May 2015
Shamkhani: I am the first on the list of Western interview requests
Ali Shamkhani confirmed that he is the first on a list of 23 Iranian officials requested for interviews by the West regarding the nuclear program.…
Reuters: 1+5 Agreement on Possible Restoration of Sanctions Against Iran
The 1+5 countries have agreed on a mechanism for restoring UN sanctions against Iran if it violates the nuclear agreement, with Russia and China also…
Kerry After Meeting with Zarif in Geneva: The Negotiations Were Very Good and Positive
John Kerry and Mohammad Javad Zarif met in Geneva to discuss the ongoing nuclear negotiations, which were described as positive despite remaining differences. Key issues…
29 Billion Toman Lawsuit Against Ahmadinejad's Oil Minister
A lawsuit has been filed against Ahmadinejad's former oil minister for 29 billion tomans due to a unilateral order to cut oil swaps, which allegedly…
Zarif in Geneva: We Will Decide Based on the Latest Status of Negotiations
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif is set to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Kerry to discuss the nuclear negotiations, emphasizing the need for a decision…
IAEA: Iran Has Provided Information on One of the Disputed Issues
The IAEA has reported that Iran has provided information on one of the disputed issues regarding its nuclear program. This development comes amid ongoing negotiations…
Iraqi: Access to Scientists and Military Centers is Not on the Agenda
Abbas Araqchi, a senior member of Iran's nuclear negotiation team, stated that access to nuclear scientists and military sites is not on the agenda, rejecting…
Criticism in Parliament and Judiciary over Insults to Iran's Negotiation Team
The head of Iran's judiciary and the deputy speaker of parliament criticized insults aimed at the nuclear negotiation team, calling for respectful discourse. This comes…
People's Mojahedin: North Korean Delegation Visits Military Site Near Tehran
A North Korean delegation reportedly visited a military site near Tehran last month, according to the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran. This visit occurs amidst…
Fuel Tanker Rollovers in Lorestan; Water and Soil Pollution
Recent discussions in Iranian media highlight ongoing negotiations regarding a comprehensive nuclear agreement, with Iranian officials indicating they are not bound by time constraints. Meanwhile,…
The U.S. Seeks No Extension of Nuclear Talks with Iran 'After July 1 Deadline'
The U.S. has ruled out extending nuclear negotiations with Iran beyond the July 1 deadline, emphasizing the need for a timely agreement. This comes as…
Iraqi Announces Possibility of Extending Iran's Nuclear Negotiations After July 1st
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has indicated that the deadline for nuclear negotiations may be extended beyond July 1st, as significant technical work remains.…
France: We Will Not Accept Final Agreement with Iran Without Access to Military Sites
France's Foreign Minister has declared that France will not support a nuclear deal with Iran unless it includes access to military sites for inspections. This…
Khamenei: Other Series Like Human Rights Await Iran
Supreme Leader Khamenei stated that the West's issues with Iran extend beyond the nuclear program to include human rights concerns. He urged the Iranian negotiating…
French Diplomat: The Likelihood of a Final Nuclear Agreement with Iran by the End of June is Low
French Ambassador Gérard Araud expressed skepticism about reaching a final nuclear agreement with Iran by the end of June, citing significant technical work remaining and…
Zarif: The Previous Government Allowed the Agency to Interview Iran's Nuclear Scientists
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif revealed that the previous government allowed the IAEA to interview nuclear scientists, a practice now opposed due to security…
Managed Inspections of Iran's Military Sites 'Accepted'
Iran has accepted 'managed inspections' of its military sites despite opposition from IRGC commanders. Abbas Araqchi confirmed this in a parliamentary session, stating that inspections…
Closed Session of Parliament Held with Presence of Zarif and Araqchi
A closed session of the Iranian Parliament was held with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and senior negotiator Abbas Araqchi to discuss the latest developments…
Iran's Nuclear Talks to Continue Next Tuesday in Vienna
Iran's nuclear negotiations will resume in Vienna next week, with key parties including the U.S., U.K., and Russia involved. Disputes over sanctions, inspections, and uranium…
Representatives Not Convinced; Questioning Zarif Moves to Public Session
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif faced skepticism from parliament members regarding his answers about nuclear negotiations, leading to a formal questioning in a public…
Continued Criticism in Parliament Regarding Access to Military Sites
Iranian parliamentary officials have reiterated that the country will not permit inspections of military sites, despite government claims of 'managed access.' This stance reflects deep-seated…
Zarif: The Additional Protocol Does Not Allow Excessive Access
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized that the Additional Protocol does not permit excessive access to military sites, countering Western claims of unrestricted inspections.…
Iraqi Reports Iran's Readiness for 'Any Scenario' in Negotiations
Abbas Araqchi, a senior Iranian negotiator, stated that Iran is ready for any scenario in the ongoing nuclear negotiations with the P5+1 and is optimistic…
Russia Optimistic About Reaching Nuclear Negotiation Results Before Deadline
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov expressed optimism about reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran soon, emphasizing Russia's interests in the negotiations. Analysts suggest Russia…
Nobakht: The Sixth Development Plan Will Be Drafted with Three Scenarios
Iran's government is preparing the sixth development plan with three scenarios based on the outcomes of nuclear negotiations with the 5+1 group. If successful, it…
Iraqi: Drafting the Nuclear Agreement Will Not Be Completed Soon
Abbas Araghchi announced that the drafting of the nuclear agreement will take at least another week or two due to significant disagreements among the negotiating…
U.S. House of Representatives Approves 'Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act'
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill that allows Congress to review any nuclear agreement with Iran, which President Obama is expected to…
Najafi: We Will Not Give a Blank Check to the IAEA for Inspections of Military Sites
Iran's permanent representative to the IAEA, Reza Najafi, stated that Iran will not allow unrestricted inspections of its military sites and emphasized that while Iran…
Kamali: There is no obligation for access to military sites in the Additional Protocol
Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesperson for Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, stated that the Additional Protocol does not obligate access to military sites, countering IAEA Director General Yukiya…
New Proposal by 80 Iranian Parliament Members: Negotiating with 5+1 Without the Americans
Eighty Iranian parliament members proposed to exclude the U.S. from nuclear negotiations with the 5+1 group, requiring Iran to cut off talks with the U.S.…
New Round of Nuclear Negotiations Begins in Vienna on Tuesday
A new round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the 1+5 countries begins in Vienna, focusing on finalizing a nuclear agreement framework. Key figures include…
Preparation of '20 Pages' from the Final Agreement between Iran and the 1+5 Group
Abbas Araghchi announced that 20 pages of the final nuclear agreement with the 1+5 group have been prepared, focusing on nuclear activities and sanctions lifting.…
Parliament Leadership: Proposal to Counter US Senate Resolution Not Currently Necessary
The Iranian Parliament's leadership announced that there is currently no need for new proposals to counter the recent US Senate resolution on Iran's nuclear program.…
Kamalvandi: There is no such thing as visiting military facilities
Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesperson for Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, stated that there are no discussions about access to military sites in negotiations with the IAEA, despite…
Salami: If the U.S. Demands More, Negotiators Should Hand Over to the Military
The deputy commander of the IRGC, Hossein Salami, advised Iranian negotiators to abandon talks with the U.S. if they encounter threats or humiliation, advocating for…
Western Diplomats: Iran and Powers Make 'Intense Efforts' to Narrow Gaps
Western diplomats report ongoing disagreements between Iran and world powers regarding the nuclear agreement, particularly on sanctions and monitoring. Abbas Araqchi, a senior Iranian negotiator,…
Iraqi: We Will Not Grant Special Concessions in Nuclear Negotiations
Abbas Araghchi, a senior Iranian nuclear negotiator, stated that Iran will not offer special concessions in the ongoing nuclear talks but will enhance trust-building measures.…
Zarif: Many Parentheses Remain in the Draft of the Final Nuclear Agreement
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed that many issues remain unresolved in the draft of the final nuclear agreement with the 1+5 group, despite…
Firoozabadi: Negotiating Parties Have No Right to Enter Iran's Security Domain in Nuclear Agreement
Hassan Firoozabadi, Iran's Chief of Staff, emphasized that negotiating parties in the nuclear talks cannot interfere in Iran's national security matters. He outlined several 'red…
First Draft of Comprehensive Nuclear Agreement Expected in Coming Days
Iran's nuclear negotiation team is optimistic about finalizing the first draft of a comprehensive nuclear agreement with the P5+1 in the coming days. The process…
Continuation of Final Nuclear Agreement Text Writing; Re-publication of 'Iran's Fact Sheet'
Iran continues to negotiate the final text of its nuclear agreement with the P5+1, focusing on the complexities of lifting sanctions. The Iranian team has…