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Iran newspaper: US should pay reparations, lift sanctions verifiably

The Iranian newspaper Iran which reflects the views of the government has run a report on Tehran’s policy and goals in the new round of talks in Vienna with the 4+1 group.

IAEA confirms Iran Grossi invitation

The International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, has confirmed that Iran has invited the UN nuclear watchdog’s chief Rafael Grossi to Tehran for a visit.

Bagheri: Lifting US sanctions high priority for talks

Top Iranian nuclear negotiator says removal of illegal U.S. sanctions is a key necessity and a high priority for the forthcoming talks in Vienna.

Iran: IAEA chief to visit Tehran soon

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the country has invited Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi to visit Tehran and is awaiting a response.

Russia says sharing stance with Iran on ‘good agreement’ in nuclear talks

Moscow shares stance with Tehran on the possibility of reaching a good agreement in a short time during the upcoming nuclear talks, a Russian top diplomat says. The negotiations are scheduled to start in the Austrian capital later this month.

Iran FM: Tehran entering Vienna talks in good faith

Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran is entering the Vienna talks in good faith and despite the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Russia seeks restoring JCPOA, removal anti-Iran bans in Vienna

Moscow says it will insist on the resumption of full implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, as well as lifting of anti-Tehran sanctions during the Vienna talks slated for November’s end.

IAEA head urges more contacts with Iran government

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced it was “astonishing” that he has had no contact with the new Iranian government on several issues over Tehran’s nuclear programme. He has called for more contacts between the two sides.

Top Iran nuclear negotiator meets EU’s Mora

Top Iranian nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani has held talks in Spain with Enrique Mora, the EU’s coordinator for the Vienna talks.

‘Iran seeks removal of US sanctions during Vienna talks’

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says the purpose of the forthcoming negotiations in the Austrian capital is to remove all sanctions imposed by the United States, and the talks will not be about the nuclear issue.

Top diplomat: Iran not to negotiate over defense, security

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri has stated Tehran will not negotiate on its defense and security capabilities with the world powers. The top nuclear negotiator has stressed Iran requires a commitment that the United States will not again leave the nuclear deal.

Iran’s deputy FM meets British counterpart in London

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri has held talks with Minister for Middle East and North Africa at the British Foreign Office James Cleverly in London over bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest.

Bagheri: US must first remove sanctions before returning to JCPOA

Top Iranian nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri has said lifting of anti-Iran sanctions is a pre-condition for the US to return to the Iran nuclear deal.

Russia: US should revise sanction policy against Iran

Washington should effectively demonstrate its intention to revise anti-Tehran sanctions policy to revive the Iran nuclear deal, a Russian top diplomat says.

Diplomats: IAEG board unlikely to issue resolution against Iran

European diplomats say it is unlikely the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors to issue a resolution against Iran. Iranian officials have announced nuclear negotiations are slated to resume in late November, and stressed Tehran is prepared to reach a good agreement.

Iran’s deputy FM in Europe for talks

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs has arrived in the British capital, London, as part of his European tour to sit down with high-ranking UK officials.

French daily: Iran hints France mediating between Washington-Tehran

A French newspaper says Tehran believes Paris may become a mediator in US-Iran talks on the nuclear deal. Le Figaro has quoted deputy Iranian foreign minister Ali Bagheri as saying Paris should demonstrate itself as a more independent state.

Iran FM to German counterpart: Using language of force and threats not helpful

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran will not give in to unfounded propaganda regarding the talks over the Iran nuclear agreement.

Iranian, German FMs discuss JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his German counterpart Heiko Maas discussed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the lifting of oppressive sanctions against the Islamic Republic in a phone conversation on Monday.

European sources: Iran’s Bagheri to meet French, British diplomats within days

European sources have confirmed that Iran’s deputy foreign minister Ali Bagheri will hold talks with French and British officials this week. Earlier, Tehran announced the top diplomat will visit several European capitals for talks over a range of issues including the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran FM: Success of Vienna talks contingent on lifting sanctions, return to commitments

The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone conversation with his British counterpart, has reiterated the success of the Vienna talks over the Iran nuclear deal is contingent on the removal of all anti-Tehran sanctions and the return of all sides to their obligations under the deal.

Iran: US JCPOA return hinges on removal of sanctions

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has once more reiterated the need for the US to remove all illegal anti-Tehran sanctions before its return to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Russia: JCPOA stalemate can only end through talks

Russia’s permanent envoy to the international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov says the only solution to the stalemate over the Iran nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, is the resumption of the Vienna talks.

“Iran has 25 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium

The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the country’s stockpile of 60% enriched uranium has reached 25 kilograms.

US invites Iran to ‘serious’ nuclear talks

Former top US nuclear negotiator and current Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman, has announced Washington supports restarting the nuclear talks, and invited Tehran to serious negotiations. Iran says it is serious in resuming the talks provided that they would lead to the lifting of US sanctions.

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