Iranian official says US sanctions sign of diplomatic weakness
Bloomberg – The “repetitive” U.S. sanctions on Iran are a sign of diplomatic weakness and inefficiency and should be dropped, the Islamic…
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US imposes new Iran sanctions, but waives others
Reuters – The United States said on Thursday it had imposed sanctions on the Iranian construction sector and trade in four materials…
Pompeo visit fails to reassure Israel on Syria, Iran
Al-Monitor | Ben Caspit: Such a climate of gloom in Jerusalem ahead of a visit by a senior US official is unheard…
US Secretary Pompeo pressures Italy for action on Iran’s Mahan Air
Press TV – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has sought to convince Italian officials that they should comply with Washington’s sanctions…
US and world powers continue to talk past each other on Iran at UN
Al-Monitor | Julian Pecquet: The divide between the United States and the remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran was…
Pompeo addresses anti-Iran summit associated with terror groups, blames Iran for terrorism
Press TV – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has addressed a gathering of notorious anti-Iran terrorist and separatist groups in a bid…
US imposing sanctions on Chinese entities over Iranian oil: Pompeo
Reuters – The United States is imposing sanctions on certain Chinese entities for knowingly transferring oil from Iran, U.S. Secretary of State…
FM spox slams Pompeo’s remarks on Zarif as ‘childish’
MNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has reacted to the call by US secretary of state on the US…
US hawkish parrots vague anti-Iran threats on TV
Press TV – The United States is keeping up with its hollow threats against Iran amid tensions between Washington and Tehran. Hawkish…
Zarif says Pompeo “has it the other way around”
MNA – “It’s not Iran that wishes to fight to the last American; rather, it is Pompeo’s B-Team hosts who seem to…
To make a deal with Iran, consider culture, not cliche
Lobe Log | Siamak Tundra Naficy: When U.S. economic sanctions, military threats, and outright demands fail to ensure political success with Iran,…
Zarif hits back at Pompeo for lies, push for war
Tasnim – Iran’s Foreign minister lashed out at his US counterpart for resorting to the habit of telling lies and for his…
Blaming Iran won’t end disaster, says Zarif to Pompeo
MNA – “Blaming Iran won’t end disaster,” said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in reaction to US Secretary of State Mike…
US ‘maximum pressure’ turned into ‘maximum lying’: FM spokesman
MNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has reacted to US’s baseless accusations against Iran regarding Saturday’s attacks at Saudi…
FM Zarif reminds Pompeo of 9/11
IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message referred to B_Team’s complicity in various crimes, saying it is not…
Reactions pour in after Bolton’s dismissal from Trump administration
Press TV – The firing of National Security Adviser John Bolton by US President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves on social media…
Zarif decries escalation of US economic terrorism on Iran
Tasnim – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denounced the US for mounting the pressure of sanctions on Tehran after the ouster…
How people react to Pompeo’s uncivilized tweet
IRNA – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo posted a controversial tweet two days ago which triggered angry comments from Twitter users…
Zarif calls into question Mike Pompeo’s recent anti-Iran claims
MNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has once again criticized the US warmongering policies in the region in response to…
US new sanctions target Iranian Space Agency
Press TV – The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran this time to target its space program. The administration of…
Washington urges Australia to ‘be partner’ in confronting Iran in Persian Gulf standoff
Russia Today – The US is seeking to pull Australia into its escalating row with Tehran, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
Zarif to Pompeo: Instead of empty offers, accept requests from Iranian reporters
Tasnim – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on his American counterpart Mike Pompeo to accept interview requests from Iranian reporters…
Iran says it sees no ‘sincerity’ in Pompeo’s offer for talks
Bloomberg – Iran doesn’t think the U.S. is seeking talks or an agreement with the Islamic republic, Abbas Mousavi, a spokesman for…
Iran invites Pompeo for interview by reporter once detained in US
AFP – Iran on Sunday invited Mike Pompeo to be interviewed by a state television anchor who was once detained in America,…
Gov’t Spox says no reservation to hear Pompeo
IRNA – The spokesman of the Iranian Government Ali Rabiei said on Sunday that Iran has no reservation to hear voice of…
Pompeo says he would go to Tehran to take message to Iranians
MNA – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he would be willing to travel to Tehran to address the Iranian people…
Pompeo: US needs Iran to ‘come to the table’ for talks
Press TV – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calls on Iran to “come to the table” for talks, repeating President Donald…
Pompeo shows reaction to Iran’s precondition for talks with US
MNA – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo showed reaction to Iran’s precondition for talks with the US. Iran is ready to…
Iran will ‘never be allowed to enrich uranium at any level’ – Pompeo
Sputnik – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif confirmed earlier that Tehran had stockpiled over 300 kilograms (661 pounds) of enriched uranium…
Pompeo knows the real meaning of “disinformation”
MNA – Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State has turned into a symbol of the failure of US foreign policy and…
Oil prices climb as US-Iran tensions mount
Reuters – Oil prices rose on Monday to extend gains from last week, bolstered as tensions remain high between Iran and the…
Pompeo seeks ‘global coalition’ against Iran
DW – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is making surprise visits to Saudi Arabia and the UAE to ensure that they…
Pompeo accuses Iran of ‘violence’ after Iran shoots down US spy drone
Press TV – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused Iran of “violence and disinformation” after Iran shoots down an American…
Mike Pompeo, top US official set condition that will trigger military action against Iran
Sputnik – The United States continues to amass military forces in the vicinity of Iran, following tanker incidents near the Strait of…
Mike Pompeo reiterates claim US not seeking war with Iran
MNA – After repeating false claims on Iran’s role in the oil tanker attacks in the Sea of Oman, US Secretary of…
Zarif says Iran’s missiles not designed for nukes
IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, referring to the US pouring arms for killing Yemeni people, said Iran’s missileds are…
Pompeo calls on Iran to ratify FATF treaties ‘without delay’
MNA – US Secretary of States Mike Pompeo has called on Iran to ratify the two controversial FATF-related treaties “without delay” and…
Swiss ask US to ease aid deliveries to Iran
Swiss Info – Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has called on the United States to facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid to…
Iran calls on US to change general approach instead of ‘word-play’
MNA – In reaction to US secretary of state’s offer for talks with Iran without preconditions, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas…
Pompeo says US ready to talk to Iran with ‘no preconditions’
The Washington Post – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that the Trump administration is ready for unconditional discussions with…