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  • President Hassan Rouhani said the nuclear deal struck with the major powers showed the most "difficult" and "complex" problems at international level can be resolved by dialogue.

  • The deputy foreign minister for Arab and African affairs underlined the need to implement reforms in Syria using "democratic" means.

  • The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said no exclusive agreement has been made with the International Atomic Energy Agency on the Parchin military site and it will be dealt with as…

  • Canada's "radical" policy toward Iran after the conclusion of nuclear talks with major powers lacks any "rational basis," said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham.

    Afkham on…

  • The chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission described the West’s silence on the killing of innocent Yemeni people as “surprising” and “regrettable”.  Lawmaker…

  • The advisor to the Leader on international affairs underlined the role of the Supreme National Security Council in examining the recently reached nuclear deal with major powers.

  • US President Barack Obama told a gathering of military veterans Tuesday hardheaded diplomacy with Iran could avoid the kind of “unnecessary wars” for which they paid the price.

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  • A senior negotiator rejected the demand by some parties to the Iran nuclear deal that the timeframe of a sanctions reinstatement mechanism be extended from 10 to 15 years.

    The resolution…

  • The advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on international affairs expressed satisfaction with efforts by the nuclear negotiating team, saying it is not fair to describe the deal as a "…

  • The United Nation’s special envoy for Syria said the world body is looking for a new political solution to help settle the crisis in Syria in a peaceful and democratic manner, noting the Islamic…

  • US President Barack Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran drew support from a member of the Senate Democratic leadership and sharp criticism from a senior Republican on Tuesday.

  • US Secretary of State John Kerry said if the US Congress or a future president reverses the nuclear agreement struck with Iran on its nuclear program on July 14, the results would be disastrous…

  • President Hassan Rouhani said "constructive interaction" with major powers during negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program was the key to solving the dispute and achieving victory.  

  • A veteran Egyptian journalist and author said Iran’s “legendary resistance” against US pressure earned it the nuclear deal with major powers.  Mohamed Hassanein Heikal told Lebanese daily…

  • US administration officials have started an intensive campaign by making multiple visits to Capitol Hill to reassure the lawmakers, the Hill reported.  Secretary of State John Kerry, Treasury…

  • Britain confirmed it wants to work closely with Iran to dismantle the so-called Islamic State militant group, according to the International Business Times.

  • The spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran told state radio on Tuesday the recently reached nuclear agreement with major powers has paved the way for Iran to enter the…

  • Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi on Tuesday criticized some political groups for adopting approaches that cause division among the people, IRNA reported.  "The rhetoric of some political…

  • Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Barack Obama that China would work with the United States and other parties to ensure the implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement, China’s…

  • Americans by a broad 19-point margin support the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action reached between Iran and major powers last week to settle the long-running standoff over Tehran's nuclear…

  • Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic leader in the US House of Representatives, wrote to colleagues on Monday backing the nuclear agreement with Iran, as congressional Republicans railed against a UN vote…

  • UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the passage of a United Nations Security Council resolution on Monday to endorse the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action reached between Iran and major…

  • EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Monday she intends to visit Tehran very soon to support the first step of the comprehensive agreement reached last week on Iran’s nuclear issue…

  • Russia’s Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin said on Monday the UN Security Council has confirmed Iran’s right to develop a nuclear program for peaceful purposes, Russian News Agency TASS reported…

  • The Obama administration played defense on Monday after lawmakers in both parties criticized its decision to let the United Nations — not Congress — have the first say on the Iran nuclear deal.