Iran takes leadership of key UNHRC group

TEHRAN – Iran has been elected to chair the Asia-Pacific Group, the largest regional group within the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

By Sadegh Fereydounabadi

Is JCPOA's ice melting in Jordan?

TEHRAN – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) delegation left Tehran for Vienna on Monday after holding talks with Iranian officials over a range of relevant issues.

IAEA team concludes visit to Iran

TEHRAN – An IAEA delegation who had visited Tehran early on Monday met with Iranian officials at the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI). They also left Tehran for Vienna on Monday.

Iran won’t leave negotiating table: Raisi

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi has said that Iran remains committed to proceeding with negotiations in Vienna.

No undeclared nuclear site in Iran, Eslami says

Bogus allegations must end, Iran tells IAEA

TEHRAN – Mohammad Eslami, the chief of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Monday that bogus allegations against Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities must come to an end.

Amir Abdollahian says final deal should safeguard Iran's rights

TEHRAN- A final deal in the JCPOA revival negotiations, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, should respect Iran's rights and ensure the lifting of the country's sanctions.

Substantial progress made in Vienna; sides focusing on Safeguards

TEHRAN – In the third day of talks in Vienna intended to restore the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran’s chief negotiator held talks with European Union’s Enrique Mora, who acts as a coordinator.

Fresh round of nuclear talks to kick off in Vienna

TEHRAN — In light of a new draft proposed by the European Union to save the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the EU’s Enrique Mora left for Vienna on Wednesday.

Iran’s nuclear officials lash out at IAEA, Israel

TEHRAN — The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) on Wednesday strongly criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over its politically biased report.

Foreign Ministry: Vienna talks are hostage to U.S. partisan and internal affairs

TEHRAN — The United States is solely responsible for the current state of the Vienna talks, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday.

Possible nuclear deal expected to lift Iran tourism, Dutch envoy says

TEHRAN - Dutch envoy to Iran Frank Mollen has said a possible nuclear deal between Iran and world powers would give a boost to the tourism industry of the ancient land.  

Austria updates travel regulations for Iranian visitors

TEHRAN – Vienna has updated travel regulations for Iranian nationals and visitors arriving in Austria as of February 22.

Grossi visits Iran in possible boost to JCPOA

TEHRAN - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Thursday that its chief Rafael Mariano Grossi was to visit Tehran on Saturday.

“For Iran, red lines are more important than deadlines”

MP: Vienna draft agreement is ready

TEHRAN — Abolfazl Amouei, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the parliament, said on Wednesday that draft of an agreement to restore the 2015 nuclear deal is now ready but it is vital for Iran to obtain assurances that the United States would not leave the agreement if it is revived.

Iran’s security chief consults with MPs over Vienna talks

TEHRAN — Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) secretary Admiral Ali Shamkhani held a meeting with a number of MPs on Wednesday at the SNSC over the ongoing talks in Vienna, according to reports.

Tehran willing to strike agreement, but won’t wait forever, Foreign Ministry says

TEHRAN- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has reacted to United States’ officials “bluffs and blusters” in regard to the Vienna talks intended to restore the 2015 deal, saying Tehran is eager to reach an accord through dialogue but “will not wait forever”.