Visa Suspension

FM Zarif convinces opposing MPs

TEHRAN, May. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif who attended Parliament on Sunday to answer the questions posed by Iranian legislators managed to convince the opposing MPs.

MP calls for Iran-Iraq visa cancellation

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – During a meeting between a senior Iranian MP and Iraqi ambassador to Tehran, the Iranian law-maker asked for the cancellation of visa obligation for Iran and Iraq nationals.

Ghasemi dismisses claims about Iranians insulted in Serbia

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – The Spokesman of Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bahram Ghasemi, dismissed the claims that the Iranians visiting Belgrade are treated badly by Serbian police.

Iran, Romania discuss visa abolition, facilitation of banking coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Special aide of Parliament Speaker Hossein Amir-Abdollahian urged in a meeting with the chairman of Iranian-Romanian Parliamentary Friendship Group, annulling visa and easing of banking cooperation between the two countries of Iran and Romania.

Ecuador leads actions in defense of rights of migrants in US

QUITO, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Ecuador leads actions in defense of rights of migrants living in the United States, where the new government harshens policies against that sector.

Federal authorities arrest immigrants in US six states

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The US federal authorities confirmed Saturday the arrest of hundreds of undocumented immigrants in recent days throughout the country, especially in Arizona, California, Georgia, New York, Florida and Texas.

NAM issues statement in support of Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has issued an statement in Solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran after the decision of the US government to extend its unilateral coercive measures.

Velayati:

'US judiciary wise to halt Trump’s order'

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Head of Strategic Research Center Ali Akbar Velayati said halt of Trump's immigration order by a federal judge was a wise measure.

Iran's FM approves visa issuance for US wrestlers

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry agreed to issue visas for American wrestlers to join the Freestyle World Cup to be held on mid-February.

Iran Wrestling Fed. head asks for visa issuance for US wrestlers

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – A veteran free-styler and 1996 Summer Olympics gold medalist has urged Ministry of Sports and Youth to coordinate visa issuance for American national squad which is expected to compete in FILA World Championship in Kermanshah.

Foreign Ministry to decide on US wrestling team’s presence in Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Iran's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on Wed. that Foreign Ministry will decide on the presence of the US wrestling team in the 2017 Wrestling World Cup, due to be held in the Western province of Kermanshah.

UN agency :

26k Somali refugees affected by US travel ban

NAIROBI,Feb. 01 (MNA) – About 26,000 Somali refugees, who fled to Kenya from fighting in their country and had planned to resettle in the United States, are now stranded because of travel ban by Washington, the UN refugee agency said on Wednesday.

Deputy FM:

Iran to act reciprocally for US nationals’ visa

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Deputy FM Ravanchi has said Iran’s Foreign Ministry is adopting a mechanism to act reciprocally regarding the visa issuance for US nationals.

Archery committee extends apologies to Iran for Trump’s visa ban

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Two Iranian archers, Armin Raisi and Armin Pakzad, have not yet been handed their visas to attend the indoor Archery World Cup 2017 in Las Vegas city of US in February 10-12.

France opposes any US attempts at nuclear renegotiations

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – French FM Jean-Marc Ayrault said France opposes any measure against the nuclear deal, particularly if it leads to renegotiations, voicing concern for President Trump’s stance on the JCPOA and travel ban.

Iran to take proper steps against US visa ban

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ghasemi said a committee had been formed in the ministry to follow up issues faced by Iranians residing abroad regarding the US visa ban.

OIC expresses concern at US president’s executive order

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The Organization of Islamic Cooperation expressed grave concern at the Executive Order passed by US president banning nationals of 7 OIC Member States from the US and excluding those holding valid visas and permanent residence cards from entry.

Iran to retaliate for US visa ban against Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iranian First VP Es’hagh Jahangiri ensured reciprocal act for Trump’s recent travel ban against Iran and 6 other Muslim-majority countries.

Houstonians protest against Trump's immigration ban

HOUSTON, Jan. 30 (MNA) – People in Houston, the fourth-largest US city, took to the streets on Sunday to protest against President Donald Trump's executive order temporarily barring refugees and seven Muslim-majority countries' citizens from entry into the country.

Deputy FM:

Trump’s travel ban against intl. rights

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Deputy FM Hassan Ghashghavi said Iran is pursuing in international communities the recent move by US President Trump on barring Iranian nationals from entering the US and will take reciprocal measures accordingly.

FM to probe into US participation in Wrestling World Cup

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a statement noting the investigations underway for the presence of US wrestling delegation in Iran.

Iran summons Swiss amb. over US visa suspension

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Swiss ambassador to Tehran to protest against the decision of the new US government to restrict arrivals from Iran.

Science Ministry to help Iranian students in US

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Following Trump’s recent order on visa ban and the restrictions put on Iranian students in US, Iran’s Min. of Science Farhadi said students with research opportunities will be given time to apply for universities in other countries.

Larijani:

Visa ban indicates US' weakness, fear

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani condemned Trump's recent executive order on visa ban saying the US government suffers from autophobia and self-misunderstanding.