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Iran Says Negotiation with Trump Will Bear No Fruit

Iran’s first vice-president has ruled out holding talks with the Donald Trump administration, saying the increasingly antagonistic stance of the US on Iran shows such talks will bear no fruits.

“Nuclear Deal Demonstrates Iran’s Commitment to UN Charter Principles”

Iran’s new envoy and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva says the 2015 nuclear deal proved Tehran remains committed to the UN charter principles.

Iran Says Remaining in Nuclear Deal Better than Leaving It

The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEO) says remaining in the 2015 nuclear deal will be more beneficial for Iran than leaving it.

US Not Trustworthy, Iran President Warns N. Korea

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned North Korea against trusting the US, saying that the Trump administration is unreliable and leaves international agreements unilaterally.

Top Iranian Diplomat Optimistic JCPOA Will Be Salvaged

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif say he believes the 2015 nuclear deal could be kept in place, as the EU has walked in the “right direction” and is seemingly eager to provide Iran with definite guarantees.

Europe’s Proposal on Iran Deal “A Step Forward, but Not Enough”

A senior Iranian official says the package of proposals put forward by Europe over the Iran nuclear deal was a step forward, yet not enough in the eyes of Tehran.

‘Innovative’ Ways May Help Iran Reap Benefits of JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has urged other parties to the Iran nuclear deal to find creative ways to help the Islamic Republic benefit from the JCPOA as the US is re-imposing its sanctions on Tehran.

Zarif Holds High-Level Talks with French, Russian Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday held separate talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and the French top diplomat Jean-Yves Le Drian.

Ball in Europe’s Court after US’ Withdrawal from JCPOA: Iran

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the ball is now in Europe’s court to maintain its relations with the Islamic Republic following the US’ illegal withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

EU’s Package to Save JCPOA “Sensible” at Macro Level: Iran

Iran’s top lawmaker Ali Larijani says a package developed by the European Union as part of its efforts to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal is “sensible” at the macro level, signaling Iran’s willingness to keep up fulfilling its JCPOA obligations.

Trump Says US Ready to Reach “Real Deal” with Iran

Two days after threatening Iran, US President Donald Trump tamped down his hawkish rhetoric and signaled he’s ready to make a “real deal” on Tehran’s nuclear program.

Iran Not to Wait Too Long for Europeans: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) have not taken enough practical measures to save the international accord.

Don’t Play with Lion’s Tail, Iran’s President Tells Trump

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has advised his US counterpart not to play with fire by voicing frequent threats against the Iranian nation, amid an escalating war of words between Tehran and Washington.

Tehran, IAEA Signed No Secret Deal on University Inspection: Envoy

The Iranian envoy to the IAEA has rejected rumours that Iran and the Agency have signed a secret deal that gives the UN nuclear watchdog extraordinary access to Iranian researchers, suggesting the recent inspection of an Iranian university by the IAEA has been carried as part of Iran’s normal nuclear obligations.

“Israel’s Claim of Stealing Iran’s Nuclear Data Laughably Absurd”

Iran has dismissed as “laughably absurd” an Israel-fabricated scenario, in which the agents with the regime's Mossad spy agency are claimed to have spirited away loads of "secret documents" on the country's nuclear work from a site in southern Tehran.

Iran Foreign Ministry Presents 10th Quarterly Report on JCPOA to Parliament

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the ministry has presented its tenth quarterly report on the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal to the Iranian Parliament.

Iran FM Says Europe Underestimating Its Power, Influence

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the European Union is underestimating its power and influence and can do more to bring about peace and stability in the Middle East.

President Rouhani Sends Message to Lebanese Counterpart

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister, has delivered a message from President Hassan Rouhani to his Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun in Beirut.

Iran Leader’s Aide to Visit Moscow, Beijing to Convey Important Messages

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, is going to visit Russia and China to convey messages from Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani to Russian and Chinese leaders.

“Mr Rouhani! Don’t Let Europe Kill Time”

A conservative newspaper has called on Iranian President Hassan Rouhani not to allow Europe to drag its feet on the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Parliament to Discuss EU’s Offer on JCPOA

Members of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission in a meeting to be attended by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will examine Europe’s recent package offered to save the 2015 nuclear deal, a lawmaker said.

Package Proposed by EU to Salvage JCPOA Seems Practical: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the operational methods put forward in a ministerial meeting in Vienna on the ways to save the Iran nuclear deal appeared to be practical, saying the Friday’s meeting was a step forward in salvaging the JCPOA.

Vienna Hosts First Ministerial Meeting of JCPOA Joint Commission

Foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, China, France, and Germany and a senior British official have convened in Vienna to attend a ministerial meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission chaired by EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini.

Iran Says Package Proposed by EU to Save JCPOA Disappointing

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani confirmed the country has received a package prepared by Europe to salvage the Iran nuclear deal, but described it as a disappointing proposal which only contained a series of general commitments.

Iran Threatens to Decrease Level of Cooperation with IAEA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has one again stressed that his country may leave the 2015 nuclear deal if the remaining parties to the agreement fail to secure Tehran's rights.

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