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President Rouhani comments on Lausanne talks

The president thanked the Iranian nation for their “steadfastness and perseverance” and the Supreme Leader for his “generous guidance”.

Zarif returns home to a warm welcome (PHOTOS)

Photos of Iranian negotiators returning home from Switzerland to a warm welcome early Friday.

If P5+1 fails to honor its commitments, we won’t go down the current path: MP

Alaeddin Boroujerdi said comments President Obama delivered after the Iran-P5+1 statement were mostly designed to justify Washington’s wrong policy of the past.

President’s Chief of Staff comments on Iran’s gains in Lausanne and Leader’s nuclear decree

President Rouhani’s Chief of Staff has praised the Iranian nation for their exemplary resistance over the past 13 years and the Supreme Leader for his declaration of a policy of heroic flexibility.

West must abide by obligations toward Iran: Cleric

A senior Iranian cleric has said the joint statement showed that the West has recognized Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy.

Iranian nation proved it will never give in to pressure: Zarif

There has been positive reaction to a joint statement adopted by Iran and P5+1 at the close of marathon nuclear talks in Switzerland.

Full text of Iran-P5+1 joint statement

Iran and P5+1 have issued a joint statement at the end of eight days of intensive nuclear talks in Switzerland.

Iran, P5+1 joint statement calling for removal of all anti-Iran sanctions

Iran and P5+1 call, in a joint statement, for the removal of all anti-Iran sanctions.

Three Iranian policemen killed in terrorist attack in Khuzestan

The three officers were killed when unknown gunmen opened fire on a temporary police station at a park in the city of Hamidiyeh, 25 km west of Ahvaz.

Statement to be issued later Thursday: Iranian FM

It is a tough job. We need to talk with these countries which in turn need to make coordination within their own ranks, Zarif said.

Issues still to be resolved in Iran nuclear talks: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says there are still a number of issues that need to be resolved, calling on the six major powers involved in talks with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear energy program to show more flexibility.

Zarif on nuclear talks: Hope to start drafting Wednesday

I hope we can finalize the work on Wednesday and hopefully start the process of drafting tomorrow, Zarif told reporters.

Iran needs guarantees on Western compliance with terms of deal: MP

Mohammad Hassan Asafari said in the first phase of the agreement, the banking and oil sanctions imposed against Iran should be removed.

Iran commemorates Islamic Republic Day

Some 98.2 percent of eligible Iranians voters voted for the establishment of an Islamic Republic in the country 36 years ago today.

Iran says no extension being considered for nuclear talks

Hamid Baidinejad said that the issue of continuing the talks beyond the March 31 deadline has not been raised and that finding solutions to the remaining issues is of “importance to all.”

Iran, US end deputy-level talks in Lausanne

The Russian foreign minister has called on all parties to the nuclear talks to be ready for compromise following a plenary session of Iran-P5+1 foreign ministers.

US has no option but to continue negotiations: Leader’s adviser

Ali Akbar Velayati said Iran has always remained committed to Islamic and political ethics, but the US has stuck to hypocrisy and plots.

Iran, P5+1 hold plenary nuclear meeting in Lausanne

Russia says does not want any possible agreement to be in violation of the UN Security Council mechanisms.

Zarif, Kerry open fifth day of nuclear talks in Lausanne

Following his meeting with Kerry, Zarif is scheduled to sit down with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in the Swiss city.

P5+1’s turn to show flexibility in nuclear talks, President Rouhani says

President Rouhani says Iran has exhibited the necessary flexibility during the course of nuclear negotiations, calling on P5+1 to reciprocate.

Salehi: One or two technical issues still to be resolved

The ministers won’t get involved in details; we need to see whether we can conclude things before their arrival, Salehi said.

Nuclear sanctions, R&D are disputed issues: Official

Hamid Baidinejad said some progress has been made in the talks, but there are still differences over sanctions and nuclear research and development.

Iranian MPs urge NAM to condemn Saudi aggression against Yemen

The international community should condemn such violation of the international and humanitarian laws, one MP said.

Iran, P5+1 hold more nuclear talks in Lausanne

Representatives of Iran and the United States, France, Britain, Russia, China and Germany took part in the talks in the Swiss city of Lausanne Thursday.

Exceptional chance for Iran nuclear issue: Rouhani

President Rouhani said that under a fatwa issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful.

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