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Iran nuclear chief optimist about N. talks
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi on Monday expressed optimism about the trend the nuclear talks between Iran and the world powers.

 
Zarif, Kerry open sensitive nuclear talks in Swiss city of Lausanne
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry have begun a fresh round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program in an attempt to bridge their differences on the outstanding issues surrounding Tehran’s nuclear program.


 
Germany urges its partners, Iran to grab nuclear deal
 Germany is urging its international partners and Iran to seize the opportunity to negotiate an end to the standoff over Tehran’s nuclear program ahead of an end-of-month deadline.

 
Assad lauds Iran’s backing for Syria’s resistance
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad praised Iran for backing the Arab country, stressing that the Islamic Republic’s supports have boosted the Syrian nation’s resistance in the face of foreign-backed plots.

John Kerry: Many technical differences have been solved
While the new round of talks between Iran and the US is underway in the Swiss city of Lausanne, the US Secretary of State says many technical differences over Iran’s nuclear program have been solved.

 
Iranian MPs set conditions for comprehensive nuclear deal
Iranian MPs urge the country’s nuclear negotiators to bravely and wholeheartedly shield the dignity of the Iranian nation in talks with P5+1.

Iran deal could start nuclear fuel race – Saudi Arabia
A senior member of the Saudi royal family has warned that a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme could prompt other regional states to develop atomic fuel.

EU says still seeking common ground for Iran deal
 The EU’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Monday talks on Iran’s nuclear ambitions were entering a critical stage as part of efforts to end a 12-year standoff, saying all sides still needed to find “common ground”.

Navy fleet to deliver Iran’s message of peace
 Iranian Navy commander says Navy Fleet 33 will deliver Iran’s message of peace and friendship to world countries.

Iran nuclear talks to go on in Belgium Monday
 Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is going to hold a series of high-profile meetings with European officials in the Belgian capital of Brussels on Monday as part of a new round of diplomacy that aims to nail down a lasting accord on Tehran’s civilian nuclear program.