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Iran Parliament Warns Washington of Reciprocation over Congress’ Anti-Iran Bills

Sun Jan 10, 2016 16:58:03

Iran’s Parliament (Majlis) Speaker Ali Larijani has warned that Iranian lawmakers will adopt reciprocal measures if the US administration fails to stop Congress from approving anti-Iran bills.

United States Delays New Sanctions on Iran without Explanation

Fri Jan 1, 2016 13:07:43

Washington notified Congress on Wednesday the day after ratification of new Iran sanctions that Treasury Department would implement them on Iran for its recent missile tests.

75 Former US Lawmakers Back Iran Nuclear Deal

Mon Aug 31, 2015 18:11:22

A group of 75 former US lawmakers have sent a letter to Congress urging its members to vote in favor of the Iran nuclear accord in September, adding that there is "no viable alternative" to the agreement.

Democratic Congressman Supports Iran’s Nuclear Agreement

Sun Aug 30, 2015 16:33:19

José E. Serrano, Democratic Congressman, Has expressed support for nuclear talk’s conclusion between Iran and six world powers, tasnimnews reports.

Rejecting Iran Deal to Isolate Washington: US Envoy in UN

Sat Aug 29, 2015 11:39:09

Rejecting the Iran nuclear deal would lead to diplomatic isolation for the United States and significantly undermine Washington's ability to achieve other foreign policy goals, the US envoy to the United Nations said on Thursday.

Graham Allison: Congress’s Disapproval of Iran Deal to Harm US

Mon Aug 24, 2015 12:39:26

Special advisor to former US secretary of defense Graham Allison doesn’t believe that the opponents of the Iran nuclear deal can obtain a 2/3 vote in the Congress, saying that rejecting the agreement will inflict more damage on Washington than Tehran, FNA reports.

Araqchi: Violation of Nuclear Deal to Have Consequences for US

Thu Jul 23, 2015 12:54:33

Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday that violation of Iran nuclear deal will have consequences for the United States, Al-Alam News Network reports.

Kerry: No Alternative for Iran Nuclear Agreement

Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:22:05

US Secretary of State John Kerry in a round of interviews that aired Sunday, defended the deal they negotiated with Iran, saying that it leaves the Middle East safer and that there is no viable alternative, Al-Alam News Network reports.

Hundreds of American Ambassadors Support Iran Deal

Sun Jul 19, 2015 12:34:22

More than 100 former American ambassadors expressed their support for the agreement with Iran over the weekend, sending a letter to US President Barack Obama before the expected Congressional showdown over the deal.

Congress Damages US Ties with Other G5+1 If It Rejects Nuclear Deal

Tue Jul 14, 2015 12:37:51

A professor of American Studies at the University of Birmingham believes that Washington’s relations with the other G5+1 countries will be undermined if the U.S. Congress rejects a deal over Iran’s nuclear program.

Congress Should Freeze its Iran Penalties: White House

Thu Mar 19, 2015 22:58:00

Obama administration officials told a House committee on Thursday that if a nuclear deal is struck with Iran, lawmakers should leave congressionally imposed sanctions in place for years.

Majority of Americans Oppose Netanyahu Invite

Wed Feb 18, 2015 13:31:42

A new poll has indicated that a majority of Americans oppose the invitation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the United States.

US Considering Sanctions on Israel

Sun Dec 7, 2014 12:34:48

Senior US officials are considering imposing sanctions on Israel to halt its illegal settlement activities on occupied Palestinian territories, including East al-Quds (Jerusalem), according to media reports.

Takfiris Threaten Islam -Ibrahim AlJaafari

Sun Nov 23, 2014 13:40:32

Iraqi Foreign Minister pointed to the risk of takfiris,called them as the threat for Islam.

US army set to train, arm Ukrainian national guard

Sat Aug 2, 2014 20:57:52

The Obama administration has notified Congress of its plans to train and arm the Ukrainian national guard next year, the Pentagon said on Friday, as Washington continues to intensify its response to Moscow's support for separatists in eastern Ukraine.

104 lawmakers urge Congress not interfere in Iran diplomacy

Thu Feb 13, 2014 14:45:50

As talks on a comprehensive Iran nuclear deal are set to get underway in Vienna next week, over 100 members of Congress have written President Obama expressing their support for his diplomacy over Iran as the best way to resolve pending nuclear case.

US congress fails to impose new sanctions on Iran

Wed Jan 29, 2014 09:19:49

An attempt to impose new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program has stalled in the US Congress and lawmakers are discussing whether to introduce a much weaker measure, congressional aides say.

WH slams Congress on anti-Iran warmongering bill

Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:31:44

The White House has launched a harsh attack on supporters of a Senate bill to impose fresh sanctions on Iran, suggesting that they have a hidden goal of drawing the country into another Mideast war.

Nuclear weapon plans to cost US $355b.

Sat Dec 21, 2013 08:11:00

The United States Congressional Budget Office has said Obama administration's plans for the US nuclear weapons complex, including modernization of bombs, delivery systems and laboratories, will cost the country about $355 billion over the next decade.

New US Congress sanctions to kill nuclear deal: Iran FM

Tue Dec 10, 2013 08:14:58

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned that the recent nuclear deal struck between his nation and world powers would evaporate if the United States Congress impose new economic sanctions on Iran.