctions before return to JCPOA: FM spox

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said that the precondition for the US to return to JCPOA is to remove all the sanctions in an effective and verifiable manner, and that the US president's signature be unreliable.

New US sanctions in continuation of Trump's era policy: Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Reacting to new US sanctions imposed against six Iranian individuals and one entity, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that new US sanctions are in continuation of former Trump's failed policy and a desperate move.

FM Amir-Abdollahian:

Lifting sanctions Iran's goal in upcoming nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Lifting of illegal sanctions is Iran's goal in the upcoming nuclear talks, the Iranian top diplomat told his Polish counterpart, and added that all JCPOA parties realize that the US is responsible for the current situation.

Taliban FM asks US Congress to unfreeze Afghanistan's assets

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – In an open letter, Afghan acting foreign minister has asked the US Congress to unfreeze the assets of Afghanistan’s Central Bank and lift sanctions.

Oil min.:

Unilateral US sanctions against Iran contradict int'l law

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Oil said that unilateral US sanctions imposed against Iran are in contradiction with the international law and regulations.

Raeisi:

Iran quite serious in nuclear talks for lifting all sanctions

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Emphasizing the need to lift all sanctions against the Iranian people, President Ebrahim Raeisi said that his administration is serious in nuclear talks for lifting all sanctions.

Khatibzadeh:

US illegal sanctions main cause of economic problems in Cuba

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Condemning the US interference in the internal affairs of Cuba, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that US illegal sanctions are the main and important cause of the economic difficulties of the Cuban nation.

Despite US threats:

Russia begins supplying S-400 Air Defense Systems to India

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Russia has started delivering the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems to India, the deliveries are going as planned, Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) said.

FM explains Iran's policy in resumption of Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Emphasizing the good faith of Iran in the resumption of the Vienna talks, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian explained Iran's policy in resuming talks in order to lift oppressive, illegal and unilateral US sanctions.

US Malley holds meeting with Bahraini FM on Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – US Special Envoy for Iran’s Affairs Robert Malley met and held talks with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani in Dubai to discuss latest developments regarding Vienna talks on lifting Iran sanctions.

Lavrov:

US should lift all sanctions imposed in context of JCPOA

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Russia will insist on the resumption of full implementation of the JCPOA on the Iranian nuclear program and on lifting sanctions off Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.

Deputy FM:

Illegal sanctions lifting emphasized in European tour

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iran's top negotiator Bagheri Kani said that the effective lifting of illegal sanctions and the importance of guaranteeing non-repetition were emphasized during his recent visit to the European countries.

Iran wants guarantee US will not leave again JCPOA

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iran's top negotiator and Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani said that Iran requires a commitment that the US will not again leave the nuclear deal (JCPOA).

HR council head:

Iran has fallen victim to inhuman sanctions, terrorism

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Secretary of Iranian Judiciary's Human Rights Council Kazem Gharibabadi has lambasted the European countries for supporting the MKO as well as siding with the US sanctions against Tehran while claiming to be HR defenders.

Upcoming talks to focus on US sanctions lifting: Bagheri

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Stating that there won't be more talks on Iran nuclear issue, Bagheri Kani said that the main issue in upcoming Vienna talks will be the consequences of the US withdrawal from the JCPOA and its illegal sanctions on Iran.

VP says Iran determined to ensure removal of sanctions

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Vice-President for Economic Affairs Mohsen Rezaei said Tuesday that the government is determined to make sure that the foreign and domestic sanctions on the country are lifted.

Biden extends US National Emergency on Iran for another year

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden on Tuesday extended “National Emergency State” against Islamic Republic of Iran for another year.