EU sanctions against Iran ‘unacceptable’: Russian FM

worldThe Russian Foreign Minister termed the latest EU sanctions imposed against Iranian individuals and entities on the eve of Joint Commission of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Vienna ‘unacceptable’.

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Possible return of US to JCPOA discussed in Joint Commission

worldFollowing the end of the second round of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, the European Union issued a statement, saying that the talks examined the dimensions of a possible US return to the nuclear deal.

Irish FM hails historic window of opportunity to return to dialogue

worldIrish Minister of Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said in a statement on Monday that there is a historic window of opportunity to return to dialogue and agree a path back to the JCPOA.

Tehran-Baghdad need to strengthen diplomatic ties

worldIraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein visited Tehran for the second time in a month indicating new developments in the region and the need for both Iran and Iraq to strengthen diplomatic ties and closer cooperation.

IAEA chief to visit Iran in coming days

worldIran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Kazem Gharibabadi said on Wednesday that Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi is to make a visit to Tehran on Saturday.

"Tehran in no rush for US decision on JCPOA": Iran’s UN envoy

worldIran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi has said Iran is in no rush for a decision by the new US administration on whether to return to a 2015 Iran nuclear deal – known as JCPOA – or not.  

IAEA DG welcomes agreement with Iran

worldDirector General of the Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi on Monday once again welcomed the agreement between the Agency and Iran, hoping the agreement will reinforce cooperation and enhance mutual trust.

UN Chief calls for building more sustainable and equitable world

worldUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message for the International Day of Peace, 21 September 2020, with a focus on International Day of Peace namely “Shaping Peace Together”, said together, I know we can — and will — build a more just, sustainable and equitable world.

The U.S. is empty-handed

worldThe outcome of the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) joint commission meeting, held in Vienna on September 1, 2020, was a coup de grace on the US unilateral policies and proved that the US, no longer, has the right to use the trigger mechanism. In this Op-Ed, the author focuses on this issue.

Iran-Turkey talks play key role in resolving regional issues: Erdoğan

worldTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday said that Iran and Turkey dialogue have played a decisive role in resolving many issues in the region.

Swiss FM highlights positive outcome of his visit to Tehran

worldSwiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis in a statement which was published by Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs has drawn a positive assessment of his visit to Tehran.

Swiss FM terms meeting with Zarif as "fruitful"

worldSwiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in a Twitter message on Monday described the meeting with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif as "fruitful".

Leader: UAE betraying Islam, Arabs, region

worldSupreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has betrayed the Islamic world, Arab states, the regional countries, and Palestine, with letting the Zionist regime into the region.

Russia trying hard to maintain JCPOA, Lavrov says

worldRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed that Moscow is working hard to maintain the nuclear deal between Iran and the six world powers, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which the US unilaterally withdrew from.

Iraqi PM arrives in Tehran

worldIraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi heading a high-profile delegation arrived in Tehran on Tuesday to confer with senior Iranian officials.

Spox: Iran ready to negotiate with regional states

world Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday that Iran is ready to hold talks with all regional countries, adding that there is no other way except for negotiations for settlement of disputes and misunderstandings.

UN chief urges world countries to conduct economic cooperation with Iran

worldThe United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres in his latest report on function of the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 encouraged all countries to have economic collaboration with Iran.

Lavrov, Borrell discuss US anti-JCPOA policies

worldChief of the European Union’s foreign policy Josep Borrell and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed some international issues, including the US policies against the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Rouhani: US sanctions contravene fundamental human rights

worldUS sanctions on Tehran run counter to fundamental human rights, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday.

Rouhani: Smart social distancing plan to coninue

worldIranian President Hassan Rouhani said the smart social distancing plan will continue, adding that great success has been achieved in the first and second phases of the plan and we are in the third phase which is smart social distancing one.