NPT

Iran FM Araghchi to RT:

Iran ready for ‘fair deal’ but rejects dictation: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that negotiations with the United States will only resume if Washington proves its readiness for a fair and balanced agreement rather than imposing terms and conditions.

APA condemns US-Israeli aggression against Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) has passed a resolution denouncing the US-Israeli aggression against Iran in June, in addition to approving a unanimous separate resolution backing Palestinian rights.

Russia stresses political solution for Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova has once again condemned the June aggression by the Israeli regime and the United States on Iran's nuclear sites, stressing the pursuit of a political solution.

FM Araghchi:

Withdrawing from NPT requires careful expert evaluation

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that withdrawing from NPT requires careful expert evaluation, and Iran's current decision is to remain a committed NPT member.

Iran itself to decide future of its nuclear program: Ulyanov

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Russia's permanent representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations, Mikhail Ulyanov says that Iranian authorities will decide the future of their nuclear program themselves.

Foreign Ministry:

Iran nuclear file should exit UNSC agenda after JCPOA expired

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry says that after the official expiration of the UNSC resolution 2231, the country's nuclear file should exit the Security Council agenda.

Iran’s sovereign rights non-negotiable: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that the country's sovereign rights are neither negotiable nor subject to political pressure.

Spokesman:

Draft on Iran’s NPT exit finalized, Parliament to decide

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has reached a conclusion on a final plan for withdrawal from the NPT in response to the snapback initiative, but no decision has yet been taken by the legislature.

Iran, allies submit draft resolution to protect nuclear sites

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iran and five partner states tabled a draft resolution at the IAEA urging a ban on all attacks or threats against safeguarded nuclear facilities.

FM Araghchi briefs reporters on meeting with MPs on IAEA deal

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi went to the parliament to discuss the recent Iran-IAEA deal, saying after the meeting that "Today's meeting was very good, constructive and scientific."

Iran mission to IAEA issues explanation after agreement

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The Iranian mission to Vienna-based international organizations has presented its views and observations on the IAEA Director General's reports to the Board of Governors.

Iran has not yet decided on NPT withdrawal: Spox.

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says so far no definitive decision has been taken regarding the country's withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Iranian MP says that NPT exit plan has not been finalized yet

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – A senior lawmaker has rejected the Saturday report that the parliament will likely discuss the emergency plan for Iran's withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in Sunday's meeting as it has not been finalized yet.

Iran FM Spox:

"Withdrawal from NPT is prerogative of Iranian parliament"

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says that President Masoud Pezeshkian's government cannot prevent the Iranian lawmakers in the parliament if they decide to pull Iran out of the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Iran's parl. launches emergency plan to exit NPT

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker says that the parliament has launched an emergency plan for the complete withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) after the European countries' snapback move.

NPT, diplomacy will be dismantled after 'snapback' activation

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – A high-level informed Iranian source has told the Tehran Times that activating the disputed “snapback” mechanism to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran would force a “very strong” reaction from Iran.

Iran UN envoy raps French hypocrisy over Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations hit back at France’s disappointing and hypocritical stances over Iran'snuclear program after its envoy accused Iran of creating a proliferation crisis.

Parl. to approve NPT exit if snapback mechanism triggered: MP

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has warned the three European countries not to trigger the snapback mechanism, otherwise the parliament will approve a motion to pull Iran out of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Spox:

Iran to suspend coop. with IAEA till nuclear right guaranteed

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s Presiding Board says that Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be suspended until Iran’s nuclear rights are guaranteed.

FM Araghchi:

Iran may reconsider stance on nuclear program, NPT Coop.

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) for failing to protect Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, saying that Tehran may change its stance regarding the NPT cooperation.

Pakistani defense min. slams Western hypocrisy over Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has criticized Western powers for “double standard” toward Iran, blaming International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) fo hypocrisy and a selective approach in dealings with Tehran.

Iran not relinquish its right to peaceful nuclear technology

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland says that Tehran will not relinquish its right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

Enrichment Iran's redline, has no alternative: Eslami

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – The Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has rejected the latest IAEA report, considering enrichment to be a redline for Iran which has no alternative.

Leader aide slams Trump dream of destroying Iran atomic sites

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – An advisor to Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei rejects threats by US President Trump to destroy Iran’s nuclear sites, saying they are nothing more than a “fantasy” shared by past US heads of states.

Iran will never relinquish its nuclear rights: Parliament

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iranian lawmakers have reiterated Islamic Republic will not relinquish its nuclear rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), particularly its right to uranium enrichment, rejecting US demands made during indirect talks.

FM stresses Iran's right to enrichment in call with UN chief

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – As a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty or NPT, Iran has the right to uranium enrichment, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a phone call with the United Nations Secretary-General on Friday.

Iran UN envoy:

France’s claim on nuclear program unfounded, irresponsible

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to UN rejected French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot’s accusations that Iran is “on the cusp of developing nuclear weapons,” characterizing such allegations as irresponsible.

Entire enriched uranium in Iran under IAEA monitoring: FM

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – "Every single milligram of enriched uranium in Iran is under full and constant IAEA supervision and monitoring," according to the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday.

FM Araghchi reacts to UN chief remarks on Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi reacted to the statements made by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres against Iran at the Davos meeting on Wednesday.

Int'l community should oblige Israel to join NPT: Deputy FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said that the international community should oblige the Israeli regime to join the NPT (Nuclear Weapons Non-Proliferation Treaty).