Iran rules out possibility of negotiating new nuclear deal

STORY: Iran rules out possibility of negotiating new nuclear deal SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the weekly press conference of Iranian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday Tehran "sees no need" for a new deal on its nuclear program. At a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, Kanaani made the remarks in response to calls from the West to modify the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and the world powers, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and to negotiate a new one. "Ideas such as the JCPOA 2 and the likes of it are put forward by parties that have not been committed to their obligations and, as time passes by, they seek to justify their inaction" by proposing such ideas, said Kanaani. He stressed that Iran had fulfilled all of its commitments under the JCPOA, adding parties that failed to hon

Iran says U.S. accountable for nuclear deal stalemate and tensions in Gulf region

STORY: Iran says U.S. accountable for nuclear deal stalemate and tensions in Gulf region DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nasser Kanaani speaking at a weekly press conference STORYLINE: The United States should be held responsible for the stalemate in negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal and the escalating tensions in the Gulf region, Iran's Foreign Ministry said Monday. Nasser Kanaani, a spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, made the remarks at a weekly press conference while commenting on the latest developments regarding the indirect talks between Tehran and Washington on the revival of the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The negotiation path is still "open" and the nuclear deal's revival can be pursued through diplomatic channels, Kanaani said, urging the U.S. side to show its determination and to make its "definite" political decision to this end. Iran signed the

Iran not to negotiate on nuke issue under pressures, threats: spokesman

STORY: Iran not to negotiate on nuke issue under pressures, threats: spokesman DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the spokesman 2. various of Tehran 3. various of Iran nuclear (file) STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said Monday that Iran will not negotiate under pressure and threats over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal. Kanaani said during his weekly press conference that Iran still adheres to the negotiation process and aims to complete the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). However, he added that "American officials know that Iran is not willing to negotiate and make concessions under pressures and threats." He noted that Iran was committed to the pact and fulfilled its obligations, while the United States violated the deal, and the European parties did not fulfill their commitments and could not compensate for the unilateral and illegal withdrawal of the Unite

Iran says U.S. wants to return to nuke deal without paying "costs"

STORY: Iran says U.S. wants to return to nuke deal without paying "costs" DATELINE: Oct. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said at a press conference Monday that the United States wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal without paying the "costs." The U.S. behavior is "hypocritical" and "officially lying," he said, adding that the U.S. side has repeatedly sent messages through different channels and emphasized their readiness to return to the agreement. It is clear that the United States wants to return to the agreement, but does not want to pay the costs of returning to the deal, said Kanaani. He advised the U.S. government to behave "reasonably" and remain committed to their commitments in the past indirect nuclear negotiations. Iran signed the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with world powers in July 2015, agreeing to c

Iran warns U.S., Europe not to link nuclear talks to internal issues

STORY: Iran warns U.S., Europe not to link nuclear talks to internal issues DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conference of Iranian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani warned on Monday the United States and Europe not to associate Iran's recent internal problems with the nuclear talks. "We believe that the internal issues are related to the (Iranian) government and the people of Iran and we do not allow any other country to interfere in Iran's internal affairs," Kanaani said during his weekly press conference. "The positions and views of Iran (on nuclear talks) have been expressed many times, and we are ready to proceed in the same direction and reach a comprehensive agreement that will meet the interests of all parties," he added. The talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), began in April 2021 in Vienna but were suspe

Iran says to begin gas injection into new centrifuges

STORY: Iran says to begin gas injection into new centrifuges DATELINE: Aug. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iran's centrifuges (file) STORYLINE: The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Monday that the AEOI has been ordered to launch and inject gas into hundreds of new centrifuges, including IR-1 machines and advanced IR-6 ones. Behrouz Kamalvandi said this move was in line with the implementation of a strategic law aimed at removing anti-Iran sanctions and safeguarding the interests of the Iranian nation, the official IRNA news agency reported. The International Atomic Energy Agency has already been informed of the measure, the official noted. Iran signed a nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with world powers including the United States in July 2015, agreeing to curb its nuclear program in return for the removal of sanctions on the country. However, former U.S. Pr

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(220706) -- TEHRAN, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (R) holds a joint press conference with his visiting Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Tehran, Iran, July 6, 2022. Iran's foreign minister said Wednesday that Tehran's demand to obtain economic guarantees from the United States in recent negotiations in Qatar was within the framework of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). TO GO WITH "Iran seeks economic guarantees from U.S. within 2015 nuclear deal, not beyond: FM" (Iranian Foreign Ministry/Handout via Xinhua)

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(220706) -- TEHRAN, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (R) welcomes his visiting Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Tehran, Iran, July 6, 2022. Iran's foreign minister said Wednesday that Tehran's demand to obtain economic guarantees from the United States in recent negotiations in Qatar was within the framework of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). TO GO WITH "Iran seeks economic guarantees from U.S. within 2015 nuclear deal, not beyond: FM" (Iranian Foreign Ministry/Handout via Xinhua)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-QATAR-FM-VISIT

(220706) -- TEHRAN, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (L) talks with his visiting Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Tehran, Iran, July 6, 2022. Iran's foreign minister said Wednesday that Tehran's demand to obtain economic guarantees from the United States in recent negotiations in Qatar was within the framework of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). TO GO WITH "Iran seeks economic guarantees from U.S. within 2015 nuclear deal, not beyond: FM" (Iranian Foreign Ministry/Handout via Xinhua)

Iran says U.S. responsible for halt in Vienna nuke talks

STORY: Iran says U.S. responsible for halt in Vienna nuke talks DATELINE: April 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman 2. various shots of nuclear facilities (file) STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said on Monday that the United States is responsible for the halt in Vienna talks aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Iran has transmitted its "clear" message to the United States through Enrique Mora, the European Union coordinator for the Vienna talks, but no new response has been received from them yet, Saeed Khatibzadeh said during his press weekly conference. "Washington has not yet made a decision on the remaining issues. We do not wait forever. The United States should make its political decisions," he noted. "The United States is responsible for the pause in the negotiations today, (as) in the final stages (of talks), Washington trie

Iranian FM says close to finalizing nuclear deal

STORY: Iranian FM says close to finalizing nuclear deal DATELINE: March 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian arriving at Damascus international airport 2. Syrian foreign minister receiving the Iranian foreign minister 3. various of the meeting and joint press conference 4. SOUNDBITE (Persian): HOSSEIN AMIR ABDOLLAHIAN, Iranian Foreign Minister STORYLINE: The visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Wednesday that his country is close to reaching an agreement on the restoration of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). "We believe that today, more than ever, we are closer to reaching an agreement and finalizing the deal in Vienna," Amir Abdollahian told reporters after a meeting with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad and other senior officials in Damascus. SOUNDBITE (Persian): HOSSEIN AMIR ABDOLLAHIAN, Iranian Foreign Minister "We believe

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(220324) -- DAMASCUS, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad (R, center) meets with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian (L, center) in Damascus, Syria, March 23, 2022. Abdollahian said on Wednesday that his country is close to reaching an agreement on the restoration of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-JCPOA-TALK-PAUSE

(220311) -- VIENNA, March 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 11, 2022 shows an exterior view of the Palais Coburg hotel, the venue for Iran nuclear talks, in Vienna, Austria. The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Friday that a pause is needed in talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), citing "external factors." "I will, with my team, continue to be in touch with all JCPOA participants and the U.S. to overcome the current situation and to close the agreement," he tweeted, while noting that a final text of an agreement is "essentially ready and on the table." (Xinhua/Guo Chen)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-IRAN-NUCLEAR DEAL-TALKS

(220209) -- VIENNA, Feb. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Chief Nuclear Negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani arrives at the venue of Iran nuclear deal talks in Vienna, Austria, Feb. 8, 2022. Talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), resumed here on Tuesday after the negotiators returned from consultations in their respective capitals. China supports Iran's principled position of continuing to seek resolution of the Iran nuclear issue through negotiations, said Wang Qun, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations in Vienna, on Tuesday. (Photo by Georges Schneider/Xinhua)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-IRAN-NUCLEAR DEAL-TALKS

(220209) -- VIENNA, Feb. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Chief Nuclear Negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani arrives at the venue of Iran nuclear deal talks in Vienna, Austria, Feb. 8, 2022. Talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), resumed here on Tuesday after the negotiators returned from consultations in their respective capitals. China supports Iran's principled position of continuing to seek resolution of the Iran nuclear issue through negotiations, said Wang Qun, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations in Vienna, on Tuesday. (Photo by Georges Schneider/Xinhua)

Xinhua Headlines: Six global issues to resolve in 2022

Xinhua Headlines: Six global issues to resolve in 2022

(220103) -- BEIJING, Jan. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 17, 2021 shows a meeting of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria. (EU Delegation in Vienna/Handout via Xinhua)

Iran attends JCPOA joint commission meeting

Iran attends JCPOA joint commission meeting

Representatives from Iran, the European Union, Russia, China, the United States, Britain, France and Germany hold a joint commission meeting of implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Vienna on July 19, 2016. The JCPOA, which was reached on July 14, lifts economic sanctions in exchange for Iran its curbing nuclear program. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Iran attends JCPOA joint commission meeting

Iran attends JCPOA joint commission meeting

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi (R in front) attends a joint commission meeting on implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The JCPOA, which was reached on July 14, lifts economic sanctions in exchange for Iran curbing its nuclear program. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo