Ukraine says it has signed outline of minerals deal with US

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The US and Ukrainian governments signed a memorandum of intent, signalling their intent to finalise the minerals deal.

Rubio warns if it's not possible to end the war in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that if it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, the United States needs to abandon its efforts and move on.

AEOI spox:

Deputy director of IAEA to travel to Tehran within two weeks

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi says that a deputy director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will visit Tehran within the next two weeks for further discussions.

Oman says Iran, US will hold 2nd round of talks in Italy

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Oman’s Foreign Ministry said that the second round of talks between Iran and the United States will be held in Rome on April 19.

Iran hears contradictory messages from US: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is receiving conflicting messages from the US, asserting that Iran remains committed and consistent in indirect negotiations.

AEOI chief:

Iran expects IAEA to exercise impartiality, professionalism

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says that Iran’s consistent expectation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is to uphold impartiality and professional conduct.

Threats to hit Iran's nuclear sites unacceptable: IAEA chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The head of the UN nuclear watchdog says that the threats to attack Iranian nuclear facilities are unacceptable as such attacks will add to existing problems.

Grossi wraps up Tehran trip after meeting Iranian officials

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi left Tehran after holding talks with Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

Senior Iranian, Chinese diplomats hold meeting in Vienna

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Ambassador Li Song, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna, met with Ambassador Reza Najafi, the newly appointed Permanent Representative of Iran to Vienna.

FM Araghchi says had useful talks with visiting IAEA chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – "Had useful discussion with visiting IAEA chief Grossi. In the coming months, the Agency can play a crucial role in peaceful settlement of the Iranian nuclear file," according to the Iranian foreign minister on Thursday.

FM Araghchi calls on IAEA to focus on technical matters

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister has stressed the need for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to stick to its professional and technical obligations rather than being influenced by political pressures in dealing with Iran.

Iran deputy FM:

Talks with US focus on nuclear issue, lifting of sanctions

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – A member of the Iranian negotiating team in indirect talks with the United States says the negotiations should focus on two issues of the Iranian nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions.

"Moving the goalposts’ could derail Iran-US talks: spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has warned that making fundamental mistakes could disrupt the negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

Diplomacy urgently needed, Grossi says after talks in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Director General of Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi said Wednesday "diplomacy is urgently needed," after he met with top Iranian diplomat in Tehran.

IAEA chief Grossi visits Iran for talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Director General of Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi arrived in Tehran on Wednesday.

Rome likely to host next round of Iran-US indirect talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Some media have reported that the second round of Iran-US indirect negotiations will be held in the Italian capital of Rome on Saturday, while the spokesman of Iranian foreign minister has cast doubt on that.

US may sign mineral deal with Ukraine this week

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – The minerals deal between the US and Ukraine may be signed this week, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

HTS in Syria says to recognize Israel by end of 2026

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – A British diplomat has said that HTS militant Jolani has assured the UK that Syria will “normalize relations” with Israel, recognize the regime, and exchange ambassadors by the end of 2026.

France says will expel Algerian agents; recall ambassador

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – France will expel 12 agents serving in the Algerian consular and diplomatic network in France and will recall its ambassador to Algiers for consultations, the French presidency said on Tuesday.

US negotiator sure about reaching deal with Russia on Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The US President's Envoy Steve Witkoff has expressed confidence in the possibility of reaching a deal on Ukraine.