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Iran, China, Russia Hold Trilateral Meeting in Vienna

The heads of the Russian and Chinese negotiating teams visited the residence of Iran's chief negotiator and deputy foreign minister, Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, in Vienna to hold trilateral talks with him.

Iran FM to Visit Indonesia on Sunday: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will travel to Indonesia on Sunday, April 18, 2021, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh.

Iran Rejects New US Sanctions against Russia

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the US administration's move to introduce new sanctions against Russia is a wrong move in a wrong path, which is completely rejected.

Consultations Still Underway among Iran, P4+1 in Vienna

The Iranian negotiating team and the P4+1 group of countries are still holding consultations in the Austrian capital of Vienna.

Iran Produces First Batch of 60-Percent Enriched Uranium

Head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi has confirmed that the country’s nuclear scientists produced the first batch of 60-percent enriched uranium at Natanz facility.

JCPOA Joint Commission Wraps Up Meeting in Vienna

The joint commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) wrapped up its meeting in the Grand Hotel of Vienna on Thursday with an agreement on the continuation of technical talks in expert-level meetings.

JCPOA Joint Commission to Hold Fresh Round of Talks in Vienna

A meeting of the joint commission of the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), will be held in person at Vienna’s Grand Hotel on Thursday at 3 pm (Tehran time).

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Latest Syria Developments

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to the Iranian foreign minister for special political affairs, had a conversation with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen.

Iran, Slovakia Discuss Promotion of Mutual Cooperation

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has held talks with Slovakian Deputy Foreign Minister Ingrid Brocková.

Iran’s Chief Negotiator Meets Russian, Chinese Counterparts in Vienna

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, who is also the head of the Iranian delegation to nuclear talks in Vienna, held separate meetings with his Russian and Chinese counterparts in the Austrian capital.

Rouhani: Iran Starts Enriching Uranium to 60% in Response to ‘Nuclear Terrorism’

The Iranian president says Tehran has responded to what he called ‘nuclear terrorism’ at Natanz nuclear facility by installing more modern centrifuges and enriching uranium to higher purity levels.

US Should Lift All Sanctions, Fulfill Commitments, Rouhani Tells Qatari Emir

The Iranian president has reiterated that Iran will return to full compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), only after the United States removes all sanctions.

Iran, Russia to Boost Cooperation against US’ Media Propaganda

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh held talks with Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who was accompanying the visiting Russian delegation in Tehran.

Iran Summons Portuguese Ambassador over EU Sanctions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned the Portuguese Ambassador to Tehran to protest at the European Union's move to blacklist a number of Iranian officials and bodies over human rights concerns.

Iran, Russia Stress Respect for Syrian Constitution, National Dialogue

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to Iran’s Foreign Minister for special political affairs, has held talks with Mikhail Bogdanov, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and President Vladimir Putin's Special Envoy for the Middle East and Africa.

Iranian, Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Cooperation in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov who has travelled to Iran heading a delegation.

Inviting Israel to Persian Gulf ‘Dangerous’ Step, Rouhani Tells Lavrov

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned the country’s southern neighbours about the “dangerous” consequences of inviting the Israeli regime to the Persian Gulf.

Iran to Start Enriching Uranium to Purity Level of 60% Tonight

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says the country will start enriching uranium to the purity level of 60 percent.

Iran FM Writes Letter to UN Chief over Natanz Act of Sabotage

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written a letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on the recent act of sabotage against Iran’s Natanz enrichment facility.

Iran Urges South Korea to Immediately Release Its Frozen Assets

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has held talks with South Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Choi Jong-kun who was in Tehran as part of a delegation headed by the country’s prime minister.

Acts of Sabotage, Sanctions Not to Give US Leverage against Iran: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says sanctions and acts of sabotage will give the United States no leverage to force Iran into sitting at the negotiating table.

Iran Reserves Right to Act against Perpetrators of Terror Act in Natanz

The Iranian government spokesman says Iran reserves the right to act against those who ordered and perpetrated the act of sabotage against the country’s Natanz nuclear facility.

Iran, Russia to Sign Cooperation Document during Lavrov’s Trip to Tehran

The Iranian ambassador to Moscow has described as very important Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s ongoing trip to Tehran.

Iran Condemns EU Sanctions, Vows to Consider Reciprocal Move

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has lashed out at the European Union for putting the names of several Iranian officials and institutions on its human rights sanctions list.

Tehran, Kabul Discuss Trend of Afghan Peace Talks

The Iranian foreign minister’s special envoy for Afghanistan Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian has discussed with Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar the latest status of peace negotiations in Afghanistan.

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