Iran Nuclear 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.

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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.