Nuclear Talks

Iran FM: Nuclear negotiations on right track

The Iranian foreign minister has sounded optimistic about Iran’s talks with the world major powers to save a 2015 nuclear deal, saying the negotiations are “on the right track."

Analyst: Prisoner swap with US green light for JCPOA revival talks

An Iranian US affairs analyst says the issue of the release of American prisoners in Iran and their swap with Iranian nationals could pave the way for the conclusion of stalled talks for the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Qatar FM says US seeks exchange of messages with Iran over nuclear deal

The Qatari foreign minister says the US is willing to further exchange messages with Iran to pave the way for a revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iranian analyst: Opponents of nuclear talks responsible for missed opportunity

An Iranian foreign policy expert has regretted that the chances for clinching a deal with major powers in the world to restores a 2015 nuclear deal are ‘next to nil’, holding those opposed to the negotiations process responsible for the failure.

FM Amirabdollahian: Iran won’t leave negotiating table, not helping Russia in Ukraine war

The Iranian foreign minister has stressed once again that Iran will continue efforts to reach a lasting agreement with major world powers to save a landmark nuclear accord, adding the ball is in the US court to show it has the courage to make the final decision.

Iran FM to UN chief: Nuclear deal within reach

Iran’s foreign minister has told United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, that Iran and the world major powers can reach a nuclear agreement if the US acts realistically.

Iran says ready to return to full compliance with JCPOA, rejects undeclared activity

Director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami has strongly denied allegations that undeclared nuclear activities or material existed in the country.

Advisor says no deal before US guarantees

An adviser to the Iranian nuclear negotiating team has stated that Washington must assure Tehran that it will not repeat its past mistakes regarding the 2015 nuclear deal before it goes ahead with signing any agreement.

EU’s chief says proposals to revive nuclear deal still on table

The EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has stated that proposals to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are still on the table.

Austrian FM says ready to play role in resolving issues in nuclear talks

The Austrian foreign minister has expressed his country’s readiness to play a constructive role in resolving the remaining issues with the International Atomic Energy Agency in line with efforts to conclude the Vienna talks.

Raisi: US claim of ‘goodwill’ inconsistent with imposition of new bans amid talks

President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran says the US’s claim of seeking to return to the 2015 nuclear deal is incompatible with the move to impose even more sanctions on the Islamic Republic at a time when negotiations are still underway to revive the agreement.

President Raisi: No nuclear deal without end to safeguard issues

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says in order to reach a real and reassuring agreement with major world powers to revive a 2015 nuclear deal, the safeguard issues and all probes, which have been used by the West as a Damocles sword, must be terminated in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iranian president deputy says Tehran ready for deal if other side gives assurances

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s deputy chief of staff for political affairs says Iran is ready for the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal if the US gives assurances that it will not repeat its past mistakes and will abide by its commitments.

Newspaper: US pursing ‘same deceptive ways’ in Iran nuclear talks

A Tehran-based principlist newspaper has cautioned the Iranian nuclear negotiating team amid talks to restore a 2015 deal with major world powers, saying the US seeks to repeat its ‘deceptive’ approach adopted during the previous Iranian administration.

President Raisi at UNGA meeting: Iran firmly determined to resolve nuclear issue

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, during his speech at the 77th meeting of the UN General Assembly, said Tehran has shown during serious sanctions removal talks that it is firmly determined to fairly resolve the nuclear issue if the interests of the Iranian nation are guaranteed.

Iranian president: Revival of JCPOA contingent upon closure of safeguards cases

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has told his French counterpart that Tehran is ready for a fair and lasting deal with the P4+1 to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement, noting such a deal is contingent upon the closure of the safeguards cases against Iran.

Iran’s Raisi blames US ‘indecisiveness’ for lack of progress in JCPOA talks

President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran’s demands for guarantees from the US in talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal are logical given its record of promise-breaking, blaming Washington’s indecisiveness for the stalement in the negotiations.

European Council head says EU after ‘immediate restoration’ of Iran nuclear deal

President of the European Council Charles Michel expressed the European Union’s support for “immediate restoration” of the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

EU says UNGA meetings expected to lead to no major progress in nuclear talks

The European Union foreign policy chief says any meeting with the Iranian president during his New York visit will not help an agreement for the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, noting that he thinks no major progress is likely on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

President Raisi to CBS: Nuclear agreement without guarantees meaningless

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, in an exclusive interview with the CBS News Network, said a nuclear deal without giving guarantees on part of the US is meaningless for Tehran because Washington has broken its promises under the JCPOA before.

Iran FM: Tehran serious about nuclear deal that secures national interests

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is serious about reaching a nuclear deal with the world powers, adding Tehran’s “relations with the whole world have improved” since the administration of President Ebrahim Raisi took office.

Iran lead negotiator to accompany Raisi to NY, ‘revives chances for EU to clinch nuclear deal’

The head of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team Ali Bagheri Kani will accompany Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi for the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, boosting prospects for sorting out the last remaining issues to salvage the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement with Iran and save global energy markets before cold winter days.

Daily: New bipartisan sanctions bill in US Congress last nail in coffin of Iran deal

An Iranian daily close to the Reformists says the US Congress is putting “the last nail in the coffin” of the 2015 nuclear deal by reviewing a bipartisan bill aimed at making the sanctions against the Islamic Republic permanent.

Iranian expert: The longer it takes, the lower are the chances of nuclear deal

An Iranian political expert says the latest IAEA Board of Governors’ statement against Iran has shifted the talks in Vienna from political to technical and nuclear.

Iran president: Removal of sanctions prerequisite for nuclear agreement

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said US sanctions must be lifted as a prerequisite to the revival of the Iran nuclear deal. He called for the resolving of safeguard issues between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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