Pezeshkian says Iran open to dialogue, but finds it hard to trust US again

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian carried out an online interview with an American journalist, where he spoke of the 12-day war with Israel, and how Iran finds it increasingly difficult to trust the U.S. when it comes to diplomacy.

Oman confirms collapse of nuclear talks after US-Israeli coordinated assault

TEHRAN – The Sultanate of Oman formally announced the cancellation of Sunday’s planned U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, with Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi confirming the news on Saturday.

US proposal asks Iran for ‘zero’ enrichment, Iran preparing rejection

TEHRAN – A U.S. proposal delivered to Iran via Oman on Saturday calls for an end to Iran’s uranium enrichment—a demand Tehran has consistently rejected, both privately and publicly, since indirect negotiations with Washington over its nuclear program began in April, according to information obtained by the Tehran Times.

Iran may accept US nuclear inspectors if a deal is reached, says atomic chief

TEHRAN – Iran has signaled it may allow American inspectors working for the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) to monitor its nuclear program—but only if ongoing negotiations result in a favorable agreement for Tehran. 

By Maryam Geshani

Iran’s right to enrich uranium: A legal reality made political by US

TEHRAN – Amid the ongoing tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, one crucial fact often gets buried beneath heated political arguments: Iran, as a member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), holds an explicit legal right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. 

Iran will only accept a fair agreement in nuclear talks with US., lawmakers say

TEHRAN – Iranian parliamentarians have reaffirmed that the nation will only accept an equitable agreement concerning its peaceful nuclear activities and the removal of illegitimate American sanctions.

‘Enrichment is our right,’ Iran’s academics rally behind nuclear negotiators

A coalition of prominent Iranian professors, scholars, and professionals has issued a public statement endorsing the Islamic Republic’s diplomatic efforts in nuclear negotiations and advocating for peaceful engagement with the United States and Western nations.

The date for next round of Iran-US talks under study: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Tuesday night that the date for the next round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States is being studied.

Tehran open to initiatives that helps lift sanctions: spokesperson

TEHRAN – Iran's government spokesperson said the indirect negotiations with the U.S. have so far shown positive results, adding that Tehran remains open to any initiative that helps lift sanctions and secure the rights of the Iranian people.

Iran says no direct talks while threats persist; US discussions ‘positive so far’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said Iran did not reject direct negotiations with the U.S. so it could skirt such engagement based on ideology. Rather, it made no sense for it to talk face-to-face while Washington continues to sanction, threaten, and try to intimidate Iran. 

Iran calls nuclear talks with E3 ‘serious, frank, and constructive’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, described the latest round of talks with the European trio (E3) – the United Kingdom, France, and Germany – as "constructive."

Iran says ready to enter 'constructive' talks for new nuclear deal

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Islamic Republic is ready to resume constructive and immediate talks on its nuclear program with the Western sides.

Iran, EU push for talks to lift nuclear sanctions

TEHRAN - In a telephone conversation on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell highlighted the significance of sustainable talks and exchange of visits to lift nuclear-related sanctions on Iran.

Iran uranium stock enriched to 60% shrinks: IAEA

TEHRAN - The UN nuclear watchdog issued a report on Monday alleging that Iran’s stock of uranium has shrunk.

EU’s Mora calls JCPOA the best option

TEHRAN - The European Union's Iran nuclear talks coordinator Enrique Mora has called the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as the “best possible” agreement.

Iranian and EU chief diplomats hold talks in Jordan

Iran FM: Security cannot be  imported or purchased

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister who had visited Amman, Jordan, for a conference on Iraq held two hours of talks with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in which the sides exchanged views on the most pressing issues between Iran and the EU, especially the Vienna talks intended to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the JCPOA.

Guarantee is important for Iran in nuclear talks, Amir Abdollahian says 

TEHRAN -- The Iranian foreign minister has reaffirmed that the guarantee issue is very important to Iran in the negotiations on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, Xinhua reported.

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.

U.S. seeking pressure, not cooperation: MP

TEHRAN – An Iranian lawmaker has said that the recent sanctions imposed by the U.S. against Iran showed that Washington does not seek cooperation and instead it wants to continue pressure against Tehran.