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Mann describes Geneva talks as complicated, serious
European Union Spokesman Michael Mannsaid that Iran and the six world powers have entered serious and complicated talks as the two sides ended their first round of negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.
Salehi: Iran to set up new nuclear reactors
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said Thursday that Iran is determined to construct new nuclear reactors.
More bans on Iran not a good idea: Ex-CIA official
A former CIA official has warned against the imposition of additional sanctions against Iran amid the ongoing nuclear talks between the Islamic Republic and six world powers.
Irans Zarif, EUs Ashton meet in Geneva
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is also the countrys top negotiator, and European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, who oversees diplomacy with Iran on behalf of the six world powers, had a working breakfast in Geneva this morning.
Iran says making headway in tough nuclear talks
Iranand six world powers are making progress in talks aimed at ending a decade-long nuclear stand-off between Tehran and the West, but the discussions are tough, Irans foreign minister said on Thursday.
Senior negotiator: World powers accept Irans proposed framework
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister and Senior Negotiator in talks with the world powers Seyed Abbas Araqchi stressed that the Group 5+1 (the US, Russia, China, France and Britain plus Germany) has accepted Tehrans proposed framework to continue the talks, adding that both sides are resolved to endorse an agreement.
Blatter: FIFA to return Irans frozen assets
President of the International Federation of Football Sepp Blatter announced that FIFA is trying to return the assets of the Iranian Football Federation (IFF) which have been blocked due to the US and other western states sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear program.