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Iran calls on IAEA to stay on path of technical cooperation

Iran has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency to stay on the path of technical cooperation and not allow any country to try to politicize it.

Amir Abdollahian: Iran-Russia fighting terror in Syria a model

The Iranian foreign minister has said Iran and Russia should set their cooperation in Syria as a model for joint fight against terrorism and mutual economic work.

MP: No new provision or change to JCPOA

A top Iranian lawmaker has ruled out any change to the Iran nuclear deal in the upcoming Vienna talks in November's end.

Iran airline hit by cyber attack

Iran’s Mahan Airways says no flight system has been affected after the airline was targeted by a cyber attack.

  Russia: Regional dialog on JCPOA necessary

  There is a need for a negotiated solution for the Iran nuclear deal as well as enhanced regional dialogue, a senior Russian diplomat has stressed.

China calls for compliance with JCPOA

China's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian has said that preserving and adhering to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is the only effective solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.

  Iran seizes foreign vessel smuggling fuel

Iranian naval forces have intercepted a foreign vessel carrying contraband fuel in waters off the country’s southern coast.

Iran FM condemns UK decisions to outlaw Hamas as a terror organization  

The Iranian foreign minister has condemned Britain’s decision to brand the Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, as a terrorist entity.

Iran: US president’s signature not reliable

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said the precondition for the US return to the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, is that Washington must remove sanctions against Tehran.

Khatibzadeh: US, E3 and Arab statement on Iran not worth response

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the statement of the self-proclaimed working group of the United States, the European Troika and the countries of the Cooperation Council on Iran is not worth a response.

Russia welcomes Arab states revised stance on Iran nuclear deal

A senior Russian diplomat has applauded a change for the better in the hostile approach of certain Persian Gulf states toward the Iran nuclear deal. The top official has stated they seem to have backtracked on their endorsement of the US withdrawal from the agreement and are instead calling for its revival.

Iran FM: Tehran seeks to lift sanctions in Vienna talks

The Iranian foreign minister says the active participation of Iran in the forthcoming nuclear talks is aimed at lifting illegal sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Iran set to forge closer cooperation with IORA member states

Iran’s foreign minister says the country is determined to expand its relations with the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).

Officials claim Iran-backed hackers targeting critical US sectors

Federal agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia have claimed hackers linked to the Iranian government are behind an ongoing campaign targeting critical infrastructure, including hospitals in the US. Iran stresses the country is itself a victim of cyberattacks by the US and Israel.

Iran: Success in nuclear talks depends on US will

The success of nuclear negotiations, which will resume in late November, depends on the serious will and practical readiness on the part of the other side to lift the sanctions against Tehran, Iran's top nuclear negotiator says.

Iran condemns JCPOA violations by U.S., European parties

Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi has denounced the United States and the three European parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action for violating their commitments under the deal.

Raisi: Iran supports Iraq’s independence, security, democracy

President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi says Iran's principled stance is to support Iraq's independence, security and democracy.

Top Iran MP confirms UAE official’s visit to Tehran

A high-ranking Iranian member of parliament confirms the visit of an Emirate delegation to Iran in a few days.

Iran MPs demand trial of officials implicated in gas case

253 Iranian lawmakers have sent a letter to Iran’s Judiciary chief to investigate a corruption case in a deal for exporting gas from Iran to the United Arab Emirates.

Iran’s Leader: Encouraging youth to leave country amounts to treason

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged Iranians against underestimating their abilities.

Iran: US sanctions damaging global law and multilateralism

Iranian Minister of Oil announced unilateral Washington sanctions against Tehran will damage global law and multilateralism, targeting livelihood of people. Javad Owji made the remark while addressing the 23rd Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) which was held virtually on Tuesday.

WSJ: Iran resumes production of advanced centrifuges

The Wall Street Journal has quoted European diplomats as saying that Iran has resumed production of advanced nuclear-program parts at Karaj site near the capital Tehran.

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree ceasefire after deadly border clash

Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan have reached a ceasefire agreement, mediated by Russia, ending hostilities that erupted along their borders, according to the defense ministry in Yerevan. Armenia earlier reported deaths and the loss of military positions along borders.

Iran special envoy holds ‘constructive’ talks with Taliban officials

Iran's special envoy for Afghanistan has described talks between the two neighbors as constructive.

Pakistani FM: We are bound to preserve ties with Iran

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Queshi has said the ties between Tehran and Islamabad are rooted in strong historical, religious and cultural commonalities.

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