The International Atomic Energy Agency said in its most recent report that Iran is complying with the terms of the Geneva deal reached with the world powers last November. According to the report, Iran has suspended areas of concern in its nuclear program and the agency has implemented new monitoring measures to get a […]
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Iran angered by U.S. making additions to blacklist
The Iranian foreign ministry has condemned Washington’s recent expansion of its blacklist of entities dealing with Iran, saying Iran is prepared to respond in kind to this move. Iranian media reports that Marzieh Afkham, the spokesperson for the ministry, said on February 7 that the U.S. move was another instance of the country’s “lack […]
Iran receives first installment of frozen assets
Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian deputy foreign minister, has announced that $550 million has been deposited into the country’s Swiss account as the first installment of returned frozen assets. Araghchi told ISNA that the payment of this installment was one of the first steps agreed upon in the Geneva agreement. In November, Iran and world […]
Shirin Ebadi: Untold truths about the nuclear issue
A new round of “Zamaneh Debate” will take place on February 15 in Amsterdam with Shirin Ebadi, Sohrab Razaghi and Mehran Mostafavi focussing on the nuclear issue. In anticipation of the event, Zamaneh interviewed Ms. Ebadi, Iranian Nobel Peace Laureate and legal expert and the force behind the National Dialogue on Nuclear Energy, an […]
Iran to continue Geneva talks despite U.S. blacklisting
The Iranian foreign minister announced that while Washington’s move to blacklist new companies for their dealings with Iran is an “inappropriate” move, Iran will continue to push ahead with the Geneva talks. Mohammad Javad Zarif said on his Facebook page on Sunday December 15: “In the past days, inappropriate actions have been taken by […]
Iranian delegation leaves nuclear talks over U.S. blacklisting
The Mehr News Agency reports that in reaction to the U.S. blacklisting of additional companies due to their connections with Iran, the Iranian delegation has called a halt to technical talks in Vienna with the 5+1 over implementation of the earlier Geneva agreement and returned to Iran. Mehr quotes “an informed source” saying the […]
Iran, IAEA set next meeting date
The next meeting between Iran and representatives of the International Atomic Energy Agency will take place on January 21, the parties announced. Reuters reports that after a two-day meeting in Vienna, the parties have issued a joint statement announcing their next meeting. Experts indicate that more details must be examined in scientific detail in […]
Iranian Health Minister foresees drug costs declining
Iran’s Minister of Health has promised that in view of the recent agreements in Geneva, drugs will become cheaper in the country. “Without a doubt the improvement in the labour market and the increase in the export of oil and other products will have an indirect effect on the state of health in the […]