Iran Nuclear Program

Iran seeks world free of nuclear arms

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani said Iran seeks a world free of nuclear weapons, and every country, including Iran, should make maximum use of peaceful nuclear energy.

Grossi rejects US, Israel claims on Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said claims by US and Zionist officials about Iran’s nuclear program need review, rejecting that Iran was weeks or months away from building an atomic bomb.

Ex-IAEA chief:

Israel priority lies in killing chances of peace btw Iran, US

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Mohamed ElBaradei, former head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, has strongly warned of the Israeli regime's full intention to destroy chances of peace between the United States and Iran.

Iran’s Bushehr NPP comes under attack for 3rd time: AEOI

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has announced that Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) was attacked by the US and Israel for the third time.

Iran slams Grossi’s remarks as violation of safeguards deal

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Iran's permanent mission to international organizations in Vienna has lodged a strong protest against recent statements by IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi as a gross violation of the ‘safeguards agreement’.

IAEA issues new report on Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – A new report by the IAEA has once again raised claims regarding Iran’s nuclear activities, including estimates of enriched uranium stockpiles, while Tehran maintains that its program remains entirely peaceful.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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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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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.