Nuclear Agreement

UN chief urges all states to ratify CTBT

Tehran, Aug. 29 (MNA) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all countries that have not yet ratified the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty to sign and ratify the pact.

Russia to take steps if US deploys its missiles in EU: Putin

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – In an address to the Federal Assembly on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned against deployment of US missiles in Europe.

By: Javad Heiran-Nia, Ramin Hossein Abadian

US and Saudi nuclear options

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) has recently pushed a plan to build seven strategic nuclear projects in the country, including a nuclear reactor in King Abdulaziz City of Science and Technology in Riyadh. The make of the first Saudi research reactor is unclear since Riyadh and Washington have not reached agreement yet on this nuclear project.

EU's political commitment to JCPOA still strong: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Araghchi said Monday that Europe's political commitment to preserving the nuclear deal dubbed JCPOA is "still strong".

Zarif says Iran lodges complaint against US anti-Iran sanctions

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – After US President Trump pulled US out of nuclear agreement in May 8, 2018, Iran agreed to remain in the deal without US and now US new sanctions are objected by Iran as illegal.

JCPOA members should increase trade with Iran to protect deal

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Andrey Kortunov, the Director General of RIAC, believes that JCPOA member states should increase trade and economy ties with Iran to preserve the deal.

Europe puppeteered in US scenario for JCPOA: MP

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Iranian MP Mohammad Ebrahim Rezaei says that Europe will not do anything practical for Iran and is buying time in a scenario written by US.

Europe should find practical solutions for saving JCPOA: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told the High Council of Economic Cooperation that Europeans have the political will to preserve the JCPOA but they must offer practical solutions.

By: Syed Zafar Mehdi

Iran’s nuclear program and West’s blatant double standards

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The westerners have a harsh approach to a country like Iran, which has signed and honored NPT, and soft rhetoric towards countries which have not signed the treaty and piled nuclear weapons.  

Vienna ministerial meeting on JCPOA kicks off

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The first meeting of the joint commission of the JCPOA after US exit kicked off at noon on Friday in Vienna with EU foreign policy chief Mogherini as the chair of the assembly.

Zarif, Lavrov exchange views on how to save Iran deal

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The top diplomats of Iran and Russia, Mr. Zarif and Mr. Lavrov, met at Palais Coburg Hotel in Veinna to discuss saving the JCPOA before the meeting of the top diplomats of Iran, P4+1, and the EU.

Lavrov says Russia, China determined to save Iran deal

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Russian media outlets quoted Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov saying that Moscow and Beijing are determined to save Iran nuclear deal.

Zarif, Yi discuss nuclear deal after US pullout in Vienna

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif and Chinese diplomatic chief Wang Yi held a bilateral meeting on JCPOA after US pullout at Coburg Hotel of Vienna on Friday.

Zarif, Mogherini hold meeting before P4+1 ministerial meeting

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif and met at a working breakfast at Palais Coburg Hotel of Vienna before the ministerial meeting of Friday with FMs of P4+1.

Chinese FM urges world to abide by JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that JCPOA is an international multilateral agreement endorsed by the UNSC and everybody should honor its commitments.

US exit from Iran deal in nobody’s interests: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – At the joint presser with Austrian Chancellor Kurz, President Rouhani said that ruining Iran deal of 2015 would be harmful for all countries of the world.

Zarif says Iran, Switzerland share commitment to JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a tweet on Tuesday hailed Iran-Switzerland relations.

Pres. Rouhani urges Europeans to condemn US unilateralism

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani said at the meeting of high-ranking delegations of Iran and Switzerland that European countries should denounce US unilateral behavior in the world.

ATR seeking new export license to deliver remaining Iranian aircraft

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Franco-Italian passenger aircraft manufacturer, ATR, confirmed that it is seeking new export license from the US Treasury Department to allow it to deliver the final 12 ATR 72 planes already purchased by Iran.

Europe should make up for US JCPOA exit: Rouhani urges Macron

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran and France had a phone conversation on Tuesday evening exchanging views on bilateral and regional relations as well as the JCPOA.

FM Zarif arrives in South Africa

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, at the head of a politico-economic delegation, arrived in South African city of Pretoria on Tuesday.

AEOI spox:

Iran's decision to produce new centrifuges due to US withdrawal

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Behrouz Kamalvandi, Deputy Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said Tue. that Iran's measures regarding the production of new centrifuges come in response to US pullout from the 2015 nuclear deal.

Violating intl. treaties flaring up anarchy in global security: Senior MP

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ali Motahari condemned US unilateral withdrawal from 2015 nuclear agreement as a move leading to more insecurity in the world.

Iranian FM Zarif sends counterparts letters on JCPOA

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – In separate letters to his counterparts, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has briefed them on the latest situation of the Iran nuclear deal.

Mauritania denies summoning Iranian amb.

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The foreign ministry of Mauritania dismissed the news that the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran was summoned to that ministry.

Iran to preserve missile power despite US pressures: Velayati

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Senior Aide to Iranian Leader, Ali Akbar Velayti, said on Wednesday that Iran will further develop its missile and defense capabilities and will lift limitations on its nuclear program.

India not to support US unilateral anti-Iran sanctions: deputy FM

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy FM Gholamreza Ansari said that during the Monday visit of FM Zarif to New Delhi, the Indians assured Iran that they will not back US unilateral sanctions against Iran.

Iran to leave talks if Europeans waste time: Araghchi

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Iran will stop sharing the table of negotiations with reaming states of the JCPOA if it feels that the negotiations are used to waste time.

Iran to stay in JCPOA if its interests secured: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said to a group of MPs on Saturday that international relations are based on interests and Iran will keep abiding by the nuclear deal if its interests are secured.