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Nuclear deal depends on US removal of sanctions: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the conclusion of a final deal between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries over Iran’s nuclear program hinges on the United States’ move to lift the sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Iran ready to cooperate with IAEA on PMD allegations: Deputy FM

Tehran is ready to cooperate with the IAEA to make it clear that the existing allegations and the files against Iran are bogus, said Araghchi.

Pres. Rouhani: Iran, IAEA determination can settle remaining issues

President Hassan Rouhani underlined that Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) can resolve their remaining issues in a short time.

All sanctions must be lifted: Takht-e Ravanchi

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Euro-American Affairs Majid Takht-e Ravanchi insisted that all sanctions imposed against Iran over its peaceful nuclear porgram must be lifted as part of a comprehensive nuclear agreement.

FMs will decide about some disputed key issues: Takht-e Ravanchi

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator on Thursday talked about possibility of leaving one or two outstanding key issues to be decided on the last days of the nuclear talks by foreign ministers of the negotiating parties.

Iranian nation not to leave alone nuclear negotiators: Rafsanjani

Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said Thursday that given the support of the Supreme Leader for Iranian nuclear negotiating team, the wise and vigilant Iranian nation will never abandon its nuclear negotiators.

Acquisitiveness in and derailment of talks spell political suicide for the other party

A former Iranian ambassador says that the negotiating team should draw on the Supreme Leader's praising remarks and hold their ground when it comes to the rightful stances of the Islamic Republic.

Amano, Shamkhani meet in Tehran

Issues of mutual interests came up for discussion in a meeting on Tuesday in Tehran between the IAEA chief and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani.

Iran condemns Israeli attack on Gaza-bound Marianne of Gothenburg

Iran's foreign ministry spokeswoman has called on international organizations and governments to break the silence on Israeli atrocities in the Gaza Strip, stressing that the blockade on Gaza must be lifted.

Iran committed to nuclear deal, IAEA report says

The IAEA has released a confidential report on Iran’s nuclear program, attesting to Tehran’s commitment to what has been agreed with P5+1.

Iran not pressed by time: nuclear negotiator

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator has said that Iran is not and will never be restrained by time limits, even if the talks fail to produce results.

Why is a deal a sure thing?

In these talks, the world is watching the art of diplomacy stand up to aggression against other countries and attempts at regime change.

IAEA chief Amano to visit Tehran Thursday

During the visit Amano will discuss Iran's previous nuclear activities and Tehran's suggestions to resolve the remaining issues.

President of Nat’l Iranian American Council optimistic about N. Talks

There is no reason not to be optimistic. I am optimistic about a nuclear deal being clinched before July 10, says Trita Parsi, the president of the National Iranian American Council.

Iran unveils million-signature national fact sheet on nuclear deal

Iran has unveiled a national fact sheet on a possible nuclear deal with P5+1bearing millions of signatures.

Iran warns against violation of any nuclear deal

President Rouhani has said that the ongoing talks between Iran and P5+1can lead to a win-win result if the six countries show political will.

Iran will counter enemy threats on its borders, Iranian commander

Iran’s missiles have been reinforced and upgraded both in their range and destructive power, says an Iranian Army commander.

Iran must boost defense, deterrence power: Leader

The Islamic Revolution Leader has stressed the need to boost Iran’s defense and deterrence capabilities.

Nahavandian voices optimism about outcome of nuclear talks

“We should be optimistic about the future of nuclear talks because the negotiating sides have resorted to logic and joint objectives instead of imposing their one-sided stances,” said Mohammad Nahavandian.

Salehi meets Moniz, Zarif meets Amano in Vienna

Iran’s Ali-Akbar Salehi and US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz have discussed technical aspects of a comprehensive deal over the Iranian nuclear program.

Iran condemns Saudi airstrikes on UN compound in Yemen

Under the international law, countries should facilitate the activities of relief and rescue organizations affiliated with the UN and their representatives, said Iran’s foreign ministry spokeswoman.

Comprehensive deal requires political resolve: German FM

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steimeier stressed on Tuesday that a comprehensive deal requires the political resolve of all parties.

A historic twist and betrayal of nation

The Kayhan daily has published an opinion piece on nuclear talks, saying some media outlets distort ground realities to influence a generation which have not seen nuclear developments firsthand.

Talks are in a sensitive phase: Zarif

The only agreement the Iranian nation accepts is one which is fair and balanced, Zarif said upon arrival in Vienna.

Iran, P5+1 resume work on drafting text of final nuclear deal

Director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi and Hossein Fereydoun, President Rouhani’s special aide, are also set to join the negotiating team.

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