Iran Nuclear Program

Jake Sullivan:

Trump has genuine opportunity to negotiate Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – National security adviser Jake Sullivan suggested there is a “genuine opportunity” for President-elect Donald Trump to be a key player in getting an Iran nuclear deal following fall of Bashar Assad government in Syria.

Iran decides to increase uranium enrichment capacity

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Saying that Iran has decided to increase its uranium enrichment capacity, Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), underlined that the IAEA inspections would naturally grow as well.

Iran reacts to E3 claims on its peaceful nuclear program

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iran has reacted to the latest allegations made by three European countries about its peaceful nuclear program.

E3 continue to level anti-Iran accusations for enrichment

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The European Troika - consisting of the UK, France, and Germany - have leveled new accusations against Iran for its uranium enrichment.

Iran FM, IAEA chief discuss cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – In a phone conversation on Monday night, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi discussed the cooperation between Tehran and the agency.

Iran reacts to IAEA chief's remarks over its nuclear program

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has said that the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program is peaceful and based on technical needs, and remains under supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran raps UK foreign secretary’s deceptive, divisive remarks

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iran has rejected “deceptive and divisive” remarks raised by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy against the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying the UK tops the list of countries creating insecurity in the world.

IAEA claims Iran dramatically accelerating uranium enrichment

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iran is dramatically accelerating its enrichment of uranium to up to 60% purity, a Western media outlet has cited Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi as saying.

Iran reaffirms commitment to NPT obligations

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations reiterated that the country is committed to its obligations under NPT.

Iran FM doesn't rule out possibility of nuclear policy change

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed Wednesday that various groups within Iran are increasingly debating a potential shift in the county's long-standing nuclear doctrine.

Iran, E3 agreed to continue diplomatic talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) –  Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has said that Iran and the E3 (UK, France, and Germany) have agreed to continue diplomatic talks.

Iran calls on EU to stop its selfish, irresponsible behavior

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says that the European Union should stop its selfish and irresponsible behavior towards the existing challenges and international issues.

US media releases new alleged details on Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – An American media, citing an alleged report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) leveled new claims about Iran's nuclear program.

EU's Mora says held talks with senior Iranian diplomats

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – European Union's deputy foreign policy chief Enrique Mora says that he had held talks with two senior Iranian diplomats on different issues.

Eslami:

Iran has transparent nuclear program under IAEA supervision

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s top nuclear official has said that the country has been transparent in its nuclear program under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Germany says talks with Iran will include nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Germany on Monday confirmed plans for talks between Iran and the European troika – France, Germany, and the UK (E3) – over Tehran’s nuclear program and other issues.

Iran FM spox:

Iran, E3 deputy foreign ministers to hold meeting Friday

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman announced that a meeting between Iran and three European countries will be held on Friday, December 30, to discuss Palestine, Lebanon, and nuclear issues.

Iran, E3 nuclear talks to reportedly resume this week

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Iran will reportedly hold talks with Britain, France, Germany, and the European Union on Friday to revive a stalled 2015 nuclear deal.

Russian diplomat reacts to IAEA BoG anti-Iran resolution

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has commented on the latest anti-Iran resolution issued by the IAEA's Board of Governors.

Iran to launch new advanced centrifuges: AEOI

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi said that the organization plans to activate a series of new and advanced centrifuges in response to the IAEA politically-motivated resolution.

UN stresses cooperation between Iran, IAEA

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General has stressed the importance of cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Grossi:

Iranian sites targeted by Israel were not nuclear facilities

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says that the Iranian sites that were targeted recently by Israel were not nuclear facilities.

IAEA BoG to start meeting in Vienna on Wednesday

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will start its quarterly meeting on Wednesday a few days after the Director General Rafael Grossi visited Iran.

FM Spox.:

Iran takes every measure to protect its nuclear facilities

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman stressed that Iran will take every measure to protect its nuclear facilities against Zionist threats.

Lawmaker:

Iran should change nuclear policy due to current situation

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian has underscored the need for a shift in the country’s nuclear policy to ensure deterrence against enemies.

FM Spox.:

Iran prepared to defend its rights against illegal pressure

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that Iran has never chosen the path of confrontation, although it has always defended its rights and interests against illegal pressure.

IAEA chief Grossi arrives in Tehran for talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Iran's capital Tehran on Wednesday for talks on the future cooperation between the country and the agency.

IAEA chief sees ‘good sign’ ahead of Iran visit

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The director general of the UN nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), says that he has seen good signs from the new Iranian administration ahead of his visit to the Iranian capital on 13 November.

Araghchi comments on US anti-Iran allegations

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reacted to the allegations leveled by the US against the Islamic Republic.

Turkish FM warns against Israeli attempts to spread war

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Israel may step up its aggressive actions in the region after the upcoming US presidential election, raising the risk of the conflict spread to other countries, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned.