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EU members of IAEA board urge removal of Iran sanctions to revive JCPOA

The EU members of the UN atomic agency’s Board of Governors have issued a statement in support of preserving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA and the lifting of anti-Tehran sanctions.

Iranian MP: Russia seeks tensions regarding nuclear issue

A high-ranking Iranian member of parliament says Russia's approach during the Vienna talks shows that the country needs tensions in the region, especially over the nuclear issues, in order to divert world public opinion from its policies on regional issues.

EU’s Mora says time for “political decision” over nuclear talks

European Union deputy foreign policy chief Enrique Mora says "political decisions" need to be made in the coming days to end the Vienna negotiations aimed at salvaging the Iran nuclear deal.

Shamkhani criticizes Washington’s delay in making political decision in Vienna talks

Iran’s top security official says the prospect of an agreement in the Vienna talks remains unclear because the United States is delaying a necessary political decision.

Russia envoy says to clarify demands for U.S. guarantees related to JCPOA

Russia’s Ambassador to Iran says there has been a misunderstanding about Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s demand for guarantees from the United States in talks to revive the nuclear agreement.

Iran: Decision over direct talks with US based on Washington behavior

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Tehran will make decisions regarding direct talks with the US based on Washington’s behavior, not vague messages.

“IAEA removes one of Iran outstanding safeguard issues from its agenda”

The caretaker of Iran’s permanent mission in international organizations in Vienna says the new report by the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency reflects a number of positive developments including removal of one of the three Iranian sites from the list of alleged outstanding safeguard issues.

Shamkhani: Iran seeks prompt achievements in Vienna talks

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says Tehran is considering putting forth initiatives to speed up the achievement of results in the Vienna talks.

Advisor: Vienna talks not over; Iran awaits response from Russia, US

An advisor to Iran’s negotiating team says the Vienna talks “aren’t over anyway,” with Tehran waiting for Russia’s clarifications over its requests from the US and for Washington to respond to the Islamic Republic’s “key demands” in the process.

US says Russia demands on Iran nuclear deal ‘irrelevant’

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has dismissed as "irrelevant" Russian demands for guarantees that new sanctions linked to Ukraine will not affect Moscow's rights under a reworked Iran nuclear deal.

Iranian MP: Iran to sign deal in Vienna only after resolution of differences

A member of the Iranian Parliament’s Foreign Policy and National Security Commission says the draft of the agreement between Iran and the P4+1 group is ready but a couple of differences remain.

Keyhan newspaper: Iran should not let US dodge obligation to lift all sanctions

Hossein Shariatmadari, editor-in-chief of the influential Iranian newspaper Keyhan, has said in a commentary that Iran should not let the US dodge its obligation to lift sanctions against the Islamic Republic during the nuclear talks in Vienna.

US says anti-Russia sanctions should not affect JCPOA

New US sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, are not related to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and should not have any impact on a potential revival of the landmark agreement, a US State Department spokesperson says.

Iran, IAEA agree process to address outstanding issues

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency agreed to speed up their talks and cooperation to help resolve outstanding issues as part of their joint statement for cooperation in August 26, 2020.

Iran FM calls for IAEA impartiality, professional approach

Iran’s foreign minister, in a meeting with the visiting head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, stressed the need for an independent, professional and impartial approach by the IAEA.

IRNA rejects as baseless Reuters report on US guarantees

An IRNA correspondent follow-up has revealed that a report by Reuters regarding Russia’s demand for the US guarantees vis-à-vis Iran, is quote baseless.

Russian envoy hails Iranian delegation for fierce defense of national interests

Russia's ambassador to international organizations and its chief negotiator in the Vienna talks Mikhail Ulyanov says that the text of the agreement between Iran and the P4+1 group has been finalized but several other issues need to be resolved.

Report: Iran says Russia’s demand for US guarantees may harm nuclear talks

Russia's demand for written US guarantees that sanctions on Moscow would not damage Russian cooperation with Tehran is "not constructive" for nuclear negotiations, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Saturday.

Iran urges IAEA not to be swayed by political considerations

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says political influence and lobbying should not affect the agency’s decisions.

Source: Three issues unresolved in Vienna besides safeguards matters

An informed source says there are still three unresolved issues between Iran and the P4+1 group in addition to outstanding safeguards matters, in the Vienna talks.

Iranian MP: US, West making mischief, delaying deal in Vienna

An Iranian lawmaker says the talks in Vienna on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal was making progress well until recently, but the Western sides have turned “uncompromising” and been making mischief in the process over the past few days.

EU’s Borrell: Vienna talks making progress, heading for deal

The European foreign policy chief says Vienna talks aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal are headed for a final deal.

US says nuclear deal close, some issues still ‘unsolved’

An American official has stated the remaining parties to the Vienna talks are close to a possible nuclear deal, but a number of difficult issues still remain unsolved.

Iran: Vienna talks ongoing; all parties focused on final key steps

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says talks between Iran and the P4+1 are still ongoing in the Austrian capital Vienna.

Iran says to keep IAEA cameras data until JCPOA revived

Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the International Organizations in Vienna says footage from IAEA cameras will remain with Iran until its 2015 nuclear deal is revived.

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