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US Seems Serious about Returning to Nuclear Deal: Iran

Iran’s senior negotiator at the Vienna talks says news coming in suggests the United States is serious about returning to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

US Sanctions against Iran Will Soon Be Lifted: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the anti-Iran sanctions have been “broken”, and they will be lifted in the near future should the Iranian nation remains united.

Iran, US Deny Reaching Deal on Prisoner Swap, Release of Iranian Assets

Iran and the United States have separately denied the media reports about an agreement to release four Iranian prisoners accused of bypassing Washington's sanctions in exchange for Iran's release of four US "spies".

JCPOA Joint Commission Decides to Speed Up Process of Negotiations

Negotiators from Iran and the P4+1 group of countries wrapped up the first round of the JCPOA Joint Commission's fresh talks in Vienna on Tuesday.

Zarif Condemns US for ‘Hoarding’ COVID-19 Vaccines

Iran’s foreign minister has condemned the United States’ “medical terrorism” against Iranians at a time when the nation is struggling to deal with coronavirus pandemic.

Iran, ICC President Discuss US Sanctions in The Hague

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Mohsen Baharvand had a meeting with Piotr Hofmański, the president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), in The Hague.

Iran, Pakistan Stress Closer Cooperation on Different Fronts

Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has sat down with his counterpart from Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who is in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials.

Iran Says in No Rush to Achieve Desired Outcome in Vienna Talks

The Iranian government spokesman says Iran is in no rush to get Vienna talks to come to fruition, and will not give any concessions beyond the JCPOA.

Iran Rules Out Any New Agreement Apart from JCPOA

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says any new agreement apart from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is out of question.

Enemies Seeking to Prevent Removal of Anti-Iran Sanctions: Speaker

The Iranian parliament speaker says enemies are seeking to make negotiations in the Austrian capital, Vienna, drag on in order to keep Iran from extricating its economy from sanctions.

Iran Says New Understanding Emerging among JCPOA Parties

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says a new understanding is emerging following days of talks in Vienna, but the path ahead is not an easy one.

JCPOA Joint Commission Wraps Up Meeting in Vienna

The meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission, which had started in Vienna at the level of deputies an hour ago with delegations from Iran and the P4+1 in attendance, was wrapped up a few minutes ago.

US Should Lift All Sanctions, Fulfill Commitments, Rouhani Tells Qatari Emir

The Iranian president has reiterated that Iran will return to full compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), only after the United States removes all sanctions.

Iran Urges South Korea to Immediately Release Its Frozen Assets

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has held talks with South Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Choi Jong-kun who was in Tehran as part of a delegation headed by the country’s prime minister.

Acts of Sabotage, Sanctions Not to Give US Leverage against Iran: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says sanctions and acts of sabotage will give the United States no leverage to force Iran into sitting at the negotiating table.

Iran Condemns EU Sanctions, Vows to Consider Reciprocal Move

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has lashed out at the European Union for putting the names of several Iranian officials and institutions on its human rights sanctions list.

South Korean Prime Minister to Visit Iran on April 11: Spokesman

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun will arrive in Tehran on Sunday, April 11, 2021, for a two-day visit.

JCPOA Joint Commission Wraps Up Second Round of Talks in Vienna

The Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal, resumed its work in Vienna in a physical format this Friday.

There Are Signs US Moving Towards Removal of All Sanctions: Iran

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says there are signs that the Americans are reviewing their positions and moving towards the removal of all anti-Iran sanctions.

Iran FM Calls for Closer Economic Cooperation among D-8 Countries

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in a virtual speech at the 19th meeting of the D-8 Council of Ministers, expressed Tehran's preparedness for closer economic cooperation with other members of the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation.

Iran Lauds Robert Malley’s ‘Realistic’ Stance on Lifting of Sanctions

Iran's government spokesman has praised the stance adopted by a US official confirming Iran’s position with regards to the lifting of sanctions.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan Discuss How to Make Mutual Cooperation Immune to Sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his Kyrgyz counterpart Ruslan Kazakbaev in Bishkek on the second leg of his four-nation tour of Central Asia.

Iran to Hold No Direct or Indirect Talks with US in Vienna: Araqchi

Iran says it will hold no direct or indirect negotiations with the United States during the upcoming talks in Vienna, and will not accept any step-by-step removal of sanctions.

Biden Continuing Trump’s Acts of Terror against Iran: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the new US administration is following the lead of former President Donald Trump, who committed an act of terror against Iranians by imposing sanctions on them.

US Has No Way but to Return to JCPOA: Iran

The Iranian government spokesman says the Biden administration has no other way but to return to its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.

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