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Is the Iran nuclear deal dead? Yes

Dr. Majid Rafizadeh

Iran, China, France, Russia, the UK, the US and Germany came together to sign the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal. But it is the US, the EU and Iran that will decide its destiny. The JCPOA has become a source of major disagreements between the US and its old transatlantic partner, theRead more

The EU’s "SPV" is not likely to save business ventures with Iran’s regime

Dr. Majid Rafizadeh

It has been almost six months since US President Donald Trump pulled out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly referred to as the Iran nuclear deal. In August, primary sanctions were re-imposed on the Islamic Republic. Secondary sanctions will be re-imposed on Tehran as well in early November. Since the US withdrew from the nuclear agreement, theRead more

Iran’s nuclear defiance should not be ignored

Dr. Majid Rafizadeh

History appears to be repeating itself as the international community continues to disregard reports about Iran’s clandestine nuclear activities. More than a decade ago, the opposition National Council for Resistance of Iran (NCRI) revealed that Tehran was conducting secret nuclear activities at two major sites, Natanz and Arak. Yet initially, the revelation was not taken seriously by the international communityRead more

President Putin, Indian PM discuss United States withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal

New Delhi - TASS

Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the impact of the US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) for Iran’s nuclear program with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as he himself told reporters. "While discussing international affairs, Russia and India confirmed that their positions on key global issues were either converging or similar. Accordingly, a decision was madeRead more

"British PM" Britain's ties with EU to change with Brexit, but still neighbors

New York - KUNA

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May stressed on Wednesday that the British relationship with the European Union (EU) would change with Brexit. "Our relationship with the EU will change with Brexit. But we will still be neighbours, we will still be part of the European family of nations, and we will continue to champion the same beliefs - standing for freedom,Read more

Nuclear deal participants plan to continue cooperation with Iran "Mogherini"

United Nations - TASS

Participants of the nuclear deal with Iran believe that Tehran fulfills its conditions and are ready to continue cooperation with the country in economic, scientific, and technical spheres, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Federica Mogherini said after the ministerial meeting of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) participant nations on Monday. Mogherini read out the joint statementRead more

Russia expects IAEA to ensure implementation of Iran nuclear agreement

Moscow - TASS

Russia expects the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to ensure stable implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear program, Russia's Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based international organizations Mikhail Ulyanov stated during the session of the IAEA board of governors. "We expect that the IAEA will continue to fulfill its role of an unbiased arbitrator andRead more

German high-ranking diplomats discuss situation around Iran nuclear deal

Moscow - TASS

The situation around the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear program was in focus of a meeting between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and director of the Political Directorate-General (2) of Germany’s Federal Foreign Office Antje Leendertse, the Russian foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. "Both sides stressed the importance of keeping the JCPOA in place.Read more

Iran says Trump has thrown Airbus deals into doubt

Tehran - Arab Today

Iran warned Wednesday that its multi-billion dollar deals for Airbus planes had been thrown into doubt by US President Donald Trump's attacks on the nuclear deal. "Considering Mr Trump's stance on pulling out of the JCPOA (nuclear deal) we must make sure that the licences will remain valid... regardless of any decision taken by US," deputy transport minister Asghar FakhriehRead more