April 2016
White House: US and Russia's Efforts to Revive Ceasefire Agreement in Syria
The US and Russia are engaging in discussions to revive a ceasefire agreement in Syria, particularly focusing on halting conflicts in Aleppo. This effort comes…
Bloomberg Writer Criticizes 'Overconfidence' in Zarif
Eli Lake criticizes John Kerry's overconfidence in Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, arguing that Zarif's intentions differ from those of the U.S. in resolving…
U.S. Vice President Makes Unannounced Visit to Iraq
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Iraq to support the Iraqi government amid a political crisis and ongoing conflict with the…
Khamenei: The U.S. Creates Iranophobia to Prevent Deals with Iran
Ayatollah Khamenei accused the U.S. of creating Iranophobia to obstruct Iran's economic dealings with other countries. This comes amid conflicting statements from U.S. officials regarding…
Central Bank Governor: Only Large Banks Fear Relations with Iran
The Central Bank Governor of Iran, Valiollah Seif, stated that large banks are hesitant to engage with Iran due to U.S. sanctions, while smaller banks…
Kerry: The U.S. Does Not Oppose International Banks' Cooperation with Iran
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry stated that the U.S. does not oppose international banks working with non-sanctioned Iranian entities, aiming to clarify ambiguities surrounding…
The Shortness of Breath of the JCPOA and Khamenei's Pressures
Ali Khamenei criticized the Saudi government while Barack Obama faced criticism in Riyadh regarding U.S. policies towards Iran. The article discusses the complexities of the…
Abbas Araghchi and Helga Schmid Meet
Abbas Araghchi met with Helga Schmid in Vienna to discuss the agenda for the upcoming JCPOA Joint Commission meeting. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad…
Zarif Emphasizes: We Do Not Seek Access to the U.S. Financial System
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that Iran does not seek access to the U.S. financial system but demands U.S. assurances for other countries…
Alan Ir: We Are Not Preventing Legal Trade with Iran and Authorized Transactions Under the JCPOA
Alan Ir, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, affirmed that the U.S. is not obstructing Iran's legal trade or access to assets freed under the JCPOA,…
Blocking the Confirmation of Obama's Proposed Candidate in the Senate
Senator Tom Cotton blocked the confirmation of Adam Zubin as Deputy Secretary of the Treasury due to concerns about potential dollar transactions with Iran. This…
Kerry and Zarif Meet Behind Closed Doors in New York
John Kerry and Mohammad Javad Zarif met in New York to discuss obstacles to the implementation of the JCPOA. Zarif urged the U.S. to remove…
What Reasons Did Zarif and Kerry Meet?
John Kerry and Mohammad Javad Zarif met in New York to discuss the JCPOA and the Syrian civil war. The meeting indicates a potential shift…
Ryan Urges Obama to 'Definitely' Reject Iran's Access to Dollars
Paul Ryan, the Republican Speaker of the U.S. House, has called on President Obama to reject any possibility of Iran accessing the U.S. financial system…
Kerry: Iran has received three billion dollars since the start of the JCPOA
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry stated that Iran has received three billion dollars since the implementation of the JCPOA, countering claims of much higher…
Zarif and Kerry to Discuss JCPOA in New York
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is traveling to New York to discuss the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with U.S. Secretary of State…
Extensive Attacks by Hardliners on the JCPOA
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif is in New York for discussions on the JCPOA amid significant criticism from hardliners in Iran. The hardliners claim the agreement…
Meeting Between the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran and the U.S. Treasury Secretary
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew met with Iranian Central Bank Governor Valiollah Seif, affirming that the U.S. will uphold its commitments under the nuclear deal…
Renewed Criticism of Iran's Human Rights Situation in US Annual Report
The US State Department's annual report criticizes Iran's human rights record, highlighting severe restrictions on civil liberties, arbitrary arrests, and the use of the death…
Release of US State Department Human Rights Report; Kerry: We Oppose All Forms of Torture
John Kerry reaffirmed the US stance against torture during the release of the State Department's annual human rights report, which criticized Iran and other nations…
Sadegh Larijani: They Want to Change the Nature of the Regime with JCPOA 2 and 3
Sadegh Larijani criticized U.S. officials for attempting to change the nature of Iran's regime through proposed new JCPOAs. The Supreme Leader and other Iranian officials…
Netanyahu: Palestinian Attacks Have Decreased Significantly
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claims that violence from Palestinians has significantly decreased due to effective security measures, but warns that the situation remains volatile. He…
Continued Reactions to Kerry: Iran's Defense Requirements 'Outside U.S. Jurisdiction'
Iranian officials have strongly rejected U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's proposal for negotiations over Iran's missile tests, framing it as a sign of American…
Kerry's Visit to Baghdad; US to Provide Additional $155 Million Aid to Iraq
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited Baghdad to support Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's political efforts and announced an additional $155 million in aid to…
Jazayeri Responds to Kerry: America Dreams of a Series of JCPOAs
Masoud Jazayeri, deputy chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, criticized U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's remarks about resolving issues related to Iran's…
John Kerry Urges Iran to Help End Wars in Yemen and Syria
John Kerry urged Iran to help end the conflicts in Yemen and Syria during his visit to Bahrain, emphasizing the importance of human rights. The…
Obama Administration Warns of Consequences of Potential Withdrawal from Nuclear Agreement with Iran
The Obama administration has warned that withdrawing from the nuclear agreement with Iran could lead to dangerous consequences, including a potential arms race in the…
Kerry: Iran Fully Deserves to Benefit from the Nuclear Agreement
John Kerry stated that Iran deserves to benefit from the nuclear agreement due to its compliance with commitments. The Obama administration is working to assure…
Kerry: Intense Debate in Iran Over Choosing Between Missiles and Negotiation
John Kerry highlighted a significant internal debate in Iran regarding the choice between missile development and diplomatic negotiations. This discussion reflects tensions between moderates and…
Obama Emphasizes Turkey's Security in Meeting with Erdogan
Barack Obama met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to reaffirm U.S. support for Turkey's security amid recent violence in Diyarbakir. The discussions included joint…