Iranian Parliament is Fuming: Politicians Burn American Flag Over US Scrapping Nuclear Deal

We begin by covering the current state of affairs in Iran. This is important.

Aitadzh Dzharchieva is reporting from Tehran.

Before Trump's speech, Tehran officials stated that they were ready for any decision of the White House and believed that this wouldn't affect the life in the country. Iranian authorities stress that Iran is observing all of the agreement's terms; and they call the statement of the US president an unfounded violation of the international agreement.

 

Since Tuesday, many foreign banking cards have stopped working in the country. Also, one can no longer transfer money through the Western Union system. The US threatens to re-impose sanctions in 180 days; that is, by early November. Tehran officials state that the White House will regret this decision.

"The US can't do whatever it wants; we — the students and citizens — we are ready to fight back".

To show their protest, the MPs set the US flag on fire right at the Iranian parliament meeting.

Ali Larijani, the Chairman of the Iranian Parliament: "The American people, unfortunately, are ruled by a narcissistic amateur politician. Is it not disgraceful for a country claiming world domination?"

An official statement is posted on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran:

"Despite further damaging the credibility of the US in the world stage, the US withdrawal from the JCPOA has put into question the foundation of international relations in today's world, and put the present system of international law in serious danger".

After withdrawing from the agreement, Trump states he intends to persuade Iran to make a new deal which will be much better than the previous one, according to the US president. Tehran officials have already stated that it is impossible. The Iranian government has noted that none of the agreement's terms is subject to discussion, even if the US president desires this very much.

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif begins a series of negotiations with international partners on his Beijing-Moscow-Brussels tour.

Aitadzh Dzharchieva, Azhdar Ibragimov, Vesti — News of the Week from Tehran.