Iran’s Supreme Leader spoke in support of the Iranian nuclear negotiators today, stressing that red lines protecting the rights of the Iranian people must not be crossed. IRNA reports that Ayatollah Khamenei addressed the Basij leaders today, November 20, 2013, speaking out against Israeli claims about Iran. He insisted that Iran is not looking […]
Tag: nuclear talks
Iran signs “cooperation” agreement with nuclear agency
Iran and the IAEA have signed an agreement on “a roadmap to cooperation” in establishing a mutually acceptable framework for the UN watchdog to inspect Iran’s nuclear facilities. Yukiya Amano, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, was set to arrive in Tehran on November 11 to conduct talks with Iran’s atomic agency […]
EU Says Nuclear Talks With Iran ‘Very Intense’
An EU spokesman says “very intense work” is under way in nuclear talks between world powers and Iran, as top diplomats were heading to Geneva. Michael Mann, a spokesman for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, said on Novermber 8 that “progress” is being made. Mann spoke as negotiators from Iran and six world […]
Iran asks for “supportive media” during nuclear talks
Iran’s foreign minister has called on the media to refrain from “spreading rumours and erroneous translations of statements” during the nuclear negotiations in Geneva. Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed that the nuclear negotiations are the result of a “national movement” and he called for a supportive media. On his personal Facebook page, Zarif writes: “Tomorrow […]
Iranian FM Calls For ‘New Approach’
Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran and world powers must come up with a new approach in their negotiations over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. In an interview broadcast on CNN on October 6, Javad Zarif said there is a need to put an end to what he termed a “lose-lose situation.” Zarif described meetings […]
U.S. holds back on considering new Iranian sanctions
The U.S. Senate has delayed looking at a new package of sanctions on Iran until after nuclear talks between Iran and the 5+1 are held later this month. The delay, according to Reuters, could create a more amicable atmosphere for the talks in Geneva. Senator Bob Corker, the senior Republican on the Senate Foreign […]
Rohani says he has full authority in nuclear talks
Iranian President Hassan Rohani told the ABC television network that Iran is not after atomic weapons and that he has complete authority to forge an agreement with the West during nuclear negotiations. The statement appears to challenge speculation that the Iranian president cannot influence the direction of nuclear talks without the consent of […]
Ashton to discuss nuclear talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister at UN
Catherine Ashton, the head of EU foreign policy, is scheduled to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on the sidelines of this year’s UN General Assembly in New York. Ashton’s spokesman said on Friday September 6 that the two sides have agreed to the meeting. Michael Mann reported that Ashton contacted Iran’s […]
Iranian Foreign Ministry To Lead Nuclear Talks
Iranian President Hassan Rohani has announced the Foreign Ministry will lead nuclear talks with world powers. The announcement was made on September 5 on the president’s website. No further details were provided, but the arrangement suggests Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will either lead future negotiations or appoint another ministry official. Zarif, a former […]
Rohani Says Iran Ready For ‘Serious’ Nuclear Talks
Iran’s President Hassan Rohani says his country is ready to engage in “serious negotiations” with Western nations over the country’s disputed nuclear program. Rohani was speaking in Tehran in his first news conference since officially taking office. “We are ready, in all seriousness and without wasting time, to engage in serious negotiations,” he said. […]