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Also known as: Iran's ISNA news agency

2026-05-102026-08-27

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    "With the measures that the government's economic sectors have foreseen, America will not achieve anything with economic pressure at this stage, just as it was unable to achieve anything in the war," Pezeshkian said, according to ISNA news agency.

    Iran president says new US sanctions will achieve nothing
  3. The Standard

    "America will not achieve anything with economic pressure at this stage, just as it was unable to achieve anything in the war," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday, according to the country's ISNA news agency."We will stand firm against economic pressures, as we ha

    Iran says US sanctions will achieve nothing
  4. July 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    "Ending the war is a priority for the countries of the world, but everyone must know that this confrontation will never end with Iran's surrender," the ISNA news agency reported him saying.

    Iran hits back at Trump after insists truce over
  6. June 2026
  7. The Standard

    Iran's ISNA news agency reported that an adviser to Qatar's foreign minister had been dispatched to the Islamic Republic, while another Iranian news agency Tasnim, said the purpose of the visit was to "go over the latest developments regarding the diplomatic process".

    Qatari delegation in Tehran for Middle East war talks
  8. The Standard

    Iran's ISNA news agency on Saturday quoted lawmaker Alireza Salimi as saying a plan for Iranian "management and sovereignty" over the strait -- including imposing "administrative fees" -- would soon go before parliament.

    US, Iran exchange fire as negotiations stall
  9. May 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    After Trump said on social media that Tehran would charge "no tolls" on ships passing through the strait once the blockades were lifted under any deal, Iranian news agency Fars cited sources saying "no such clause appears in the text of the agreement." Iran's ISNA news agency on

    Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons
  11. Citizen Digital

    After Trump said on social media that Tehran would charge "no tolls" on ships passing through the strait once the blockades were lifted under any deal, Iranian news agency Fars cited sources saying "no such clause appears in the text of the agreement." Iran's ISNA news agency on

    Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons
  12. Citizen Digital

    On the toll-free reopening of Hormuz, the sources said "no such clause appears in the text of the agreement," while Trump's comment on destroying Iran's nuclear material "is fundamentally baseless." Iran's ISNA news agency on Saturday cited lawmaker Alireza Salimi as saying a pla

    US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive
  13. The Standard

    h rising prices.After Trump said on social media that Tehran would charge "no tolls" on ships passing through the strait once the blockades were lifted under any deal, Iranian news agency Fars cited sources saying "no such clause appears in the text of the agreement." Iran's ISNA

    Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons
  14. Citizen Digital

    "If Iranian oil is harmed, Iran will take measures that will prevent the United States and the world from accessing oil from the region for an extended period," he said, according to the news agency ISNA.

    Iran media says 'no tangible concessions' in US response to Iran proposal
World & Region

Iran's president dismisses impact of new US economic sanctions

The News

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that the United States would achieve nothing with its new round of economic sanctions, stating that America was unable to achieve anything in previous pressure campaigns. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had announced plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, but Iran's leaders dismissed the measures, citing their experience enduring decades of sanctions since the 1979 revolution.

26 August 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Iran's president dismisses impact of new US economic sanctions

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that the United States would achieve nothing with its new round of economic sanctions, stating that America was unable to achieve anything in previous pressure campaigns. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had announced plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, but Iran's leaders dismissed the measures, citing their experience enduring decades of sanctions since the 1979 revolution.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. Iran's president defies US sanctions, says pressure will fail

    Iran's president said Wednesday that the United States will achieve nothing with its sanctions campaign, as the two sides remain locked in a stalemate nearly six months into their conflict. Iran's army claimed it had rebuilt or replaced all weapons systems damaged during fighting and said it has a two-year plan to counter economic pressure.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 11 July

  1. Iran and Trump clash over ceasefire status, threaten negotiations

    Iran insisted it had "kept its word" on a ceasefire with the United States after President Trump declared the truce over but agreed to further negotiations. Trump threatened to "completely decimate" Iran if it attempted to assassinate him, marking a new low in relations between the two countries following an exchange of fire this week.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 14 June

  1. Qatari delegation visits Tehran for mediation talks

    A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Sunday as part of mediation efforts to end the months-long war between Iran and the United States, according to Iranian media. An adviser to Qatar's foreign minister was dispatched to review developments in the diplomatic process.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 1 June

  1. US, Iran trade strikes as ceasefire talks stall

    The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes on Monday as negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained deadlocked over disagreements on Iranian nuclear efforts and fighting in Lebanon. The US military carried out "self-defense strikes" on Iranian radar and drone control sites in response to a downed US drone, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US military air base in retaliation.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Trump claims Iran agreed to no nuclear weapons

    US President Donald Trump said he has secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran to formally end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump claims Iran agrees not to develop nuclear weapons

    US President Trump said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a revised peace proposal with "tougher" terms to Tehran. His priorities include stopping Iranian nuclear development and reopening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. US warns it capable of resuming war with Iran

    The United States warned it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must include Tehran never developing nuclear weapons. The White House had signaled Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal, but no decision was made after a Friday meeting, and Tehran denied there was a final agreement.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Trump claims Iran has agreed to halt nuclear weapons development

    US President Donald Trump said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, while reports indicate he has sent a revised, tougher peace proposal to Tehran. Iran has previously cast doubt on Trump's assertions, and the parties appear far apart on key priorities including Iran's demand for $12 billion in frozen assets before substantive talks on its nuclear program.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 17 May

  1. Iranian media reports US made no concrete offers in peace talks

    Iranian state media said Sunday that the US response to Iran's proposal for ending the war included demands such as Iran keeping only one nuclear site and transferring uranium stockpiles to the US, while refusing to release frozen Iranian assets or pay reparations. According to the reports, the US conditioned ceasefire on all fronts on the start of negotiations, with Iranian media stating the US offered no tangible concessions.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. US naval action in Gulf escalates Iran tensions amid stalled talks

    Following renewed US naval clashes with Iranian tankers in the Persian Gulf, Iran questioned American diplomatic credibility on Saturday. US President Trump had anticipated Iran's response to a ceasefire extension proposal "supposedly tonight," but Tehran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cited US violations of the ceasefire and questioned the reliability of American leadership in talks mediated by Pakistan.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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