Iran Nuclear Program
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China backs Iran in safeguarding its legitimate rights: Spox.
TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning has said that her country supports the Iranian government and people in safeguarding their legitimate rights, interests, and national stability.
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Ex-IAEA chief warns US of horrific costs of war against Iran
TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Former Head of the UN Nuclear Watchdog Mohamed ElBaradei has warned the US about the abysmal consequences of its waging another war against Iran.
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Oman says Iran, US open to ‘new and creative ideas’
TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Omani foreign minister says that both Iran and the United States demonstrated unprecedented openness to new and creative ideas and solutions during the third round of talks.
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Shamkhani says;
Quick agreement within reach if nuclear doctrine respected
TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – A senior Iranian defense official said an immediate agreement is possible if negotiations focus solely on Iran’s pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons.
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Iran to not back down in nuclear talks with US: Lawmaker
TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – A member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has said that the country will not back down from its positions in negotiations with the United States on nuclear issues.
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Baghaei sheds light on Iran proposal to US
TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said Tehran has presented proposals centered on safeguarding its nuclear rights and achieving sanctions relief during the ongoing round of negotiations.
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Omani FM meets with IAEA chief ahead of Geneva talks
TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi met and held talks with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi ahead of the third round of Iran-US indirect talks in Geneva on Thursday.
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In Geneva;
Iran reportedly submits nuclear proposal to US
TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iran has reportedly presented a proposal to the United States during the third round of indirect nuclear negotiations, describing it as a practical test of Washington’s commitment to diplomacy.
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Baghaei lambasts US, Israel over big lies against Iran
TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Referring to the repetition of false claims about Iran’s nuclear program and other issues related to the country, Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that professional liars are good at creating the 'illusion of truth'.
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Iran ready to reach an agreement with US ASAP: dep. FM
TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said two days ahead of another round of nuclear talks with Washington in Geneva on Thursday that Tehran is prepared to reach an agreement as soon as possible.
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Iran, UAE foreign ministers discuss regional developments
TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss regional and international developments, as well as the latest progress in Iran-US nuclear negotiations.
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Egypt intensifies diplomatic push to contain regional tension
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Amid ongoing regional uncertainty, Egypt’s top diplomat has contacted Iranian, Omani, and US officials, as well as the IAEA chief, to push for crisis management and diplomatic continuity.
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Pezeshkian:
Iran closely monitoring US actions, ready for any scenario
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says that the Islamic Republic of Iran is closely monitoring any movements by the United States and is prepared for any scenario that might happen.
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Third round of Iran-US talks set for Thursday in Geneva
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian and American delegations are set to hold the third round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva on Thursday.
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Iran, Oman FMs discuss next round of nuclear talks
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – In a key regional diplomatic exchange, Iran’s top diplomat discussed preparations for the next round of nuclear talks with his Omani counterpart.
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Regional peace in focus as Iran, Iraq FMs hold talks
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The top diplomats of Iran and Iraq reviewed regional and international developments in a phone conversation that included updates on ongoing nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
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Witkoff:
Trump curious why Iran hasn’t capitulated under US pressure
TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says President Donald Trump is “curious” as to why Iran has not yielded under mounting US threatening rhetoric.
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Araghchi, Grossi discuss Iran-US nuclear negotiations
TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency held a phone conversation with Iran’s foreign minister to discuss recent developments related to indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
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Ulyanov stresses political solution to Iran's nuclear file
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Russia, China, and Iran emphasize the importance of a political and diplomatic settlement of the issues around Tehran’s nuclear dossier, Russian envoy to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, says.
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Iran, Qatar foreign ministers discuss regional developments
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister discussed regional and international developments in a phone call, emphasizing continued coordination to advance diplomatic efforts.
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Why have missiles become an eternal red line for Iran?
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – In an anarchic world where the states have to rely on their own capabilities for their defense and national security, Iran can by no means abandon its defense missiles.
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Iran, Russia FMs discuss nuclear talks with US by phone
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday to discuss Iran’s nuclear issue and the talks with Washington.
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Russia will continue to back Iran’s peaceful nuclear program
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Russia has never deviated and does not intend to deviate in the future from its position in support of Iran's development of peaceful nuclear technology, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told reporters.
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Does Geneva talks open a new horizon in nuclear diplomacy?
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The second round of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations in Geneva concluded with both sides reaching a general understanding on key principles—an outcome that opens the door to drafting a possible agreement.
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Russia producing Iran's Bushehr NPP equipment
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Russia’s Minister of Energy, Sergei Tsivilev, confirmed that equipment for phases 2 and 3 of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant is being manufactured in Russia and will be shipped to Iran.
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By: Mohsen Pakaein
A decisive response to the external threat
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The response of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was clear: An army, even the largest, can be hit, and any navy, even if it is formidable, is vulnerable to the right weapon.
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Iranian, Swiss top diplomats discuss nuclear negotiations
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – As the second round of indirect Iran–US nuclear negotiations proceeds in Geneva, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held talks with his Swisscounterpart Ignazio Cassis, outlining progress in the talks.
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Omani FM says Iran-US talks in Geneva made good progress
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Badr Albusaidi, Foreign Minister of Oman who mediated Iran and the US talks in the Swiss city of Geneva said that the talks "were concluded with good progress towards identifying common goals and relevant technical issues."
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Diplomacy on a cautious track
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The second round of Iran-US negotiations, more than merely a technical meeting, is a political test to measure Washington’s willingness to move toward a balanced and sustainable agreement.
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Second round of Iran-US talks wraps up
GENEVA, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The second round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington ended in Geneva on Tuesday with negotiating teams leaving the site of the talks.