Deal in Vienna close provided that Iran’s national interests are honored: Tehran

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
interests are respected, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani told a regular a press conference on Monday. Conversations have
been and are being held at the highest levels in Tehran, according to the spokesman, referring to consultations on the European Union's
latest proposal for reviving the 2015 nuclear deal and lifting anti-Iran sanctions.When asked if a deal might be reached in Vienna, Kanaani
some significant progress, but it has not been able to totally secure Iran's legal demands, he said, adding that Iran has additional
expectations from the other side and feels that all of its interests should be addressed.He added conversations are taking place in the
capitals whose countries are party to the JCPOA as well as the U.S
which its former administration ditched in 2018, he said.Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian announced on Monday that Iran
will submit its conclusion on the talks in Vienna to the European Union by Monday midnight.Iran renews call for inclusive government in
AfghanistanKanaani also pointed to the first anniversary of U.S
that a government comprising all tribes as well as ethnic and political groups can bring stability, tranquility, and security to the
war-torn Afghanistan
The Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran has supported development of a popular and inclusive
administration in neighboring Afghanistan.Tehran praises growing ties with KuwaitKanaani also said it is a significant achievement that
Kuwaiti has sent ambassador to Tehran after six years, saying it will reinforce friendly relations and help upgrade collaborations based on
mutual respect.The sending of the new ambassador to Iran can pave the way for further cooperation between the Islamic Republic and the
littoral states on the southern shores of the Persian Gulf, the spokesman remarked.Iran urges Saudi media to avoid publishing insulting
Saudi brothers to avoid such offensive activities and work toward resuming an official relationship because sacrilege of Imam Khomeini is
saying the plane belongs to Venezuela because it was sold to Caracas under international mechanisms, including the laws of the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), therefore claims by the U.S
that the plane is owned by Iran is unfounded.The spokesman went on to say that the release of five Iranians crew of the plane is critical
has repeatedly extended the trial procedure, he lamented.Iran demands South Korea to release frozen assetsKanaani also urged South Korea to
the money as soon as feasible.He went on to say that Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani is still negotiating with his Korean