Foreign Policy

Amir Abdollahian to West: End slogans that violate Iran’s rights

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said the West must end its previous slogans regarding Tehran’s nuclear program that violated the rights and interests of the Iranian people.

Iran chief negotiator: Nuclear proposals ‘cannot be rejected’

Iran’s chief negotiator says the draft proposals Tehran’s negotiating ream submitted during Vienna talks aimed at removing US sanctions “cannot be rejected”.

JCPOA Joint Commission convenes in Vienna

The Joint Commission of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, has convened a meeting in Vienna. The heads of the negotiating teams are attending the session which is aimed at concluding the negotiations of the past week.

Iran FM: We do not trust US and E3

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran has attended the Vienna talks with a firm resolve and a clear and logical agenda but we are not optimistic about the will and intention of the US and the European troika.

Source: Iran, China stances in Vienna force European side to back down

An informed source in the Austrian capital Vienna, the venue of talks over lifting anti-Tehran sanctions, has said that Iran's authoritative stance and the Chinese representative's firm response made the European side to back down from its position during the ongoing negotiations.

Iran: Israel showing true colors as Vienna talks advance

Iran says the Israeli regime is upset by the progress of talks between Tehran and the P4+1 group in Vienna.

Chief Iranian negotiator: Ball’s in US’s court

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator says Tehran will not give in to any pressure over its uranium enrichment program. Speaking to reporters in Vienna on Thursday, Ali Bagheri Kani said the ball is in the court of the US now regarding the removal of the anti-Iran sanctions.

US begging Tehran for talks: UK media

The British daily, The Independent, says the United States is begging Tehran for negotiations.

Deal close at hand in Vienna talks if West shows goodwill: Iran FM

Iran’s foreign minister has expressed hope the negotiating teams in the Austrian capital, Vienna, will arrive at an agreement over lifting of Iran’s sanctions if the Western parties to the talks act in good faith.

Iran dismisses Israel “intel” on JCPOA as “trumpeting lies”

Tehran has slammed Israel for “trumpeting lies” amid the talks between Iran and the remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear deal in Vienna, focused on removal of US sanctions against Iran.

Khatibzadeh: Iran having no military presence in Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has denied as unfounded the media reports about an attack on an IRGC position in Yemen. Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran has no military links with Yemen whatsoever.

Iran, 4+1 talks continues in Vienna

The third day of talks aimed at removing the anti-Iran sanctions have started in Vienna’s Coburg Hotel between the Iranian delegation and representatives of the 4+1 group of countries.

Iranian envoy to UN condemns US unilateralism

Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations says the US’s coercive actions and its illegal measures including unilateral sanctions have reduced the goal of sustainable development to an empty and meaningless slogan.

Iran paying reparations to families of Ukrainian plane crash victims

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a statement regarding measures the Islamic Republic has taken to appease the families of people who died in the Ukrainian plane crash over Tehran in early 2020.

Vienna talks: Expert meeting starts; Removal of anti-Iran bans topping agenda

The working group tasked with the removal of the oppressive and illegal US sanctions against Iran has started meeting in Vienna with the participation of experts from the Islamic Republic and remaining signatories to the nuclear deal, JCPOA.

China renews call for removal of U.S. sanctions against Iran

China has renewed its call on the United States to remove illegal unilateral sanctions against Iran.

Iranian, French presidents speak over the phone

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his French counterpart Emanuel Macron have held a telephone conversation over Iran’s talks with the 4+1 group of countries and the European Union.

Baghari: Sanctions removal group to be launched Tuesday

Head of the Iranian delegation at the Vienna talks aimed at removing the anti-Iran sanctions Ali Bagheri has underlined Tehran’s determination to reach a just understanding that serves the legitimate interests of Iran. Bagheri was speaking at the opening session of the negotiations on Monday evening.

Iran FM thanks Russia role in Vienna talks

The Iranian foreign minister has thanked Russia for playing an active role in the Vienna talks aimed at removing anti-Tehran sanctions.

Iran FM calls for continuous consultations with UAE

Iran’s foreign minister says the new administration of the Islamic Republic seeks to continue cooperation with friends and neighbors including the United Arab Emirates.

Iranian FM: Tehran will not accept anything beyond JCPOA

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran will not accept any demands beyond the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA.

Iran, P4+1 negotiations begin in Vienna

Iran and the P4+1 group have begun a new round of talks in the Austrian capital Vienna aimed at lifting anti-Tehran sanctions.

Iran: Some European parties not serious in Vienna talks

Iran has slammed the joint memo by the British foreign secretary and the Israeli foreign minister in British daily, Daily Mail, saying some European countries are not serious in Monday’s Vienna talks between Iran and the P4+1 group of countries.

Iran FM: Baku stance on Tehran concerns promising

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has described the Azerbaijani president’s comments on Iran’s concerns about foreign presence at it borders as “promising”.

Iran president, Azeri counterpart discuss key issues

Iran’s president says the country will not allow foreign entities to interfere and create insecurity in the region.

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