Vienna talks reach key point as U.S., European allies move beyond JCPOA
American and European officials have launched a concerted diplomatic campaign in a bid to extract more concessions from Iran in the nuclear talks while refusing to provide assurances that they will not renege on their promises again as they did in the 2015 deal
Iran’s Electricity Imports Up by 1.8 Times
Spokesman for Electricity Industry Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi says this year the import of electricity will be 1.8 times more than last year and the country imports electricity from Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
Iran Committed to Safeguards Agreement No More No Less
Iran’s permanent representative to Vienna-based international organizations has reminded the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that the country is only committed to honor its obligations under the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreements (CSA).
Literacy among Iranian youth 6% above global average
The average literacy rate of the youth (15-24-year age group) in Iran is estimated at 97.4 percent, which is almost 6 percent higher than the global average, Shapour Mohammadzadeh, head of the Literacy Movement Organization, has stated.
Iran may react even tougher if U.S. quits JCPOA again
Russia’s permanent representative to the Vienna-based international organizations says Iran may react even tougher than before if the United States makes the mistake of leaving the 2015 nuclear agreement again after a revitalization of the agreement, Press TV reported.
Weaponizing sanctions is immoral
An Iranian diplomat told a session of the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday that Tehran is against using sanctions as a weapon against countries, including Syria, saying such moves are “immoral and unlawful”.
Iran ready to host ECO Clean Energy Center
Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian has announced the Islamic Republic’s readiness for hosting the Economic Cooperation Organization's (ECO) Center for Clean Energy, IRIB reported.
Iran warns Canada over ‘politicizing’ plane crash
Tehran has warned the Canadian government against political exploitation of the accidental downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane, saying Canada has no judicial qualification to issue unilateral or arbitrary reports on issues within the jurisdiction of another country.
Iran Ranks First in Gas Supply Network
President Hassan Rouhani, boasting about achievements in providing the Iranians with gas network, has said the Islamic Republic stands first in terms of gas supply throughout the country.
Iran urges UN to facilitate peace process among all Afghan groups
Iran has called on the United Nations to help facilitate a peace process in Afghanistan aimed at ending decades of bloodshed in the conflict-hit country, saying a more stable Afghanistan will benefit all of its citizens, the broader region and the entire world.