Nuclear Deal (JCPOA)

FM Zarif in China to Discuss Iran Nuclear Deal

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in Beijing as the first leg of his international visits aimed at ensuring that the country’s interests in the nuclear deal are guaranteed.

Iraq, Qatar, Oman Dismayed over US Withdrawal from JCPOA

Iraq, Qatar and Oman have expressed dismay over US President Donald Trump’s announcement that Washington has withdrawn from the Iran nuclear deal.

Iranian MPs Split on Future Steps over Nuclear Deal

Iranian lawmakers are divided on what steps to take next following Donald Trump’s announcement that Washington will withdraw from the JCPOA, a move that prompted some legislators to set the US flag on fire on the Parliament floor.

“Strategic Disaster of Leaving Iran Deal”

Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian nuclear negotiator and a professor of Princeton University, has analysed the consequences of Trump's disastrous withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Must Escape from Nuclear Deal’s Handcuffs: Analyst

A prominent conservative journalist says Iran should not be deceived by Europe’s promises regarding the nuclear deal and must get out of the multilateral deal’s “handcuffs”, a term used by the UK to describe the JCPOA.

Japan, Norway Say Iran Must Reap Benefits of JCPOA

The foreign ministers of Japan and Norway held separate phone conversations with their Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday.

Iran FM Due in Beijing, Moscow, Brussels for Intensive JCPOA Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will head to China, Russia, and Belgium later this week to hold talks with other parties to the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, also known as JCPOA.

Iranians Hold Rallies to Protest US Withdrawal from JCPOA

Iranians have taken to the streets across the country to vent their anger at the US over its withdrawal from a 2015 nuclear deal and President Donald Trump's incendiary rhetoric against Tehran.

“OIC Chief’s Anti-Iran Comments Serve Israel’s Interests”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the recent “biased and unconstructive” statements by OIC Secretary General Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen on regional issues.

Iran, Russia Discuss Ways to Keep Nuclear Deal Alive

In the latest round of bilateral consultations among Iran and the JCPOA parties, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov travelled to Tehran on Thursday to meet Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi.

Merkel Tells Rouhani Europe Will Abide by Iran Nuclear Deal

The German Chancellor says the European Union will remain committed to the Iran nuclear deal regardless of the US withdrawal.

US Main Source of Instability, Tension in Mideast: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the US is the biggest exporter of lethal weapons to the Middle East.

Iran to Remain in JCPOA as Far as Interests Guaranteed: MP

An Iranian lawmaker has urged the five remaining sides of the Iran nuclear deal to guarantee Iran’s interests in the accord, saying the Islamic Republic will pull out of the deal if the sides remain undecided about its future.

IRGC Commander Pessimistic E3 Could Save Iran Nuclear Dal

A senior IRGC commander says he is sceptical as to whether the European parties to the nuclear accord could keep the 2015 nuclear deal in place, saying the green continent could hardly get out of the US orbit.

“US Exit from JCPOA Big Opportunity to Rearrange Political Blocs”

A senior lawmaker says the pull-out of the US from the historic nuclear deal with Iran could be a milestone in the history of global politics, if governments in Europe and elsewhere dare to stand against the illogical stance of US President Donald Trump.

Normal Life Going on in Iran despite Trump’s Decision

Huge crowds of people and numerous officials continued to visit the 31st Tehran International Book Fair on Wednesday and Thursday regardless of the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

UK, French Top Diplomats Call Zarif to Reiterate Support for Iran Deal

The UK foreign secretary and French foreign minister have held separate phone conversations with their Iranian counterpart.

Europe Has Limited Time to Save Iran Nuclear Deal: Rouhani

Iran’s president says European countries do not have much time to preserve the Iran nuclear deal after the US withdrawal.

US Withdrawal from JCPOA Grabs Headlines in Iran

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, May 9, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

US Exit from JCPOA Not to Cause Any Problem for Iran Economy: Central Bank

The central bank of Iran dismissed concerns about the negative consequences of the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, saying it has already devised plans to prevent any harm to the country’s banking system and to satisfy demands for hard currency.

US First Side to Lose after Iran Deal Withdrawal: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says the United States will be the one to lose after President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the nuclear pact with Iran.

Iran to Engage in Intensive Talks with Europe over JCPOA

Iran's parliament speaker says the Iranian government will wait a few weeks before deciding how to respond to US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear accord.

Iran Glad that US Pulled Out of JCPOA: Army Chief

The commander of the Iranian Army also said he is glad that the controversial US president pulled the country out of the landmark 2015 nuclear agreement, as it proved Washington is a hopeless case.

“Iran Shouldn’t Have Accepted JCPOA from Very First Day”

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says Iran, from the very first day, was not totally in favour of the 2015 nuclear accord, which is now at stake after US withdrawal.

Europe Cannot Save Iran Nuclear Deal: IRGC Chief

IRGC Chief-Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says the Iran nuclear deal will eventually collapse, as he believes European parties to the accord will fail to distance themselves from the US and side with Iran.

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