‘U.S. action is the yardstick not its words’

Nuclear deal can be restored if US shows seriousness: Iran FM 

TEHRAN – If the U.S. shows seriousness in the negotiations the 2015 nuclear deal can be put on the right track, the Iranian foreign minister said on Saturday, suggesting in that situation all parties will return to their compliance under agreement.

Intensifying bans will fail to create leverage on Iran amid Vienna talks, Tehran tells U.S.

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Tuesday lambasted the U.S. for its fresh sanctions against a number of the Iranian officials and entities over allegations of human rights violations, suggesting that intensifying anti-Iran measures will fail to create leverage over Tehran amid talks in Vienna to lift sanctions against the Islamic Republic.