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Push for IAEA resolution on Iran to imperil diplomacy, Araqchi warns

Mar 03, 2021 02:04

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi deplored the “unconstructive” attempts to have the UN nuclear agency’s Board Governors pass a resolution against Iran, saying it would shrink the room for diplomacy.
Iran: Deal with IAEA goodwill gesture in support of diplomacy

Mar 02, 2021 08:46

Iran says the temporary bilateral technical understanding it has reached with the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), shows “goodwill” on the part of the Islamic Republic and gives diplomacy a chance to resolve the nuclear issue.
Russia to respond to planned US, EU sanctions over Navalny case

Mar 02, 2021 08:01

Russia says it will respond to planned sanctions by the United States over the case of opposition figure Alexei Navalny, depending on their content and nature.
World, US will have to lift unjust sanctions imposed on Iran: President Rouhani

Mar 01, 2021 12:09

President Hassan Rouhani says the world and the United States will finally have to lift the unjust sanctions that have been imposed on the Iranian nation and submit to its will.
IAEA chief: Nuclear inspections in Iran should not be used as 'bargaining chip'

Mar 01, 2021 12:01

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the issue of nuclear inspections in Iran should not be used as a “bargaining chip” in any talks on the nuclear deal that Tehran clinched with six world powers in 2015.
Over 400 EU lawmakers urge leaders to stop Israeli annexation

Mar 01, 2021 10:27

More than 400 European lawmakers have urged leaders to stop Israel's "de-facto annexation" of the occupied West Bank.
Iran: No engagement with US without lifting sanctions

Mar 01, 2021 10:05

Iran has reiterated that the US has to lift its inhuman sanctions on the Islamic Republic before the two sides could engage in any negotiations.
Anti-Iran resolution at IAEA to upset situation: Zarif

Mar 01, 2021 05:49

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif warned the three European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal that a resolution against Tehran at an upcoming session of the UN nuclear agency’s Board of Governors would disrupt the current conditions.
European states, UN urge Israel to halt arbitrary demolitions in West Bank

Mar 01, 2021 04:13

The United Nations as well as European member states of the UN Security Council have called on Israel to stop its ongoing demolitions of Palestinian homes and buildings of Bedouin communities in the occupied West Bank.
US claims ready to reengage in ‘meaningful diplomacy’ with Iran

Mar 01, 2021 03:13

The United States says it is disappointed that Iran has ruled out an informal meeting on the 2015 nuclear deal, but it remains ready to reengage in meaningful diplomacy on the issue.