Iran Urges Unity among Iraqi Factions in Meeting with Shiite Leaders

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April 28, 2021

In the Tuesday talks, which were part of Zarif’s meetings with the political and religious officials of Iraq, the top Iranian diplomat elaborated on Tehran’s viewpoints about various issues.

Zarif expressed condolences on the tragic incident at a Baghdad hospital, and highlighted the importance of unity among all Iraqi factions and ethnic groups in order to advance the country’s objectives.

He also said the “new Iraq” plays a pivotal role in the region.

Zarif further reiterated Tehran’s backing for a united and strong Iraq.

He recalled Iran’s support for Iraq in its fight against the ISIS terrorist group, and noted Iraq was at the forefront of the campaign against ISIS in the region.

Zarif said the US assassination of top Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani along with senior Iraqi commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis brought the Iraqi and Iranian nations closer together.

Zarif further expounded on the latest developments pertaining to Iran-Iraq reciprocal ties as well as Iran’s regional issues together with the latest developments related to Iran’s negotiations with the P4+1 group in Vienna.

Those attending the meeting also expressed their views on issues related to Iraq, Tehran-Baghdad relations and regional issues.

Iraqi Kurdistan’s Soil Won’t Be Used for Threatening Iran: Barzani

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April 28, 2021

In the Tuesday meeting, the two sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.

Zarif reiterated Iran’s stance on the importance of security in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, adding this security should not be harmed.

Barzani, in turn, expressed hope that Iran’s talks with the P4+1 group in Vienna will be fruitful, and appreciated Tehran’s stand on the security of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

He said he will not allow the Kurdistan Region to be a place for posing any threats or causing any border insecurity for Iran.

Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan Region Discuss Closer Cooperation

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April 28, 2021

The Iranian foreign minister, who is on a visit to the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, also attended a fast-breaking banquet hosted by Barzani.

In his Tuesday meeting with Barzani, the top Iranian diplomat said Tehran’s relations with Iraq and also with the Kurdistan Region are strong and based on common interests.

Zarif also highlighted the importance of stability and security of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Barzani, in turn, urged closer relations between Erbil and Tehran.

He also called for the removal of impediments to the expansion of mutual cooperation.

Over 40,000 Tulips Planted in Tehran’s City Park

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April 27, 2021

Over 40,000 Tulips Planted in Tehran's City Park

Iran’s FM Zarif to Visit Oman on Wednesday: Spokesman

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April 27, 2021

Iran’s Foreign Minister Leaves Turkey for Russia

The spokesman said the visit will be aimed at holding talks on bilateral relations and regional collaborations between Tehran and Muscat.

Oman will be the third leg of Zarif’s ongoing tour of the region, which earlier took him to Doha and Baghdad.

A Strong Iraq Can Play Constructive Role in Region: Zarif

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April 27, 2021

In these meetings, which were held on Tuesday morning, the Iraqi politicians underlined the significance of deep relations between the two countries, and stressed the expansion of mutual cooperation in different fields in line with the interests of the Iranian and Iraqi people.

Foreign Minister Zarif, in turn, emphasised the stability of Iraq and the significance of maintaining its territorial integrity, and highlighted the constructive role of a strong and unified Iraq in the region.

JCPOA Joint Commission Decides to Speed Up Process of Negotiations

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April 27, 2021

In the plenary meeting, the participants decided to speed up the process of negotiations, and agreed that the activities of expert groups continue in a fast and intensive way in the two domains of “removal of sanctions” and “nuclear issues”.

It was also decided that a third expert group, namely the “Expert Group on Practical Arrangements”, be formed with the aim of holding talks on the practical arrangements required for the removal of sanctions and then the US return to the JCPOA.

In the Tuesday plenary meeting held at the Grand Hotel of Vienna, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi headed the Iranian delegation, which also included representatives from other relevant bodies including the Petroleum Ministry, the Central Bank, and the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran.
European External Action Service (EEAS) Deputy Secretary General Enrique Mora chaired this meeting, which was also attended by the representatives of Iran, Russia, China, France, Britain, Germany, and the European Union.

In this meeting, the participants discussed the verifiable removal of sanctions against Iran and the prospect of the US return to the JCPOA.

Before the plenary meeting, as usual, several bilateral and multilateral meetings were held between the delegations, and these consultations and meetings will continue.

Within the same framework, two meetings were held between Araqchi and Mora today.

Also in the morning, an important trilateral meeting was held between the chief negotiators of Iran, Russia, and China, where the three sides underlined full coordination between Tehran, Moscow, and Beijing, and the necessity of the removal of anti-Iran sanctions all at once.

Araqchi also held a joint meeting with representatives of the three European parties to the JCPOA.

Iran, Russia, China Say US Sanctions Must Be Lifted All at Once

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April 27, 2021

During the meeting, which was held at the office of Iran’s permanent mission to international organisations in Vienna, the three parties reviewed the latest status of talks on the US’ possible return to the JCPOA and the removal of its sanctions against Iran.

They also called for the lifting of the sanctions all at once, describing it as a necessary condition for Washington’s return to the nuclear deal.

The Iranian, Russian, and Chinese chief negotiators further underlined the three countries’ full consensus, and the necessity of continued consultations and serious coordination on a regular and consistent basis among the three states in these negotiations.