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Zarif says Iran sees no benefit in nuclear weapons

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic has no interest in developing nuclear weapons.

Symphony of Volleyball

The chairman of Tehran City Council says the recent victories of the volleyball team are a harbinger of better days to come as far as teamwork is concerned.

Araghchi: Iran to accept any curb in N-deal temporarily

Iran’s senior nuclear negotiator has said any new limitation in probable nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1 would be accepted temporarily.

Iran Calls for OIC Reaction to Zionist Regime’s Aggressions

Iran’s foreign ministry spokeswoman slammed the Israeli aggressions in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip and called on the international bodies, including the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to react to Israeli crimes.

Destruction of nation’s trust worse than killing the deal

Nuclear talks between Iran and the West offer a historic opportunity for the West, particularly the United States, stressed an English-language paper on Thursday.

Iran team optimistic about nuclear deal

A top Iranian nuclear negotiator has expressed confidence about the results of the ongoing negotiations between Tehran and six world powers over the country’s nuclear energy program.

Iran-P5+1 deal possible through joint efforts: Russia

Russia says cooperation among parties to the talks on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear energy program can pave the way for Iran and six world powers to seal a final deal by the July 20 interim agreement deadline.

Iran will not compromise on nuclear rights: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran will not compromise on its nuclear rights in the ongoing negotiations with six world powers.

Zarif, Ashton, meet ahead of Vienna 6 talks

Iran’s FM and EU’s foreign policy chief have met in Vienna ahead of the 6th round of negotiations between Iran and Powers on Tehran nuclear program.

E3/EU+3 determined to reach comprehensive agreement: EU

Iran and six world powers will start a new round of talks in Vienna on Wednesday with the aim of clinching a final and comprehensive nuclear deal.

President says sanctions regime crumbled, will not be rebuilt

President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that the international sanctions regime has been crumbled and will not be rebuilt even if Iran and G5+1 fail to reach a final nuclear deal by July 20 deadline.

IRGC Commander: Enemies Lack Courage to Invade Iran

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) underscored the high level of security along the country’s borders, stressing that not any adversary, even the US, would dare to invade Iran.

Parliament invites Zarif ‘to report’ on nuclear negotiations

A member of Iran’s parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has said they have invited FM to report on nuclear negotiations.

Fifth Round of Iran-Powers Talks Ends, Next Round in Vienna in Early July

The sixth round of talks between Iran and the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany) over a comprehensive, final deal is slated for early July, diplomatic sources said Friday, adding that the current negotiations are making "good progress".

Iran, Powers Drafting Deal, Zarif Criticizes Powers for Excessive Demands

Iran and the six world powers have started drafting the final nuclear deal despite a lack of agreement on major issues, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Friday, asking the sextet to be realistic and stop raising excessive demands.

Iran, Italy Agree to Boost Anti-Drug Cooperation

Iranian and Italian officials in a meeting in Rome agreed to work more closely together to fight against drug trafficking.

Iranian Speaker: Terrorists Strengthened by US Incorrect Approach

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the United States' wrong approach has made the terrorist groups increasingly stronger.

Iran, G5+1 enter third day of talks in Vienna

Iranian Foreign Ministerˈs Deputies Abbas Araghchi and Majid Takht Ravanchi conferred with Helga Schmid, the deputy of EU foreign policy chief on the third day of nuclear talks on Wednesday.

Rouhani: Iranians would protect holy shrines in Iraq

Iran’s president has said Iranians would protect holy shrine of Shiite imams in Iraqi religious cities.

Iran ready to take final step towards resolving nuclear issue: President

If the international community recognizes Iranˈs right for peaceful use of nuclear energy, Tehran will be ready to take the final step towards resolution of the issue, President Hassan Rouhani said here on Wednesday.

Circumstances right to reopen UK embassy in Iran: Hague

British Foreign Secretary William Hague says "circumstances are right" for the reopening of Britain's embassy in Iran.

Iran urges ‘realistic’ approach in nuclear talks

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator has called on the six major world powers to remain “realistic” in the talks.

Iran is committed to a peaceful nuclear program

The nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 powers have reached a critical stage. I am reasonably confident that by next month’s deadline, we can reach a comprehensive agreement that will assure the world that Iran’s nuclear program will remain exclusively peaceful.

Iran Condemns Israeli Aggression against Palestinians

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham strongly condemned the recent Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and lawmakers in Gaza, describing it as an indication of the Zionists' weakness and internal rifts.

Ashton’s Spokesman: Iran, Powers Working on Text of Possible Agreement

Micheal Mann, the spokesman of the EU foreign policy chief, said Iran and the six world powers are working on the text of a possible agreement in their talks in Vienna, adding that the seven teams of negotiations are resolved to work out a deal pleasant to all parties.

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