FM Zarif says time for US to kick habit, end addiction to sanctions

On the sixth signing anniversary of the landmark Iran nuclear deal, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif highlights the failure of the United States' so-called 'maximum pressure campaign' and sanctions, citing Tehran’s progress, including in the nuclear field, despite the bans.

European Union distances itself from Slovenia PM’s remarks at anti-Iran terror group’s event

The EU foreign policy chief says the remarks delivered by Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa at a summit organized by the anti-Iran Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) terrorist group “does not represent” the official position of the 27-nation bloc.

On 33rd anniversary of plane tragedy anniversary: US violence keeps targeting Iranians

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif recalls the US’s downing of an Iranian passenger plane on the tragedy’s anniversary, saying Washington continues to target the Iranian nation with violence to date.

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FM Zarif says Iran proudly stands with Palestinians

The Iranian foreign minister describes Palestine as a yardstick for justice, reiterating Iran's unwavering support for Palestinian people who "resist the brutality of an apartheid regime" in the Israeli occupied territories.

President Rouhani says Sanctions removal world’s chance for more economic cooperation with Iran

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the lifting of all US sanctions will create “a new atmosphere” for the Islamic Republic’s economic cooperation with the world.

Iran’s scientists produce first batch of 60% enriched uranium

Iran’s scientists have managed to produce the country’s first batch of 60-percent enriched uranium in Natanz days after a nuclear facility came under a terrorist attack, top officials say.

Natanz incident bold act of nuclear terrorism on Iranian soil: Foreign Ministry

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Sunday incident in Natanz which saw a nuclear facility lose electricity was "a bold act of nuclear terrorism on the Iranian soil".