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Iran will ban Americans from entering the country in response to President Donald Trump's “insulting” order restricting arrivals from Iran and six other Muslim states, the foreign ministry said on Saturday.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran... has decided to respond in kind after the insulting decision of the United States concerning Iranian nationals” until the measure is lifted, the ministry said in a statement carried by state television.
Trump on Friday signed a sweeping executive order to suspend refugee arrivals and impose tough controls on travellers from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
Iran's foreign ministry called the decision “illegal, illogical and contrary to international rules”.
It said its own ban on US nationals would continue until the American measure was lifted.
The ministry said said it had ordered Iranian diplomatic missions to help Iranians who had been “prevented from returning to their homes and places of work and study” in the United States.
Travel agents in Tehran said that foreign airlines had begun barring Iranians from US-bound flights.
French leader chides US populism, urges European unity
French President Francois Hollande on Saturday urged Europe to present a united front against populist movements which, he said, are being encouraged by political developments in the United States.
“Europe is facing a moment of truth,” Hollande said. “The issue is populism. What we are hearing from the US encourages populism and even extremism. They are saying that Europe should not take immigrants, shouldn't stay together, not believe in climate change.”
European Union countries should stick to their principles and defend their interests and stand firm in talks with US President Donald Trump, Hollande said.
“Europe should be true to itself. It should guide itself according to its values, its principles, and its interests,” Hollande said on the sidelines of an informal meeting with six other EU leaders in Lisbon, Portugal. “We should engage in discussions (with the US) that sometimes should be very firm.”
“And as long as there are statements from the US president about Europe, when he speaks about the model of Brexit for other countries, when the US president talks about climate change ... saying he's not convinced of it, we should respond to him. When he takes protectionist measures, we should respond to him. When he destabilizes the economies of other countries, not only European ones, we should respond to him. When he rejects the arrival of refugees, while Europe has done its duty, we should respond to him,” he told reporters.
Italian premier Paolo Gentiloni said the EU will “find a way to work with the US administration” but added that the bloc should remain true to its core values including human rights and anti-protectionism.
The EU leaders emphasised their commitment to the European Union, in the wake of Britain's vote to leave the bloc.
“We believe that in a world confronted with growing uncertainties and instability, we will be stronger by acting together,” they said in a joint statement. “Weakening Europe is not an option.” However, they said they hoped “to have the United Kingdom as a close partner of the EU.”
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well done Iran , any self respecting person will do what you have done.
Good decision all effected countries should respond with the same not only this consider about business also
Bravo!
I must say... This is how self respected nations reacts.. KUDOS TO IRAN..
World heading to self-destruction :(
respect
What happens to the multi billion dollar Boeing deal (and other american suppliers deals) that Iran did with the US. There are very few countries that stand up to the western hypocrisy of maligning islam instead of the despot muslim regimes they support clandestinely and openly.
Have some self respect and others will respect you. It may require sacrifices at first but will pay off. Tipu Sultan is quoted 200 years earlier that it is better to live like a lion for one day then 100 years life of a coyote.
Natural reaction.
Iranian ban is symbolic because not that many americans would be visiting iran. on the other hand many iranians want to go to US
Well done! All Muslim countries should payback with the same policy against Americans.
Does this subservient Pakistan Govt has the courage to take such a bold step in that eventuality.
Israel doesn't allow many citizens of Middle East countries including Pakistan to enter in its country. Pakistan doesn't give visa to Israeli nationals. If USA is banning certain nationals, so what is the problem??
Bravo Iran.
US will now be like other countries. Dont like it ? First change the other countries who are troublemakers. It is easy to criticise US for not doing enough...
a very brave descision by Iran
Why no response from Saudi Arabia..
Love it. Only Muslim country that has the courage to stand up to Trump.
Well-done Iran !
This law will apply to Iranian American also.
Bravo and well done. Let all other Muslim countries do the same. Let the Islamophobic and racially devisive president know that reall world has moved on.
So what about ur $16b deal with Boeing
Iran is a great country. We respect them, keep it up. India support you.
And Pakistan should adopt 'extreme vetting' for US nationals.
Thank you Teheran, the way it ought to be.
Good Job Iran!!!!!!
Good step by iran
A bold ,righteous and logical step by Iran, very apt decision! Congrats Other 6 Muslim countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan should also follow suit and ban visa to non Muslim Americans or protest for this humiliation of the entire community.As a matter of fact all Muslim countries led by Saudi Arabia should approach USA against this insulting action against Muslims. Yes, we all hate Radicals or Terrorist of any faith. But such stern action shows USA's arrogance .What is the guarantee that Muslims from other countries vis India, Bangladesh,Malaysia may not be radical Muslims and take revenge against such illogical ban
Excellent decision
Its again time for Pakistan to make sure our partners are china, russia, Iran and some arab countries... And stand together against United States of terror USA
Only strong Muslim country is Iran on this earth.
Craziness on loose.
God knows where we are heading..Pakistan should take same action
Trump in USA Modi in India,extremists are in high positions.World is increasingly becoming a congested place to breath in.
Is it not more logical to ban Saudis since the 9/11 terrorists came from there!
The other six counties shud also ban us citizens
Iran has stood up like steel not rock and in reciprocation to US action it banned Americans to enter Iran since US slapped ban on Iranians to enter US but if you read it bit deeply there is no equilibrium between the two though on the face of it both countries have inflicted ban. I, to corroborate my statement, will pen that there is no comparison or more correctly no equation between the two countries namely Iran and US since US is not only one of the Super Powers but the most super power on the face of earth to be honest and from that point of view US has a definite edge over Iran come what may. However, I will point out that sudden and abrupt ban is the most undesired action and instead public had been told in advance that the ban will be effective after 12, 9 or 6 months facilitating the people to plan accordingly but all of a sudden such like sweeping orders are very much detrimental to the interests of the effected people. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi/ Kuwait /zaidi.x.diplomat@hotmail.com
Only Iran can do it.
Cool ... iran zinda baad
Right slap.
Treat them the way they treat you
There are hardly any American citizen in Iran.
this will be no loss for America...
Well done Iran!
who wants to go to tehran?
Love you Iran for showing guts. Bravo!
At least someone has shown some respect.
To the best of recollection, there has not been a single act of violence in USA where Iranian citizens were involved. I can not to say the same for Saudi Arabia. Yet the Saudis are not on the banned country list. I do not understand the logic behind President Trump's decision other than the pro-Israel lobby..
Rather Tehran should curb terrorism in all forms, should give importance to knowledge, education. Everyone will be welcomed there after.
Well done Iran.
Self created US Terrorism (Al Qaida, ISIS) is a cover to move Israeli agenda. New ban on Muslim from Iran, Iraq, Syria , Yemen means countries never be involved in any of terrorism on US soil. Non of the citizens from banned countries involved in 911 or any other terrorirsm in US.
Iran reached this decision hurriedly. It should have kept itself in ' waiting move' for a while. Riyadh will take benefit out of it.
1975 and 2015 there have been no American death on US soil at the hands of foreign terrorists from the seven countries listed in Trump’s executive order.
According to data from the Cato Institute, a Washington-based libertarian think tank,
Good move!... other muslim countries must follow suit and must take a united step
Well Done. Very well done.
Can Pakistani government take such a bold step if Pakistanis are banned to enter the US? Probably NOT and will also find excuses not to do so.
Way to go Iran. Respect paid
Well done Iran,SALUTE TO YOUR COURAGE,OTHER MUSLIM STATES SHOULD FOLLOW SUIT.....I WOULD URGE SAUDIS TO DO SAME,though they are not included....if saudis are really brothers of Pakistan then they would do so
Best time for all muslim countries to reunite against this new world order...
Good move from Iran. Will help prevent all sorts of horrible stuff that the American have a long history of doing in Iran e.g. removing democratically elected government in the fifties.
That's like a star. No individual office can rule the entire world.
well done Iran.
Hate only breeds hate. No to Donald always and always. No wonder most American rejected him. Love to USA from Pakistan my Indus Valley Land.
one of the worst time started to US & world under trump presidency., Instead of barring people from migrating might have controlled migrating regulatory of visas issued., Iran did the right thing No country is greater if they dont give respect they deserve
Stupidity can't fight stupidity.
Iran should use Indian influence on USA, after all Indian is a time tested friend of Iran. A friend in need is a friend indeed!
Gr8 move.
Good response by Iran, and good thinking by Europe
This is what i call a proud nation,proud honourable people of Iran i salute you.
Bravo Iran for standing up for itself!
Well done. Will Saudi Arabia do something. Of course not
lets see what happens next. this is turning into big problem.
An eye for an eye makes the world go blind!!! M. K. Gandhi
Stage is set..
Pakistan should ban US citizens too. Including all diplomats.
That's why i like IRAN. keep it up what a befitting reply.
The third world war is in the offing.
Good move. Example for other muslim countries.
Well done Iran. All countries have their dignity. My prediction Trump will bring America to its knees the way he has started.
Americans visiting Iran? Perhaps they are referring to Iranians who are US citizens now. Anyway, another sad example of how hatred begets hatred.
No western white visit iran anyway...
Good Job IRAN !!!
Iran has guts ! All Muslim countries must stand united against and do tit for tat.
Mr. Trump may face scathing internal criticism for his anti-Muslim policy. The xenophobia and Islamophobia created by him across the country is a serious threat to its unity and cohesion. All Muslims are not terrorists. There is a handful of people who may have anti-US feelings but not all of them. Iran has taken a very good decision to make Mr. Trump realise that every wrong action has a reaction.
Well done Iran for responding in same kind of measures... other countries should follow suit...
A daring move
Good on Iran.............at least one Muslim country has some honor..........
that's what the great nations do not just sit and let other party enjoy the scenario.
The only Nation that cares about ummah...
Another plot for Iran to show off their romance with USA. Iran Israel and USA they are all a topping on one pizza
That's call guts.
That is how a nation should respond. Let us put extreme vetting for americans here too.
National Dignity: No compromise
I was waiting for him to announce other Muslim countries including Pakistan and Saudi etc....He couldn't do it with Pakistan otherwise how his and his allies spy dens will work here? How his military will sustain in Afghanistan? in this region? That is out of reach of US .....
P.s., After reading Indian comments on this matter i was quite amazed.... having seen their race and nationality facing so so much racism and hatred in that country they are talking about others!
India will fight for u
Modi will support iran
Iran is perhaps the only country that has the courage to take bold measures. One should not maintain silence against inappropriate policies.
Proud Iranians.
Pakistan should follow the suit, give US the same treatment.
as if amercians care for that, now this would create problems only for those Iranians who have taken american citizenship and are willing to go to their country for vacations
Great move of tit-for-tat by Iran. It is expected that other countries, whose nationals have been barred from entering USA, will follow the suit and put the same restrictions on US Nationals.
Both countries are exremists!
What difference will it make for Americans as Iran is not a tourist spot.
Iran has respect.
Good move Iran. I wonder how many other countries will follow suit.
correct response
How many Americans are going to Iran. This only going to hurt Iranians settled in the US.
Pakistan should also reciprocate in kind. We need to be united against US bigotry.
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
-Martin Niemoller
Kudos to Iran govt for such a lovely step .
A dignified stance adopted by Iran. Well done
Well done Iran! ....The "only muslim country" that has the "courage" to "tell USA where to go"
we appreciate islamic republic to mobilize her effort in the way of muslim ummah
OK. Deal. Americans just end up in jail as spies anyway.
Welcome to the new ever changing world!!!! Next 4 yrs (if no impeachment takes place) seems to be a roller coaster ride. Fasten you belts ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to trump era!!!
Americans visiting Iran? Most likely, it seems to refer to the Iranians who are, by now, US subjects. Anyway, another sad example that depicts how hatred begets hatred!
Sir
Only the government of Iran has the courage to take such bold step to taken on the draconian Donald Trump regime.
Thanks
Very good decision. Iran is great country with rich history. Only country who stands by own values.
Can someone show this news item to our depressing, humiliating, self-destructive Foreign Ministry of Pakistan? The world only respects those who respect themselves.
Does this include Iranians with US citizen?
US itself created all this mess in the world and now banning people from peaceful Islamic states is fanatic. The rest of Islamic countries should follow the Iranian path.
How many Americans, who were not born in Iran or have dual citizenship, go to Iran?
Trump is enough for USA's destruction !! He does not understand that value get higher by adding, and not by alienating
this is called tit for tat response
Nice one Iran. If only the rest of the Arab world would do the same.
Gud move.
Pak shuld get its house in order.. Only after that we can stand tall n get justice for the crimes committed against humanity by these soo called humanitarian countries of the West..
This is called SELF RESPECT.
EU countries have taken stand against U.S. policies of curtailing immigration and trade restrictions. Soon Americans will realize the cost of " Made in America " goods which will increase due to labour costs. I hope U.S. soon realizes the affects of such policies which will hurt Americans more than the countries where the goods are made.
What a great nation!
Good job iran. Keep these war mongers out. They only spread death and destruction.
Salute to you iran. Good work. These americans spread wars and death and destruction.
Now lets see whom the Indian keyboard warriors will support who come here for bashing Pakistan. On one hand there good friend Iran ( as the Indians claim) and on the other hand USA their best buddy. I see Iran-China-Pakistan & Russia joining hands together. Iran will not be happy if India doesn't stop its romance with USA after this ban.
Makes no difference to Americans.
one wrong doesn't make one right, Iran should lift the ban, because they are so many Iranians with green cards living in usa, what's going to happen to them? how will they visit home, family relatives
That will have the same impact as me banning Americans from entering my home.
Great & Daring Move. I hope the other Muslim countries show their integrity and follow the foot step of Iran.
The brave people of Iran Salute Trump will do your job America in gutter
iran is just as suisidal as trump is for america. i thought iranian were intelligent people. iran should call all muslim countries and bring international ban on american entering any 50 or so muslim countries. its the only way to stop big bully like trump
How many Americans (except for American Iranians) went to Iran last year?
The nutty president Trump should increase his political knowledge before putting a ban on refugees- at least while mentioning Iran, no one is fleeing from lran as a refugee. In fact, for the past 32 years Iran , along with Pakistan, has accepted mass majority (95%) of Afghan refugees - the largest and most protracted refugee population under UNHCR's mandate. Moreover, no one wish to become a 'refugee ' . Instead of putting a ban on refugees from these countries president Trump should ask NATO forces to leave their countries immediately.
Do Americans go to Iran?
Its all about Iran vs Saudi in the region. Everything and everyone else is just a pawn. Hope honest selfless visionary leaders are able to breakthrough old equations and build friendships in entire region from Moroccco to Afghanistan from Turkey to Sudan.
Keep it up Iran.
A tit for tat reaction.
Nice to know. But how many travel from the US to Iran, and how many in the reverse direction?
Stupid Populism-10 uneducated people weighs more than a single well trained well skilled person.
Well done.
very good step, all gulf states should bank americans and do business with China and Russian and other western countries who are ready to work on equal terms.
Well done Iran
Trump anti Iran policy is only in interests of Israel.
I hope nuclear agreement stay intact.
Muslim states should respond to US discrimination.
Excellent tit for Tar
Should all Muslim countries come together with Iran in this then America will concede at once.
Iran shows Muslim world how to live with dignity and respect.
Iran has got gr8 leadership
Good efforts from Trump to unite the world against USA.
This is how nations with self esteem respond to undue insult.
Here we go.
The only muslim country tht has guts to respond. Standing salute to iranian nation
Iran should reconsider it's decision because there are many american shias that love to visit Mashhad for Ziarat e Imam Reza Alehasalam
Why Iran was included in U.S. List is baffling. I don't think Iranian nationals ever carried out terror attack on U.S.
This is for show only, from inside they are on the same page.
Ultimately the world would be one side and Mr. Trump other side.
'Tit for Tat' may be the right solution. After all Religion's respect should be more important than commercial gains for any nation or country. Muslim world as a whole should rise and protest against insulting and humiliating act of USA
DT thinks US is still the economic super power. After this guy is done with US there will be just a weak and fragile US left.
Let's hope the Trump administration can have good relations with Pakistan. That is all what's matter right now.
The world should respond in kind by banning everything American in the name of promoting local products too. :)
I was planning to go there soon
Foreign minister of Iran has just tweeted that
"Unlike the U.S., our decision is not retroactive. All with valid Iranian visa will be gladly welcomed."
No problem for Americans.
Welcome step
Good Iran
Good thing is starting, max muslim countries are poor and backward because of there medieval thinking and following of bad practices. Better for world if muslim and non-muslim countries not interact and trade
Iran is a proud nation. Don't ever compromise!
Iran has stood up like steel not rock and in reciprocation to US action it banned Americans to enter Iran since US slapped ban on Iranians to enter US but if you read it bit deeply there is no equilibrium between the two though on the face of it both countries have inflicted ban. I, to corroborate my statement, will pen that there is no comparison or more correctly no equation between the two countries namely Iran and US since US is not only one of the Super Powers but the most super power on the face of earth to be honest and from that point of view US has a definite edge over Iran come what may. However, I will point out that sudden and abrupt ban is the most undesired action and instead public had been told in advance that the ban will be effective after 12, 9 or 6 months facilitating the people to plan accordingly but all of a sudden such like sweeping orders are very much detrimental to the interests of the effected people. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / zaidi.x.diplomat@hotmail.com
This is the most wrong decision by Iran. Who will be the sufferers? Their own people living in USA.
WOW! How come all of a sudden green pastures turned into barren lands? Trump signed executive order on immigration whereby nationals from 7 Muslims countries are banned to enter US and the new visitors shall pass through very strict investigations before they can enter US. Yesterday 4 Syrians and 1 Yemeni holding valid US visas were not allowed in Cairo to board flights to US. Trump should have given notice that say after 9 or 6 months nationals of so many countries will not be welcomed so that the concerned persons could have sorted out but likewise people will suffer a lot for none of their fault. Trump as US President does enjoy undisputed inborn prerogative to do whatever he likes but at the same time he must be humanitarian as well. I do agree with Trump that terror be eliminated from the face of earth which has inflicted in-numerous injuries to my beloved Pakistan thus it ought to be fought out with full force but there again prudence must edge over sentiments. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi
salute to iran..the only brave nation who is in eyeball to eyeball with america..
Good move.
Good decision and good answer to Trump
Well don't Iran. Hope other countries can follow this example specially those Gulf countries because one day or other same will happen with them too. Love for Iran for a brave decision
Iran tourism will suffer. With deep regret.
Chahbahar port will take care of all the issues
The trade between india iran and afghanistan can solve all the issues
Hats off to Tehran for banning the entry of US citizens into Iran. We should also grow a pair and follow suit.
Courageoys move. Can any Arab country do the same.
Viva! Shabash! Bravo! Tit-for-Tat is what people understand. Iran has the guts-and-groin to stand up for its rights and independence. Salams
Good decision.
Wonderful!!!
Such a blow to the Americans. They will not be able to enter Iran. How will the Americans survive. I wonder if the American government will even give this news a damn
A country with integrity and courage
RESPECT
@Roger It's all about self-respect and courage.
Expected of French Leadership!
Not a lot of US citizens would wish to visit Iran anyway while a lot of Iranians would like very much to immigrate to the US. Indecisive and weak EU leadership is running scared of decisive and firm DT. Not everything DT says or has done so far appears to be good. Some of it appears as harsh. However, he is a firm decision maker and an action man which is good for the US. As a Muslim and a Pakistani I support DT.
Good move
Nobody wants to enter Iran let alone Americans.
What next.... Sudan and Yemen banning US citizens ? These countries do not matter to US economic interests. The people who will be hurt are those who travel to US for education, training and business. The socioeconomic interests of these smaller countries would suffer. One can of course be brazen about it, and say they don't need any support.. Difficult to reason with that stand.
@Rashid Sultan When your DT is possessed with properties of the chemical Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) then all sane people must unite to neutralise this poison, it endangers all living, the life itself.
Pakistan being a common friend of both Iran and US should invite President of US and leadership of Iran to Islamabad for a summit.General Raheel Sharif should be sent as an emissary to invite Trump and Ayotollah of Iran.Both the nation's can be invited to participate in CPEC a game changer for the world.
@ADNAN MAZHER khan other Muslim countries including the Arab countries wholy depend on America and the western world, either financial aid or latest technology or defence deal to proctect the mornacy kingdom.
Expected tit for tat reaction - but thousands of ppl from banned countries seek immigration to USA while Barely any American will be impacted by the ban
@kamal ko Pakistan in not on the ban list. Pakistan is a moderate country which believes in bilateral relations and also cares about Pakistani Americans
To commenters posting Pakistan should also respond to US by extreme vetting of Americans seeking Pakistani visa, should remember that Pakistan banned Indian movies few months ago in a tit for tat response only to realise their own cinema industry couldn't sustain without Indian content and had to lift the ban in couple of months. Can you even imagine what a negative impact it will have on Pakistan economy if they did a tit for tat to USA.
Makes no difference to USA.
@Abdul, excellent Idea,
Can any one namr one muslim country with which Iran has good relations. Technically none.
The role Iran has been playing in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Bahrain is enough for the muslims and rest of the world to witness on who's side Iran truly is. So no point in showing off
Tehran deserves appreciation for such quick and bold reaction.
Pakistan should take some courage for once and preemptively bar Americans from entering Pakistan (excludinding American Muslims). I am pretty certain that Trump will eventual add Pakistan into entry banned list of countries. Trump seems indeed a madman.
Good decision by Iran at least they have some self respect . It would be nice to see the UAE and Saudia also stop Americans coming into their countries . I'm sure Mr Trump will think again about his decision . But UAE and Saudia are unlikely to do so as they clearly do not care about other Muslim countries. Just to remind everyone 15 nationals of Saudia were involved in 9/11 . Just saying
Americans made such an America that today even Americans & their court are able to go against their President. Iranian should see their own Iran & do not copy from or compare with Uncomparable.
Iran has taken the right step in response to US order. Iran has never been a threat to US. EU has gone in total confusion nobody can say what will happen next.
Iran did which every Muslim country should do.
Many of the voters, who voted for Donald Trump, will be repenting their decision.But I am sure that American institutions are so strong so wise that they will not let Trump do any thing which may endanger America and the rest of the world.
It would have made more sense for President Rouhani to take the high ground, when Trump took the low ground.
A Nation with self respect. Admire.
@Baloch Iran earned $24 billion in past three years according to middle eastern reports and it will triple in next few years.
@Mohsin , Hahaha! Great one!
@Prateik There are many american tourists in Iran. Iran is the hot selling destination now a days.
Trump's visa ban is all about anti-muslim bigotry, not security.
Excellent mover by the brave, enlightened, excelling, educated and enduring "moves and shakers" of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who are overwhelmingly supported by its land and people.
In fact, if all the 59 plus Islamic countries unite against Donald Trump and his cronies, he will fall like a pack of cards of the Trump casinos.
I am not a fan of Iranian rulers but must say that their decision is based on principles and self respect.
Our Indian friends are missing here with their comments. Iran has shown to other countries how to answer Trump's question. Iran is right.
Eye for eye makes whole world blind. Mahatma Gandhi.
@Dr. SalariA, Aamir Ahmad : Alas. There is no unity among Muslim countries !!
@faisal
For that to happen all the Muslim countries must NOT have a puppet government
Yes perfect hope every one follows your example kudddos
Only the Iranians settled in USA will visit Iran.
@The end is near Ok, nobody wants to enter Iran, but Iran has at least guts to announce .Where as other countries are just watching fun. Iraq should kick all Americans from the country and stop from stealing Iraqi oil.
Great
Well done! tit for tat is the necessity of the day. I hope Trump ban our passport as well so that we may also be able to ban Americans who are doing everything in the guise of embassies....
Iran has signed orders worth billions with aircraft manufacturers from the U.S. will the representatives of these companies be banned???.
@Waqar This kind of retaliation when you know the other side won't be affected is not a show courage or strength.
Laughable ! Why Pakistan is not banning American to their country .
@Paggrri Sambhal When democratic countries behave like authoritarian ones, they look more bad than the authoritarian countries, who has all the rights to take any step and never get condemned because thats their internal affairs. Something to think about?
@Gul You are a genius
But the question is ................whose economy will get effected ?
Send the exactly 50 americans out... and bring back your 5 million Iranians from the US!!
Tit for tat
I like it Iran has got balls to respond in kind..
GREAT MOVE I WISH WE ALSO HAVE ENOUGH GUTS TO MAKE SUCH DECISIONS...
@S. A. M. Sometime symbolic gesture is enough to show the arrogant his place
Saudis are exempted because they provide fuel and purchase military equipments from USA.....
This is what a sovereign nation should do. In international diplomacy, relations are bilateral rather multi lateral .If Americans want to ban Muslims, so should other countries reciprocate..
America has nothing to lose due to Iran Ban.
the example of self respect.
We should learn honour and respect from our neighbour Iran.
Only Iranians with US passport will suffer. So Iranians from Iran and Iranians from US, either side it's Iranians suffering. Sad.
I think its good that USA bans all Muslim countries visas but then the same must be done by all the Muslim countries and don't let the Americans in. Simple.
Trump is not a politician. he was elected to change the US in his way as US president. It will not be right to judge him with political sight or view so soon. We should watch how he changes America, his neighbours and the world. Only then we can comment.
Yes it is perfect reply to USA
All Countries including OPEC should stop buying oil with US$. Change to Euros. US will then surely fail.
@Sachin India is the same.
@salim javed Indeed, who in their right mind in the US would go to Iran? It means nothing!!
Well done Iran. The millions of Americans who are dying to visit Iran would now force their govt. to change this order. Excellent thinking.
@salim javed.i saw lot of foreigner in my recent trip to tehran. Tehran is a beautiful city.A great nation never bow down their head to USA.
I can say this with utmost confidence and no malice that not even a single American wants to visit Iran. Never wanted.
@Sachin "First change the other countries who are troublemakers. It is easy to criticise US for not doing enough..." Middle East was quite a peaceful region before arbitrary intervention of US and after destroying the security system of these countries and hence putting the lives of the citizens of these countries in grave danger US is saying that it will not allow the fleeing citizens entry to US what a tragic joke
@a "I can say this with utmost confidence and no malice that not even a single American wants to visit Iran. Never wanted" your comments shows lack of your knowledge in fact sheer ignorance America has millions of Iranian origin citizens and they visit their relatives in Iran through out the year secondly after lifting of ban on Iran American entrepreneurs wanted to do business with Iran their plans will also badly suffer due to this act
Two wrongs don't make right!