Resolution of complicated issues entails more talks
Noting that Tokyo is closely following the Vienna talks aimed to revive the 2015 nuclear deal officially called the JCPOA, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi suggested on Sunday that resolution of “very complicated issues” entails “more negotiations”.
President Criticizes Tokyo for Refusing Iran Frozen Assets
President Ebrahim Raeisi has censured Japan for refusing to release Iran’s frozen assets in the country’s banks, saying there is no justification for the delay by Tokyo in unfreezing Iran’s assets.
Iran Major Assets in S. Korea Still Blocked
Secretary General of Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce Pouya Firouzi says Iran’s major assets in South Korean banks have not been unblocked yet and talks with this country will resume soon.
CIA chief meets grumbling Israelis ahead of Vienna talks
The director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, William Burns, met with Israel’s leaders to discuss a variety of issues, including Iran, amid growing tensions between Iran and Israel in the wake of a suspicious attack on an Israeli-operated oil tanker near the United Arab Emirates.
Renewable energy development behind schedule
Renewables, including hydropower, account for about seven percent of Iran’s total power generation, versus natural gas’ 90 percent share.
U.S., UK launch campaign of bullying against Iran
In a concerted effort meant to pressure Iran ahead of the expected resumption of nuclear talks in Vienna, Washington and its European allies are exploiting a mysterious attack on an Israeli-operated oil tanker to extract more concessions from Iran.
Iran, Switzerland Increases Agro-Medical Transactions
The head of the Iran-Switzerland Joint Chamber of Commerce announced that the increase in the transactions of agricultural and medical products has been the main reason behind the rise in the bilateral trade of Iran and Switzerland.
Zarif publishes six-volume book on JCPOA
A six-volume book titled "Sealed Secret" written by Mohammad Javad Zarif, Ali Akbar Salehi, Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Majid Takht Ravanchi has been published.
Call for Launch of Mechanism for Barter Trade Between Iran and Denmark
In the Iran-Denmark Joint Commerce Committee meeting, the participants called for the launch of a mechanism for barter trade between Iran and Denmark.
Raisi and JCPOA: Lifting sanctions is top priority
After being endorsed by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution as president on Tuesday, Ebrahim Raisi said he “will certainly seek to lift the sanctions” on Iran.