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    Commenting on talks between 5+1 group and Iran in Geneva on October 1, Rafsanjani said, "Iran expects 5+1 group takes a positive approach in future talks." Switzerland hosted the talks between Iran and the five permanent Security Council members plus Germany on October 1. Full Article at Payvand News of Iran
    Iran expects 5+1 group takes a positive approach in future talks.
    Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani SOURCE: Payvand News of Iran 1 month ago
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Obama's promise of change could affect Iran-U.S. ties: Rafsanjani
  1. Germany failed to fulfill its obligation in completing the Bushehr nuclear plant and thus it is indebted to Iranian people
    Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani SOURCE: Payvand News of Iran 1 month ago
  2. In practice one should say that nothing has really changed in U.S. policies.
    SOURCE: Payvand News of Iran 1 month ago

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