Iran’s Guardian Council has approved the bill recently passed by Parliament called the “Requirement to preserve nuclear achievements and nuclear rights”. IRNA reports that the provisions of the bill were passed in Parliament on Tuesday, and the Guardian Council ratified the bill today, June 24. The Guardian Council approved the bill despite the criticism […]
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We have to stop nuclear negotiations from overshadowing Iran’s human rights record
With progress being made in the negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, it’s time for a new conversation about Iran – one about the country’s dismal human rights record. The international community’s diplomatic efforts should be deployed to improve the basic tenets of democracy – freedom of speech, freedom of press, right to information, equality […]
Talks to lift UN sanctions may thwart Republican senators
World powers have begun talks on lifting US sanctions on Iran as a result of the possible agreement between Iran and the 5+1 to end their nuclear disputes. A report on Reuters indicates that such a move would restrict any attempt by U.S. Congress to undo a deal. Recently, a letter signed by 47 […]
Obama promises no new sanctions on Iran
U.S. President Barack Obama vowed once more that he will veto any effort by Congress to place new sanctions on Iran. In his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, Obama said he will veto any new sanctions bill because he believes such a bill would undo the progress they have made so […]
Leader’s advisor calls for end to criticism of nuclear negotiators
Ali Akbar Velayati Iranian Supreme Leader’s advisor on international affairs said today that since Ayatollah Khamenei has agreed to extension of nuclear talks, there should no longer be any domestic opposition to the negotiators. IRNA reports that on Sunday November 30 Velayati responded to criticism of the nuclear negotiations between Iran and the 5+1 […]
Some optimism shown as nuclear talks move into overtime
The sixth meeting between the Iranian foreign minister, the EU’s top nuclear negotiator, Catherine Ashton, and U.S. State Secretary John Kerry ended on a positive note in Vienna, and some reports indicate the negotiations will continue for another 48 hours. The Austrian News Agency reported on Sunday November 23 that according to Ashton, there […]
Iran wants more time to seal nuclear deal
Iran’s foreign minister says more time is needed to reach a lasting agreement with the 5+1. At a press conference held in Vienna on July 15, Mohammad Javad Zarif said: “As we stand now, we have made enough headway to be able to tell our political bosses back home … it’s worth it to […]
Rohani reacts to his critics
Hassan Rohani Iranian president reacted to the barrage of criticism against his administration and especially his nuclear negotiating team saying some have abused the slogan of “fighting against super powers to empty the pockets of the people and to loot the people’s property.” IRNA reported the recent statements of Rohani on Tuesday May 13 […]
Criticism prompts Rohani to defend nuclear negotiations
After Basij hardliners organized a gathering for those concerned about the nuclear negotiations, saying the Rohani administration has been overly accommodating of Western demands, President Hassan Rohani spoke in defense of his policies. Khabaronline reports that Rohani said on Sunday May 14: “What I have gathered about our country is that our interaction with […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader explains support for nuclear talks
Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, says “consent to go ahead with nuclear negotiations was aimed at breaking the hostile front against Iran”, adding that “these negotiations must go on.” He stressed that the Iranian negotiators must never “accept to be bullied, and relations with the International Atomic Energy Agency must be kept at the […]