Nuclear Deal (JCPOA)

Iran FM: Reaching good agreement in Vienna talks possible

The Iranian foreign minister says if the remaining parties to the Iran nuclear deal return to their commitments under the JCPOA, it is possible to reach a good and even immediate agreement in the upcoming Vienna talks.

Report: Israel concerned US may strike partial nuclear deal with Iran

Senior Israeli officials claim that the US may be setting itself up with a "less-for-less" nuclear deal with Iran that would offer partial sanctions relief to Tehran in exchange for a rollback or a freeze on nuclear activity in Iran, according to the Wall Street Journal.

“US must scrap anti-Iran sanctions; provide guarantees not to abandon deal again”

Top Iranian negotiator says Washington must remove all sanctions against Tehran and provide guarantees that future US administrations will not leave the 2015 nuclear deal again.

Kamalvandi: Iran and IAEA almost finished the job, good progress made

The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has said Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency made good progress during IAEA chief Rafael Grossi’s recent visit to Tehran.

Iran calls for removal of sanctions as goodwill gesture

Iran has called on the remaining signatories to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the United States to prove their goodwill by removing sanctions against Tehran.

China: Iran stance on Vienna talks fair

The Chinese foreign minister says Iran’s stance on the upcoming discussions in Vienna is “fair” voicing Beijing’s opposition to any extreme measure on the Iran nuclear deal, the JCPOA.

EU says committed to full implementation of JCPOA

The EU envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency has underlined the bloc's firm commitment to the full and effective implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

IAEA chief: Talks with Iran made no progress

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, says time is running out for the UN atomic watchdog to re-install cameras at a centrifuge-parts workshop in Iran.

Grossi confirms IAEA has no capacity to control info leakage

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi said in an exclusive interview with Press TV that the agency protects all the information it receives but if there are people leaking information, the body has absolutely no capacity to control this.

US says not to take unilateral steps on Iran nuclear deal

Despite its non-compliance with the Iran nuclear deal – the JCPOA- the United States says it will not engage in unilateral steps and seeks mutual return to full compliance with the deal. Washington unilaterally withdrew from the JCPIA in 2018, re-imposing anti-Tehran sanctions.

Top Iran negotiator calls on IAEA to resist political pressure

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has urged the International Atomic Energy Agency to preserve its technical nature and yield to no political pressure.

Report: US warns Israel against attacking Iran nuclear sites

US officials have warned Israel against carrying out attacks against Iranian nuclear sites. They stated such an act of aggression would be counterproductive and would prompt Tehran to rebuild an even more sophisticated and efficient uranium enrichment system, according to a report.

Russia: IAEA chief’s Iran visit “good opportunity” for cooperation

Moscow has welcomed an upcoming visit by the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, to Tehran as a good opportunity for Iran and the United Nations nuclear watchdog to establish closer cooperation.

MP: No new provision or change to JCPOA

A top Iranian lawmaker has ruled out any change to the Iran nuclear deal in the upcoming Vienna talks in November's end.

  Russia: Regional dialog on JCPOA necessary

  There is a need for a negotiated solution for the Iran nuclear deal as well as enhanced regional dialogue, a senior Russian diplomat has stressed.

China calls for compliance with JCPOA

China's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian has said that preserving and adhering to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is the only effective solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.

Iran: US president’s signature not reliable

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said the precondition for the US return to the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, is that Washington must remove sanctions against Tehran.

IAEA confirms Grossi visiting Iran within days

The Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi will visit Tehran next week to discuss Iran's nuclear program, the body has confirmed. The visit will take place just days before fresh round of nuclear negotiations in Austria’s Vienna.

Russia welcomes Arab states revised stance on Iran nuclear deal

A senior Russian diplomat has applauded a change for the better in the hostile approach of certain Persian Gulf states toward the Iran nuclear deal. The top official has stated they seem to have backtracked on their endorsement of the US withdrawal from the agreement and are instead calling for its revival.

Iran FM: Tehran seeks to lift sanctions in Vienna talks

The Iranian foreign minister says the active participation of Iran in the forthcoming nuclear talks is aimed at lifting illegal sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Iran: Success in nuclear talks depends on US will

The success of nuclear negotiations, which will resume in late November, depends on the serious will and practical readiness on the part of the other side to lift the sanctions against Tehran, Iran's top nuclear negotiator says.

Iran condemns JCPOA violations by U.S., European parties

Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi has denounced the United States and the three European parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action for violating their commitments under the deal.

WSJ: Iran resumes production of advanced centrifuges

The Wall Street Journal has quoted European diplomats as saying that Iran has resumed production of advanced nuclear-program parts at Karaj site near the capital Tehran.

US, China presidents discuss Iran, regional and intl. developments

Presidents of the Unites States and China, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, met virtually on Tuesday and discussed a range of issues including Iran. Beijing and Washington are at odds on several topics, including Tehran nuclear programme and the 2015 nuclear deal.

Bagheri: Lifting US sanctions high priority for talks

Top Iranian nuclear negotiator says removal of illegal U.S. sanctions is a key necessity and a high priority for the forthcoming talks in Vienna.

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