No emotional statements on Iran talks: Russia to Israel

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July 16, 2015

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized Tel Aviv’s opposition to the conclusion of nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1, calling on Israeli authorities not to make “emotional statements” on the achievement.

“Any emotional statements regarding the reached agreement should probably be postponed until all states have studied the reached deal,” Lavrov said on Wednesday, a day after Iran and P5+1 — the United States, Britain, France, China, Russia and Germany — reached a conclusion on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in the Austrian capital city of Vienna.

The top Russian diplomat’s remarks came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the conclusion of talks over Iran’s nuclear program as a “stunning, historic mistake.”

“Israel is not bound by this deal with Iran, because Iran continues to seek our destruction,” Netanyahu added.

Israel has for months been engaged in attempts to block the efforts for the conclusion of nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1.

The JCPOA will put limits on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the removal of sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Lavrov also defended the achievement in Vienna, saying, “It contains a reliable, checkable, fair balance that ensures not only implementation but also strengthening of the nonproliferation regime for nuclear weapons, which ensures Iran’s right for nuclear activity, and purely peaceful nuclear activity.”

“And documents that were approved outline clear unambiguous procedures that make it possible to make sure at each stage of the deal that no one is giving up their commitments,” he stressed.

The United States on Wednesday submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council on the outcome of the nuclear talks between Tehran and the world powers. The draft resolution seeks formal UN endorsement of the outcome of the talks, and according to diplomatic sources, a vote on it could come as early as July 20 or 21.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Britain’s Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond have previously criticized Israel’s opposition to the conclusion of talks between Iran and P5+1.

Boosting oil exports top priority for Iranian Oil Ministry: Zanganeh

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Emad Askarieh

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July 16, 2015

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh announced that the country plans to increase oil exports after the implementation of the agreement Iran clinched on Tuesday with six world powers over Tehran’s peaceful nuclear program.

“After (the implementation) of the agreement, our major work would just begin,” Zanganeh said, referring to the agreement between Iran and 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany), known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

“The first step is to prepare for increasing (oil) exports,” he said.

Iran and 5+1 concluded more than two weeks of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program in Vienna on Tuesday, July 14.

The negotiating parties reached an agreement over the text of a comprehensive deal on Tehran’s nuclear program after 22 months of diplomatic negotiations, ending more than a decade of standoff over Tehran’s civilian nuclear program.

Iran accord could better Tehran-Vienna ties: Rouhani

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Emad Askarieh

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July 16, 2015

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says “the win-win” conclusion of Iran’s nuclear talks, whose latest rounds were hosted by Austria, could pave the way for better Tehran-Vienna ties.

President Rouhani told his Austrian counterpart Heinz Fischer in a Wednesday phone conversation that the nuclear accord announced earlier this week in Vienna was associated with the European country, which he described as “a good host” for global talks.

After 18 days of marathon talks in the Austrian capital, Iran and P5+1 – the United States, Britain, France, China, Russia and Germany – reached a conclusion on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA.)

“Doubtlessly, the Iranian nuclear agreement with global powers is a win-win accord for all the negotiating sides,” said the Iranian president, adding that it “will lay the groundwork for the expansion of ties between Tehran and Vienna.”

President Rouhani further hailed an upcoming visit by Fischer, saying it could mark a “new stage” in the mutual cooperation between the two countries.

The Austrian president, for his part, said the nuclear conclusion meant the world’s issues could be solved through “dialogue and peaceful methods.”

At a joint press conference on Tuesday, European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif marked a “historic day” by announcing an end to the tough talks.

Zarif and Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Director Ali Akbar Salehi, another top negotiator, are setnext Tuesday to deliver a report to Iran’s parliament regarding the talks.

Deputy Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Hassan Aboutorabi Fard told the Iranian media that they would talk to the lawmakers in an open as well as a separate closed session of parliament.

Meanwhile, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani also commented on the nuclear conclusion, saying the case has always been on the council’s agenda and will remain there.

The accord came about thanks to “sincere” efforts by many Iranian experts and directors, he said.

“Achievements gained from a policy of constructive interaction with the world, which is among the most major approaches of the respected administration, have brought about new potential for the country to move speedily towards development and prosperity,” Shamkhani noted.

He added that the council would still monitor the conclusion to ensure “the achievement of all expected results.”

Some P5+1 members cannot be trusted: Ayatollah Khamenei

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Emad Askarieh

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July 16, 2015

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says some members of P5+1 are not reliable, calling on Iranian authorities to exercise vigilance in the face of possible violation of the recent conclusion of nuclear talks.

Ayatollah Khamenei made the comments in response to a letter by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the outcome of the intensive negotiations between Iran and P5+1 – the US, France, Britain, Russia, China and Germany– on Tehran’s nuclear program.

The Leader further thanked the Iranian nuclear negotiating team for their hard work throughout the talks, saying the conclusion of nuclear negotiations constitutes “an important step.”

Ayatollah Khamenei said the text of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) must be carefully reviewed and go through the foreseen legal channels, stressing that no room should be given to possible breaches by the opposite sides if the text is approved.

“You are well aware that some of the six states in the opposite side are not trustworthy at all,” the Leader added.

In a letter to Ayatollah Khamenei, the Iranian president hailed Iran’s diplomatic victory in the nuclear talks with P5+1, saying such a victory was achieved when big powers realized that they are not able to hinder the Islamic Republic’s progress in the area of nuclear science and technology.

The Iranian chief executive further expressed gratitude to Ayatollah Khamenei for his unwavering support for the Iranian nuclear team all through the lengthy negotiations, describing the nation’s unity as well as the negotiating team’s commitment to the guidelines set by the Supreme

Leader as the key to the great achievement.

Iran’s recent success thwarted the enemies’ attempts to promote the Iranophobia campaign and strengthened the Islamic Republic’s status in the international arena, Rouhani wrote.

Following 18 days of intensive talks in the Austrian capital city of Vienna over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, Iran and P5+1 – the United States, Britain, France, China and Russia plus Germany – reached a conclusion on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on July 14.

Based on the nuclear conclusion, limits will be put on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the removal of all economic and financial bans against Tehran.

Today is a special day: President Rouhani

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Emad Askarieh

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July 15, 2015

Today is a special day in the history of diplomacy of Iran and the world, President Rouhani said Wednesday after his Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif briefed the Cabinet on nuclear talks he held with P5+1 in Vienna earlier.

The following is the translation of a report aired by IRIB (Iranian state TV) on July 15 on the president’s comments:

Appreciating the efforts of his government’s diplomacy chief, the president said, “With God’s grace, we have arrived at a favorable point, yet no one should expect to have all their expectations met.

We went through extremely tough negotiations; even at times we were skeptical as to whether the talks would produce results, but we were always determined to forge ahead, and fortunately the talks turned out to be fruitful. This is an agreement that is a source of pride not only for us today, but for our children in the future.”

President Rouhani went on to say, “Holding talks with an ordinary country by itself is difficult, let alone talking to six world powers at the same time not for days but for months on end. What happened, at least in terms of the number of sessions and hours spent in conference rooms, is unique in the history of world diplomacy.”

Touching on how foreign officials have described the Iranian negotiating team, President Rouhani quoted EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini as saying that the Iranian negotiating team brought together seasoned and respected people.

Underscoring the importance of the stages that lie ahead, the president said, “Of course, the hard job of Mr. Zarif and his colleagues is to get started as of today.”

President Rouhani further said, “That Iran was deemed as a partner in negotiations and the wrong impression that we posed a threat to global peace and security was corrected is a great achievement by itself.”

In conclusion, the president expressed hope that the deal will clear the US Congress too.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages one day after the nuclear deal

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Golrokh Askarieh

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July 15, 2015

Upbeat headlines about the nuclear deal Iran and P5+1 clinched Tuesday after more than a decade of talks dominated the front pages of all Iranian newspapers, including a couple of sports dailies, on Wednesday (July 15). The papers focused on the Supreme Leader’s expression of gratefulness to the nuclear team. The only newspaper with a negative attitude was Kayhan which lead on diametrically opposite interpretations of Presidents Rouhani and Obama of the deal. In its editorial, the hardline daily urged parliament and the Supreme National Security Council to meticulously study the deal and remove any ambiguous points that might be open to interpretation.

Ettela’at: In a meeting with the president and his Cabinet, the Supreme Leader appreciated the sincere, tireless efforts of the Iranian nuclear negotiating team.

In the same meeting President Rouhani expressed hope the nuclear deal will end unjust pressures on the Islamic Republic of Iran and facilitate the country’s march on progress.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on July 15

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages one day after the nuclear deal

Abrar: This is not only a deal, but a good deal.

Abrar: “We will build the future based on the [Iran nuclear] deal,” FM Zarif said.

Abrar: The US president has said that Iran will reduce its stockpile of enriched uranium by 98 percent.

Afarinesh: “I will not let people’s hope be killed,” said President Rouhani in remarks after the conclusion of a historic nuclear deal with P5+1.

Afarinesh: [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu’s anger at the nuclear deal

Afkar: “All sanctions, including the arms embargo, will be lifted,” said President Rouhani in a televised address.

Afkar: The nuclear team stood up for the rights of the Iranian nation.

Afkar: Prudence got the job done.

Aftab-e Yazd: The Supreme Leader has appreciated the endeavors of the country’s nuclear team.

Aftab-e Yazd: Iran and P5+1 reached an agreement.

The key turned [in the lock], Iran smiled.

Rouhani: I will not let anybody destroy people’s hope.

Zarif: The best agreement possible has been clinched.

Obama: I will veto any legislation which prevents the [implementation of] deal.

Kerry: Zarif is a professional and patriotic negotiator.

Amin: President Rouhani has said in his televised speech on the conclusion of the historic nuclear deal that a new chapter has opened for new cooperation in the world, adding that all economic and arms sanctions against Iran will be lifted.

Arman-e Emrooz: Welcoming the century’s agreement; the world stood up in respect for Iran; celebrations for the nuclear agreement all over Iran

Arman-e Emrooz: The Supreme Leader has praised and thanked the Iranian nuclear team in a meeting with the Cabinet.

Arman-e Emrooz: Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani: The nuclear deal was a reminiscent of the Triumph of Khorramshahr [a reference to the liberation of the southwestern Iranian city during the Iran-Iraq war in the ’80s].

Arman-e Emrooz: President Rouhani: I do not let anybody kill people’s hope.

Arman-e Emrooz: President Obama: “I will veto any legislation that prevents the full implementation of this [Iran nuclear] deal.”

Asrar: Wisdom worked and a nuclear deal was struck.

Ebtekar: Rouhani’s key of Prudence turned. The start of an Iranian age

Ebtekar:The Supreme Leader has thanked the nuclear team for its tireless efforts.

Ebtekar:President Rouhani has said he will not allow anybody to crush people’s hope.

Ebtekar:Ayatollah Rafsanjani: This victory [conclusion of nuclear deal] is more important than [the country’s acceptance of] Resolution 598 [which ended the Iran-Iraq war in 1988].

Esfahan Emrooz: The end of JCPOA

The joint statement of Vienna nuclear talks; this agreement opens new possibilities.

The agreement is not ideal, but it is the best we could achieve.

Rouhani explained what will be done in the future: A statement today, an agreement two months later.

Etemad: The revolution of diplomacy on July 14, 2015

The world changed.

The duel of talks ended in an agreement after 12 years.

Farhikhtegan: Iranians spent hours on the streets last night to express gratitude to the Supreme Leader, government and the nuclear negotiating team.

Ghanoon: The siege ended, so did a 12-year nuclear dispute and unjust sanctions.

Gol: An image splashed across the front page of the daily shows footballers holding up a sign that reads: “Thank you Zarif”.

Hambastegi: Victory of resistance; failure of sanctions

“Readiness to raise exports is the first step after conclusion of the deal,” said the Iranian oil minister.

Hamkari Melli: The beginning of the season of hope; Iran and P5+1 have reached a deal.

Hamshahri: A day that marks a beginning

Hemayat: Iran and P5+1 have agreed to a deal that caps years of nuclear talks.

Hosban: “Today marks an end to the injustices Iranian people were subjected to,” the president said.

“Officials are determined to make maximal use of the opportunities that arise in the post-sanctions era,” said the energy minister.

Iran: Iran at the summit of [nuclear] agreement

Jahan-e Sanat: The efforts of Kerry and Zarif bore fruit; Iran’s heroic deal.

Jamejam: The joint statement is an acid test for the West.

A member of parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said that the nuclear deal will be carefully examined in the Islamic Consultative Assembly.

Javan: Thanks to the resistance of the nation, a nuclear Iran has been recognized.

The Leader has thanked the nuclear negotiating team for its sincere efforts.

Jomhouri Islami: The historic victory of the Iranian nation

The parliament speaker said the nuclear deal can be a source of blessing.

Kaenat: The good day that produced a nuclear deal

“The deal can bring down the wall of mistrust,” said President Rouhani.

Kar va Kargar: The key of wisdom opened the lock of sanctions.

Kayhan: Two diametrically opposite interpretations of a single deal.

Don’t expect a miracle; this deal is not the biggest of conquests!

Khabar Varzeshi: Zarif scored; Iran smiled.

The nuclear deal’s impact on Iran’s sports

Sportsmen have said Zarif is a hero who deserves a standing ovation.

Khorasan: Iran emerges victorious in the battle of wills.

Thank you Mr. Zarif.

Mardomsalari: Congratulations on this victory

“Today does not mark the end, rather it is a beginning,” said President Rouhani.

Nasl-e Farda: A dignified deal

“We will build the future based on the deal,” said FM Zarif.

Payam-e Zaman: Resistance worked, and the sanctions regime crumbled.

The economy minister said that the time has come for problems to be solved.

Qods: The beginning of a test for the West.

A shift in indexes is how Iran and world markets reacted to the nuclear deal.

Rah-e Mardom: Achievement of nuclear demands on the back of heroic flexibility

Resalat: President Rouhani has said that the implementation of the nuclear deal will add up to a big test for the West.

Resalat: “I hope the outcomes of nuclear talks can mark the end of the enemy’s pressures and allegations against Iran,” said President Rouhani in a meeting with the Supreme Leader.

Resalat: People’s resistance paid off.

The highlights of the nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1

Resalat: Zarif and Mogherini: We are building a new chapter of relations.

Rooyesh-e Mellat: The victory of resistance, the defeat of sanctions

Netanyahu: Agreement with Iran is a mistake of historic proportions.

Roozan: The sun was shining brighter.

President Rouhani: The achievement today has its roots in Iran’s interaction on the one hand and the respect shown by P5+1 on the other.

President Rouhani: The implementation of the nuclear deal marks the start of a big test.

President Rouhani: All centrifuges in Natanz will continue enrichment.

Roozan: The lock of foreign investment will be opened in Iran in post-sanctions era.

Roozan: “The negotiating team walked down a path which respected the country’s red lines,” said Hamidreza Asefi, a former diplomat.

Roozan: “The nuclear agreement will have a direct impact on parliamentary elections,” said Nemat Ahmadi, a lawyer.

Roozan: A good deal and beautiful peace in Vienna

Roozan: The economic achievements of the nuclear deal; sanctions which will be removed.

Sayeh: A nuclear deal was struck; an achievement following 13 years of international dispute

Zarif: We opened a new chapter of hope.

Mogherini: The new decision removed the tensions.

Sayeh: “I will not let anybody resort to lies to undermine people’s trust,” said the Iranian president after the conclusion of the nuclear deal.

Setareh Sobh: The explosion of hope

The first phase of agreement was clinched in Vienna.

Shahrvand: The world acknowledged Iran; a bomb-less atomic explosion

Sharq: Victory without war

People celebrated on the streets after the Vienna deal.

“I won’t allow anyone to build on fabrications to dash the hopes of the people,” said President Rouhani.

Sharq: Orders have been issued to raise production in all Iranian oil fields,” said the director general of the National Iranian Oil Company.

Siasat-e Rooz: Rouhani elaborated on the outcomes of nuclear talks, from the removal of sanctions to Iran maintaining its nuclear technology.

Siasat-e Rooz: The nuclear case was closed, but US animosity goes on.

Vatan-e Emrooz: Anticipating the implementation of the deal

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on July 15

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Golrokh Askarieh

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July 15, 2015

♦ In a meeting with the president and his Cabinet, the Supreme Leader appreciated the sincere, tireless efforts of the Iranian nuclear negotiating team.

In the same meeting President Rouhani expressed hope the nuclear deal will end unjust pressures on the Islamic Republic of Iran and facilitate the country’s march on progress.

♦ Government has signaled its readiness to meet public expectations following a nuclear deal with P5+1.

The minister of economy said over the years the Iranian people went through a lot. “Had it not been for their perseverance, we would not have been able to defy the excessive demands of the other side.”

♦ A historic deal marked the end of 12 years of intensive talks to cling to Iranian rights.

Foreign Minister Zarif said he and his team built on the assumption of securing a win-win solution to defuse an unnecessary crisis.

♦ “Iran secured all four objectives it pursued in nuclear talks [with P5+1],” President Rouhani said in a televised speech after the conclusion of a deal with six world powers.

The president also said all centrifuges in Natanz will remain operational.

♦ IS defense lines in Fallujah have crumbled.

Iraqi forces are moving in on central Fallujah; so far 158 IS terrorists have been killed in a massive operation to liberate Al-Anbar Province.

Leader thanks Iranian nuclear negotiating team

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Emad Askarieh

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July 15, 2015

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed gratitude to the Iranian nuclear negotiating team for its efforts in nuclear talks with P5+1.

The Leader made the comments in a meeting with President Hassan Rouhani and his Cabinet on Tuesday, the day Iran and six world powers reached a conclusion to intensive nuclear talks.

Rouhani, for his part, thanked Ayatollah Khamenei for supporting the Iranian nuclear negotiating team of his administration.

The president expressed hope that the nuclear conclusion reached in Vienna would prepare the ground for relieving pressure on Iran and disproving unfounded allegations fabricated by Iran’s enemies, and would also contribute to national progress.

After 18 days of marathon talks in the Austrian capital of Vienna, Iran and P5+1 – the United States, Britain, France, China, Russia and Germany – reached a conclusion on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which will put limits on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the removal of sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

The 159-page conclusion will be presented to the Security Council, which will adopt a resolution in seven to 10 days making the JCPOA an official document.

Rouhani said that the expansion of close ties with neighboring countries and the continuation of nuclear negotiations were among his administration’s achievements in foreign policy.

“Under circumstances where the [Middle East] region is engulfed by chaos and terrorism, the Islamic Republic of Iran supports regional countries which are grappling with the scourge of terrorism and will continue on this path,” he said.

Speaking in a televised address on Tuesday after the conclusion of talks between Iran and P5+1, Rouhani said Iran managed to achieve all four objectives it was seeking throughout intensive nuclear talks with the six powers.

“We were following four objectives in these negotiations. As part of today’s agreement and under this Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, all the four objectives have been achieved,” Rouhani said.

He enumerated the objectives as Iran’s ability to go ahead with its nuclear activities, lifting of “cruel and inhumane sanctions,” annulment of all “illegal” sanctions adopted by the UN Security Council against Iran and the withdrawal of Iran’s nuclear dossier from the Security Council.

Iranians celebrate nuclear deal (PHOTOS)

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Emad Askarieh

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July 15, 2015

A large number of Tehran residents took to the main streets of the capital after the sunset Tuesday to celebrate the nuclear deal Iran and P5+1 struck earlier in the day.

Motorists honked their horns as revelers carrying the Iranian flag shouted slogans in support of the negotiating team.

The following images of the celebrations were released by Fararu.com:

Kerry, Zarif named candidates for 2016 Nobel Peace Prize

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Emad Askarieh

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July 15, 2015

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in Sweden introduced Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry as candidates for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize for their role in the historic agreement Iran and P5+1 struck over Iran’s nuclear program.

Tariq Rauf, SIPRI’s director of the Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Program, said the Iran-P5+1 accord is the most distinguished nuclear accord in two decades.

He said the nuclear accord makes John Kerry and Mohammad Javad Zarif the odds-on favorites to win the 2016 Noble Peace Prize.

He added that Iran nuclear accord will pave the way for the international community to make sure Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful in nature and thus lift the sanctions.

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Some P5+1 members cannot be trusted: Ayatollah Khamenei

Today is a special day: President Rouhani

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Iranians celebrate nuclear deal (PHOTOS)

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