Fordow

Iran reacts to IAEA report on launch of IR6 centrifuges

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iran has reacted to a new report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the launch of advanced IR-6 centrifuges at Fordow, saying that the new move is going on under IAEA monitoring.

IAEA says Iran begun using advanced centrifuge at Fordow

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported on Wednesday that Iran has begun using advanced centrifuges at Fordow Nuclear Facility.

Air defense force at forefront of defending country: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Commander of Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard has said that the air defense force is at the forefront of defending the country and a symbol of the nation's might.

Iran installs new centrifuges in Natanz, Fordow facilities

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent ambassador to the International Organizations in Vienna said that Tehran has installed new IR2m and IR6 centrifuges in Natanz and Fordow nuclear facilities.

Iran's independence thwarted enemy's insidious plans

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker said that the superpowers of the East and the West have always wanted to put a lot of pressure on the country, but Iran has thwarted the insidious plans of the enemy because of its independence.

20% uranium enrichment ahead of schedule: Parl. speaker

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Parl. Speaker said on Thursday that the country's 20% uranium enrichment in Fordow is ahead of the planned schedule.

Iran’s 20% uranium enrichment not a violation of NPT: Russia

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry showed a reaction to Iran’s enrichment of uranium up to 20 percent, stating that Iran’s 20% enrichment of uranium is not a violation of Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Iran capable of enriching uranium up to 60 percent

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that the Islamic Republic is capable of enriching uranium up to 40 or 60 percent.

IAEA confirms start of enriching uranium up to 20%: Envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent ambassador to the International Organizations in Vienna said that International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed the start of enriching uranium up to 20%.

Iran produces 20% enriched uranium in 12 hours

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that the Islamic Republic has produced 20% enriched uranium in 12 hours.

Iran’s nuclear program fully transparent, verifiable

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna noted that Iran’s nuclear program is fully transparent and verifiable.

Iran’s measures reversible upon compliance by JCPOA members

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister said that Iran’s measures are fully reversible upon full compliance by all JCPOA participants.

IAEA to report to Board of Governors on Iran’s 20% enrichment

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – A spokesman for IAEA said that Rafael Grossi is expected to present a report on Iran’s 20 percent uranium enrichment to members of the Board of Governors.

Iran starts 20% uranium enrichment at Fordow facility

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iran has started the process of producing uranium with 20% enrichment at Fordow facility, said the government spokesman.

Iran to start 20% uranium enrichment soon: Salehi

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) is planning to start 20% uranium enrichment in the near future, says the organization’s chief.

1,044 centrifuges enriching uranium in Fordow: AEOI chief

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Chief of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) on Sunday said that 1,044 centrifuges are enriching uranium in Fordow Nuclear Facility.

Iran building more advanced nuclear facilities in Natanz

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is constructing more advanced nuclear facilities within the Natanz Mountains.

Technical issue on stable isotope coop. with Russia ‘solvable’: FM spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Moscow has not backed off on its cooperation with Iran for producing stable isotopes at Fordow nuclear facility, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi stressed on Monday.

Iran can produce stable isotopes without Russia: AEOI spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iran has the capability to continue the projects concerning the production of stable isotopes at Fordow without Russia's help, according the spokesman of Iran nuclear agency.

Russia vows to complete Fordow modernization project

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Russia will implement the project on the modernization of Iran’s nuclear facility at Fordow, which has been suspended as of now, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Friday.

Evidence prove IAEA inspector carried suspicious materials: Salehi

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran has documented evidence regarding the suspicious materials carried by an inspector of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) into Natanz nuclear site, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar Salehi said on Saturday.

Parl. NSC to report on implementation trend of JCPOA soon

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – A member of Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Seyyed Ghassem Jasemi said that the Commission will submit a comprehensive report on the implementation process of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) soon.

Russian expert:

US decision to end sanctions waiver on Iran's Fordow another violation of JCPOA

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The Director of the Center for Energy and Security Studies, Anton Khlopkov, says that the US decision to drop a sanctions waiver related to Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility will be a further blow to the JCPOA.

France voices regret over US decision to end waivers for Fordow

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – France regrets the US decision to end the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, the French Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

Russia condemns US decision to end sanctions waiver on Iran's Fordow: statement

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Russia strongly condemns the US decision to drop a sanctions waiver related to Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility and believes the decision violates US international commitments, Russia’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday, according to Reuters.

Fordow nuclear plant ready for 20% enrichment: Director

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Director of Fordow nuclear facility said the plant is ready for 20% uranium enrichment when the need arises, adding that the enrichment machines are active and some more will come on stream in the near future.

IAEA confirms resuming uranium enrichment at Fordow site by Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – The IAEA has confirmed in a report on Monday that Iran has begun enriching uranium at its underground Fordow site, adding that Tehran’s enriched uranium stockpile has continued to grow.

Mogherini expresses concern about nuclear activities in Fordow

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) –Iran's resume of uranium enrichment on Fordow is a major concern for us, European Union Foreign Policy chief Federica Mogherini said in a press conference on Monday.

AEOI chief reiterates Iran’s commitment to nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi stressed on Saturday that the country’s nuclear measures are all taken within the framework of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

AEOI spox:

Iran capable of 60% uranium enrichment

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Referring to the country's nuclear capabilities and rejecting the US, Israeli regime, and some Arab countries' claims the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said we are able to enrich uranium up to 60 percent but we will act based on the country's needs.