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More scoop: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/06/us-and-iran-hold-indirect-talks-over-nuclear-deal
Iran says nuclear deal talks solely about how fast US will lift sanctions
Vienna discussions likely to determine only if there is pathway to settlement, both sides say
The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency headquarters in Vienna. Photograph: Lisi Niesner/Reuters
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Latest scoop, here we go: https://www.yahoo.com/news/iran-u-hold-indirect-nuclear-082636831.html
World powers, Iran, U.S. begin indirect talks to revive nuclear deal
FILE PHOTO: Iran's flag pictured in MarchFrancois Murphy, Parisa Hafezi and John IrishTue, April 6, 2021, 4:26 AMBy Francois Murphy, Parisa Hafezi and John Irish
VIENNA (Reuters) - European intermediaries began shuttling between Iranian and U.S. officials in Vienna on Tuesday as they sought to bring both countries back into full compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal that Washington abandoned three years ago.
Iran has steadily overstepped the accord's limits on its nuclear programme in response to Washington's withdrawal from the accord in 2018 and its reimposition of sanctions that have crippled the Islamic Republic's economy.
While Tehran has repeatedly rebuffed "direct and indirect negotiations" with its old foe, Washington said on Monday it expected the talks to be difficult. Neither side expected any early breakthrough.
"We are confident that we are on the right track, and if America's will, seriousness and honesty is proven, it could be a good sign for a better future for this agreement," Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei told reporters.The remaining parties to the deal will first meet at a Viennese hotel for preparatory talks amid snowy conditions in the Austrian capital, where the pact was originally reached in 2015.
Officials from Britain, France and Germany, will act as intermediaries between Iran and the United States, shuttling between both delegations. Russia and China, the other parties to the 2015 pact, are also attending.
The U.S. delegation, headed by special envoy Rob Malley, will be based in a nearby hotel.
President Joe Biden's administration wants to revive the accord but has said this requires negotiations. Tehran has dismissed any direct engagement for now in talks with Washington about both sides resuming compliance with the deal.
Under the 2015 accord, U.S. and other economic sanctions on Tehran were removed in return for curbs on Iran’s nuclear programme to make it harder to develop a nuclear weapon - an ambition Tehran denies.
"This is going to involve discussions about identifying the steps that the U.S. has to take and identifying the steps that Iran is going to have to take," Malley told NPR radio on Tuesday morning. "Because they've been increasingly in noncompliance with their nuclear commitments."
DIFFICULTIES
Highlighting the difficulties of getting a breakthrough, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran's envoy to the United Nations and a former nuclear negotiator, put the onus firmly on the United States.
"The US has so far failed to honor @POTUS campaign promise to rejoin the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action). So this opportunity shouldn't be wasted," he said on Twitter. "If US lifts all sanctions, Iran will then cease all remedial measures."
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say on all state matters, has opposed any gradual easing of sanctions.
An EU official said working groups would be created with the aim of marrying lists of sanctions that the United States could lift and nuclear obligations that Iran should meet.
Diplomats said Tuesday's talks could continue for several days to resolve some of the easier issues before resuming next week. The aim is some form of a deal ahead of June's Iranian presidential election, the official said, although Iranian and U.S. officials have said there is no rush.
The Biden administration has also said it will seek to build a "longer and stronger agreement" that would deal with other issues, including Iran's nuclear programme after the existing deal's existing terms begin to expire, Tehran's development of ballistic missiles, and its support for proxy forces across the Middle East.
It is not clear that Iran would engage in such discussions.
"What we would pursue is, first of all, a longer agreement ... it would be better, as in any arms control agreement, to see whether we could get a follow-on deal that extends the timelines," Malley said, adding that he wanted talks about all other issues.
"But we're much better off talking about all of that if we could at least put the current nuclear issue to the side and not have to worry every day about what the latest Iranian announcement will be," he said.
(Writing by Parisa Hafezi and John Irish; Editing by Stephen Coates and Giles Elgood)
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On 3/16/2021 at 12:59 PM, pokerplayer said:
Um,because we want to see an RV before were all dead. Seems like a good reason to me.
So 17+ yrs. is long enough for this Investment for me. We all want to retire like..............NOW
pp
On 3/16/2021 at 4:46 PM, ladyGrace'sDaddy said:What do you mean NOW, I was ready to retire 12 years ago
🤣🤣😅😂
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6 hours ago, md11fr8dawg said:
What could possibly go wrong with this deal???
Man, anything can happen........it is that now there are talks in trying for everyone to come back to the JCPOA table, but with the recent missile attacks in Iraq (just my view) it continues to be a struggle to get things done and resolved. I still, do not believe Iran's currency will pop first before the Dinar, and this might be our other indicator to help us foresee or get an idea just how close we are to the RV. There's another hot thread happening that the Oil and Gas Law is now under review for approval, but we continue to wait and see.
Yup.
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More scoop:
US reaffirms commitment to Iranian nuclear talks, despite Iran’s rejection
WASHINGTON DC (Kurdistan 24) - State Department Spokesperson Ned Price on Monday reaffirmed the continued US commitment to discussions with Iran over the 2015 nuclear deal, which President Donald Trump abrogated in 2018, although Iran has rejected such talks.
Already on Feb. 18, the US said it was ready to participate in such discussions, along with the signatories to the nuclear deal: Iran, plus what is known as the P-5: the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, which, in addition to the US, include Britain, China, France, Russia, while the “+1” is Germany.
Iran’s first response to the invitation, issued by the European Union (EU), was only that it was studying the invitation. On Sunday, Foreign Ministry spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh, finally gave Iran’s reply. He issued a statement, saying, “Iran does not consider this the time to hold an informal meeting with these countries.”
The US reaction to the Iranian rejection has been muted. “We are disappointed at Iran’s response,” Price told journalists on Monday, “but we remain ready to re-engage in meaningful diplomacy to achieve a mutual return to compliance under the JCPOA [Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the formal name of the nuclear deal.]”
“We’ll be consulting our P5+1 partners on the best way forward,” Price added, as he affirmed that “resumption of a compliance can’t happen without all sides discussing the details.”
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More scoop:
Reviving the Iran deal: On Biden attempt to revive JCPOA
MARCH 03, 2021 00:02 ISTUPDATED: MARCH 03, 2021 00:47 ISTBiden needs to seal the nuclear deal before hardliners gain the upper hand in Iran
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More scoop:
ARGUMENT U.S.-Iran Talks Will Falter Unless Abdolnaser Hemmati Is at the Table
Unwinding sanctions will be central to reviving the nuclear deal. If the Biden administration wants a lasting solution, it must involve Iran’s central bank governor.
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On 2/25/2021 at 5:31 AM, screwball said:
Let’s combine the hcl, budget and talk of exchange rate change as one big bomb!
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4 hours ago, 6ly410 said:
Oil announces the transfer of a copy of the oil and gas law to the Council of Ministers for approval
In the form of opinion
Ministry of Oil: Review the final version of the draft federal oil and gas law
The Minister of Oil stressed the importance of expediting the passage of the federal oil and gas law
And its importance in organizing the management of oil and gas wealth in Iraq.
Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar Ismail said that the meeting of the opinion committee at the Ministry of Oil, which was held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, included discussion and review of the final version of the federal oil and gas law.
He emphasized that this copy should be referred to the Council of Ministers for approval
After completing its review by the concerned authorities in the ministry, and then the Council of Ministers will review this copy
And referred it in turn to the House of Representatives in order to enact this law.
Referring to the ministry's keenness to pass a law that contributes to the development of the oil and gas industry, and the optimal investment of the national wealth in Iraq in order to support system" rel="">support the national economy.
information Office
In the Ministry of Oil
February 24, 2021
YA' BETTER HAVE YOUR CELLPHONES AND EMAILS SET!! ADAM MIGHT BE THAT MUCH CLOSER TO HITTING THE BUTTON!! 😳😳😳
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1 hour ago, NEPatriotsFan1 said:
What’s there to say?.... 6ly410 just dropped an HCL bomb in the news section.... next thing for Adam to do is send the text and email! Let’s GORV!
I second this!!! YEEEEEAAAAAAH!!!!
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More scoop:
Biden admin weigh easing Iran sanctions: Sunday Times
Link: https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/458437/Biden-admin-weigh-easing-Iran-sanctions-Sunday-Times
It is noted that despite the fact that the new administration insists on the desire to sit down at the negotiating table, “there are signs that a relaxation of sanctions is not far off.”
“Easing sanctions is definitely on the way. Not today or tomorrow. But it is on its way,” said a source from the national security sector."
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More scoop:
"Biden has moved to re-enter the Iran nuclear deal and take a warmer tone with Tehran"
Link: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republicans-bidens-move-iran-sanctions-push
Political views aside, I still can't shake off the feeling guys......still early for anything, but I can't shake off the feeling. If there's even an inkling should the sanctions gets lifted and Iran's economy gears to become ready to reopen back to the world, the Dinar to RV must be closer than we think.
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More scoop:
Erdogan tells Rouhani he sees window of opportunity for Iran, U.S. on sanctions
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Iran nuclear deal: US agrees to meet Iran, world powers in first step for Biden administration
Hi folks! Well as mentioned before, more talks about revisiting the JCPOA! I'm on my tablet, but hope you guys can view and see the link here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/18/iran-nuclear-deal-us-agrees-meet-just-days-before-deadline/4498107001/?itm_source=AMP&itm_medium=UpNext
"No meeting has been set yet, but EU officials have indicated he would be willing to invite the parties to engage in talks. The nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, was negotiated by the U.S. with Iran, China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom. The #JCPOA at a critical moment," Enrique Mora, the EU's deputy secretary general, tweeted after Price's statement. "I am ready to invite them to an informal meeting to discuss the way forward."
Chime in ya'll! Brother Screwball, where ya' at buddy?!
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40 minutes ago, WheresmyRV? said:
C'mon CBI, please listen to this guy and do what's right!!
Shabibi must be behind him whispering hints in his ear....
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1 hour ago, unirod said:
Through the last 15 years following this investment, I had no idea that it was going to be such a long shot.
Hey, going for about 13 years for me I always had looked at it this way....it was either stack up Dinar and hang onto this ride, or blowing cash away in Las Vegas. You never know!
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2 hours ago, screwball said:
Nearest is that like soon?
2 hours ago, 3n1 said:..... around the corner .
These guys surely know how to beat around the bush and tease us badly with indicating their sense of timing, not saying a damn thing hahaha jeeeeesh 😄
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On 2/4/2021 at 9:21 PM, pokerplayer said:
So to answer your question, in my opinion , we are still in a wait and see pattern.
pp
Hi PP!! Thanks, the recent articles I've posted expresses to me that there's some "noise" happening behind the scenes on talks for the US getting back to the table discussing sanctions, I figured one step-at-a-time type thing. Removing some parts of sanctions held for allowing medical support into Iran, I'd say is one of the first steps....
I bet my next few glass shots of whiskey after this, major talks to revisit the JCPOA plan will not be that far away.........this is to me, will definitely help us get an idea probably how close the Dinar will RV. It's been a gut feeling in recent times, I can't see how the Rial would pop first before Iraq's Dinar. Granted and yup, still in a wait and see pattern but keep an eye on any talks of revisiting the JCPOA. 😉👍🍺
Hope all's good with ya'!
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YEEEEEEEEEEEEEES AAAAAAAAAAADAM.....GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
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Apologies for my excitement, the above article only basically states that it was a bid won into the International Court of Justice giving an opportunity for Iran to plead it's case to lift sanctions, but you all have to admit that things on this topic had suddenly picked up steam like crazy in recent days. I am continuing to keep an eye on this even though I do had some Rial/Toman on the side, but hope this will help us further see how or when the Dinar to RV.
I CANNOT SEE HOW THE RIAL WILL COME OUT TO THE WORLD FIRST BEFORE THE DINAR, BUT HEY WHO KNOWS RIGHT?
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The Dinar RV just has to pop first!! It has to!! PRAYIIIIIIIING!!
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Pokerplayer!! Brother Screwball!! ANYONE!! HOT OFF THE PRESS!! WHAT DO YA'LL THINK?!!
Iran's President Claims Big Victory in Bid to End Sanctions
Iran’s president has applauded a ruling by the International Court of Justice that it can hear Iran’s case against the U.S. seeking to end sanctions, calling it a “big victory” for the Islamic Republic.
By Associated Press, Wire Service Content Feb. 4, 2021, at 6:18 a.m.TEHRAN, IRAN (AP) — Iran's president Thursday applauded a ruling by the International Court of Justice that it can hear Iran’s case against the U.S. seeking to end sanctions, calling it a “big victory" for the Islamic Republic.
A report by state-run IRNA news agency said President Hassan Rouhani congratulated the nation on its legal “victory" over the U.S.
“I congratulate the Iranian people on a very big victory the government achieved yesterday at the Hague, and this is one of several victories that the government has gained against America at the tribunal,” he said in remarks carried by State TV.The United Nations’ highest court ruled Wednesday that it can hear a case brought by Iran against the United States. It seeks to end sanctions the administration of former President Donald Trump re-imposed in 2018 after pulling out of an international deal aimed at curtailing Tehran’s nuclear program.
Lawyers for the U.S. argued at hearings last year that the case should be thrown out by the court for lack of jurisdiction and admissibility. Iran filed the case in July 2018, a few months after then-President Donald Trump said he was pulling the U.S. out of the 2015 international agreement and would re-impose sanctions on Tehran. Washington also threatened other countries with sanctions if they didn't cut off Iranian oil imports by early November.
Iran alleges the sanctions breach a 1955 bilateral agreement known as the Treaty of Amity that regulates and promotes economic and consular ties between the two countries.
The ruling Wednesday came as President Joe Biden is seeking to enhance diplomacy toward Iran.
The court based in The Hague, Netherlands had ruled in favor of Iran in a preliminary ruling in October 2018, saying that Washington should “remove, by means of its choosing, any impediments arising from” the re-imposition of sanctions to the export to Iran of medicine and medical devices, food and agricultural commodities and spare parts and equipment necessary to ensure the safety of civil aviation.
The U.S. sanctions do have specific carve-outs for medicine and humanitarian aid to Iran. However, international banks and financial institutions hesitate in dealing with Iran transactions for fear of being fined or locked out of the American market.
Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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I had just mentioned my thoughts on this earlier: https://www.yahoo.com/news/iran-urges-biden-lift-sanctions-130114741.html
Iran urges Biden to lift sanctions affecting medicines as it fights COVID-19
FILE PHOTO: Tehran in December following the lifting of a two-week shutdownTue, January 26, 2021, 8:01 AMDUBAI (Reuters) - Iran urged U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday to lift sanctions which it said were hampering Tehran's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tehran also said it had approved Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine for domestic use, and that it was trying to buy vaccines from AstraZeneca and other companies.
Sanctions reimposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump formally exempt food, medicine and other humanitarian supplies, but many foreign banks have been deterred from doing business with Iran.
"Since (Biden's) administration claims not to be anti-science like the previous one ..., one expects it to free the transfer of Iran's own foreign exchange resources to fight the coronavirus and for health and food, and lift banking sanctions quickly," government spokesman Ali Rabiei told state television.
He also threatened that Iran would block short-notice inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities by the United Nations atomic agency if Washington did not lift sanctions.
In 2018, Trump pulled Washington out of Iran's 2015 nuclear pact with world powers aimed at limiting its nuclear programme, and reimposed U.S. sanctions that had been lifted under it.
During a visit to Moscow, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, said on Tuesday that Tehran planned to import and produce the Sputnik V vaccine.
Deputy Health Minister Qassem Janbabaei told state television that "AstraZeneca in Sweden" was among companies from which it was considering buying vaccines from overseas, but made no reference to the Anglo-Swedish company's British ties.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s top authority, has banned the government from importing U.S. and British-made vaccines, which he said were unreliable and may be used to spread the infection to other nations.
President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that vaccinations would begin in the coming weeks.
Tehran launched human trials of the first of its three domestic vaccine candidates late last month, saying this could help it defeat the pandemic despite U.S. sanctions that affect its ability to import vaccines.
Iran is also participating in the COVAX scheme that aims to secure fair access to COVID-19 vaccines for poorer countries.
Iran has recorded nearly 1.39 million cases of COVID-19 and 57,560 deaths, according to government data, but there has been a decline in new infections and deaths in recent weeks.
(Reporting by Dubai newsroom, Editing by Timothy Heritage)
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in Foreign Currencies
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More scoop: https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/06/middleeast/iran-nuclear-deal-intl-cmd/index.html
The moment of truth is here for the Iran nuclear deal
Analysis by Nick Paton Walsh, International Security Editor, CNN
Updated 5:53 AM ET, Tue April 6, 2021
(CNN) It is the moment that all the grunting and yelling has been leading up to.