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Differences with US “serious, deep-rooted”: Iran’s Araghchi
I personally see no immediate prospect for the establishment of diplomatic relations between Iran and the US, said Araghchi.
Iran’s Bushehr home to 2 new nuclear power plants: Salehi
The new plants would cost around 10 billion dollars and around 15,000 technicians would be required to work on the projects over the next three or four years, said Salehi.
Bahrain attempting regional disruption with claims: Afkham
Unconstructive methods will not disrupt Iran’s serious determination for persistence in a responsible regional policy against threats such as extremism and terrorism, said Afkham.
Zarif reiterates Iran’s firm support for regional nations’ anti-extremism campaign
The message of Iran's foreign minister to the region is deepening friendship and strengthening all-out cooperation with regional countries, said the deputy foreign minister.
Where does opposition to Fabius’ Tehran visit stem from?
The policy of self-imposed isolation should come to an end, because in today’s world such a policy is doomed to failure, said Ghorban Oghli.
Nuclear deal does little to end US enmity toward Iran
Ahmad Tavakoli, a Tehran MP, has said that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States are not expected to make friends thanks to the historic nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1.
Iran seals over $2b in trade deals with European companies: Official
Iran has seen the return of European investors and some of them have been granted foreign investment licenses and guarantees, said Khazaei.
Powerful diplomacy ended lengthy anti-Iran oppression: Rafsanjani
Rafsanjani urged the Iranian critics of the deal to consider the sensitive conditions of the region today, Iran's national interests, and elaborate on their stance peacefully.
Araghchi to brief MPs on implementation of JCPOA Sunday
The approval of JCPOA has been assigned to a special committee and then it has to be examined in the chamber, said Shafiei, an MP.
Will Islamic Consultative Assembly confirm the Iran deal?
Ali Motahari, a principlist MP, has said that the Iran nuclear deal should pass parliament, adding the chamber can only approve or disapprove the general outlines, not the details, of the historic deal.
Zarif dismisses Kerry’s remarks at Senate hearing
Zarif has criticized Kerry’s remarks over US capacity to use military force against Tehran, dismissing it as a “hollow threat.”
Iran writes letter to IAEA over US official’s remarks
The letter came after the White House press secretary claimed that US or Israeli military officials will increase their capabilities by receiving information on the IAEA’s inspection regime.
Iran’s IAEA envoy rejects reports of ‘secret annexes to JCPOA’
The roadmap signed between Iran and the IAEA is not part of JCPOA, said Reza Najafi.
Canada losing ‘traditional partners’ over JCPOA stance
Iran's foreign ministry spokeswoman has said that Ottawa’s adherence to the Israeli regime’s stance towards Iran has led to the isolation of Canada within the international community and even among its closest traditional partners.
A macro look at nuclear talks, an analysis of Leader’s nuclear stance
An analytical piece by Khamenei.ir has said that constantly criticizing the nuclear team and what they did to settle Iran’s nuclear dispute with the West does not serve Iran’s interests and is not in keeping with the Supreme Leader’s stance.
Stage is set for resumption of ties with the US: Iranian MP
When the Iranians staged a revolution they had no plans to cut ties with the United States, and this estrangement is not expected to last forever, the principlist deputy said.
Iran does not expect change in US behavior following talks: Araghchi
Araghchi said, likewise, the US should expect no change in the policies of the Islamic Republic.
Araghchi hails early adoption of resolution that removes sanctions as positive
Among other things, removal of sanctions, continued enrichment, and revocation of UN Security Council resolutions are key achievements of JCPOA, said Araghchi.
Iran’s nuclear chief underlines settlement of PMD issues by December 15
Salehi rejected allegations that Iran has done any military nuclear activity in the past, and called for an end to this issue within a political-technical framework.
Iranian minister urges Tehran-Ankara cooperation in counterterrorism
Iran-Turkey relations have a significant role in establishing regional security and development, said Rahmani Fazli in a meeting with the Turkish ambassador to Tehran.
Except nuclear-capable missiles, Iran will develop any missile it sees fit: Advisor
Despite some weaknesses in the text of JCPOA, Iranian negotiators have done their best to stand up for the rights of the Iranian people and safeguard our national interests, Velayati said.
Vienna agreement increases hatred for US in Iran: Basij commander
The US needs the agreement merely to legalize the sanctions and continue pressure against Iran, said Brigadier General Naghdi.
Reversibility also an option for Iran: Zarif
Zarif was in parliament along with the nuclear chief to brief parliamentarians on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) concluded between Iran and P5+1 on July 14.
A logical, vital and urgent expectation from the government
Kayhan daily has, in its editorial, analyzed the new UN Security Council resolution on Iran, saying that Iran should first review the nuclear deal and then decide whether to accept or reject it.
Nuclear negotiators in parliament to present report (PHOTOS)
Images of Iranian nuclear negotiators in parliament to present a report to MPs on the nuclear deal with P5+1.