July 2018
News Summary for Wednesday, August 1
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that Iran would face an international coalition if it attempts to close the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. Meanwhile, the Iranian government is…
Rouhani and America's Readiness for Unconditional Negotiation
Iran's President Rouhani emphasized Iran's rights to oil exports while expressing a desire to avoid regional tensions. His remarks coincide with Trump's offer for unconditional…
Ali Motahari: The IRGC's Missile Tests Prevented the Implementation of the JCPOA
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, blames the IRGC and hardliners for the failure of the JCPOA, stating their missile tests hindered its…
Rouhani: Iran Does Not Seek to Create Problems in Global Waterways
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani asserts that Iran does not aim to disrupt global waterways while defending its oil export rights. The U.S. and Iranian officials…
History of Negotiations and Deals Between Iran and the U.S.; The Return of the Key Cake?
The article discusses the history of negotiations between Iran and the U.S., highlighting both public and secret talks over the decades, including significant events and…
Developments in Iran-U.S. Relations: Direct Negotiation or Path to Violence?
The article discusses the escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S. as new sanctions are set to be announced. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's…
Donald Trump: I am ready to meet with Iranians without any conditions
Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to meet with Iranian leaders without preconditions, amidst ongoing tensions and previous rejections of negotiations by Iran. This statement…
Bahrām Qasemi Denies Reports of Omani Mediation Between Iran and the U.S.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied reports of Omani mediation between Iran and the U.S., asserting that the current U.S. administration is unreliable for dialogue. The…
Increased Military Involvement in Iran's Road Construction Projects; Widespread Unemployment in the Private Sector
The article discusses the increasing involvement of military and semi-military organizations in Iran's road construction projects, which has led to widespread unemployment among private sector…
The Price of the Dollar in Tehran's Free Market Reaches a Historic Rate of 10,000 Tomans
The price of the US dollar in Tehran's unofficial market has surpassed 10,000 tomans, coinciding with an increase in the state dollar rate by the…
The Price of Government Dollar Exceeds 4400 Tomans
The Central Bank of Iran has raised the government dollar rate to 4403 tomans amid ongoing economic turmoil, with raw materials for production now excluded…
How Far is the Distance from Verbal War to Real War?
Tensions between Iran and the U.S. have escalated, with Rouhani and Soleimani making strong statements against American threats. The situation is compounded by recent Houthi…
Is War in the Oil Passageways Serious?
Iranian officials have threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil passageway, amid tensions with the U.S. and attacks by Houthi forces on…
IRGC Commander: Internal Weakness is a More Serious Threat than U.S. Military Threat
IRGC Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari downplayed the U.S. military threat, asserting that internal weaknesses pose a greater risk to Iran. This statement follows escalating tensions…
The Perilous Straits of the Islamic Republic Against U.S. Aggression
The article discusses the escalating verbal conflict between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the U.S., highlighting the strategic implications of the Strait of Hormuz.…
Qassem Soleimani Threatens US Presence in the Red Sea
Qassem Soleimani threatened that the Red Sea is no longer safe for US presence, responding to Donald Trump's recent warnings. This exchange highlights escalating tensions…
Iran Officially Complains About Pompeo's Remarks at Iranian Gathering
Iran has officially protested U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's remarks that criticized Iranian officials and emphasized economic pressure on Iran. This incident highlights ongoing…
Nobakht: I Have Requested Resignation, but the President Will Not Agree
Mohammad Baqer Nobakht, the government spokesperson, has requested to resign from his positions but has not convinced President Hassan Rouhani to accept it. This comes…
Mattis: Trump's message indicates Iran is on the wrong path
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis stated that Trump's recent tweet indicates Iran is on the wrong path, following a series of threats exchanged between…
Trump: We are ready to reach a real agreement with Iran
Donald Trump expressed readiness to negotiate a new agreement with Iran, distancing himself from the previous administration's deal. Iranian officials, including President Rouhani, warned against…
The Suicide of a Woman Who Protested Against the 'Deteriorating World' by Going Naked
Oksana Shachko, a founder of the Femen movement, was found dead in her Paris apartment, reportedly by suicide. Her recent concerns about the deteriorating state…
Ghasemi: We Will Respond in Kind if Iran's Oil Exports Are Cut
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi warned of a strong response if the U.S. attempts to cut Iran's oil exports. President Rouhani labeled this effort…
Ejei: 5 Officials from the Ministry of Industry Arrested in Illegal Car Import Case
Five officials from Iran's Ministry of Industry have been arrested for their involvement in the illegal registration of car imports, with allegations of corruption and…
Severe Criticism from 68 Student Organizations in Iran Against Sentences Issued Against Students
68 student organizations in Iran have condemned the harsh sentences against students, asserting they will not allow authoritarianism to suppress freedom. The Minister of Science…
Rouhani Expresses Hope for Lifting House Arrest
President Hassan Rouhani has expressed renewed hope for lifting the house arrest of opposition leaders Mehdi Karroubi, Mir Hossein Mousavi, and Zahra Rahnavard, despite previously…
Closure of Banks and Offices in Three Cities of Khuzestan Due to Smoke from Fire in Hoor al-Azim
The governors of three cities in Khuzestan have closed banks and offices due to thick smoke from ongoing fires in Hoor al-Azim, affecting air quality…
Trump's Warning to Rouhani: Never Threaten America Again
Donald Trump warned Iranian President Hassan Rouhani against threatening the U.S., following Rouhani's remarks about the consequences of war and peace with Iran. This exchange…
U.S. Secretary of State to Speak on Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to speak to Iranian Americans in California, emphasizing U.S. support for the Iranian people's demands for freedom…
Strait of Hormuz; Implicit Retreat One Day After Khamenei's Directive
The article discusses a shift in Iran's rhetoric regarding the Strait of Hormuz, where President Rouhani downplays threats to close it just a day after…
The Mother of All Battles of Rouhani
Hassan Rouhani has invoked the term 'Mother of All Battles' in a new warning against the U.S., echoing Saddam Hussein's rhetoric. This comes amid rising…
Mohammad Hossein Baqeri Accuses America of Planning an Attack on Iran
Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri of Iran claims that the U.S. has been planning a military invasion of Iran over the past year and a…
Moulavardi: I Hope the Violence Against Women Bill Does Not Meet the Same Fate as the Children's Bill
Shahindokht Moulavardi expressed concern that the 'Support for Women Against Violence' bill may face the same stagnation as the long-pending children's protection bill. Despite promises…
Dollar Reaches 9,000 Tomans, Coin Hits 3,300,000 Tomans
On July 31, the price of the dollar in Tehran's unofficial market surged to 9,000 tomans, coinciding with the arrest of 300 individuals accused of…
Strait of Hormuz; The Intersection of Khamenei and Rouhani at Trump's Station
Ayatollah Khamenei has publicly supported President Rouhani's assertive foreign policy stance regarding the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a potential shift towards a more confrontational approach…
Rouhani: War with Iran is the mother of all wars, and peace with Iran is the mother of all peace
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused the U.S. of attempting to destabilize Iran through sanctions and threats, asserting that war with Iran leads to greater conflict,…
Larijani on Economic Pressures: It Seems We Have Entered a New Phase
Ali Larijani, the Speaker of Iran's Parliament, indicated that the country has entered a new phase in response to U.S. sanctions and the EU's requests…
No to Negotiation; Power or Fear?
Ayatollah Khamenei has dismissed the idea of negotiating with the U.S. as a clear mistake, reflecting a significant divide between the ruling power and the…
Khamenei Supported Rouhani's Threat Regarding Closing the Strait of Hormuz
Ayatollah Khamenei supported President Rouhani's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz if Iran's oil exports are blocked. This statement reflects the Iranian regime's stance…
Human Rights Watch: The Preferred Response of Iranian Officials to Students is 'Repression'
Human Rights Watch has condemned the Iranian government's repression of students following protests in December, highlighting severe prison sentences and restrictions on student activities. At…
The European Union and the JCPOA: From Promise to Action
Following the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA, Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif emphasizes the need for the EU to bear costs to preserve the agreement. However,…
Russia, China, India; The Islamic Republic's Triangular Strategy to Counter Sanctions
The Iranian government is formulating a new comprehensive program to counter U.S. sanctions, following the failure of previous resistance economy policies. Key figures like Ali…
The Deadlock of Economic Policy-Making in Iran
Hassan Rouhani's presidency aimed to revive Iran's economy through reformist policies but has faced significant failures similar to previous administrations. Current economic challenges stem from…
Guardian Council Spokesman: Contents of Hassan Rouhani's Letter to Jannati are Confidential
The Guardian Council's spokesman stated that the contents of a letter from President Hassan Rouhani to Ahmad Jannati regarding the approval of anti-money laundering bills…
Jahangiri: The Cut of Iran's Oil Exports is a False Imagination
Eshaq Jahangiri, Iran's First Vice President, dismissed U.S. plans to cut Iranian oil exports as unrealistic, emphasizing the world's need for Iranian oil. He suggested…
Letter to Hassan Rouhani; 125 University Professors Protest Arrests and Judicial Sentences Against Students
125 university professors in Iran have written to President Hassan Rouhani protesting the arrests and heavy sentences against students following recent protests. They demand his…
Azari Jahromi: Many Recipients of Government Currency Have Yet to Be Revealed
Iran's Minister of Communications, Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, has expressed support for the judiciary's actions against currency offenders but noted that many recipients of government…
Khamenei on Coin and Currency Issues: Violators Should Be Dealt With at Any Level
Supreme Leader Khamenei called for decisive action against economic violators during a meeting with President Rouhani and government officials, emphasizing the need to address corruption…
Guardian Council Rejects Two Bills Related to Financial Action Task Force
The Guardian Council of Iran has rejected two key bills related to FATF regulations, including Iran's accession to the Palermo Convention and amendments to the…
Rouhani's Promise to the People: No Problems Will Arise for the Country
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani assured citizens that the government will manage to avoid problems in key sectors despite increased U.S. sanctions. This statement comes amid…
Velayati: Iran Has No Desire to Negotiate with the US Government
Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated that Iran has no intention of negotiating with the US, emphasizing distrust towards the US…
Argentinian Judge Requests Russia to Extradite Ali Akbar Velayati
An Argentinian judge has requested the extradition of Ali Akbar Velayati from Russia in connection with the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires. Velayati, currently…
Velayati: Putin Promised $50 Billion Investment in Iran
Ali Akbar Velayati delivered messages from Iranian leaders to Putin in Moscow, where they discussed strategic cooperation and a potential $50 billion investment from Russia…
Confirmation of 23-Month Prison Sentence for Roya Saghiri, a Detained Student from December Protests
Roya Saghiri, a student and protester against mandatory hijab in Iran, has had her 23-month prison sentence upheld by an appeals court. This ruling highlights…
Trump: The Islamic Republic is now treating us with much more respect
Donald Trump claimed that the Islamic Republic of Iran is treating the U.S. with more respect than before, citing changes in behavior since the U.S.…
US Official Announces Dismantling of 'Iran's Financial Network in the UAE'
A US Treasury official announced the dismantling of a financial network in the UAE that facilitated money transfers to Iran's Quds Force. This action is…
Japan's Largest Bank to Halt Cooperation with Iran
Mitsubishi UFJ, Japan's largest bank, plans to halt all financial transactions with Iran due to renewed U.S. sanctions. This decision follows the cancellation of Prime…
Member of Parliament: 150 Students Arrested in Connection with December 2017 Protests
Parvaneh Salahshouri, a member of the Iranian Parliament, announced that 150 students have been arrested in connection with the December 2017 protests. She criticized the…
Pompeo: We Will Show Iran That Its Behavior Will Be Very Costly
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo emphasized that the U.S. and its allies aim to impose high costs on Iran for its actions, particularly regarding…
Iranian Government Spokesman Denies Reports of Jahangiri's Resignation
The Iranian government spokesman denied reports of Eshaq Jahangiri's resignation, asserting his importance in the cabinet. Jahangiri is expected to be appointed to lead a…
Turkey: A New Term for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Begins
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan begins a new presidential term in Turkey, gaining more power due to a shift to a presidential system. His recent election victory…
Is the JCPOA Sustainable Without the United States?
The JCPOA discussions took place in Vienna without the US, focusing on how to keep Iran satisfied post-US withdrawal. European powers have not provided concrete…
Chairman of the National Security Commission: Europe's Package is Vague
Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh criticized the European proposal regarding the JCPOA as vague and lacking details, while President Hassan Rouhani found it disappointing. The situation highlights ongoing…
Disagreement Between Two Legal Experts on the Activity of the Special Prosecutor's Office for Coin and Currency
The Iranian judiciary is establishing a special prosecutor's office to address issues in the coin and currency market, leading to mixed reactions among legal experts.…
What Will Happen to the JCPOA?
The foreign ministers of several countries met in Vienna to discuss the future of the JCPOA after the US withdrawal. The discussions highlighted the challenges…
Mogherini at the End of the JCPOA Commission Meeting: Dialogues Will Continue
The JCPOA Commission meeting in Vienna concluded without specific results, but EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini emphasized the continuation of dialogues. Iranian Foreign Minister…
The US and Israel Have Sent the 'Ball' into Iran's Court
The US and Israel are intensifying their military and political strategies against Iran, highlighted by Israel's recent airstrikes in Syria and the appointment of General…
Khamenei Requests 'Detailed Report' from Rouhani on Coin and Currency Market Issues
Supreme Leader Khamenei has requested a detailed report from President Rouhani on the issues surrounding the currency and coin allocation in Iran, amid concerns over…
Hassan Rouhani: The European Proposal Does Not Include All of Iran's Demands
Hassan Rouhani criticized the European proposal for not meeting Iran's demands ahead of a crucial meeting regarding the JCPOA. The discussions involve Iran and the…
Iran's OPEC Representative: Oil Prices May Exceed $100
Iran's OPEC representative warns that oil prices could exceed $100 per barrel if U.S. sanctions disrupt Iranian exports. The U.S. is pressuring oil-importing nations to…
Commander of the Revolutionary Guard Threatens to Close the Strait of Hormuz
The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to President Hassan Rouhani's comments about oil exports. This escalation…
Chairman of the Parliament Commission: The President Does Not Mean Closing the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian officials are divided over President Rouhani's comments about oil exports and the Strait of Hormuz. While some interpret his statements as a threat to…
Iran and Austria; From Shah Ismail to Haider and Hassan Rouhani
Hassan Rouhani's visit to Austria aimed to strengthen economic ties amidst U.S. sanctions, but the current political climate and Austria's shifting stance on Israel complicate…
Netanyahu Calls for Stronger European Stance Against Iran Following Paris Incident
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has urged Europe to take a stronger stance against Iran following the arrest of an Iranian diplomat linked to a thwarted…
Austrian Chancellor Calls for Cooperation from Rouhani in Iranian Diplomat Case
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has urged Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to cooperate in clarifying the allegations against Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi, who was arrested in…
U.S. Army: The United States Will Not Allow the Strait of Hormuz to be Closed
The U.S. military has warned that it will not allow Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil passage, following Iranian threats in…
Qassem Soleimani's 'Appreciation' Letter to Rouhani: 'I Kiss Your Hand'
Qassem Soleimani praised President Rouhani's remarks on oil exports and Israel in a letter, expressing loyalty and support for his policies. This marks a significant…
Formation of a Joint Committee by the U.S. and Israel 'to Increase Pressure' on the Iranian Government
The U.S. and Israel have formed a joint committee aimed at increasing internal pressure on the Iranian government, focusing on exploiting domestic discontent rather than…
Kyodo News: Japanese Prime Minister's Trip to Iran Canceled
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has canceled his planned trip to Iran due to U.S. pressure, while Iranian officials deny any such plans existed. This…
Arrest of Iranian Diplomat in Germany; A Severe Blow to Hassan Rouhani's Government?
An Iranian diplomat was arrested in Germany for allegedly assisting in a planned bombing at a conference in Paris, raising serious concerns about Iran's diplomatic…
Iran's Deputy Prosecutor: Number of Buyers of Government-Sold Coins is Less than 150
Iran's Deputy Prosecutor revealed that fewer than 150 individuals bought government-sold coins in a pre-sale scheme intended to control rising prices. This situation has raised…
Austria Revokes Diplomatic Immunity of Arrested Iranian Diplomat
Austria has revoked the diplomatic immunity of an Iranian diplomat arrested for allegedly plotting a bombing at a meeting of the People's Mujahedin of Iran.…
Iran and Five Global Powers Meeting on Preserving JCPOA Scheduled for Friday
Iran's foreign minister will meet with counterparts from Britain, France, Germany, China, and Russia to discuss the future of the JCPOA following the U.S. withdrawal.…
Rouhani on Oil Sanctions: If You Can, Go Ahead and See the Results
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned the U.S. about its efforts to cut Iran's oil exports, challenging them to try and see the consequences. This comes…
Zarif's Reaction to the Arrest of Four Individuals Suspected of Planning an Attack on the MEK Conference
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned the arrests of several individuals, including an Iranian diplomat, suspected of planning an attack on a MEK conference…
JCPOA, the Main Focus of Hassan Rouhani's Talks in Switzerland and Austria
Hassan Rouhani's visit to Switzerland and Austria focuses on discussions regarding the JCPOA and the European proposal package to maintain it. This trip comes amid…
An Iranian Diplomat Arrested in Connection with 'Attempt to Attack' the Mojahedin-e Khalq Conference
An Iranian diplomat was arrested in Germany for allegedly assisting a couple suspected of planning a terrorist attack on a conference of the National Council…
Iran's Judiciary Chief: People Need a Listening Ear
Iran's Judiciary Chief emphasized the need for government officials to listen to the people's concerns amid ongoing protests sparked by economic issues. The protests, initially…
Identification of Several Perpetrators of 'Violation in the Entry of 6400 Vehicles' into Iran
Iranian officials have identified several individuals involved in the illegal importation of over 6400 vehicles, including employees from the Ministry of Industry. President Rouhani has…
Rouhani Gives Industry Minister 15-Day Deadline to Identify Violators of Car Imports or Distribution
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has given a 15-day deadline to the Minister of Industry to investigate illegal car imports and distribution practices following public dissatisfaction…