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Talks with Iran on JCPOA possible during Trump era: US official

Tehran, IRNA- The US National Security Advisor has said that President-elect Donald Trump could play a key role in engaging Iran on the nuclear deal when he takes office next month.

Troika renews anti-Iran accusations ahead of UNSC meeting

Tehran, IRNA- As the UN Security Council convened Tuesday to review Resolution 2231 and the 2015 nuclear deal, three European countries - Britain, France and Germany- once again repeated their false accusations against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

UNSC members call for diplomacy with Iran, talks on JCPOA

New York, IRNA – The UN Security Council (UNSC) periodic meeting to review Resolution 2231 and the Iran nuclear deal (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA) saw representatives of several countries stressing the need for diplomacy and efforts to implement the hard-fought 2015 agreement.

Iran warns E3 against misusing JCPOA snapback mechanism

New York, IRNA – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, while emphasizing his country’s commitment to diplomacy and dialogue, has warned Europe that the misuse of the snapback mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), will be met with a decisive and proportionate response from Iran.

EU calls Iran's legitimate response to IAEA resolution "extremely concerning"

London, IRNA - The European Union (EU) spokesperson has described the legitimate response of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the unconstructive resolution of the Board of Governors (BoG) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against the country's peaceful nuclear program as “extremely concerning,” calling for a halt to the enrichment of uranium to 60% in Iran.

Iran warns of possible NPT withdrawal if ‘snapback’ mechanism triggered

Tehran, IRNA - Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said that if the snapback of the UN Security Council’s sanctions against Iran is triggered, Tehran has the option to leave the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), according to a top lawmaker.

By Bahram Qassemi

Iran and Europe; a new beginning

In recent days, foreign sources, followed by official sources, have reported on a forthcoming joint meeting between Iran and three European countries at the deputy ministerial level. The news itself, without any premature judgment on its outcome, signals a new beginning, which had been gradually fading into oblivion with the end of President Rouhani’s government.

Iran has transparent nuclear program under IAEA supervision

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s top nuclear official has said that the country has been transparent in its nuclear program under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

IAEA BoG's anti-Iran resolution has no legal basis: Zarif

Tehran, IRNA – The strategic deputy to the Iranian president has asserted that the new anti-Iran resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors is legally baseless, arguing that Europe and the United States are not in a position to make a claim against the Islamic Republic.

‘Completely inappropriate’: Russia slams IAEA’s anti-Iran resolution

Tehran, IRNA – Russia has categorically rejected an anti-Iran resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Board of Governors, calling it “completely inappropriate and ineffective” in fostering constructive engagement between the Iranian side and the agency.

'US must compensate for past mistakes before talks with Iran'

Tehran, IRNA — The United States needs to first compensate for its past harms to Iran in order to start a new round of talks with the Islamic Republic, a senior Iranian lawmaker has said.

'US should compensate for its withdrawal from JCPOA'

Tehran, IRNA—Ali Larijani, a senior Advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has stated that the US should compensate for its withdrawal from the previous agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in order to reach a new deal.

Iran warns incoming Trump admin against maximum pressure

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has warned the incoming US administration that any attempt to reimpose “maximum pressure” on Tehran would be doomed to failure.

Iran says ready for nuclear cooperation if IAEA takes path of interaction

Tehran, IRNA -- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that his country is ready for cooperation on its nuclear energy program in case that the UN nuclear agency takes the path of interaction, stressing that Iran will take new measures if the agency’s Board of Governors issues a resolution against Iran.

Iran's cooperation hinges on other parties' commitments, FM tells IAEA

Tehran, IRNA –Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Islamic Republic is willing to engage in nuclear negotiations in accordance with prior agreements, but emphasized that the level of cooperation will hinge on the commitment of other parties involved.

PGCC, EU call for diplomacy on JCPOA, regional issues

London, IRNA - The leaders and representatives of Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) and the European Union (EU), in a joint statement, have stressed the need for reducing regional tensions and resolving issues through diplomatic interaction, including on Iran’s nuclear deal also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran’s president: Israel has committed genocide in region

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Zionist regime has committed genocide in the region.

Some JCPOA parties fail to live up to their commitments: Iranian official

Tehran, IRNA – Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi has said that some of the parties to the Iran nuclear deal called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) continue to fail to fulfill their promises and live up to their commitments.

Iran FM: President Pezeshkian’s trip to Iraq opened new chapter in ties

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the recent trip to Iraq by President Masoud Pezeshkian has opened a new chapter in ties with the Arab country.

E3 makes unusual demands at IAEA Board of Governors

London, IRNA - Three European countries of Britain, France and Germany, known as Troika or E3, have reiterated their claims and accusations regarding Iran’s peaceful nuclear program at the quarterly meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna.

Grossi says ready to work with new Iranian government to reach real results

London, IRNA - The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has expressed readiness to meet with Iran's new government to re-launch the talks to achieve tangible results on the remaining safeguards issues.

AEOI chief says no deviation in Iran's nuclear program

Sari, IRNA – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced that there are no deviations in Iran's nuclear program, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said.

IAEA chief says received response from President Pezeshkian

London, IRNA - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi says he has received a response from Iran’s new president.

US talks about diplomacy but says approach toward Iran unchanged

New York, IRNA - The US State Department says Washington's approach toward Tehran has not changed yet but it considers diplomacy the best way to achieve an effective and sustainable solution to Iran's nuclear program.

Acting FM calls for neutralizing, lifting sanctions simultaneously

Tehran, IRNA – Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Bagheri Kani has called for pursuing both methods of neutralizing and lifting sanctions at the same time.

Trump’s exit from JCPOA one of US major foreign policy blunders: US media

Tehran, IRNA — The former US president Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal is regarded as one of America's major foreign policy blunders, the country's media has reported.

President-elect says Iran ready for talks to fulfill Iranian rights

Tehran, IRNA – President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has announced Iran’s readiness to hold nuclear-related talks to fulfill the nation’s rights.

Top US security official admits ‘no sign’ Iran developing nukes

Tehran, IRNA – US national security advisor Jake Sullivan has said that his country has been closely watching for any signs regarding Iran’s decision to make a nuclear bomb, but there has not been any such sign.

Blinken: JCPOA withdrawal ‘one of biggest mistakes’ by US

Tehran, IRNA – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that his country’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal was “one of the biggest mistakes” by Washington in recent years.

If US returns to JCPOA; Iran will respond appropriately to respectful behavior: Spox

Moscow, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani considered the US as sole responsible for the current state of relations between Tehran and Washington.