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‘Iran nuclear deal could be reached within 48 hours’

An agreement on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal could be reached within 48 hours, a senior participant in the talks said Saturday. Officials in Tehran have yet to confirm the report.

US senators move to bar Biden from lifting Iran Sanctions, citing Russia Ukraine invasion

US Senate Republicans are moving to bar the administration of President Joe Biden from lifting sanctions on Iran that, according to them, will allow Russia and China to build out portions of Tehran's civilian nuclear program, according to a copy of legislation obtained exclusively by the Washington Free Beacon.

Ex-MP: Just a handful of people opposing JCPOA

A former Iranian legislator says only a few people in the country are opposed to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Amir Abdollahian: Final deal in Vienna closer than any time

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says Iran and the P 4+1 are close to the final point of a deal in the Vienna talks more than any time before, adding Iran is ready for such an agreement if all its red lines are respected.

US says not to sanction Russia over Iran nuclear projects

The spokesman for the US State Department says Washington will not sanction Russian participation in nuclear projects in Iran under a revived nuclear deal.

IAEA chief: Iran, P4+1 states on verge of agreement in Vienna

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) welcomes Russia’s statement that it has received the guarantees it sought from the US over the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, saying the negotiators in Vienna are close to inking an agreement aimed at reviving the nuclear accord.

China says supports finalizing Vienna talks aimed at lifting anti-Iran bans

China’s foreign minister says Beijing backs finalizing the Vienna negotiations for the purpose of removing anti-Iran sanctions.

US senators vow to ‘reverse’ any deal weakening Iran bans

A group of 49 Republican senators has announced they will not support the Biden administration’s new nuclear deal with Iran. They have vowed to "reverse" any agreement that weakens sanctions against Tehran and lessens restrictions on the country's nuclear program.

Iran: Russia no obstacle to deal in Vienna

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says Russia has created no obstacle to reaching a deal between Iran and the P4+1 group in Vienna.

Russia: West sanctions affect Iran nuclear deal

The Kremlin on Tuesday cautioned the West that Russia's interests as part of the Iranian nuclear deal would have to be ensured after the United States and its allies slapped sanctions on Moscow for the invasion of Ukraine.

Iran FM: Remaining issues in Vienna talks Tehran red lines

The Iranian foreign minister says the resolution of the remaining issues in the Vienna talks, which are red lines for Iran, is contingent on the will of the US side and its decision to avoid wasting time.

Russia says Iran nuclear talks proceeding normally

Negotiations on restoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) are proceeding normally, without artificial delays, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced in a statement on Monday.

Shamkhani: Iranian delegation to remain in Vienna until deal reached

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani says Iranian negotiators will remain in Vienna until they reach a robust deal with the P4+1 group of countries and achieve the nation’s legal and logical rights. Shamkhani said this on his Twitter account on Monday.

Spokesman: Iran FM to visit Moscow to discuss Vienna process

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian will pay a visit to Moscow on Tuesday to discuss regional developments and issues concerning the Vienna negotiations.

US says Iran nuclear deal ‘close’ to finalized

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman says an agreement over Iran nuclear programme is' close' to being finalized.

Former Iranian spokesman: US shifting blame for pause in Vienna talks onto other

The former spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said the Islamic Republic has a right to demand explanation from Russia over the pause in the Vienna talks.

Russia hindering Vienna talks in cahoots with Israel: Ex-MP

An ex-Iranian lawmaker says the demands abruptly put on the negotiating table by Russia in Vienna are a “serious obstacle” to the conclusion of an agreement aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, adding that Moscow made such a move in coordination with Israel.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: Tehran will never accept a new JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says there will be no new nuclear deal, JCPOA, following the Vienna talks. Khatibzadeh was speaking to a group of students in the city of Mashhad on Sunday.

US says won’t negotiate Ukraine-related sanctions with Russia to salvage JCPOA

A senior State Department official says the US won’t negotiate exemptions to Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia to save the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal (JCPOA). The source told the Wall Street Journal on Sunday Washington instead would try to strike an alternative agreement that excludes Moscow if the Kremlin doesn’t back off from last-minute demands.

Iranian MP: Russia Tehran’s ally, defending own national interests

The spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has said Russia is an ally of the Islamic Republic and it is acting to protect its national interests.

Iranian MPs to Vienna negotiators: Any sanctions removal must be inclusive, effective

Iranian lawmakers have in a statement called on the country’s negotiating team in Vienna talks to avoid any measure to meet the US needs for lowered oil prices regardless of Iran’s demands. The statement was issued by 160 MPs.

Ex-diplomat: Iran’s economy should not be held up by JCPOA

Iran’s former foreign ministry spokesman says the country’s economy should not be held back in anticipation of what might come out of negotiations underway in Vienna between Tehran and other signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Iran says no timing yet for return to Vienna talks

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says all parties are determined to return to the talks in Vienna on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, but it is not clear when that happens.

Iran FM: Tehran seeks robust and lasting deal

Iran's foreign minister says the Islamic Republic of Iran keeps making efforts to reach a good, robust and lasting deal in the Vienna talks.

“European troika call for immediate signing of deal between Iran, P4+1”

A Western journalist who closely follows the Vienna talks has quoted the European troika (France, Britain and Germany) as saying that the US and Iran have resolved their differences and that the nuclear deal must be immediately finalized.

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