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Germany shares security concerns with Iran

Niels Annen, the spokesman of Germany’s SPD, says Berlin disapproves of a go-it-alone mentality and wants to see Iran’s nuclear case settled.

Iran entitled to issue, deny visas to IAEA staff

Iran’s IAEA ambassador says it is the Islamic Republic’s sovereign right to issue visas or deny entry to the IAEA employees.

Zarif, Ashton to hold nuclear talks in Vienna next week

An EU official says Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif and EU foreign policy chief Ashton are to hold nuclear talks in Vienna next week.

US, West hindering agreement on Iran’s nuclear issue: Zarif

The Iranian top nuclear negotiator says the US is holding up a nuclear deal with Iran as a result of pressure by Israel.

Iran, P5+1 agree on principle issues: Rouhani

As for general questions, there is consensus between Iran and P5+1, yet details are yet to be agreed over.

Zarif: West’s excessive demands an obstacle to reach agreement

Iran top diplomat describes the West's excessive demands as a stumbling block to clinching a final nuclear deal.

US-Europe restrictions only lead to more nuclear progress in Iran: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says the restrictions Western countries bring to bear will only help drive Iran's nuclear capability.

Iran, P5+1 need non-stop talks for nuclear deal: Russia

A senior Russian diplomat says Iran and the six major world powers need “non-stop talks” to reach a final agreement on Tehran’s nuclear energy program before the November 24 deadline.

IAEA inspectors to arrive in Tehran; US Congress concerned about a nuclear deal with Iran

The US congressmen have raised concern about a possible nuclear deal with Iran as IAEA inspectors are to arrive in Iran shortly.

Iranian artists set a Twitter campaign in motion, appealing for a nuclear deal

“No2nodeal” is the campaign by top movie directors, pleading for a nuclear deal saying, “There is no deal that is worse than no deal”.

Foreign Ministry praised Iranian filmmakers for their support for nuclear talks

The Internet campaign launched by six Iranian filmmakers to support the nuclear talks has been appreciated by Iran’s Foreign Ministry.

Iran proven readiness to build trust on nuclear program

The Expediency Council chairman says Iran has repeatedly showed its readiness to build confidence over its peaceful nuclear activities.

Hardliners poisoned the atmosphere of talks

Ayatollah Rafsanjani says radicals on both sides sullied the atmosphere of the talks ahead of the most recent round of negotiations.

Talks won’t result in serious easing of sanctions: Iranian expert

A principlist expert says talks with the US and P5+1 won't result in the outcome Iran favors.

Iran, P5+1 to resume N-talks in two weeks: Araqchi

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says the next round of nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 group will be held in a European city in less than two weeks.

Talks on Iran N-issue at crucial stage: China FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says ongoing nuclear negotiations between Tehran and the P5+1 group have entered a “crucial” stage, calling for a “fair” agreement to resolve Iran’s nuclear issue.

95% of Iran nuclear deal agreed

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Iran and P5+1 have agreed on “some 95 percent” of a final deal.

Iran, Russia FMs say nuclear talks must continue

Iranian and Russian foreign ministers meet in New York to discuss the progress of Tehran’s nuclear talks with P5+1.

No agreement on major issues in nuclear talks: Iran official

A top Iranian negotiator in nuclear talks with the P5+1 group says the Islamic Republic and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany have not reached an agreement on major issues.

Iran nuclear talks making progress: US

The US chief negotiator in the nuclear talks with Iran says the Sextet of powers and Tehran have made progress in the course of their ongoing meetings in New York.

Tehran nuclear talks at breathtaking stage

Senior Iranian negotiator Abbas Araqchi says nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 group of world powers have reached a breathtaking stage.

Iran, EU, US hold trilateral meeting in NY

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and US Secretary of State John Kerry have held a meeting in New York as talks continue over Tehran’s nuclear energy program.

Iran, P5+1 never been closer to nuclear deal: German FM

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has hailed the progress in Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks, saying the two sides have never been closer to a final deal over Tehran’s nuclear energy work.

What do those who favor a thaw in relations with the US have to say?

Diplomats and economists who favor contacts between Iran and the US make their case.

America is a hostile rival: Kayhan newspaper

Part of what Iranian nuclear negotiators face at home, the Kayhan dimension.

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