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Iran is mulling resumption of enrichment if the other side violates agreement

Alaeddin Boroujerdi, an MP, says that government needs parliament’s approval if it seeks to implement the Additional Protocol, even temporarily.

Iran not to allow access to secrets under any treaty: President

He said foreigners will be denied access not only to Iran's military secrets but also to secret information in other technological fields.

International community must play role in Iran nuclear talks: Zarif

The international community should not just observe the [nuclear] talks,” Zarif said in a meeting with the Indian foreign secretary.

Iran reiterates sovereignty over three Persian Gulf islands

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said repetition of unfounded allegations over the territories would not change historical facts.

Iran commander warns nuclear negotiators about cyber-espionage

Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali said it is against diplomatic norms to grant enemies access to the venues of negotiations for spying purposes.

We need to form a strategic coalition with powerful Iran

Javier Solana has said that conclusion of a nuclear deal will bring about fundamental changes for Iran and the wider region.

Iran, P5+1 make progress in sanctions relief talks: Russia

A Russian deputy foreign minister has said that sanctions against Iran will be suspended and subsequently canceled depending on how the IAEA certifies Tehran’s measures.

Fate of humanity is not tied to nuclear deadline

Professor Pirouz Mojtahedzadeh, an Iranian geopolitics researcher, says efforts to serve Iran’s national interests should not be put on hold because of the skepticism voiced by a few.

Iran expresses concern about reports on espionage against venues of N-talks

The Iranian embassies in Austria and Switzerland have voiced concern about recent media reports that Israel has spied on the venues of nuclear talks in the two European countries.

Everyone should help Iran nuclear negotiators succeed: Senior cleric

Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami has said that everyone is entitled to express their views about the negotiations, adding all people should help the negotiators accomplish their tasks.

Nuclear team defending Iran’s stances: Minister

The intelligence minister has said that the country’s negotiators follow the Supreme Leader’s lead and defend Iran’s indisputable rights to peaceful nuclear energy.

Iran, six powers to speed up nuclear talks

Political directors of Iran and 5+1 have said that they want to accelerate the nuclear talks, an Iranian foreign ministry official said.

Can they meet the deadline? A miracle is needed.

A former Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Americans, who have prolonged the talks, cannot put on a holier-than-thou face blaming Iran for the inconclusiveness of the talks.

Iran regrets fatal incident involving Saudi pilgrims

Afkham expressed sympathy with the families of the four Saudi pilgrims who lost their lives as a result of poisoning.

Iran needs to get ready for the post-sanctions era

Iran’s standard chief says accreditation helps the country start doing business and rendering services on the same footing with its international counterparts.

Senior Iran negotiator outlines Switzerland nuclear deal points

A senior Iranian negotiator has outlined the general points of a mutual understanding that Iran and P5+1 reached in Lausanne over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Determination is still needed to cut a nuclear deal

The Atomic Energy Agency spokesman has rejected different interpretations of the Additional Protocol, saying it does not allow general access by inspectors to Iran’s sites.

American activist: Iran is a major player in the Mideast

The American people will not forgive Congress if it does not pass the deal with Iran, Medea Benjamin said.

MEP: We have come to Tehran to guarantee promises

Richard Howitt, a Member of the European Parliament, has said that the EP will open its Tehran office in 2016 after the conclusion of a nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1.

Iran not pressed for time over nuclear deal: Iran

If the other side does not put forth excessive demands, nuclear negotiations will lead to a result by the announced deadline, deputy FM Majid Takht-e Ravanchi said.

Gov’t attaches great importance to environment: Rouhani

The president said settlement of environmental problems and conservation of natural resources requires a balanced use of nature and technology, promotion of culture and investment.

Expert says any comparison between Iran, Iraq a false analogy

Ali Khorram, a former Iranian diplomat, has said that comparing Iran with Iraq is an irrelevant analogy.

Iran nuclear deal; to sign or not to sign (PART TWO)

Fararu, a news website, has asked for experts’ view: What happens if a nuclear deal is not inked?

The chance for failure of nuclear talks is low: Mousavian

The chance for failure is low, Mousavian, currently a research scholar at Princeton University, said.

Iranian official says diplomacy only solution to Yemen crisis

The National Security and Foreign Policy chief of Parliament censured the international community’s silence toward the deadly Saudi airstrikes against Yemen.

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