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Nuclear Deal (JCPOA)

Russian deputy FM to visit Tehran over JCPOA, BRICS

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov will visit Tehran on August 7-8 to discuss the situation around the Iran nuclear deal and Tehran's interaction with the BRICS.

Iran says will never hold talks with US on basis of trust

Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani stressed that Tehran will never enter negotiations with Washington on the basis of trust. He also reiterated Iran’s readiness to proceed with the talks on the removal of sanctions in accordance with its national interests.

Iran has abided by its commitments under nuclear deal: Official

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country has adhered to its obligations under a 2015 nuclear deal with originally six other countries.

Iranian MP: JCPOA will definitely be revived 

The deputy head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament says the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, will definitely be revived.

Former Iranian FM, nuclear chief proposes comprehensive political dialog between Iran, US

A former head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Agency and foreign minister, Ali-Akbar Salehi, has proposed that Iran and the United States hold a wide political dialog to resolve bilateral issues.

Russia says prospect for JCPOA revival dim

Russia’s Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has declared that the prospects for restoring Iran's nuclear deal are currently extremely dim. He made the remarks in an interview with the Russian newspaper Izvestia published on Friday.

Iranian FM thanks Oman for its efforts to revive JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has thanked his Omani counterpart for Msucat’s efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Analyst: Russian FM’s comments about JCPOA have no impact

An Iranian political commentator has said the recent remarks of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about the revival of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, are pointless.

White House says focused on release of detained Americans, rather than Iran nuclear deal

Washington is now focused on talks with Tehran on the return of detained US citizens in Iran, adding work on a new nuclear deal is not high on the agenda, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Sunday.

China says to continue efforts to bring Iran’s nuclear deal back on track

China's Foreign Ministry has announced that Beijing will continue its attempts to restore the US-abandoned 2015 nuclear agreement "at an early date".

US, E3 should be blamed for nuclear deal’s failure: Iran’s envoy

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Amir Saied Iravani stressed that the US and its European allies — the  UK, France and Germany — and the European Union (EU) must be blamed for the JCPOA’s current situation. He also denounced the presence of the Ukrainian envoy in a Security Council meeting on non-proliferation and implementation of the 2015 nuclear agreement, as unconstructive and a suspicious attempt to divert attention from the main issue.

EU’s Borrel: Iran nuclear deal, talks important to US

Josep Borrell, the European Union Foreign Policy Chief says the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, protecting its structure and continuation of relevant constructive talks are significant to the EU.

Sources say Europe to retain ballistic missile sanctions on Iran

European diplomats have told Tehran they plan to retain European Union ballistic missile sanctions set to expire in October under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, four sources have stated. Iranian officials have stressed that the country’s defensive might including its missile program is a redline and non-negotiable.

Iran deputy FM says held talks with delegates of France, Britain, Germany in UAE

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says he held a meeting with representatives of France, Britain and Germany for talks on a range of issues and “mutual concerns.”

Advisor to Iranian team: No direct talks ongoing between Iran and US

An advisor to Iran’s nuclear negotiating team has rejected reports on secret direct talks with the US.

Tehran: Serious steps taken toward release of frozen Iran assets

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says effective steps have been taken toward the release of Iranian assets frozen in other countries.

Iran Leader: Nothing wrong with a deal if Iran’s nuclear infrastructure remains untouched

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says there is nothing wrong with reaching a deal if Iran’s nuclear infrastructure remains intact, calling for vigilance while dealing with the West, as “it has reneged on its promises many times and its untrustworthiness is now proven.”

Iran president cautions Europe against politicized, unconstructive behavior in nuclear talks

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, in a phone call with his French counterpart Emanuel Macron, said the parties to nuclear negotiations aimed at lifting the anti-Tehran sanctions and saving the 2015 nuclear agreement,  must avoid politicized and unconstructive behavior.

Iranian MP confirms Iran-US talks, rejects near deal

An Iranian member of parliament has confirmed media reports of secret Iran-US talks in New York, ruling out any bilateral agreement in the near future.

US lawmakers call on Europe to immediately initiate Iran sanctions snapback

Thirty-five US House members sent a bipartisan letter to British, French and German leaders urging them to immediately initiate the snapback mechanism of the United Nations’ sanctions on Iran under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Tehran has repeatedly warned against the European governments’ “provocative and unconstructive" policies towards the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Iran, US deny reports of nearing temporary nuclear deal

Iran and the United States have denied a media report that they were nearing an interim agreement under which Tehran would curb its nuclear program in return for sanctions relief.

Europe should avoid ‘provocative, unconstructive’ attitude to nuclear deal revival: Iran envoy

Iran’s permanent representative at the United Nations office in Vienna Mohsen Naziri Asl has called on the European governments to refrain from “provocative and unconstructive" approach towards the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Ex-Iran President Rouhani defends his Foreign Minister Zarif during tenure

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani backs his Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who has found himself in hot water over his fiery comments about the challenges he grappled with during his previous terms in office.

Russia blames US, E3 for raising unfounded accusations against Iran

A senior Russian diplomat has blasted the United States and its European allies for hurling “baseless allegations against Tehran’s nuclear program” during a session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors. Mikhail Ulyanov noted that “it’s difficult to take them seriously".

Advisor: Iran won’t ink any deal on JCPOA revival unless IAEA abandons all claims

An advisor to Iran’s nuclear negotiating team says Tehran will not sign any agreement on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal as long as the cases of dispute with the UN nuclear watchdog remain open.

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