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Iran 'entitled' to develop civilian nuke program: Atomic Chief
Dismissing allegations by some countries that Iran is seeking "to make an atomic bomb," Eslami said on Thursday that this is the right of his country to develop its civilian nuclear energy program, given that it is a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Agreement in Vienna requires West's 'courageous' political decision: Iran's FM
Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Thursday made the remarks in a phone conversation with his British counterpart Liz Truss, noting that for a swift and sustainable agreement, the US and E3 group of France, Britain and Germany have to remove the sanctions on Tehran, according to the Foreign Ministry's website.
Iran says 'a few but important' issues remain in Vienna nuke talks
The Vienna talks have reached a critical stage, and "still a few but very important issues remain in our talks" aimed at removing US sanctions and restoring the 2015 nuclear deal, said Abdollahian on Wednesday in a joint press conference with his visiting Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi.
Iran Prez urges int'l resistance to US 'cruel' oil, gas sanctions
Speaking at the sixth summit of the 11-member Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Doha, Raisi on Tuesday said imposing hegemonic will and demands on other independent states through sanctions cannot be an effective strategy in today's world, as it jeopardizes the collective interests of the GECF members.
New yet weaker Iran nuke deal imminent: Israel PM
Referring to the negotiations in Vienna between Iran and world powers, Bennett told his weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday that "the talks are advancing quickly... We may see an agreement shortly", reports Xinhua news agency. But "the new apparent agreement is shorter and weaker than the previous one," he said. The Israeli leader warned that the lift of sanctions against Iran will provide the country with more money to build weapons.
Iran warns West not to challenge red lines in Vienna nuke talks
Amir Abdollahian made the remarks during a meeting with his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg on Saturday on the sidelines of the ongoing 58th Munich Security Conference here, reports Xinhua news agency. "Tehran's definite choice is to respect national interests and not to cross the logical and legitimate red lines of Iran," Abdollahian said. The Western parties to the deal must make their final decision on whether to end their current "economic terrorism and inaction", he added.
Iran says no talks with West beyond JCPOA
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani tweeted that the United States and Europe have "failed the test" of fulfilling their commitments under the nuclear pact, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Xinhua news agency reported.
Vienna nuke talks' success depends on US decision: Iran
Nuclear negotiations in Vienna have reached a stage where "the outcome can be announced without guesswork", Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said in a tweet on Monday. The US political decision on whether to accept the requirements conducive to the conclusion of "a credible and lasting deal" based on the principles in the 2015 nuclear deal JCPOA.
Iran says peaceful nuke, defence capabilities irremovable options
Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), made the remarks in a tweet a day after millions of Iranians celebrated the 43rd anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Xinhua news agency reported. The irremovable options included "glorious presence of Iranians in ceremonies in support of the Islamic establishment, maintaining and strengthening Iran's peaceful nuclear capacities and defense capabilities.
Sending team to Vienna shows Iran's will to pursue diplomatic solution: President
Raisi made the remarks on Thursday during his meeting with foreign ambassadors to Iran on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, according to the Iranian presidency's website. "Everyone knows the Islamic Republic has never left the negotiating table and has always entered talks with determination and initiatives," he added.
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