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Problems of JCPOA Implementation Discussed in Vienna Meeting: Araqchi

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said existing anti-Iran sanctions and problems in the way of the implementation of Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) was among the main topics discussed at the meeting of the JCPOA commission in Vienna, Austria.

FM Zarif Praises Iran’s Ability to Restore Nuclear Program

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday, July 19, extolled the country's ability to bring its nuclear program back on track as limits on the landmark 15-year deal between Tehran and world powers ease in the coming years.

Ban’s JCPOA Report Written Based on Flawed Information: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif blasted the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his “incomplete” report on the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231.

US, Russia Denounce UN Chief’s Report on JCPOA

The United States and Russia have criticized a report by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the implementation of an agreement reached between Iran and the world powers.

Iranian Spokesman Rejects UN Chief’s ‘Biased’ Report on JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi described United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s draft report about the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers (known as the JCPOA) as “biased”, saying it has been prepared under US pressure.

US Gets Low Grade in JCPOA Implementation: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States will likely receive a low grade for its commitment to implementation of last July’s nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries.

Living Up to Some Preliminary Red Lines Was Impossible: Nuclear Negotiator

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, who was a senior member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team, says that the team tried to observe all the red lines outlined by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in the nuclear talks, but it was not possible to meet some conditions.

Iran’s FM Briefs MPs on JCPOA Achievements and Regional Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif briefed Parliament members on the achievements of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as well as the ongoing developments in the world, particularly the recent coup in Turkey and the terrorist attack in France, a lawmaker said.

US Has Not Done Its Best in Implementation of Nuclear Deal: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized the US over its failure to carry out its commitments as per the last year’s nuclear deal in the best way possible.

Iran Can Quickly Restore Nuclear Program If JCPOA Violated: Rouhani

Speaking at a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Iran will be committed to the deal but will be able to quickly return the nuclear program to any desired level if the agreement is violated by the other side.

Iran’s Missile Program Poses No Threat to Any Country: Diplomat

Hamid Baeidinejad, a senior official at the Iranian Foreign Ministry, stressed that Iran’s missile program serves the country’s national interests and is no threat against any country, especially in the Middle East.

Meeting of Iran’s Central Bank, US Treasury, and Int’l Banks Postponed

A meeting between officials from the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), the US Treasury and international banks in London to discuss banking restrictions on trade with Iran despite a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers has been delayed, the British government said.

South Korean Envoy Calls for Removal of Obstacles to Trade Ties with Iran

South Korea’s Ambassador to Tehran has expressed regret over the US attempts to stonewall monetary and banking transactions after the JCPOA went into effect on January 16.

US Figures Urge Obama to Have More Engagement with Iran

With the first anniversary of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers fast approaching, a bipartisan group of more than 75 politicians, diplomats, military leaders and academics is calling for even closer relations between the US and the Islamic Republic.

Deputy FM: Zarif Had a Harsh Conversation with UN’s Ban

Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi said the report by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon about Resolution 2231 elicited a harsh response from Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

US Has Failed to Honour Its JCPOA Commitments: Velayati

A senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US has failed to carry out its obligations under Iran’s nuclear deal with the group of world powers.

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Blasts US Double Standards on Terrorism

Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani lashed out at the US government for its double standards when it comes to terrorism, saying Washington’s sponsorship of the notorious MKO terrorist group is a damning indictment of the US counterterrorism advocacy.

Foreign Ministry Rejects NATO’s Anti-Iran Claims

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said the statement recently issued by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Iran's missile program was a “repetition of the past unfounded claims.”

Coincidence of Ban and Merkel’s Anti-Iran Remarks Heralds New Plot: Salehi

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi blasted recent remarks by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and German Chancellor Angela Merkel as indicative of a new plot being hatched against Tehran.

Iran: Washington Responsible for Fulfillment of JCPOA Undertakings

Iran announced that it has nothing to do with the US domestic disputes and regards Washington responsible for the implementation of US undertakings under a comprehensive deal between Tehran and six world powers.

JCPOA ‘Least Costly Way’ to Meet National Interests: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the recent nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as JCPOA, was the least costly way for achieving the country’s goals and meeting national interests.

West Has Already Launched Iran’s Landline, But Doesn’t Pick Up the Phone!

An Iranian trade official hailed the positive outcomes of a recent nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as JCPOA, but at the same time criticized the West over their failure to fulfill their obligations in full.

Arab Group Requests Discussion on Israel’s Nuclear File at IAEA Conference

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Tuesday, June 28, that it had received a request from the Arab Group to include Israel’s nuclear capabilities on the agenda of IAEA’s annual conference, due in late September.

Bushehr Power Plant Contracts Upcoming: Rusatom

Rusatom Service, part of Russian state nuclear agency Rosatom, announced that it expects to sign a 4-year contract with Tehran on the construction of two more energy blocks at Iran’s southern Bushehr nuclear power plant by the end of this year.

Iranian Analysts Warn Obama: Protect JCPOA or Risk Mistrust

In a recent op-ed in the New York Times, Iranian political analysts Seyyed Hossein Mousavian and Reza Nasiri warned US President Barack Obama that if the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers fails, the existing mistrust of the US would deepen among Iranian people.

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