A political analyst says despite the US pressure on Iran, the Islamic Republic has survived in a way that no other country has.

Iran says the $300mn investment is part of a long-term plan for the development of its maritime industries.

An analyst says the US has no other option against Iran after its “maximum pressure” campaign failed to bring the Islamic Republic to its knees.

A top US official says Washington is still pursuing the policy of maximum pressure against Tehran despite the dismissal of Iran hawk John Bolton as National Security Adviser.

The European Union has expressed concern over Iran’s decision to further cut its commitments under the 2015 nuclear accord.

President Hassan Rouhani identifies endeavor towards Iran’s advancement as the only feasible way ahead of the country amid enemy pressure.

US secretary of defense has held meetings with South Korean officials in Seoul to discuss a series of issues including sanctions on North Korea and tensions in the Persian Gulf region.

China again urges the US to abandon its policy of “maximum pressure” targeting Iran, and stop obstructing implementation of a 2015 nuclear accord.

Political commentator David Yaghoubian says US President Donald Trump’s administration has failed in enforcing its so-called maxim pressure campaign against Iran to force it to negotiate outside the boundaries of the Iran deal.

A political commentator believes US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is trying to make it look like Iran is giving in to US pressure.