Iran Nuclear Program

IAEA chief welcomes Iran-US MoU

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – The head ​of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has welcomed the interim peace deal signed by Washington and Tehran, saying its technical implementation could now begin.

Tehran slams Security Council nuclear meeting as hypocrisy

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iran's permanent mission at the United Nations says the Security Council's convening of a nuclear session on Iran is an abuse of authority and a deliberate attempt to mislead the international community.

Jalali says;

Europe no longer part of Iran's nuclear negotiations

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said Europe no longer has a place in the diplomatic processes surrounding Iran’s nuclear issue.

Iran urges IAEA not to weaponise technical reports

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi sharply criticised the IAEA and its director general on Saturday, accusing Rafael Grossi of acting under U.S. and Western direction.

Tehran urges IAEA not to tolerate attacks on nuclear sites

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s delegation to international organizations in Vienna urged the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to show zero tolerance for attacks on nuclear facilities.

Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant hits record 80 billion kWh

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant has generated 80 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, marking a milestone in the country’s civilian nuclear energy program.

China ready to play constructive role in Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Beijing has reaffirmed its willingness to continue playing a constructive role in the political and diplomatic resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Araghchi, Guterres consult on war, NPT, and diplomacy

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi has briefed UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the state of Pakistan-mediated talks with the US, telling him that American bad faith and repeated betrayals are blocking progress.

IAEA chief to go to Persian Gulf to find diplomatic solution

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says he will travel to the Persian Gulf region to find a diplomatic path towards nuclear safety and security.

NPT provides Iran with right to enrich uranium: Ryabkov

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that Iran has an inalienable right to enrich uranium since the country is a member of the NPT.

United States rejects Iran's 14-point proposal

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The US government has responded to Iran's written proposal regarding the end of the war, according to reports.

90% enrichment on table if Iran comes under attack again

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said 90% uranium enrichment could be one of Iran's options in the event of a renewed attack.

Enrichment capability not up for negotiations: Eslami

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has stressed that nuclear technology is not on the agenda of ongoing Iran's talks, adding that uranium enrichment apablity is non-negotiable.

Iran, Russia consult on nuclear cooperation

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – A senior Rosatom official met Iran's ambassador in Moscow on Thursday to discuss scientific, technical and technological exchanges between the two countries' atomic energy bodies.

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.

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.

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.