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IAEA No Place for Playing Political Games: Rouhani

The Iranian president has urged the European countries to allow the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to move forward with its technical work, so that the recent Tehran-IAEA agreement will go well.

Iran, Iraq Discuss Mutual Security Cooperation

Iran and Iraq have drawn up a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) on security cooperation between the two countries.

Lifting Sanctions Only Way Forward with Iran Nuclear Deal: Araqchi

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi says the only way forward with the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is to lift the United States’ illegal sanctions against Tehran.

Iran Rejects US ‘Baseless’ Claim That It’s Stoking Tension in Yemen

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected the US secretary of state’s "unfounded" accusation that Iran is fueling tensions in Yemen.

Anti-Iran Resolution to Affect Iran-IAEA Cooperation: Official

Mahmoud Vaezi, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian President, has warned about the ramifications of a possible resolution by the UN nuclear watchdog’s Board of Governors against the country.

Iran Deal Can Be Revived This Week If There’s Serious Determination: Rouhani

The Iranian president says reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA, is an easy job that can be done in one or two days if there is serious determination.

Iran Congratulates Bulgaria on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has extended congratulations to his Bulgarian counterpart on the country’s national day.

Iran Offers Condolences over Demise of Lebanese Scholar

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in a message, expressed condolences on the demise of senior Lebanese scholar Sheikh Ahmed al-Zain.

UN Chief Calls Zarif to Discuss Efforts to Establish Peace in Yemen

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres had a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday evening.

Removal of US Bans Only Way to Save JCPOA, Rouhani Tells Macron

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani had a telephone conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday evening.

Iran Says Waiting for Biden Administration’s Action

Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says Tehran is waiting for the new US administration to take action and return to its obligations under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran Berates US for Turning Blind Eye to Israeli Nukes

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has fulminated against the West, including the United States, for sealing their lips in the face of Israeli nuclear arms.

No Talks with US Before It Corrects Wrong Policies: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says there will be no bilateral talks or any change in Iran’s policies unless Washington corrects its wrong policies and return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA.

US Will Have to Kneel Down, Lift Iran Sanctions: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says he is confident that the United States will finally have to kneel down before the Iranian nation and abandon its sanctions.

Zarif Warns US, Europe against Censuring Iran at IAEA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the United States and the European countries against any move to censure Iran at the upcoming meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Tehran Warns IAEA against Adopting Anti-Iran Resolution

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has warned the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against issuing a resolution on Iran at the upcoming meeting of its Board of Governors.

Iran Rejects EU’s Offer, Says Time Not Ripe for Informal Meeting with US

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the time is not ripe for an informal meeting with the US and the E3 proposed by EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell considering the recent stances and moves by the US and the three European countries.

Iran Summons Turkish Envoy over Interior Minister’s ‘Unacceptable’ Remarks

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Turkish ambassador to Tehran to protest at the Turkish interior minister's "unacceptable" remarks about the presence of PKK elements in Iran.

Iran Welcomes India-Pakistan Joint Statement on Ceasefire

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has hailed the joint statement of India and Pakistan based on which the two sides have agreed to strictly adhere to the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir region.

Iran Reduced Commitments after US Failed to Fulfil Obligations: VP

The Iranian first vice president says the country scaled down its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), after the US reneged on its obligations under the agreement.

Recent Incidents in Iraq Plot to Strain Tehran-Baghdad Relations: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sat down with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in Tehran where they discussed the different dimensions of political and economic cooperation as well as border exchanges between the two countries.

Iran Says Won’t Allow Takfiri Terrorism to Gain Foothold in Region Again

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says Iran and other countries fighting terror will not allow “puppet Takfiri terrorism” to rear its ugly head again in the region.

‘Iran’s Deal with IAEA Deal Proves Its Nuclear Program Peaceful’

A senior Iranian official says the country proved to the whole world that its nuclear program is peaceful by signing an agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during a recent visit to Tehran by IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi.

Iran Says to Remove IAEA Cameras in 3 Months if Sanctions Not Lifted

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the surveillance cameras of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be removed from Iranian nuclear sites in three months if the US sanctions are not lifted.

Iran Condemns US Airstrikes on Syria

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has categorically condemned the US' illegal attacks on areas in eastern Syria, which amount to gross violation of human rights and a breach of international law and rights.

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