April 2016
The U.S. Rejects UN Mediation in the $2 Billion Case
The U.S. has rejected calls for UN mediation regarding the $2 billion in Iranian assets seized by the Supreme Court, asserting that its actions comply…
UN Involvement in Iran's Assets Subject to US Approval
The UN is prepared to mediate the dispute over Iran's frozen assets, contingent on US cooperation. Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif has urged the UN Secretary-General…
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…
Zarif's Letter to Ban Ki-moon Protesting US Supreme Court Ruling
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has formally protested a US Supreme Court ruling that allows $2 billion of Iran's frozen assets to be paid…
Political Hostage-Taking Over the Two Billion Dollar Compensation
The withdrawal of 1.75 billion dollars from Iran's frozen assets for compensation related to a 1983 bombing has sparked a political conflict in Iran, with…
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…
Ahmadinejad's Statement in Response to Allegations Regarding the Seizure of Two Billion Dollars of Iran's Assets
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad responded to accusations from the Rouhani administration regarding the seizure of two billion dollars of Iran's assets by attributing it…
Official Protest by Iran's Foreign Ministry Against Court Ruling in the U.S.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has officially protested a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows the seizure of $2 billion of Iran's frozen assets to compensate victims…
Turkan Calls for Judicial Action Against Ahmadinejad Government Officials
Akbar Turkan, a senior advisor to President Rouhani, has called for the prosecution of officials from Ahmadinejad's government over their investments in U.S. bonds, which…
Zarif: The Holocaust Cartoon Contest is Not Related to the Iranian Government
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif claims the government does not support or control Holocaust cartoon contests, comparing them to the Ku Klux Klan in the U.S.…
Background and Complexities of the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Central Bank Assets
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that compensation for families of terrorist attack victims can be paid from the assets of Iran's Central Bank, which Iran…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Reports on Zarif's Meeting with Several U.S. Congress Members
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with several U.S. Congress members during a trip to New York for a climate change agreement signing. This…
Iraqi: Dollar Sanction is Desired by Both Iran and the U.S.
Abbas Araqchi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, stated that both Iran and the U.S. desire the dollar sanction, asserting that Iran aims to move away from…
Zarif: Seizure of Iranian Assets in the U.S. is Illegal
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to seize two billion dollars of Iranian assets as illegal and contrary to…
Foreign Investors and Iran: From Enthusiasm to Doubt
The article discusses the fluctuating perceptions of foreign investment in Iran following the JCPOA, highlighting initial optimism that has turned into skepticism due to ongoing…
Iran's Seized Assets Used for 'Purchasing US Bonds'
Iranian officials criticized the previous administration for purchasing US bonds that led to the seizure of $2 billion in assets by the US Supreme Court.…
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…
Iran's Central Bank Responds to US Supreme Court Ruling: 'Clear Violation'
The Central Bank of Iran condemned a US Supreme Court ruling allowing the seizure of $2 billion in Iranian assets to compensate victims of 1983…
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: Iran Does Not Recognize US Supreme Court Ruling
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced that Iran does not recognize a US Supreme Court ruling allowing compensation payments from Iranian assets to victims…
Iran Has Significantly Damaged Its Position with Missile Tests and Hostile Statements
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasizes the need for the U.S. to reassure international businesses about trading with Iran following the nuclear agreement. Richard…
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…
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…
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…
The Islamic Republic and Diplomatic Failure at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
The 13th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation marked a significant diplomatic failure for the Islamic Republic of Iran, receiving sharp criticisms and warnings…
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…
Foreign Ministry Report to Parliament on the Implementation of the JCPOA
The Iranian Foreign Ministry reported to Parliament on the implementation of the JCPOA, highlighting the deposit of 1.3 billion euros from oil revenues and accusing…
Aftershocks of Human Rights Discussion During Mogherini's Visit to Tehran
Federica Mogherini's recent visit to Tehran focused on human rights discussions, highlighting concerns from both the EU and Iranian officials. While moderate media view this…
Zarif and Mogherini Emphasize 'Entering Human Rights Dialogues'
Iran and the EU have committed to entering human rights dialogues during Federica Mogherini's visit to Tehran, emphasizing the importance of regular political discussions and…
EU Foreign Policy Chief Visits Tehran
Federica Mogherini, the EU's foreign policy chief, visited Tehran to meet with Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. The visit aims to enhance…
Zarif: The JCPOA Does Not Include American Banks
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that the JCPOA does not include access to American banks, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to not…
Federica Mogherini Arrives in Tehran
Federica Mogherini, the EU's foreign policy chief, visited Tehran to discuss cooperation between Iran and Europe, following a recent trip by the Italian Prime Minister.…
Turkey as the Arena for Islamic Countries' Confrontation
The 13th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul faced significant discord among member states, particularly regarding issues like Palestine and Yemen, leading…
Zarif's Protest Against the Draft Statement of the Islamic Cooperation Organization Summit
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif protested against anti-Iranian clauses in a draft statement for the Islamic Cooperation Organization summit, claiming they serve Israeli interests.…
US Representatives Renew Request to Travel to Iran in Letter to Zarif
Three Republican US Congress members have reiterated their request for visas to travel to Iran, expressing frustration over the lack of response from Iranian officials.…
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…
Harsh Reaction from Zarif and Velayati to U.S. Secretary of State's Remarks
Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and advisor Ali Akbar Velayati, have strongly condemned U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's remarks regarding Iran's…
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…
Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Iran, Turkey, and Azerbaijan in Ramsar
The foreign ministers of Iran, Turkey, and Azerbaijan met in Ramsar amid ongoing tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan. They discussed regional cooperation and the need…
Ali Motahari: The Entire System Has Decided to Accept the JCPOA
Ali Motahari, a principlist member of the Iranian parliament, stated that the entire Iranian system has decided to accept the JCPOA, emphasizing that its benefits…
Boroujerdi: Missile Policies Will Not Change
Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Aladdin Boroujerdi, Chairman of the National Security Commission, reaffirmed that Iran's missile policies will not change,…