Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:
US consensus-building ability at lowest ebb: Irans President
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the US has greatly lost the leverage to build international consensus to reach its objectives, highlighting the good opportunity to rely on the potential of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to defy unilateral policies in the world.
Araghchi, Ryabkov stress commitment to nuclear deal
In a meeting between Irans deputy FM Araghchi and Russian counterpart Ryabkov, the two sides stressed their respective countries commitment to the nuclear deal.
US threats against Iran futile: IRGC chief
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari recommended American politicians to come to the understanding that making threats against Iran is of no avail.
Iran says positive market reaction to OPEC decision will continue Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh described the oil market reaction to Organization of the output cut plan of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) as desirable, saying the current trend is expected to continue.
Emotion mustnt override reason: Churkin questions Trumps tensions with Iran & China
Moscow hopes the tensions between the new White House administration, Iran and China will not result in any serious international showdown, the Russian envoy to the UN told RT, adding that the current rhetoric appears to be an emotional response to reality.
Zarif says difficult days ahead as Trump sets sights on Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said he expects U.S. President Donald Trump to try and renegotiate the nuclear accord, heralding difficult days ahead for the Islamic Republic.
Iran urges Europes active role in execution of JCPOA
Visiting Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for European and American Affairs Majid Takht-e Ravanchi called for Europes active cooperation for successful execution of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action particularly in banking field.
Iran, PGCC dialogue to help solve regional woes: Kuwait
Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled al-Jarallah said Wednesday that the Arab country welcomes Irans willingness for dialogue with its Persian Gulf Arab neighbors.