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Russia’s diplomatic gamesmanship

Aftab-e Yazd, a reformist daily, looks into reasons why the Russian deputy foreign minister has come to Tehran two days before the resumption of nuclear talks.

Mr. Rouhani, admit that you don’t know the US

Dariush Sajjadi, a reformist blogger, challenges Rouhani’s call for a referendum, saying people’s direct vote will do little to make a breakthrough nuclear deal a reality.

Zarif, Kerry to meet in Geneva on January 14

Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s senior nuclear negotiator, has said that Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his US counterpart John Kerry will meet in Geneva on January 14 for talks on Tehran’s peaceful nuclear program.

Tying economic issues to nuclear talks assures enemies

The Judiciary chief has said that Iran’s economic problems and their solutions have nothing to do with the ongoing nuclear talks.

Iran must be immunized against sanctions: Ayatollah Khamenei

The Leader said that the only way that Iran could counter enemy’s power is for the country to be immunized against sanctions.

Iran MPs support foreign minister over nuclear talks

Iranian lawmakers have unanimously supported the Iranian foreign minister’s remarks on the performance of the country's negotiating team in nuclear talks with P5+1.

Tehran, P5+1 to hold next round of nuclear talks on Jan.18: Iran negotiator

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says the next round of nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1 will be held on January 18.

What is the president concerned about?

A former Iranian ambassador to the UN elaborates on the problems the Rouhani government faces and the reasons why the president is concerned.

Iran will never give up nuclear rights: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will never give up the nuclear rights of the Iranian nation, vowing to defend national interests in nuclear talks with P5+1.

US keeps sanctions conditional

Hadi Ajili, a professor of international relations, says US sanctions against Iran are viewed by some as being tactical and by others as strategic.

Araghchi stresses US failure in spoiling world’s post-Geneva opportunities for mending ties with Iran

After the Geneva interim deal, all countries were deeply interested to have relations with Iran and this was too scary for the Americans, said Araghchi.

Mr. Obama, please elaborate!

How a principlist daily reacts to President Obama’s Iran comments in an interview with NPR in late December.

Expert calls Obama’s Iran remarks realistic

Mehdi Motaharnia says President Obama’s recent comments on Iran shows he is a realistic, pragmatic, and visionary leader.

Iran rejects AP report of nuclear deal with P5+1

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has denied a report by The Associated Press that Iran and P5+1 have agreed to a tentative formula, reiterating that both sides in the talks are still arguing.

Iranian survival does not hinge on a deal with the West

Gholamali Haddad Adel says the Iranian survival does not hinge on a deal with the West and unity holds the key to principlist success.

FM: Iran seeks removal of all sanctions

Underlying Iran’s determination to settle its nuclear dispute with the West, Zarif said the removal of all sanctions is an essential component of any agreement between Iran and P5+1.

Reopening of US, Iran embassies not on talks agenda: Afkham

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says reopening of embassies in Tehran and Washington is not on the agenda of talks between Iran and the US.

The march toward final nuclear deal should gather momentum

Fararu, an Iranian news website, examines Iran’s nuclear case, urging Iran and P5+1 to arrive at a political agreement before a Republican-majority Congress meets.

Why the Iranian top diplomat sent letters to his counterparts around the world

Two former Iranian diplomats explain why Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote letters earlier this month to his counterparts around the world on Iran’s nuclear policies.

Iran Blasts West’s “Unlawful” Sanctions

Nuclear talks will bear fruit only if the Western parties come to the understanding that “unfair sanctions do not amount to a great achievement for them”, Zarif said.

Iran has rejected illegitimate demands in nuclear talks: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says his negotiators have tried to be creative and innovative and have offered solutions in talks with P5+1.

Tehran University, a hangout of the opponents of nuclear program

Javan, a principlist daily, analyzes the ideology and performance of a group of individuals who have disputed the achievements of the country’s nuclear program.

Resumption of ties with US not on Iran agenda: Shamkhani

Shamkhani rejected assumptions that regular meetings between Iranian and US diplomats during nuclear talks could lead to rapprochement between the two nations.

Fars News Agency answers the questions of two Iranian university professors through words of an American

The principlist news agency urges two university professors to read a book by an American investigative journalist to find answers to their questions.

Sadegh Zibakalam: I really thank the Worriers

Sadegh Zibakalam praises the open atmosphere created in Iran after 2013 presidential elections, saying those who seek to criticize President Rouhani’s nuclear policies should tolerantly accept critical views.

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