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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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iranians from all walks of life follow news on nuclear talks because of the sensitivity of the talks between Iran and P5+1and their effects on people’s life and future, says a media expert.
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution has voiced dissatisfaction with the increasing number of inmates and called for serious measures to stop the wave.
Zarif called on the world to carry out its “legal and moral responsibility” toward the victims and their families and facilitate the punishment of the perpetrators of such inhumane acts.
We can reach a conclusion “with political will” and if all sides “move forward based on what we have already agreed without excessive demands," the top diplomat noted.
Ayatollah Khamenei said knowing one's enemies is one of the crucial requirements of the current era and warned against attempts to whitewash the crimes of the enemies.
Rahmani Fazli said that if the international bodies and other countries cooperate with Iran, the campaign against illicit drugs will definitely reach its objectives.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic seeks a fair deal with the P5+1 countries, saying he will be going to the Austrian capital of Vienna – the venue of talks with the six countries – “to secure a fair and lasting deal.”
Tehran has slammed US allegations of civil rights violations in Iran, saying the charges come as the US sees the highest number of human rights violations against people of color and widespread protests against such abuses.