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Iran orders new enrichment plant in response to ‘politically motivated’ I.A.E.A. resolution

The I.A.E.A. resolution comes as Iran and the U.S. have been negotiating since April to reach a new agreement over Iran’s nuclear program.

The U.S. must abandon Israel’s failed opinions if it wants Iran deal: Parliament speaker

Qalibaf said the latest U.S. proposal does not even include lifting the sanctions, showing Washington’s contradictory and insincere stance in the ongoing indirect nuclear negotiations with Iran.

Iran condemns new U.S. sanctions as sign of deep-rooted animosity

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that the sanctions would only serve to fortify Iran’s determination in safeguarding its legitimate national interests against the U.S.’s excessive demands.

Iran not afraid of problems, knows how to overcome them: President Pezeshkian

Pezeshkian underlined Iran’s strength and potential, saying the country is more powerful than ever.

Iran stands against sanctions and war of narratives: Administration spokesperson

Fatemeh Mohajerani said that Iran continues to stand against war of narratives, sanctions and doubts, as she hailed the liberation of Khorramshar during the war with the toppled Iraqi Baath regime in the 1980s.

Sanctions have deprived people of proper medical care: Deputy foreign minister

Gharibabadi said the U.S. sanctions have violated people’s right to life and full health.

Minister says oil industry demands can be met by relying on indigenous potential

Petroleum Minister Paknejad stated Iran can meet its oil industry needs through domestic capabilities.

Iran will not retreat from its principles during talks with U.S.: President

Pezeshkian said that the indirect talks with the U.S. are being conducted in full coordination with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

U.S. imposes sanctions on 3 Iranian individuals and one company

The United States declared new sanctions against one Iranian company and three individuals, claiming their involvement in Iran’s nuclear activities.

Khuzestan Steel Company produces iron from industrial sludge

Khuzestan Steel Company achieved a world first by successfully producing iron from industrial sludge, yielding both economic savings and environmental advantages.

Araqchi asserts Iran’s entitlement to possess full nuclear fuel cycle

Araqchi said that various countries within the NPT are involved in enriching uranium, yet they fully reject the use of nuclear weapons.

Iran condemns escalating U.S. sanctions; says coercion won’t be accepted

Iran will never accept threat-based approaches which flagrantly breach international law and the UN Charter

New sanctions undermine U.S. claims of willingness to negotiate: Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that the United States’ new sanctions on Iran contradict its claims of readiness to negotiate with Iranian officials.

Foreign minister calls for enhancing Iran’s aviation industry amid Western sanctions

Araqchi underscored the importance of addressing challenges and obstacles hindering the progress of Iran Air and other aviation companies in the country.

Iran says it welcomes any practical initiative that terminate sanctions

Administration spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani described the process of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States as positive.

Administration thanks Leader for green-lighting indirect talks with U.S.

During the cabinet meeting on Sunday, President Pezeshkian and administration officials also commended Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi's efforts in advancing the diplomatic engagement.

Araqchi and Omani foreign minister meet in Muscat ahead of Iran-U.S. talks

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held talks with his Omani counterpart, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, in Muscat, ahead of indirect negotiations with the United States.

New U.S. sanctions target a network allegedly involved in Iran’s drone program

The Treasury accuses the network of six entities and two individuals – operating in Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and China – of being involved in procuring unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) components for Iran.

China warns West about consequences of using snapback mechanism against Iran

The Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warns the West about using snapback mechanism against Iran.

President Pezeshkian says oil sanctions cannot cause trouble for Iran

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iranian scientists, experts, manufacturers, and artists are talented, making adversaries unable to cause troubles for the nation by imposing sanctions on Iranian oil exports.

Iran succumbs to no request under pressure, threat, or sanction: Official

Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says the Iranian nation will not welcome any request under pressure, sanction, or threat.

Foreign minister says Iran stands with Iraq to thwart unlawful U.S. moves

Foreign minister Araqchi says Tehran continues to uphold its pledge to support the Iraqi Government in countering the U.S.'s illegal actions.

Foreign minister says negotiating is different from bullying

Foreign minister says Tehran will not sit at the negotiating table under pressure and intimidation and will not even take the subject into consideration.

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Japan’s ambassador to Tehran slams U.S. secondary sanctions as unfair

“I do not think the method of secondary sanctions, which implies extraterritorial application of American rules, is fair,” Ambassador Tamaki Tsukada said in an exclusive interview with IRNA.

Canada sanctions 7 Iranian individuals, entities

Canada imposes new sanctions on seven Iranian individuals and entities over their alleged involvement in Iran's weapons sales including those to Russia.

The U.S. threatens to ‘collapse’ Iran’s economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration aims to slash Iran’s oil exports to a trickle.

U.S. sentences 71-year-old man to 5 years in prison for sending goods to Iran

The U.S. sentences Ray Hunt of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, to five years in federal prison for violating its sanctions against Iran.

US sanctions against Iran are illegal: Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman emphasizes that the sanctions being adopted bypassing the UN Security Council are illegal, including those imposed on Iran, Russia, or any other country.

Tehran condemns U.S. for imposing fresh sanctions on Iran’s oil industry

Tehran condemns the United States for imposing fresh sanctions on Iran’s oil industry. Some U.S. officials claim that they are willing to engage with Iran, he said, noting that reimposing new sanctions on the Islamic Republic rejects that claim.

Exclusive: Russia says E3 cannot legally ‘snap back’ sanctions on Iran

Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson tells IRNA that U.S. violations have introduced a “fundamental change” to the equation, affecting how the “snapback” mechanism would be used.