Friday, December 19, 2025

Nuclear Talks

Russia says alleged Iran weapons delivery pretext to stop nuclear talks

A Russian diplomat says the claim that Tehran has supplied Moscow with drones for the Ukraine war is a "clumsy excuse" for freezing the nuclear negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.

Top negotiator: Iran standing firm on demand for removal of all sanctions

Iran’s lead nuclear negotiator says the Islamic Republic is standing firm on its demand for a removal of all sanctions imposed by the US on the country during the negotiations on a revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Iran MP: Deal on JCPOA revival at hand, depends on opposite sides’ realistic approach

An Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic believes a revival of the 2015 nuclear deal is close at hand, but achieving a conclusion depends on a realistic approach by the opposite sides of the bargain.

Iran says agreement to revive JCPOA within reach, needs western action

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani says Tehran has always kept the window of diplomacy open for the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). He added an eventual agreement on the restoration of the accord is still within reach if the Western side exhibits genuine willingness.

Iranian FM: US seems ready to take final step for JCPOA revival

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said the US seems ready for the final step toward reviving the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA.

Iran FM to EU’s Borrel: Tehran ready to finalize nuclear talks

The Iranian foreign minister says Iran is ready to sum up the Vienna talks based on the draft of the negotiation package that was the result of months of intensive and difficult talks.

Iran envoy blames US as root cause for nuclear-related tension

Iran's permanent ambassador to the UN says Washington is at the center of tensions around the 2015 nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Amir Saeed Iravani added that if the US really seeks the revival of the landmark agreement, it must choose diplomacy over pressure.

Iranian FM: Jordan visit an opportunity to restart JCPOA revival talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says his upcoming trip to Jordan will be an opportunity for Tehran and the other parties to the anti-Tehran sanctions removal talks to resolve their differences.

Iran says resolved to continue cooperation with IAEA, ready to conclude nuclear deal

Iran has reaffirmed its resolve to continue cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, voicing readiness to conclude the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

China calls on US to respond positively to Iran’s goodwill in nuclear talks

A spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry says Iran has shown goodwill and flexibility on some outstanding issues related to the nuclear negotiations, adding Washington needs to respond positively to Tehran’s "goodwill and flexibility".

Iran FM says Tehran seeks diplomacy over nuclear deal

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran sees diplomacy as the best path towards the revival of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, and the lifting of anti-Tehran sanctions.

IAEA chief says ‘glimmer of hope’ remains to restore talks on Iran nuclear deal

There is still slight hope for the revival of dialogue on the Iran nuclear deal also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has said.

Russia says Iran nuclear talks stalled but not derailed

The situation around reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or the Iran nuclear deal, is static but there was no backsliding either, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says.

Iran says will not negotiate under pressure, seeks to finalize nuclear deal

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry says Tehran is determined to finalize a nuclear deal with the West, adding Tehran not negotiate under pressure and threats.

Hillary Clinton calls on Biden to abandon nuclear talks with Iran

The US should not be negotiating with Iran “on anything right now”, including a nuclear agreement, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday.

Iran MP: US, Europe still willing for revival of 2015 nuclear deal

An Iranian lawmaker says the US and the Europeans are still expressing willingness for a revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement, and relevant exchanges between Tehran and Washington remain underway.

Iran spokesman says Tehran has not quit nuclear negotiations

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has stated that Tehran has not quit the negotiating table with the world powers over the 2015 nuclear deal, saying that arriving at an agreement requires the US pragmatic attitude.

Reformist daily: Nuclear deal impasse stems from ‘myth of Europe’s cold winter’

An Iranian daily close to the Reformists criticizes the Principlist figures and media for pressuring the administration to delay a deal on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal until the cold season so that Tehran can use the energy crisis in Europe as leverage in the negotiations.

EU foreign policy chief voices optimism over Iran nuclear talks

The European Union Foreign Policy Chief, Josep Borrell, says he is optimistic about the outcome of the Vienna talks aimed at the revival of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, and the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions.

Iran FM says Tehran serious in reaching good, lasting nuclear deal

Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian reaffirmed Tehran’s seriousness about reaching a good, strong and lasting agreement with the remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA.

US says prefers diplomacy on Iran nuclear deal but no JCPOA revival for now

The United States believes diplomacy is the best way to address Iran's nuclear program but sees no imminent revival of the 2015 nuclear deal for now because of Tehran's injection of extraneous issues, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated. Tehran says JCPOA revitalization is contingent upon a US decision.

Russian diplomat says claims of Tehran’s drone supplies to Moscow hamper JCPOA talks

Western claims of Iran’s alleged drone supplies to Russia will complicate the negotiations to restore the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky told reporters.

Iranian paper blames Raisi administration for halt in nuclear talks

An Iranian newspaper has blamed the administration of President Ebrahim Raisi for the cessation of negotiations in Vienna over the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

IAEA chief: Iran nuclear talks in ‘stalemate’

Negotiations to bring Iran and the US back into the 2015 nuclear deal are in “stalemate”, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi has stated.

Russia no more a key player in Iran deal negotiations: Commentator

An expert on Iran-Russia relations says Moscow is no more a key player in the negotiations to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

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