June 2016
Suicide Attacks at Istanbul Airport Leave Dozens Dead and Injured
On July 8, suicide attacks at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport resulted in 36 deaths and 147 injuries, with the Islamic State being blamed. The attacks prompted…
Iran's Leader: Iraq and Syria Were a Prelude to Grounding Iran
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei accused Western nations of creating ISIS to undermine Iran, asserting that Iran's strength thwarted these efforts. He also addressed the…
Zarif: Europe Should Help Alleviate Psychological Barriers in Banking Interactions
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on European countries to improve banking interactions with Iran by addressing psychological barriers stemming from U.S. sanctions.…
Bahraini Activists: Police Summons Five Shia Clerics
Bahraini police have summoned five Shia clerics amid escalating tensions following the suspension of the opposition party Al-Wefaq. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned…
Boeing Defends Its Agreement with Iran
Boeing is defending its agreement with Iran amidst concerns from U.S. Republican representatives that it poses a national security threat. The agreement, if finalized, would…
Zarif: Purchasing Aircraft from Boeing Will Also Resolve Issues with Airbus
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that purchasing aircraft from Boeing could help resolve issues with Airbus, which has faced trade concerns with Iran.…
Protests Against Bahrain: Foreign Policy in the Hands of the IRGC
Bahrain has stripped prominent Shia cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim of his citizenship, prompting a harsh response from IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani, who warns of…
Newspapers Captured by Single-Digit Inflation and Reactions to Soleimani
The Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif addressed recent changes in the Foreign Ministry, emphasizing the strength of the resistance axis. Meanwhile, Soleimani issued a strong warning…
Mohammad Reza Aref, 'Commander Without an Army'
The article discusses the political landscape in Iran, focusing on Mohammad Reza Aref's lack of support within the Hope faction and the implications of recent…
Increase in U.S. Sanctions Office Personnel to Facilitate JCPOA Implementation
The U.S. Treasury Department has increased personnel in its sanctions office to expedite the review of trade requests with Iran under the JCPOA. This comes…
Kerry: The U.S. Has Fulfilled All Its Commitments to Lift Sanctions on Iran
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry asserted that the U.S. has met its obligations under the nuclear agreement with Iran, despite Iranian claims of not…
Zarif's Request to the U.S. for 'Increased Activity' to Mitigate Sanctions Impact
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called for the U.S. to take a more active role in mitigating the psychological impacts of sanctions that still…
Zarif's Presence in Parliament to Report on the JCPOA
Foreign Minister Zarif presented a report in Parliament on the JCPOA, highlighting its achievements and the economic situation in Iran. He faced criticism from hardline…
Zarif Refers to Global Powers: Our Areas of Disagreement Will Remain
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that fundamental disagreements with the U.S. and the West will persist and were not intended to be resolved…
Trump's Advisor: He Will Fully Implement the Nuclear Agreement
Jason Greenblatt, a senior advisor to Donald Trump, stated that Trump will decisively implement the nuclear agreement with Iran, despite previously criticizing it. This marks…
Foreign Ministry's Reaction to Reports on 'Mogherini's Confidential Letter to Zarif'
Iran's Foreign Ministry has dismissed claims of a confidential letter from EU's Mogherini to Zarif as fake, criticizing local media for misleading narratives. The alleged…
Ali Larijani Criticizes the U.S. for 'Inaction and Breach of Trust' Regarding the JCPOA
Ali Larijani criticized the U.S. for not fulfilling its commitments under the JCPOA, warning that unresolved economic issues could lead to a revision of the…
The Security Threat of ISIS and Iran's Military Presence in Iraq
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that Iran will not withdraw its military from Iraq, emphasizing the ongoing threat of ISIS. Iran's military involvement…
Zarif: We Will Only Leave Iraq When Iraqi Officials Request It
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that Iran will not leave Iraq unless requested by Iraqi officials, responding to Saudi Arabia's accusations of Iranian…
Zarif Rejects Trump's Remarks on Renegotiating Nuclear Deal
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected Donald Trump's proposal to renegotiate the nuclear deal, asserting that it is not solely a U.S.-Iran agreement.…
Hashemi Rafsanjani: Some Inside Say We Should Violate the JCPOA
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani criticized internal calls to violate the JCPOA, highlighting the importance of the agreement and its backing from years of negotiations. He expressed…
Airbus: Sale of Aircraft to Iran Faces Financial Obstacles
Airbus is facing financial obstacles in finalizing a contract to sell aircraft to Iran due to concerns about money transfer and ongoing sanctions. Iranian Foreign…