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IAEA confirms Iran’s commitment to interim nuclear deal

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has released a new report, confirming Iran’s commitment to an interim nuclear deal it signed with the P5+1 group in 2013.

Putin says final deal on Iran nuclear issue ‘very close’

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Iran and the P5+1 group of world powers are “very close” to reaching a final deal on Tehran’s nuclear program.

Abbas Araghchi: Iran nuclear talks to be held in January

Iran's deputy foreign minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Tehran and P5+1 will hold their next round of nuclear talks at the deputy level in January.

Western sanctions against Iran contradict human rights

The secretary of Iran’s Human Rights Council says Iranians put their weight behind President Rouhani’s government regardless of the result of nuclear talks with P5+1.

Iran’s missile capabilities not negotiable at all: Velayati

Deterrence is the most important feature of Iran's missiles and in order to strengthen its defense capability, Iran does not need to obtain permission from anybody, said Velayati.

Iran voices satisfaction with US talks

The Iranian official said that the two sides had detailed discussions, including on the US-led sanctions against Iran, during the expert-level meeting.

West has no choice but to remove sanctions: Iranian President

President Rouhani reiterated the peaceful nature of Tehran’s nuclear activities, saying Iran is holding “logical and calculated” negotiations with the world.

Iran nuclear negotiators due in Geneva on Monday

There will be bilateral negotiations between delegations from the Islamic Republic and its negotiating partners in Geneva two days prior to the start of the talks on December 17, 2014.

Nuclear talks cannot go on forever

Niels Annen, a German MP says that nuclear talks cannot be continued forever and that the two sides should come to a conclusion at some point.

No plan on Iran agenda to activate new centrifuges

Ali Akbar Salehi, the AEOI chief, says based on an “unwritten” agreement Tehran will not activate more centrifuges, stressing that Iran does not seek to complicate the nuclear case.

Iran criticizes IAEA unofficial rejection of offer over Marivan site

Iran has criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its “unofficial” rejection of a proposal from the Islamic Republic to visit a site in the country, saying the UN nuclear body should act professionally and impartially.

Iran, P5+1 to hold next round of talks Dec 17: Iranian negotiator

Geneva, Switzerland will play host to a next round of talks between Iran and P5+1 later in December, Iranian deputy foreign minister said.

Kazakhstan says ready to host Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks

Kazakhstan has voiced readiness to host the next round of nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1, according to a joint statement issued after US-Kazakh talks.

Only one hurdle in the way of a final nuclear deal: Russian Deputy FM

The only knot which is yet to be untied and has put back a final nuclear deal was the timeline for a final accord as well as for the removal of sanctions, said Mikhail Bogdanov.

P5+1 changed nuclear demands, redlines: Iran negotiator

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has briefed parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on recent nuclear talks.

No Uranium Stockpile Shipment out of Iran: Iran’s nuclear chief

Salehi has refuted media speculations that Tehran would transfer part of its uranium stockpile to Russia as part of a final nuclear deal.

Iran should abandon talks in case they are dragged into a third stage: MP

A member of parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee says Iran should walk out of nuclear talks if they are dragged into a third stage.

Rouhani: Nuclear Talks Serious, Progressive

President Rouhani reiterated that his administration will continue to safeguard the rights of the Iranian nation and the national interests and is not afraid of facing criticism.

Iran denounces IAEA’s PMD claims as ‘forged’

Iran has refuted IAEA accusations about the possible military dimensions of its nuclear energy program.

Iran will settle nuclear issue: Rouhani

“In the path of constructive interaction with the world, we will get the nuclear issue to a conclusion,” said President Rouhani.

FM: Iran-G5+1 nuclear talks, key issue in post-Cold War era

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran and P5+1 are very close to finalizing the framework of a final deal.

Poll shows majority of people supports extension of N-talks

A telephone poll by the official news agency IRNA reveals how Iranians view the outcome of nuclear talks.

Objections to nuclear talks despite Leader’s approval illogical

The Supreme Leader’s advisor has said that opposition to nuclear talks make no sense now that the Leader has confirmed the negotiations and their extension.

Economy should not be tied to the outcome of talks: Senior businessman

Asadollah Asgar-Oladi, a business magnate, says the Iranian economy has learned how to skirt the sanctions and its future should not be tied to the success of nuclear talks.

What Zarif told MPs in a closed-door meeting of parliament

Following marathon nuclear talks in Vienna, the Iranian foreign minister has attended a parliamentary session in camera to brief MPs on what went on in the talks in the Austrian capital.

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