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Iran’s Zarif Calls US ‘Big Threat to Int’l Peace’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has described the US as a threat to international peace and security, urging Washington to begin acting like a normal state.

Iran Urges UN to Condemn Israel’s Nuclear Threat

Tehran has written to the United Nations, calling on the world body to condemn Israel for threatening Iran with a nuclear attack and bring the regime’s atomic weapons program under its supervision.

Iran Urges UK’s Major Role in Reactor Modernization: Salehi

Iran’s Nuclear Chief Ali Akbar Salehi says Tehran expects the United Kingdom to play a significant role in the reconstruction of Arak heavy-water nuclear reactor.

US Says Seeks to Sign ‘Treaty’ with Iran on Missile Program

The United States says it seeks a treaty with Iran ahead of the next week's United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York.

Israel Has Not Given IAEA Any Document on Iran: Russia

The Russian Federation does not have any information that confirms Israel has handed over some documents on Iran’s nuclear program to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said Russia's permanent representative to the agency, Mikhail Ulyanov.

Iran, Russia Discuss Closer Nuclear Cooperation

Iranian and Russian nuclear chiefs have sat down for talks on the fringes of the 62nd Annual Regular Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the Austrian capital, Vienna.

Iran Says May Hold Meeting with JCPOA FMs in New York

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says foreign ministers of Iran and other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal are likely to hold a meeting on the sidelines of this year’s UN General Assembly in New York to discuss efforts to salvage the nuclear pact.

Iran to Boost Uranium Enrichment If EU Remains Passive: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran could increase uranium enrichment should the European Union continue to act passively in the wake of the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

Europe’s Efforts to Save JCPOA Useless after November 4: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi said the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal known as the JCPOA have a deadline of November 4 to fulfill their pledges to offset the US sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

UK: Useful Talks Held with Iran on JCPOA, British-Iranian Prisoner

A senior British diplomat says he held “useful conversations” with Iranian officials in Tehran on the 2015 nuclear deal and the fate of British-Iranian dual citizen Nazanin Zaghari, who is imprisoned in Iran.

Iran Not Satisfied Yet with EU’s Offers to Save JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the offers made by Europeans to save the Iran nuclear deal have so far failed to meet Iran’s expectation, but Tehran is still hopeful Europe could convince it to remain in the deal.

Iranian, French FMs Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

The foreign ministers of Iran and France have, in a phone conversation, exchanged views on a host of issues, a few days after the European diplomat’s call for talks on Tehran’s missile program and regional policies.

Iran Has So Far Stayed in JCPOA at EU’s Request: Larijani

Iran’s parliament speaker says the Europeans have asked Tehran to remain in the nuclear deal for now, vowing to ensure the country’s interests under the JCPOA.

Europe Has No Choice but to Fulfill JCPOA Pledges: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says following the US’ unilateral withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, the European signatories to the 2015 accord have no other way but to remain committed to their obligations under the JCPOA.

Iran Still Respecting Its JCPOA Commitments: IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has once again reaffirmed Iran's full compliance with its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal in the second such report after the US stopped fulfilling its side of the bargain and left the multilateral agreement in violation of international law.

No Talks to Be Held with US at Any Level: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says no negotiation will be held with the US at any level as the Trump administration wants to tell the world it has forced the Islamic Republic to sit for talks.

Iran Will Resort to “Third Option” If EU Fails to Keep JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran could choose an option other than withdrawing from or remaining in the 2015 nuclear deal, in case Europe fails to provide binding assurances Tehran demands for remaining in the pact.

“EU Must Be Faster, More Transparent in Saving Iran Deal”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on other parties to the Iran nuclear deal to take practical measures to save the 2015 accord after the US’ illegal withdrawal back in May.

Iran in Talks with Russia for Construction of New Nuclear Plant

Iran's Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian says the country has restarted negotiations with Russia to build a new nuclear power plant capable of generating up to 3,000 megawatts of electricity.

Iran Waiting for EU to Guarantee Continued Oil Sales, Banking Ties: FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran is still waiting for the European Union’s measures to guarantee the continued sale of Iran’s crude oil and maintaining banking ties with the bloc despite the US bans.

Rouhani Optimistic Iran Could Overcome Existing Challenges

The Iranian president says his government is determined to handle challenges the nation is facing, and he is optimistic the country will succeed in foiling hostile plots, just like the way it managed to discredit nuclear allegations against Iran.

“EU’s €18m Iran Budget Not Related to Its Package to Save JCPOA”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the European Union’s allocation of an €18m budget to Iran has nothing to do with the bloc’s package to save the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Laments Slow Progress of EU’s Efforts to Save Nuclear Deal

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed dissatisfaction over the slow progress of efforts to keep the 2015 nuclear deal in place, expressing hope the other parties to the nuclear accord will work harder to compensate for the US withdrawal.

US Suffering from Disease of Addiction to Sanctions: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States is addicted to applying sanctions on Iran and other countries.

Russia to Send Second Batch of Nuclear Fuel to Iran

Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced the country is ready to send a second batch of highly-enriched uranium to Iran.

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