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Iran: IAEA’s ‘unconstructive’ statement won’t help efforts to revive JCPOA

Iran’s representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the US and the Europeans failed in their attempt to rally African and Latin American states behind an anti-Iran statement at the Agency’s Board of Governors since everyone has realized such a measure serves political purposes and is unconstructive.

China urges nuclear deal parties not to exaggerate safeguards issues in talks

A Chinese envoy has called on all parties in the Iran nuclear talks to create necessary conditions for reaching an agreement, instead of exaggerating Iran's nuclear safeguards issues.

Iran FM says border with Armenia must be preserved

The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone conversation with his Azeri counterpart, said Iran-Armenia border is a historical route and must be preserved without any change.

Iran and Uzbekistan ink 17 MoUs

Iran and Uzbekistan have signed 17 memorandums of understanding with the aim of expanding their relations in different fields.

Iranian reformist cleric criticizes government’s handling of problems

An Iranian cleric has criticized the administration of President Ebrahim Raisi for what he calls its failure to resolve the crisis faced by the country.

Former Iran official: Further delay in JCPOA signing means Iran will lose oil markets

The Iranian oil ministry’s former director of international affairs says further delay in the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA, means Iran will lose oil markets.

Iran president leaves for Uzbekistan to attend SCO summit

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi headed to Uzbek city of Samarkand on Wednesday to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.

Russia says anti-Iran resolution at IAEA BoG brought negative consequences

The permanent representative of Russia to international organizations in Vienna has announced that the anti-Iran resolution at the June meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors brought negative consequences.

Iran FM warns IAEA board against issuing ‘unconstructive statement’

The Iranian foreign minister, says Issuing ‘unconstructive statements’ by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s board of governors, ‘will bear no fruit.’

Iran’s FM says Tehran eager to broaden ties with UAE

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with Emirati ambassador Saif Mohammed Al Zaabi, back in Tehran after seven years. Amirabdollahian highlighted Iran’s policy on expansion of relations with all neighbors including the UAE.

Iran FM calls for cessation of hostilities between Armenia, Azerbaijan Republic

The Iranian foreign minister voiced Tehran opposition to the military confrontation between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, calling for an urgent end to the war.

President Raisi: Caucasus security significant to Iran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated that stability and peace in the Caucasus region is of special significance to Tehran.

Iranian expert dismisses claims that 9/11 was an inside job

An Iranian political expert has rejected as mere speculation conspiracy theories that described 9/11 as an inside job and claim the attacks were carried out by some quarters within the US ruling establishment.

Families of Iranian terror victims denounce Albania for supporting terrorists

The families of the Iranian terror victims have slammed Albania for hosting the anti-Tehran Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) terrorist group.

Mere detection of nuclear traces doesn’t mean Iran has undeclared material: Official

An Iranian nuclear official says the mere detection by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of nuclear traces at sites in Iran does not mean that the country has undeclared nuclear material in its possession.

Daily: Arbaeen preparation a test for Raisi administration

The ‘messy’ preparation for Iranian pilgrims to embark on the million-man Arbaeen walk in neighboring Iraq is a giveaway of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi administration’s performance a year into office, a left-leaning newspaper argues.

Iran Advisor: Nuclear deal imminent despite US pressure

An advisor to Iran’s nuclear negotiating team, who is privy to the details of efforts to revive a 2015 nuclear accord, says the talks have not been derailed despite the pressure campaign by the United States and an agreement is close.

Russia says Iran’s response to EU proposal no obstacle to final nuclear deal

A senior Russian diplomat has said Iran's response to the European Union’s draft text for the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal constitutes no "serious obstacle" to a final agreement between Tehran and the remaining parties to the landmark accord.

Husband of Iranian woman who jumped to death to prevent rape demands speedy execution

The husband of an Iranian woman, who recently lost her life after jumping from a building’s second floor in the western city of Marivan to escape a rape attempt, says he wants to see the culprit at the gallows immediately.

Political activist: President Raisi delegated to sign, or not sign nuclear deal

Iranian political activist Abbas Abdi, in an article for Etemad newspaper, says that the leader of the Islamic revolution has handed over the responsibility of the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, to president Ebrahim Raisi.

US says Iran’s response to EU proposal a ‘step backward’

Iran has taken “a step backward” with its latest response to a nuclear deal proposal, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated, calling a near-term agreement “unlikely”.

Analyst: US, Europe hell-bent on turning heat on Iran

A recent anti-Iran statement by France, Britain and Germany and the turn of political events in the US show that they are determined to apply more pressure on the Islamic Republic amid the standoff in reaching an agreement on saving a sinking 2015 nuclear deal, a political affairs expert says.

Ex-Iranian MP: ‘Triangle of opponents’ succeeded in putting off nuclear deal

A former Iranian lawmaker says the parties opposing the revival of Iran’s nuclear deal with Western powers have achieved their goal of deferring the agreement until an unforeseeable future.

Iran gives 5-year residence permit to foreign entrepreneurs

Iran’s cabinet has issued an enactment to grant a 5-year residence permit to foreign specialists and entrepreneurs. Per the enactment, the specialists and entrepreneurs that are elites will enjoy Iranian citizenship rights and privileges.

Iran military commander: Arash-2 drone earmarked for strikes on Israel

The commander of the Iranian army’s ground force says the armed forces have earmarked Arash-2 drone aircraft specifically for attacks on Israel’s Haifa and Tel Aviv in the occupied territories.

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