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Iran, P5+1 very likely to reach nuclear agreement: Zarif

If the other side shows “seriousness” in the ongoing negotiations, “an agreement is very likely,” Zarif said in an interview with German magazine Spiegel.

IAEA access to non-nuclear sites to be based on Additional Protocol: Araqchi

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) inspections of Iran's non-nuclear sites would merely be within the framework of the Additional Protocol to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), should the Islamic Republic approve to implement it.

Iranian official pay bedside visit to AEOI chief (PHOTOS)

A number of Iranian officials go and visit Ali Akbar Salehi at the hospital.

Iran rejects UN nuclear chief’s remarks on Additional Protocol

Iran has not approved the Additional Protocol yet, and in the protocol, there is no specific obligation for signatories to allow access to their military sites, said Kamalvandi.

Controversy surrounding a bill that would call for a halt to nuclear talks

Some MPs have withdrawn their signatures from the bill citing the deceitful tactics of its sponsors.

Iranian negotiator hopeful a deal is clinched before July 1 deadline

In spite of some disagreements over some phrases or parts, a great deal of job has been done, Araghchi said.

Iran’s nuclear chief undergoes successful surgery, in stable condition

Salehi was hospitalized after he complained of digestion problems and had to undergo intestine surgery.

Iran nuclear talks progressing well: Nuclear chief

The negotiations are being pursued within specified frameworks, and nothing is done beyond those frameworks, said Ali Akbar Salehi.

Iran’s top MP opposes motion to halt nuclear talks

The speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly has warned fellow MPs against getting carried away by a politically charged atmosphere over the nuclear issue.

Bill to halt Iran-P5+1 talks contradicts Iran’s Constitution: MP

The bill which would require a halt to nuclear talks unless the US stops its threatening rhetoric against the Islamic Republic will be rejected by the Custodians Council, Davatgari predicted.

Iran rejects link between Interests Section relocation, N-talks

Iran has rejected a report about a connection between the relocation of its Interests Section in Washington and the ongoing negotiations with the P5+1 on its nuclear program.

Iran parliament is to introduce a motion to review and oversee nuclear deal

A number of Iranian MPs have signed a motion which asks for parliamentary approval of the nuclear deal and supervision of its implementation.

Iran’s Majlis could hit back at US Senate bill: Iran lawmaker

If the Americans seek to act against the Islamic Republic’s demand for the removal of all sanctions at the same time as a final deal takes effect, Iran also will not accept the deal, said Boroujerdi.

Iran dismisses nuclear talks under threats: Leader

Ayatollah Khamenei dismissed recent US military threats against Iran and said the Islamic Republic will not leave any acts of aggression unanswered.

Kerry is sensationalizing inspections: Iranian diplomat

Kerry’s remarks that inspections of Iran’s nuclear sites will run "forever" are sensationalizing the issue, said Iranian negotiator Abbas Araghchi.

Nuclear talks to continue on May 12: Iranian diplomat

Talks with the EU political director will start on May 12 and representatives of P5+1 would join on May 15 to complete the process of drafting a final agreement, said Araghchi.

Araghchi: Sanctions should be lifted on day of agreement

Araghchi noted that the overall agreement is already there and the negotiators are focusing on details now.

Iran, P5+1 resume writing draft of nuclear deal

It will be a tough task. This first draft will be full of disputed issues and will include parentheses and brackets, and decisions should be made about them in the future, said Araghchi.

Process of drafting nuclear deal moving forward, Zarif says

The process of drafting a final deal is moving forward as the two sides are determined to end this manufactured crisis and open new horizons, said Zarif.

Negotiators must ensure UN Security Council resolutions revocation

The comprehensive deal with the Security Council must include clauses that make all the resolutions by the United Nations Security Council null and void, said the major general.

First Iran-P5+1 draft to contain blank sections: Araghchi

Araghchi said Iran and P5+1, represented by EU political director Helga Schmid, have officially started drawing up the draft of a final nuclear agreement.

Iran under President Rouhani, a boon or a bane

Etemad daily has quoted a university professor as saying that President Rouhani’s win-win approach is an upside of Iran’s foreign policy.

A dramatic turnaround beyond a nuclear deal (PART TWO)

Donya-e Eqtesad daily has said in an opinion piece that the tentative nuclear agreement has come with some consequences which should be thoroughly thought through by parties involved.

Zarif responds to US senator’s tweet

FM Zarif has tweeted in response to a US Senator's remarks, “Serious diplomacy, not macho personal smear, is what we need”.

Iran’s Zarif: Nuclear deal opportunity should not be wasted

Foreign Minister Zarif has reiterated that anti-Iran sanctions should be lifted as soon as Iran and P5+1 ink the final nuclear deal.

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