July 2018
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…
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…
News Summary for Tuesday, August 1
On August 1, 2018, various news items from Iran included the announcement of a street concert for singer Homayoun Shajarian, protests against economic conditions in…
Paradox with Kambeiz Hosseini; Lafcadio Never Became a Human!
The article discusses the current political situation in Iran, criticizing Ayatollah Khamenei's leadership and questioning the historical claims made by Mohammad Javad Zarif. It highlights…
Amnesty International: Destruction of Mass Graves in Ahvaz Constitutes Torture of Families
Amnesty International has condemned the destruction of mass graves in Ahvaz, stating it constitutes torture of the victims' families. The Iranian authorities are accused of…
Iran's Complaint Against the U.S. and the 1955 Treaty of Friendship
Iran has submitted a complaint to the International Court of Justice against the U.S. for violating the 1955 Treaty of Friendship. This treaty, which outlines…
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…
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,…
Zarif Expresses Discontent with Europe's Proposal Package to Iran
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed dissatisfaction with Europe's proposal to maintain the JCPOA, emphasizing that political commitments are insufficient without tangible actions. He…
Iran Calls Claims of Nuclear Document Theft by Mossad 'Ridiculous'
Iran has rejected Israel's claims that Mossad stole nuclear documents from Tehran, calling the allegations 'ridiculously meaningless.' The Israeli Prime Minister previously asserted that Iran's…
Trump: I Asked the British Prime Minister to Continue Pressure on Iran
Donald Trump urged British Prime Minister Theresa May to maintain pressure on Iran during their discussions, emphasizing a shared stance against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.…
Publication of Arrest Warrant for Iranian Diplomat by German Prosecutor's Office
The German Attorney General's Office has issued an arrest warrant for Iranian diplomat Assadollah A. for allegedly commissioning an explosive attack on a Mojahedin-e Khalq…
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…
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 European Union Supports the European Investment Bank's Cooperation Plan with Iran
The European Parliament has voted to allow the European Investment Bank to cooperate with Iran, although this decision is not binding. This move comes amid…
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…
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 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.…
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…
U.S. State Department: New Round of Sanctions Against Iran Starts on August 4
The U.S. plans to implement a new round of sanctions against Iran starting August 4, aiming to reduce its oil exports to zero. This strategy…
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…