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Where does the dispute over JCPOA review come from?
An analytical report released by Tabnak.ir says that the Iranian parliament has three different views on the way JCPOA should be reviewed and that these views have their roots in a partisan line of argument.
Red lines have been upheld in Iranian nuclear program: Salehi
Iran will generate 3,000 megawatts of nuclear electricity in 10 years, Salehi hoped.
Iran condemns terrorist attack in Afghanistan
The recent terrorist attack in Kabul showed that terrorists will do anything to achieve their inhumane and heinous objectives, said Afkham.
Russian navy fleet docks at Iran port city of Anzali
The maritime relations between Russia and Iran will be expanded and we will go ahead with our official and unofficial visits to Iran, said the commander of the Russian fleet.
Iran has considered all options, even improper implementation of JCPOA
An Iranian Foreign Ministry official has said that the negotiating countries and the EU representative are members of a joint commission which will look into any problems which may arise in the implementation of the deal.
FM Zarif credits massive electoral turnout for breakthrough nuclear talks
FM Zarif said since the conclusion of the deal on July 14, there has been a major change in the way other countries deal with Iran over its nuclear program.
Iran, Japan call for using capacity of nuclear deal
The head of the Central Bank of Iran has welcomed more Japanese investment in Iran, saying that obstacles should be removed promptly.
Iran’s top commander supports JCPOA, UNSC resolution
Iran’s armed forces are concerned about the possible impacts of JCPOA and the resolution on Iran's defense capabilities, and the US officials' misinterpretations of the texts, said Major General Firouzabadi.
Iran’s foreign minister dismisses US media claim on Parchin site
FM Zarif has rejected as false the claim that Iran tries to remove traces of alleged nuclear activities at Parchin, saying such reports are aimed at disrupting the climate of understanding between Iran and P5+1.
Different things led to conclusion of the deal: Diplomat (PART TWO)
An Iranian diplomat present in nuclear talks says the US repeatedly tested Iran’s stances in nuclear talks, hoping that Tehran would budge at the eleventh hour, but they realized that we remained steadfast in our stances.
Speaker wants JCPOA be presented to parliament in the form of a bill
In light of the fact that JCPOA entails certain commitments for Iran, it should be viewed as an agreement and under the Constitution any agreement needs the blessing of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Saghaei said.
Gunmen attack checkpoint in Marivan, no one hurt
A provincial official says no one was hurt in the attack which only caused minor damage.
Iran renews support for Iraq’s territorial integrity
Iran reiterates the need for Iraq's solidarity and territorial integrity as well as political partnership of all tribes in line with Iraq's constitution, said Amir Abdollahian.
US, West bid to satisfy Zionists to no avail: Iran cleric
You want to satisfy the Zionist leaders with the recent deal with Iran, but be sure that they won’t be satisfied, because they want to destroy all nations in the world, said Ayatollah Emami Kashani.
Different things led to conclusion of the deal: Diplomat (PART ONE)
Iran never insisted on anything beyond its inalienable nuclear rights, an Iranian diplomat said.
US, allies to blame for terror spread in ME: Zarif
The Iranian foreign minister has said that the deal Iran struck with P5+1 on July 14 has dismantled the basis of the "Iranophobic plot."
Iran trying to promote peace in region: Rouhani
Pointing to age-old relations between Iran and Italy, the president said at a meeting with two Italian ministers there are no obstacles in the way of fostering mutual cooperation.
New atmosphere misunderstood by some people: Zarif
Our missile experts tell us that none of our missiles are designed for carrying nuclear warheads, and they will never be designed for that purpose, Zarif said.
Level of trade relations with Italy above normal: Iran’s Zarif
Parliamentary and judicial exchanges, cooperation in education, and combating narcotics trafficking and organized crime were among issues raised at a meeting between the two top diplomats.
Ambiguities surrounding overseas trips of Iranian MPs
The fact that many officials do not welcome any supervision of their conduct is to blame for the difficulties in the fight against corruption in Iran.
Majority of Iranians support JCPOA: Araghchi
President Rouhani's Cabinet tries to observe maximum transparency in informing the public, said Araghchi.
First the neighbor, then the home; simply a piece of ethical advice or a strategic necessity?
The Iranian top diplomat said Iran's first priority is to have solid relations with its neighbors and that policy has been reiterated especially ever since the new government took office.
Achievement of Iranian gov’t beyond expectations: Rouhani
President Rouhani said that the end results of the negotiations were a win-win.
Is Iran dealing with P5+2?
What is surprising is that Amano, who is the director general of an independent international agency, is summoned to the US Senate and he accepts to show up, Naghavi said.
Iran warns IAEA against leakage of confidential data to US Senate
The agreements between a country and the IAEA, which are classified, can by no means be presented to any other country, said the Iranian ambassador to the IAEA.