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Iranian MPs Have Mixed Feelings about Relying on EU

As Trump is reportedly going to decertify Iran nuclear deal in coming days, political and media circles in Tehran are discussing how to deal with the new US approach towards the JCPOA and Tehran’s ties with Europe in case of US withdrawal.

Iran Pursuing Regional Policies Regardless of Others’ Rhetoric: FM

Iranian foreign minister says the Islamic Republic’s policies in the region are pursued without regard to the anti-Iran comments made by others, including the US President Donald Trump.

“Tillerson’s New Plan Aimed at Depriving Iran of JCPOA Benefits”

An Iranian legislator says US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s new plan seeks to maintain the Iran nuclear deal, and at the same time take a tougher line on Tehran.

Iran Leader Right about Washington’s Untrustworthiness: US Academic

Juan Cole, a senior American academic and commentator, says the Trump administration’s moves against the Islamic Republic of Iran prove Ayatollah Khamenei was right about Washington’s untrustworthiness.

‘Europe Not Reliable Partner for Iran If US Withdraws from JCPOA’

An Iranian lawmaker believes that if the US decides to pull out of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, Iran cannot rely on the Europeans as committed partners.

Benefits of Iran Nuclear Deal Irreversible: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the benefits gained by the nuclear deal are irreversible and no one, including US President Donald Trump, can harm them.

US Trying to Justify Taking Action against Iran Nuclear Deal’

A political analyst says US statesmen are seeking to create the impression that any action they take against the Iran nuclear deal is legal.

Iran Upholds Prison Term of Its Former Nuclear Negotiator

An appeals court has upheld a five-year prison sentence handed down to a former member of the Iranian nuclear negotiation team found guilty of espionage.

EU Begins Cooperation with Iran’s Centre for Nuclear Safety System

The first training course on nuclear safety system has been held at Iran’s Centre for Nuclear Safety within the framework of a fresh round of Tehran’s cooperation with the European Union.

Nobel Prize May Challenge Trump’s Aggressive Strategy on Iran

US President Donald Trump’s aggressive strategy on Iran might be challenged if the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize goes to the architects of the historic Iran nuclear deal.

No One to Negotiate with US Anymore after JCPOA Withdrawal: FM

Iranian foreign minister has warned the Trump administration that the US would turn into an unreliable partner for the entire world in case it withdraws from the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran FM Calls on Europe to Defy US in Case US Scraps Nuclear Deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on European countries to defy US sanctions if the Trump administration torpedoes the 2015 nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Trump Aware of Dangers of Violating Iran Nuclear Deal: Analyst

A commentator says the Trump administration is well aware of the consequences of contravening the Iran nuclear deal despite alleged inexperience in foreign policy.

FMs of 134 Countries Pledge Backing for JCPOA

Foreign ministers of 134 countries have reiterated their unflinching support for the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.

FMs of Iran, P5+1 Hold Talks on Nuclear Deal in New York

Representatives from Iran and the six world powers have come together to highlight the necessity of complying with Islamic Republic's nuclear agreement, despite threats by US President Donald Trump to scrap the deal.

Mogherini Reiterates EU’s Support for Iran Nuclear Deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini have discussed issues of mutual interests, particularly the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, in a meeting in New York.

No One Will Trust US If Trump Exits Iran Nuclear Deal: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says if US President Donald Trump withdraws from the 2015 nuclear deal, “no one will trust America again” and his country could then resume work on expanding its nuclear capabilities.

Iran President Holds Talks with UN Chief, French President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday held separate meetings with a number of world leaders including his French counterpart and the UN Secretary-General on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Iran Nuclear Deal Must Be Preserved: Britain’s Johnson

British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Boris Johnson has voiced his country’s full support for the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, saying the agreement should be preserved.

Iran President Warns Trump against Scrapping Nuclear Deal

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the US would pay “a high cost” should it withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran Nuclear Chief Says IAEA Will Remain Impartial

The head of Iran’s nuclear agency says the Islamic Republic is confident that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which monitors Iranian compliance with a multilateral 2015 deal, will remain impartial in its reporting.

Iran to Give Due Response to Violation of Nuclear Deal: Rouhani in New York

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the United States’ potential withdrawal from a multilateral nuclear deal with Iran would constitute a clear non-performance of contractual obligations by Washington.

US Coercive Approach Not to Work in Case of Iran: Leader

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has blasted Washington’s ‘cruel and coercive’ behaviour towards Tehran and the nuclear deal, stressing that such approaches would not work in the case of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran’s Nuclear Chief in Vienna for IAEA Meeting

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has traveled to the Austrian capital, Vienna, to take part at the annual conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran President Calls on Europe to Press US for Nuclear Deal Commitment

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on the European Union to remain fully committed to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and also compel the US to live up to its commitments under the nuclear agreement by sending a “decisive message.”

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