JCPOA must be implemented via full removal of US sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – JCPOA must be implemented with the complete removal of the sanctions, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said, adding that the West must remove sanctions to prove its goodwill.

China's envoy told MNA:

US should remove all illegal sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) –Welcoming Iran's measures and positive signals, Chang Hua told, "The US, as the culprit of the current Iranian nuclear crisis, should naturally remove all illegal unilateral sanctions on Iran."

Iran has read the US hands correctly: Prof.Entessar

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) –Hailing Iranian team dispatched to Vienna talks, Prof. Entessar says that the Iranian team has so far reacted properly and has not fallen to the other side's pre-talk shenanigans, threats, and negotiation machinations. 

Bolivian envoy told MNA:

Iran plays very important role in countering US hegemony

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Referring to Iran's key role in countering US hegemony, Bolivian Ambassador to Tehran Romina Guadalupe says that Iran's cooperation with friendly countries against US policies plays a decisive role in thwarting US policies.

Turkish expert told MNA:

Israel embassy in UK play key role in regime's lobbying moves

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – For several years, Israeli politicians have been preparing the ground for blacklisting of Hamas in the UK, Deniz Caner said, adding that the Israeli embassy in London plays a leading role in Israel's lobbying activities.

Prof. Askari:

US knows Iran not to bend to its wishes

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Prof. Askari says that the US is after an interim nuclear agreement because it knows Iran will not put aside its 3 justified demands and not bend to Washington's wishes.

Expert:

Turkish Ilisu dam have negative consequences for Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – An Iranian water sources management specialist has warned the Turkish Ilisu Dam can endanger water resources in both Iran and Iraq, urging the need for an international agreement to have fair access to regional waters.

US must give guarantee not to leave JCPOA again: MP

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Stating that JCPOA is not Iran's first priority, a member of Iran Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that the United States must give a guarantee that it will not leave JCPOA again.

Prof. Hunter in interview with MNA;

Iran faces closer Europe-US coop. under Biden in Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Referring to Europe's weakness to go against US sanctions, Prof. Hunter says that the fact that Biden has been trying to restore transatlantic cooperation, would make it even more difficult for Europe to go against the US.

Prof. Entessar:

US has no intention of fully implementing JCPOA obligations

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Prof. Entessar says that US views JCPOA as a temporary agreement to pressure Iran to turn into a secondary player in region, adding that Washington has no intention of fully implementing its JCPOA obligations drafted in 2015.

Iran not to accept any monitoring beyond safeguards

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – The cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must be within the framework of the Safeguards Agreement, and Iran does not accept any obligations beyond that agreement, said MP Nabavian.

Taliban must adopt moderate ways to be recognized in world

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – The representative of the Sunni community in the Assembly of Experts believes that rulers of Afghanistan must adopt moderate approaches so as to be recognized and to attract the sympathy of the countries in the world.

Mufti of Croatia:

There are thousands of General Soleimani in Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Saying that the memory and thought of Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani won't be forgotten, Aziz Hasanovic, the Mufti of Croatia bleived that there are thousands like General Soleimani in Iran.

In press conf. in Tehran;

South African amb. talks of bilateral ties, Palestinian issue

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Vika Mazwi Khumalo said to MNA correspondent that S.Africa's stance towards Israeli crimes against Palestinians is similar to Iran's, adding that his country remains committed to the expansion of its ties with Tehran.

Fmr. Lebanese FM:

Samir Geagea on mission to destroy Lebanon

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – In an interview with MNA, former Lebanese FM Adnan Mansour said Samir Geagea is on a mission to destroy Lebanon and does not wish peace for the country. 

Barbara Slavin:

Biden administration will not lift all Iran sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – The acting director of the Future of Iran Initiative at the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center believes the Biden administration will not lift all Iran sanctions and revival of JCPOA needs compromise.

In an interview with MNA;

AUKUS in breach of NPT, damaging regional security: EU MP

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Referring to US-Australia nuclear submarine agreement, Clare Daly says providing weapons-grade enriched uranium to a non-nuclear weapon state to power military submarines is a provocative action in a highly contested region.

Former French diplomat told MNA:

US-Australia submarine agr. breach of solidarity among allies

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Criticizing the cancelation of the France-Australia submarine deal due to the US move, Marc Finaud said the act is not only a breach of trust among allies but also will justify more strategic autonomy for Europe.

Not all EU members back France's approach towards US, NATO

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Referring to gaps between France and US over AUKUS, a Russian expert says EU will do its best to persuade the US to respect its interests in the Indian-Pacific region adding that not all EU members back France views on NATO.

Ebrahimi Asl:

SCO, BRICS to change mono-dimensional balance in world

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – A former Iranian deputy oil minister says that Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS will change the mono-dimensional balance of the world.

Prof. Taliaferro told MNA:

Blair criticism of Riyadh similar to that of Trump, Biden's

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Criticizing Blair's dishonesty, Prof. Taliaferro says former UK premier is following the same practice as both Trump and Biden after the death of Khashoggi adding that they officially condemned Riyadh but didn't take action.

Lawmaker:

IAEA access to nuclear sites subject to sanctions lift law

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – A spokesman for the Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that access of the International Atomic Energy Agency to the Iranian nuclear sites will be according to the law of lifting sanctions.

Prof. confirms Blair’s view of Riyadh, slams UK’s hypocrisy

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Confirming former UK PM's remarks on Saudi Arabia's role in propagating fundamental view of Islam different from real Islam, Prof. Askari also criticized London leader's double standards towards the reactionary regime.

MP:

Iraq's political will is to improve economic ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Referring to the Iraqi Prime Minister's recent visit to Iran, Chairman Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that Iraq has a serious political determination to implement economic projects with Iran.

Criticizing some dishonesty;

Diesen talks of reason behind Afghan army dependence on US

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Criticizing the dependence of the Afghan army on the US, Norwegian professor says that it was a strategic decision as security dependence is a source of political influence.

Deciding on FATF depends on lifting Iran sanctions: MP

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – A member of the Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that deciding on bills related to Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is subject to lifting sanctions imposed on Iran.

Through talks with Riyadh:

Tehran seeking sustainable security in region

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – An expert on political issues said that Tehran-Riyadh talks are aimed at solving regional problems, saying that Iran is interested in peace, stability, sustainable security, and comprehensive development in the region.

US failed in its nation-building goal in Afghanistan: Hunter

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Stating that the US failed regarding its broader goals of nation-building and democracy-establishing in Afghanistan, Prof. Shireen Hunter said that remaining in Afghanistan was no longer a viable option for the US.

Prof. Shapiro in interview with MNA;

It's time for US to stop militarism, return to diplomacy

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Referring to US failure in Afghanistan and Iraq, Prof. Shapiro says it is time for the US to review its militarism and return to the use of diplomacy and multilateral relations.

Italian expert told MNA:

Reviving EU Army formation proposal mirrors EU's weakness

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) –Referring to the revival of debates over the formation of the EU army following US withdrawal from Afghanistan Dr. Pastori touched on the bloc's weakness, saying Borell's proposal faces political and financial difficulites.