Nuclear Deal

JCPOA participants unanimously reject US-triggered Snapback

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – UN Security Council President Dian Triansyah Djani said last week that he was not in a position to take any further action in relation to the US effort to reinstate UN sanctions against Iran.

Joint Commission determined to preserve JCPOA

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said that the Joint Commission on JCPOA is determined to preserve the Nuclear Deal.

Takht-Ravanchi:

US unilateralism undermining UNSC authority

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations deplored the US for threatening UN Security Council’s members, saying Washington’s acts undermine the Council’s authority.

Over 92% of IAEA inspections carried out in Iran: Zarif

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Iran has been fully transparent and over 92 percent of IAEA total comparable global inspections were carried out in Iran.

FM Zarif, IAEA chief hold talks in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister met and held talks with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi on Tuesday afternoon.

New chapter in Iran-IAEA cooperation: Salehi

TEHRAN, Aug, 25 (MNA) – Iran’s top nuclear official termed the talks with Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Mariano Grossi ‘constructive’, saying that a new chapter will start in Iran-IAEA cooperation.

Russia says US compelled Iran to suspend its commitments

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Pointing to the danger of US recourse to 'snapback' mechanism, Russian senior diplomat said Washington did its best to compel Iran to suspend some of its nuclear deal commitments.

IAEA chief arrives in Tehran for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi arrived in Tehran on Monday evening according to the scheduled time to hold talk with senior officials of the country.

FM Zarif:

IAEA chief's Tehran visit not linked to ‘snapback’ mechanism

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif dismissed any link between the forthcoming visit of the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency to Tehran and the US’ so-called snapback mechanism.

E3 not to support US 'snapback' mechanism against Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – In reaction to the US request to initiate the ‘snapback’ mechanism, the E3 announced their opposition, saying that they will not support this action which is incompatible with current efforts to support the JCPOA.

Zarif pens letter to UNSC on US push for 'snapback' sanctions

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Following Washington’s new push to invoke the so-called snapback provision in the JCPOA and reimpose all UN sanctions against Tehran, Foreign Minister Zarif sent a letter to the chairman of the UN Security Council on Thursday.

Vaezi:

US, E3 responsible for JCPOA collapse

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iran has once again slammed the European parties to the 20105 nuclear deal for their lack of commitment in preserving the deal in the face of US’ unilateral sanctions.

US looking for excuse to extend Iran arms embargo: China

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying once again criticized US efforts to advance the resolution to extend arms embargo on Iran.

Borrell urges Europe to do more to satisfy Iran with JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell on Wed. called on Europe to do more to win satisfaction of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran must benefit from interests of JCPOA: Austrian FM

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg said that the Islamic Republic of Iran must benefit from its interests under the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Mesbahi Moghaddam:

Russia, China to oppose extension of Iran arms embargo

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 – A member of Expediency Council Hojjatoleslam Gholamreza Mesbahi Moghadam said that Moscow and Beijing will voice their opposition to the extension of Iran arms embargo at UN Security Council.

China ready to work with Iran for progressing practical coop.

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said that his country is ready to work with the Islamic Republic of Iran to make progress in practical cooperation.

Iran triggered JCPOA DRM on at least 6 occasions: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that Iran has triggered JCPOA DRM on at least 6 occasions.

US pullout from JCPOA, root cause of tension in WA: China

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – China's Representative to the UN said that US withdrawal from Iran’s nuclear deal as well as exertion of maximum pressure against Iran is the main cause of the crisis in the West Asia (WA) region.

China opposes extension of Iran's arms embargo: spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian reiterated his country's opposition to extending Iran's arms embargo.

Bushehr nuclear power plant back on stream after fuel change

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – After accomplishing its refueling and technical maintenance procedures under the surveillance of Iranian scientists, Bushehr nuclear power plant resumed operation getting connected to Iran's domestic electricity network.

Russia says putting pressure on Iran against claims of commitments under JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that exertion of pressure against the Islamic Republic of Iran is against the claims of commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action [JCPOA].

Envoy lauds China’s stance against anti-Iran resolution

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to China Mohammad Keshavarzzadeh expressed gratitude to China for objection to an ant-Iran resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors last week.

Iran not to let IAEA breach legal frameworks, violate its rights: parl. speaker

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – The speaker of Iran’s Parliament deplored slammed the International Atomic Energy Agency for succumbing to the US pressure and passing an anti-Iran resolution, saying that the Islamic Republic will never allow the Agency to violate its legal frameworks.

Relying on baseless claims a dangerous move by IAEA: nuclear official

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the International Atomic Energy Agency should not base its decisions on unfounded claims provided by unreliable espionage activities against Iran.

Zarif says E3 in no position to counsel Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Germany, France, and the UK, which sponsored a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against the Islamic Republic are in no position to counsel Iran.

China expresses deep regret over IAEA’s anti-Iran resolution

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Chinese Mission in Vienna has expressed deep regret over the recent resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors against Iran.

Iran to take appropriate action in response to IAEA resolution: Envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, Kazem Gharibabadi, has slammed the IAEA Board of Governors for adopting a resolution against Tehran, saying that the Islamic Republic will take “appropriate action” in response.