Iran Nuclear Program

Diplomat calls Trump-Putin talks on Iran ‘encouraging’

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov described the telephone conversation between Russia and US presidents over Iran's nuclear program as ‘encouraging’.

There is no alternative to JCPOA: Foreign Minsitry

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Stating that there is no alternative to JCPOA, Iran Foreign Ministry called on the three European countries to adhere to their commitments to ensure that the JCPOA is fully maintained and implemented.

Saudi official's anti-Iranian remarks on missile program

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – In his hostile anti-Iranian remarks, a Saudi official has once again leveled accusations against Iran and called for a confrontation with Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile program.

Natanz incident to be investigated at Iranian Parliament

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Abolfazl Amouei said that Natanz incident will be investigated at the presence of the Minister of Intelligence.

AEOI rejects rumors on blast in Shahid Rezaei nuclear site

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – In a statement on Tuesday, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) dismissed the rumors of an explosion in Shahid Rezaei nuclear site in the Iranian province of Yazd.

Iran’s nuclear activities unstoppable: Rabiei

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei reacted to the recent incident in Natanz nuclear facility, highlighting that nothing can stop Iran’s nuclear program.

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.

Iran ‘not engaged’ in activities related to developing nukes: US

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – The US State Department has admitted that Iran is not adopting measures to develop nuclear weapons.

Parl. provides plan to oblige govt. to stop implementing ‘additional protocol’: spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Abolfazl Amouei said on Tue. that plan to oblige government for halting voluntary implementation of ‘additional protocol’ was provided in the Parliament and will be submitted to the Parliament’s open session for final approval.

E3 to become more arrogant if Iran abandons resistance

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Javad Mujtahed Shabestari, a member of the Assembly of Experts, said that failing to resist against excessive demands of EU and US will make them more 'arrogant'.

Tehran not to allow IAEA inspections based on enemies' allegations: envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency said that the country will not let IAEA inspect sites based on allegations made by enemies of the Islamic Republic, even if it is clear that inspections will debunk those allegations.

Envoy warns of world’s losing of ‘last bastion of multilateralism’

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Kazem Gharibabadi, Permanent Representative to the international organizations in Vienna, warned that the world may lose its ‘last bastion of multilateralism’.

Iran not denying access to IAEA inspections: Russia

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov dismissed the reports that Iran has denied IAEA's access to nuclear sites.

Iran on top of IAEA inspections list in 2019: envoy

TEHRAN, May 6 (MNA) – Iranian Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna said Iran stood on top of the inspection list of the International Atomic Energy Agency in 2019.

Batch of nuclear fuel delivered to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – A new batch of nuclear fuel has been delivered to the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced.

‘UK, France stance on Iran satellite launch shows acceptance of US bullying’

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi condemned the British and the French stances on the launch of Noor-1 satellite as unacceptable, noting that such remarks came as a result of double standards and accepting the US bullying policies.

Developing nuclear submarine on agenda of Iran's Navy: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Navy said on Thursday that the developing nuclear submarines is on the agenda of the force.

AEOI gains 122 new achievements in a year: Salehi

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi announced on Tuesday that his organization has had 122 new achievements in the previous Iranian calendar year 1398 (ended on March 19, 2020).

US extends sanction waiver on Iran nuclear cooperation

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – The United States announced that it has extended the sanctions waiver on nuclear cooperation with Iran for another 60 days.

AEOI to unveil new generation of centrifuges at Natanz

TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – Iran Centrifuge Technology Company has designed and developed a new generation of centrifuge machines, which will be unveiled at Natanz enrichment facility in the near future, according to the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

Arak nuclear plant producing heavy water 24/7: AEOI

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran announced in a statement on Sunday that the Arak Heavy Water Complex is producing heavy water with maximum capacity around the clock even during the New Year holidays.

Russia urges US against politicizing IAEA report on Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has urged the US officials to refrain from politicizing the IAEA report on Iran's nuclear program.

China calls on IAEA to act impartially over Iran’s nuclear program

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian urged International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to act impartially regarding Iran’s nuclear case.

IAEA questions, inspection demands lack legal basis: Iran nuclear spox

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – The inspections that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is asking for have no legal basis, said the spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

Russia reacts to IAEA’s request from Iran for additional access

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov reacted to the IAEA’s request from Iran for clarification or access to additional locations for taking environmental samples.

Iran reacts to IAEA’s request for additional access

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent representative to the IAEA said the Agency’s request for clarification or access to additional locations based on unfounded claims does not oblige Iran to comply with the said request.

AEOI chief:

78% of Iranian soil under aerial coverage for uranium discovery

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said 78% of Iranian soil is being monitored by helicopters for the discovery of uranium ore and other minerals.

US sanctions won’t make Iran rethink its nuclear plans: AEOI spox

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said the US’ sanctions will never succeed in making Iran change anything about its plans for the development of its nuclear program.