IAEA

DG Grossi aims to establish constructive coop. with Iran, says IAEA

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi aims to establish constructive working relationship with Iran, according to the UN atomic watchdog agency.

Deputy FM Araghchi, IAEA chief Grossi to meet in Vienna

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency are slated to hold a meeting on Friday, said an Iranian diplomat.

Iran envoy stresses need for continuation of IAEA’s impartial, professional approach

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iran's Permanent envoy to Vienna-based international organizations, Kazem Gharibabadi has reacted to the appointment of the new chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

IAEA officially appoints Grossi as director general

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has approved Argentine diplomat Rafael Mariano Grossi as its new director-general in a general conference in Vienna on Monday.

Grossi expected to travel to Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Rafael Mariano Grossi, who has been chosen as the new head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) told reporters he expected to travel to Iran himself in the “relatively near future” to meet with leaders there.

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.

New IAEA chief to take a hardline approach to Iran: NHK

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The next chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency has told Japanese media he will take a fair but stern stance on nuclear development, including Iran's.

JCPOA Joint Commission meeting most likely to be held on Dec. 6

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – The Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will hold a meeting at the level of deputy foreign ministers that will most likely fall on December 6, the Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman Abbas Mousavi said Monday.

Iran, IAEA to cooperate in four nuclear projects: envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to international organizations in Vienna says the Islamic Republic and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed to cooperate in four new nuclear projects in the country.

Iran hopes IAEA would give ‘convincing’ response regarding its deviant inspector

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi hoped that the International Atomic Energy Agency would give a convincing response regarding its deviant inspector.

IAEA confirms Iran's stock of heavy water exceeds 130 tons

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said that Iran has accumulated more than 130 tonnes of heavy water in continuation of its cuts to JCPOA commitments.

Russia warns against 'political hysteria' over Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said there is no need to start a scandal over Iran's nuclear program.

IAEA report shows Agency’s full access to Iran nuclear facilities: envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the recent IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear activities shows the Agency’s continued full access in Iran despite Tehran's cuts to JCPOA commitments.

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.

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.

Iran receives 20% of IAEA’s total inspections: Agency’s envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Iran receives around 20 percent of the Agency’s total inspections, adding that “this level of cooperation should be recognized and appreciated.”

IAEA interim director general provides oral report on Iran’s nuclear program

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – The interim Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Cornel Feruta provided an oral report on Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran not to compromise on safety, security of nuclear facilities: envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent envoy to Vienna-based international organizations, Kazem Gharibabadi said that Islamic Republic of Iran will not compromise on safety and security of its nuclear facilities.

IAEA Board of Governors’ meeting on Iran nuclear program kicks off in Vienna

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – The meeting of Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) kicked off some minutes ago in Austrian capital Vienna on Thu. in order to study the subjects of ‘safeguards’ related to Iran’s nuclear programs.

IAEA to hold meeting on Iran tomorrow

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – In a twwet on Wednesday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced that it is to hold a meeting on Thursday morning to "discuss the report of the Acting Director General on safeguard matters in Iran."

In a statement:

AEOI clarifies why it did not let IAEA inspector in Natanz facilities

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – In a statement on Wednesday, Atomic Energy of Iran (AEOI) described why it prevented an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspector from entering Natanz nuclear facilities few days ago.

4.5% uranium enrichment to be completed at Fordow by Saturday: Kamalvandi

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – An Iranian nuclear official has said that uranium enrichment will reach 4.5% at Fordow enrichment facility as of Saturday.

IAEA says inspectors present at Iran's Fordow site to report developments

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Following Iran’s announcement on the next step to roll back its nuclear deal commitments, UN nuclear inspectors are now on the ground in Iran and will report back on relevant activities, says an International Atomic Energy Agency spokesman.

Iran submits letter on new nuclear move at Fordow site to IAEA

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Permanent envoy to Vienna-based international organizations, Kazem Gharibabadi has delivered Iran’s letter on its decision for tomorrow to inject gas into UF6 centrifuges at the Fordow enrichment facility to the IAEA.

Iran envoy appointed as VP of UNIDO General Conference

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to the IAEA Kazem Gharib-Abadi has been appointed as the Vice President of the General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

Iran FM spox urges IAEA to conduct its intl. missions impartially

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a statement on Thursday, hoped that IAEA, under its new general director, would carry out its duties and delicate international missions impartially and professionally to the utmost.

Iran calls on IAEA’s Grossi to preserve JCPOA

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent envoy to Vienna-based international organizations, Kazem Gharibabadi called on the newly appointed Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi to play a key role in preserving Iran nuclear deal, the JCPOA.

Argentina’s Rafael Grossi appointed as new IAEA chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Argentina’s Rafael Grossi has been elected to head the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following the death of the former head, Japan’s Yukiya Amano in July.