Nuclear Deal (JCPOA)

Iran to Respect Nuclear Deal as Long as Its Interests Secured: President

Iran’s president says the country will remain committed to the nuclear deal it has signed with world powers only if its interests are secured and the other parties live up to their commitments.

Iranian, Russian FMs Hold Talks on JCPOA

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov have stressed the need for all parties to comply with the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran Responds to Trump’s New Strategy

As the US president is expected to deliver a speech on Friday night and declare the country’s new strategy towards the Islamic Republic of Iran, an informed source at the Iranian foreign ministry has outlined the main themes of Tehran’s response to Trump and his country’s new policies.

US Withdrawal to Kill Iran Nuclear Deal: Larijani

Iran’s parliament speaker has warned the United States against walking away from the 2015 nuclear deal, saying if Washington fails to abide by the accord, nothing will be left of it.

French FM: Iran Should Reap JCPOA Benefits

France's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, Jean-Yves Le Drian, have emphasized that Iran should not be deprived of the benefits of a nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Europe Not to Leave US Alone for Iran’s Sake: Analysts

Some Iranian analysts believe Europe will not turn away from the US for the sake of Iran if Washington withdraws from the JCPOA.

EU Reaffirms Commitment to Iran Nuclear Deal

EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini and German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel, in phone calls with Iran’s FM, have reiterated Europe’s commitment to the nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1.

How Would Iran Respond to US Withdrawal from Nuclear Deal?

A former Iranian diplomat has weighed in on Iran’s probable strategies to respond to Washington’s possible withdrawal from the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as the JCPOA.

Iran Has Been Unfairly Maligned: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in an article published in The Atlantic, has rejected the ‘myths’ about Iran’s aggression in the Middle East, and argued that his country has been unfairly maligned.

Iran Rejects New Yorker’s Account of Zarif-Tillerson Meeting

An Iranian source says a recent report by the New Yorker on a meeting between Iranian FM and his US counterpart was aimed at making up for Tillerson’s passivity at the meeting, and also strengthening his position amid speculations about his conflict with Trump.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry, IRGC United against Enemies: Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the IRGC and the Iranian foreign ministry are united in countering the country’s enemies.

German Ambassador to Tehran Poses with “Yes to JCPOA” Poster

German envoy to Iran says a number of posters bearing the phrase ‘Yes to Iran Nuclear Deal’, which are hung on the wall of German embassy in Tehran, are aimed at announcing that Berlin is doing its best not to let the deal break down.

US Problem with Iran Not Nuclear Program but Regional Influence: Hezbollah Chief

Secretary General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Movement, Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, says Washington’s main problem with Iran is not the country’s nuclear program but its regional role which thwarts the US plots in the Middle East.

Iranian MPs Have Mixed Feelings about Relying on EU

As Trump is reportedly going to decertify Iran nuclear deal in coming days, political and media circles in Tehran are discussing how to deal with the new US approach towards the JCPOA and Tehran’s ties with Europe in case of US withdrawal.

Iran Pursuing Regional Policies Regardless of Others’ Rhetoric: FM

Iranian foreign minister says the Islamic Republic’s policies in the region are pursued without regard to the anti-Iran comments made by others, including the US President Donald Trump.

“Tillerson’s New Plan Aimed at Depriving Iran of JCPOA Benefits”

An Iranian legislator says US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s new plan seeks to maintain the Iran nuclear deal, and at the same time take a tougher line on Tehran.

‘Europe Not Reliable Partner for Iran If US Withdraws from JCPOA’

An Iranian lawmaker believes that if the US decides to pull out of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, Iran cannot rely on the Europeans as committed partners.

Int’l Deal-Making Different from Real Estate: Iran FM to Trump

Iranian foreign minister says the US president should know that international deal-making is not at all the same as real estate marketing.

Benefits of Iran Nuclear Deal Irreversible: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the benefits gained by the nuclear deal are irreversible and no one, including US President Donald Trump, can harm them.

US Trying to Justify Taking Action against Iran Nuclear Deal’

A political analyst says US statesmen are seeking to create the impression that any action they take against the Iran nuclear deal is legal.

EU Reiterates Its Strong Support for Doing Business with Iran

A senior European Union official has once again declared the EU’s strong support for the Iran nuclear deal and economic cooperation with Tehran.

Iran Upholds Prison Term of Its Former Nuclear Negotiator

An appeals court has upheld a five-year prison sentence handed down to a former member of the Iranian nuclear negotiation team found guilty of espionage.

Nobel Prize May Challenge Trump’s Aggressive Strategy on Iran

US President Donald Trump’s aggressive strategy on Iran might be challenged if the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize goes to the architects of the historic Iran nuclear deal.

No One to Negotiate with US Anymore after JCPOA Withdrawal: FM

Iranian foreign minister has warned the Trump administration that the US would turn into an unreliable partner for the entire world in case it withdraws from the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran FM Calls on Europe to Defy US in Case US Scraps Nuclear Deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on European countries to defy US sanctions if the Trump administration torpedoes the 2015 nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

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