Home / Politics (page 617)

Politics

Iran rejects any change in nuclear deal: Security chief

Iran rejects any change in nuclear deal: Security chief

Iran and the major world powers signed a nuclear agreement in 2015, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), under which Tehran agreed to curb its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Despite the frequent verifications by the international nuclear watchdog, IAEA, on Iran's commitment to the …

Read More »

JCPOA failure has unanticipated consequences for the world: Expert

JCPOA failure has unanticipated consequences for the world: Expert

Citing a diplomatic source in Germany, Reuters reported on 28 February that “European and US officials are planning to meet in Berlin in March for talks on Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.”Previously, The New York Times had reported that European countries had agreed to safeguard the JCPOA, not …

Read More »

Rouhani extends congratulations on reelection of Chinese president

Rouhani extends congratulations on reelection of Chinese president

In the message, President Rouhani expressed the hope that in the new era bilateral ties between Tehran and Beijing would be promoted more than past.China achieved new and important achievements during past era of your presidency and mutual cooperation between the two countries had noticeable growth.Rouhani wished health and success …

Read More »

Iran extends condolence over Turkish jet crash

Iran extends condolence over Turkish jet crash

The Iranian president in his message wished peace for the victims and patience for their families.On March 11, the private Turkish plane with 11 people on board, including Mina Basaran, the 28-year-old daughter of the Turkish eminent businessman, on its way from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Istanbul, crashed …

Read More »

UN chief urges Security Council to end Syria tragedy

UN chief urges Security Council to end Syria tragedy

'I profoundly regret that resolution 2401, concerning the cessation of hostilities throughout Syria, has not been implemented,' he said in a statement on Friday.'I urge all parties to the conflict to fully respect international humanitarian and human rights law and guarantee the protection of civilians. Any evacuation of civilians must …

Read More »

Omani FM in Tehran on mutual ties: Iran spox

Omani FM in Tehran on mutual ties: Iran spox

'Although Oman has good relations with many countries, Ben Alavi's visit has nothing to do with [United States Secretary of Defense James] Matis' visit to Muscat,' said Bahram Qasemi.Qasemi added that Iran and Oman have had consultations about many things and trid hard to elevate the ties.Referring to Oman's positive …

Read More »

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on March 17

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on March 17

** IRAN NEWS- Astana three-way talks on Syria ends with a statement- JCPOA cannot be opened for renegotiations- Leader: People’s economic woes resolvable** IRAN DAILY- Signatories to Iran nuclear deal meet amid Trump’s threat- NIOC engaged in talks for developing 22 oil, gas fields- Leader says people’s economic woes resolvable** …

Read More »

Joint commission statement indicates JCPOA power: Envoy

Joint commission statement indicates JCPOA power: Envoy

“All participants focused on their commitment under the JCPOA and emphasized the importance of its implementation in all fields with goodwill and in a constructive atmosphere,” Hamid Baeidinejad said in a Twitter message released on Friday night.The joint commission of the JCPOA was convened in Vienna on Friday with the …

Read More »

EU stresses full implementation of JCPOA

EU stresses full implementation of JCPOA

“All participants underlined their continued adherence to JCPOA commitments and stressed the need to ensure its effective implementation in all its parts in good faith and in a constructive atmosphere,” European External Action Service (EEAS) said in a statement.According to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, the meeting focused on …

Read More »

US mistake in quitting JCPOA will be painful for Americans: FM

US mistake in quitting JCPOA will be painful for Americans: FM

'Since Mr. Trump came to office and even before that he has concentrated his efforts on killing the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) and during all these periods the United States has had many breaches in implementing the deal,' Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on his way back …

Read More »