September 2017
Zarif: Trump Will Probably Not Certify Iran's Compliance with the JCPOA
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump will not certify Iran's compliance with the nuclear deal (JCPOA), which could…
Trump and Merkel Discuss Iran's Missile Program in Phone Call
Donald Trump and Angela Merkel discussed Iran's missile program and the JCPOA during a phone call. Merkel reaffirmed her support for the nuclear agreement, while…
Zarif: If the US Exits the JCPOA, We Also Have the Option to Leave
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned that if the US withdraws from the JCPOA, Iran would consider exiting as well. This statement comes amid…
Zarif Criticizes Trump's Tweet on Iran's Missile Test
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his comments on Iran's missile test, calling him uninformed. Zarif emphasized the need…
McMaster: Trump Looks at the JCPOA in a 'Broader Context'
H.R. McMaster, the U.S. National Security Advisor, criticized the JCPOA as fundamentally flawed, emphasizing that President Trump views the agreement within a broader context of…
Rouhani at the United Nations; Limitations of Interaction
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addressed the UN General Assembly, focusing on the nuclear agreement and Iran's foreign policy. He faced challenges due to Trump's harsh…
Meeting between Tillerson and Zarif at the 1+5 Ministers' Summit
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met for the first time since the new U.S. administration took office,…
Strong Criticism from Iranian Security-Military Officials of Donald Trump's Remarks at the UN
Iranian security and military officials have sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks at the UN, calling for a strong response from President Rouhani. The…
Zarif Criticizes Trump's Remarks, Mogherini Emphasizes Maintaining JCPOA in Meeting with Pence
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif criticized Trump's UN speech, calling it ignorant and emphasizing that the JCPOA is non-negotiable. Meanwhile, EU's Mogherini stressed the importance of…
Rouhani: Leaving the JCPOA Will Have a Very Heavy Cost for the U.S.
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani warned that the U.S. would face significant consequences if it withdraws from the JCPOA, emphasizing that such a move would undermine…
Shamkhani: Access to Military Sites is an Unnecessary and Nullified Issue
Ali Shamkhani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, declared that access to military sites is no longer a relevant issue and denied any undeclared…
Foreign Ministry: No Plans for Meeting Between Zarif and Tillerson
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denied any plans for a meeting between Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during…
Netanyahu Ahead of Meeting with Trump: JCPOA Should Be Revoked or Amended
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his call for the JCPOA with Iran to be revoked or amended during a press conference in Argentina.…
Zarif: The Agency Can Visit Locations with Nuclear Activity
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that the IAEA can only visit sites with nuclear activities under the JCPOA framework, responding to calls for…
Czech Parliament Rejects Proposal to Lift Ban on Equipment Supply for Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant
The Czech Parliament has rejected a government proposal to lift a ban on supplying equipment to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, citing concerns over Iran's…
French Foreign Minister: I am concerned about Trump's stance on the nuclear deal with Iran
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian expressed concern over President Trump's potential undermining of the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA). He emphasized the importance of the…
Hassan Rouhani: Iran Will Never Be the Initiator of Violating the JCPOA
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani affirmed that Iran will not initiate a violation of the JCPOA, while Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that continuing the…
Zarif's Remarks on 'Creating a New Page' with Saudi Arabia
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif expressed Tehran's readiness for dialogue with Saudi Arabia, while Saudi Foreign Minister Jubeir dismissed these remarks as insincere. Despite ongoing tensions,…
Saudi Foreign Minister: Negotiating with Iran for Establishing Relations is 'Ridiculous'
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir dismissed the idea of negotiating with Iran as 'ridiculous', insisting that Iran must change its policies to improve relations. This…
Haley: Iran's Non-Compliance with the JCPOA Does Not Mean the U.S. Will Withdraw from the Agreement
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley stated that Iran's non-compliance with the JCPOA does not equate to a U.S. withdrawal from the agreement. She criticized the IAEA…
Ghasemi: A Saudi delegation will visit Iran after the Hajj ceremony
A Saudi delegation is set to visit Iran after the Hajj, marking a potential thaw in relations that have been strained since 2016. The visit…
Kuwaiti Newspaper: Saudi Delegation Visits Tehran One Day After Eid al-Adha
A Saudi diplomatic delegation is scheduled to visit Tehran shortly after Eid al-Adha to assess damage to its embassy and consulate. This visit is part…
Zarif: Nikki Haley's Remarks Indicate Her 'Ignorance' of the JCPOA Text
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley's comments on the JCPOA, asserting they reflect her ignorance of the agreement. He emphasized…