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Europe Seeking to Keep US in JCPOA by Offering Concessions: Iran

A top Iranian official says Europe is seeking to keep the US in the Iran nuclear deal by offering Washington concessions in areas other than the JCPOA.

Iranian Deputy FM in Berlin for Bilateral Talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister in Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has discussed issues of mutual interest with German officials during his two-day trip to Berlin.

“EU’s Support for Iran Nuclear Deal Not for Economic Reasons”

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the European Union regards the Iran nuclear deal as one of its major achievements, and its support for the JCPOA is not for economic reasons.

Iran Says World Must Be Ready for US JCPOA Withdrawal

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has warned that the world should prepare itself for the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal between Tehran and the P5+1.

Iran, France to Hold Political Talks in Paris

The fourth round of political talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and France will be held in Paris on Wednesday, December 21.

Iran Rejects Mogherini’s Claims on Nuclear Deal Text

A senior Iranian diplomat has dismissed EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini’s claim that the text of the Iran nuclear deal provides the basis for more constructive engagement with Iran in the region.

History to Remember Saudi Crimes against Yemen: Iran

A top Iranian official says the crimes committed by the Saudi-led coalition against Yemenis will go down in history.

Deputy FM Araqchi Addresses NAM Meeting on Palestine

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Deputy for Legal and International Affairs, Abbas Araqchi, has attended the extraordinary meeting of the Palestine Committee of Non-Aligned Movement.

CWC Efficacy Undermined by Non-Signatories: Iranian Official

Chemical weapons remain a threat to the world as long as certain parties refuse to ratify the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), an Iranian deputy foreign minister said.

Anti-Iran MKO Terrorists Misleading Washington: Official

A senior Iranian official has warned the US against being misled by the anti-Iran propaganda campaign of the terrorist Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization’s (MKO), saying Washington has suffered every time it has trusted the notorious group.

Iran Raps Use of Human Rights as Political Leverage

An Iranian deputy foreign minister decried employment of the issue of human rights as a political tool, and reminded the UN Human Right Council that politicization of human rights mechanisms will only bring discredit on the inter-governmental body.

Nuclear Deal Prevents Trump from Increasing Pressure on Iran

The 2015 Iran nuclear deal has significantly weakened the hand of new hawkish US President Donald Trump in pushing its anti-Iran policies, a nuclear negotiator said.

Iranian Diplomat in Russia for Political Talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi has travelled to Moscow on Wednesday for talks on a series of bilateral and international issues at the invitation of his Russian counterpart.

Nuclear Deal Has Led to Revolution in Iran’s Int’l Standing: Deputy FM

An Iranian deputy foreign minister and senior nuclear negotiator says the country’s 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers justly revolutionized its standing in the international arena.

Iran’s Global Image Promoted Thanks to Nuclear Deal: Deputy FM

A senior Iranian official has highlighted the achievements of the 2015 nuclear deal both at home and abroad, saying the historic accord promoted Iran’s image in the international arena.

Kerry’s Remarks about JCPOA Are Absolutely Wrong: Iran

Iran has rejected the claims made by US Secretary of State John Kerry who said Tehran’s support for resistance groups is impeding the removal of obstacles to the country’s international banking transactions.

Iran Task Force to Follow Up on Frozen Assets: Araqchi

A working group in Iran is preparing a suit to look into the United States’ seizure of Iranian assets, a top Foreign Ministry official said on Sunday May 24.

Too Soon to See JCPOA Results in National Economy

Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, the Deputy-FM for International and Legal Affairs and a senior nuclear negotiator, has said that four months is too short for an accurate evaluation of JCPOA implementation effect on national economy.

Iran to continue uranium enrichment: Iranian top negotiator

Nuclear talks will focus on the level and capacity of uranium enrichment; Iran will carry on enrichment as it was agreed on by both sides.

Iran, US representatives set to begin nuclear talks

Representatives from Iran and the United States are set to begin bilateral negotiations over the Islamic Republic‘s nuclear energy program in Geneva on Thursday.

Araqchi: Iran, G5+1 Members to Hold Bilateral Talks

Senior Iranian nuclear negotiator Seyed Abbas Araqchi underlined Tehran's resolve to narrow down differences with the Group 5+1 (the US, Britain, France, Russia and China plus Germany), particularly with the western ones, and said several bilateral talks are scheduled to be held before the main multilateral meeting to this end.

Deputy FM Negates Sherman’s Assessment of Iran N. Talks

An Iranian deputy foreign minister said no agreements have been made between Tehran and six world powers over Arak heavy water reactor and Fordow nuclear site.

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 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, P5+1 determined to start drafting comprehensive deal: Dy FM

Iran and the six world nations – known as the P5+1 – are determined to start drafting a comprehensive deal in Vienna talks, Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was quoted as saying on Sunday by Hossein Naqavi Hosseini, rapporteur of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission.

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