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Sanctions-hit Iran ports come back to life

International shipping lines are stepping up port calls to Iran as the country’s massive maritime trade sector is emerging from sanctions.

Iran ready to cooperate with IAEA on PMD allegations: Deputy FM

Tehran is ready to cooperate with the IAEA to make it clear that the existing allegations and the files against Iran are bogus, said Araghchi.

Pres. Rouhani: Iran, IAEA determination can settle remaining issues

President Hassan Rouhani underlined that Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) can resolve their remaining issues in a short time.

Report: Turkey in talks to buy Iran fuel oil

Turkey is discussing imports of fuel oil from Iran which is running a surplus of the product amid a decline in domestic consumption, local media said on Thursday.

All sanctions must be lifted: Takht-e Ravanchi

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Euro-American Affairs Majid Takht-e Ravanchi insisted that all sanctions imposed against Iran over its peaceful nuclear porgram must be lifted as part of a comprehensive nuclear agreement.

FMs will decide about some disputed key issues: Takht-e Ravanchi

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator on Thursday talked about possibility of leaving one or two outstanding key issues to be decided on the last days of the nuclear talks by foreign ministers of the negotiating parties.

Iranian nation not to leave alone nuclear negotiators: Rafsanjani

Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said Thursday that given the support of the Supreme Leader for Iranian nuclear negotiating team, the wise and vigilant Iranian nation will never abandon its nuclear negotiators.

Acquisitiveness in and derailment of talks spell political suicide for the other party

A former Iranian ambassador says that the negotiating team should draw on the Supreme Leader's praising remarks and hold their ground when it comes to the rightful stances of the Islamic Republic.

Amano, Shamkhani meet in Tehran

Issues of mutual interests came up for discussion in a meeting on Tuesday in Tehran between the IAEA chief and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on July 2

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on July 2.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on July 2

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran condemns Israeli attack on Gaza-bound Marianne of Gothenburg

Iran's foreign ministry spokeswoman has called on international organizations and governments to break the silence on Israeli atrocities in the Gaza Strip, stressing that the blockade on Gaza must be lifted.

Ayatollah Khamenei outcries West media’s ‘outrageous’ silence on Yemen

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution has said that despite incessant bombardment of Yemen, mainstream media are mostly ignoring the US-backed aggression by Riyadh.

Iran committed to nuclear deal, IAEA report says

The IAEA has released a confidential report on Iran’s nuclear program, attesting to Tehran’s commitment to what has been agreed with P5+1.

Iran not pressed by time: nuclear negotiator

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator has said that Iran is not and will never be restrained by time limits, even if the talks fail to produce results.

Why is a deal a sure thing?

In these talks, the world is watching the art of diplomacy stand up to aggression against other countries and attempts at regime change.

IAEA chief Amano to visit Tehran Thursday

During the visit Amano will discuss Iran's previous nuclear activities and Tehran's suggestions to resolve the remaining issues.

President of Nat’l Iranian American Council optimistic about N. Talks

There is no reason not to be optimistic. I am optimistic about a nuclear deal being clinched before July 10, says Trita Parsi, the president of the National Iranian American Council.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on July 1

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on July 1

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on July 1.

Laylaz: Iran’s economy is not sanctionable (PART TWO)

If we had acted before the economy plunged into this crisis, sanctions would definitely have failed to bite.

Iran unveils million-signature national fact sheet on nuclear deal

Iran has unveiled a national fact sheet on a possible nuclear deal with P5+1bearing millions of signatures.

Iran warns against violation of any nuclear deal

President Rouhani has said that the ongoing talks between Iran and P5+1can lead to a win-win result if the six countries show political will.

Iran will counter enemy threats on its borders, Iranian commander

Iran’s missiles have been reinforced and upgraded both in their range and destructive power, says an Iranian Army commander.

Iran must boost defense, deterrence power: Leader

The Islamic Revolution Leader has stressed the need to boost Iran’s defense and deterrence capabilities.