Nuclear Deal

China opposes US illegal anti-Iran sanctions: envoy

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Chinese Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Chang Hua said that his country is against the unilateral and illegal sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran.
2019-12-10 15:41
Unanimous support for JCPOA important to EU: Borrell

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The newly-appointed head of European Union foreign policy Josep Borrell has highlighted the “unanimous” position of all sides to the Iran nuclear deal for preserving the agreement.
2019-12-10 09:20
Iran can produce stable isotopes without Russia: AEOI spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iran has the capability to continue the projects concerning the production of stable isotopes at Fordow without Russia's help, according the spokesman of Iran nuclear agency.
2019-12-09 11:35
Preserving JCPOA ‘collective responsibility': EU foreign policy chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The newly-appointed head of EU foreign policy, Josep Borrell, says preserving the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA, is a “collective responsibility”.
2019-12-08 10:47
50 nuclear achievements to be unveiled next year

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Special Assistant to the Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Asghar Zarean said that a number of 50 new nuclear achievements will be unveiled in the first month of the next Iranian calendar year (to start March 22, 2020) concurrent with the National Day of Nuclear Technology.
2019-12-07 18:38
All JCPOA parties consider US as root cause of tensions: Iran Deputy FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rebuked the unilateral measures of the US regarding the 2015 nuclear deal, saying all parties to the pact consider Washington as the root cause of the tensions on the matter.
2019-12-06 21:37
Iran opposes Japan's SDF deployment: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) –Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has opposed Japan's plan to dispatch Self-Defense Forces to the Middle East to help ensure the safe navigation of commercial vessels.
2019-12-04 11:33
Negotiations possible once US lifts unjust sanctions: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wed. that negotiations could take place once the US removed its unjust sanctions against Iran, adding that even heads of P5+1 could hold talks in a joint meeting format.
2019-12-04 10:16
China, Iran are comprehensive strategic partners: Chinese FM spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying has said that her country has strategic cooperation with Iran.
2019-12-02 23:32
Iran says world responsible for preserving JCPOA

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iran has once again highlighted the importance of respecting the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, as an international agreement, saying all world states should do their part to preserve the pact.
2019-12-01 11:13
Iran deputy FM in China for political consultations

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing Saturday Morning to hold high-level talks with senior Chinese officials.
2019-11-30 09:45
Germany does not support US' 'maximum pressure' policy on Iran: FM spox

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Germany does not support US' 'maximum pressure' policy on Iran and keeps making efforts to preserve Iran nuclear deal instead, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry's spokesman, Rainer Breul, on Wednesday.
2019-11-27 21:22
US isolated in IAEA meeting on Iran: Russia’s Ulyanov

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna said the US remained isolated in Thursday night’s session of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors that discussed Iran’s nuclear energy program.
2019-11-22 11:33
Europe should fulfill commitments to save JCPOA: IAEA envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says if Europe wants to preserve the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, it should be ready to pay the price for it.
2019-11-22 09:50
JCPOA joint commission meeting expected in December: Ulyanov

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The next meeting of the Joint Commission responsible for overseeing the implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) is expected to be held in December, Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna said.
2019-11-20 16:47
France voices regret over US decision to end waivers for Fordow

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – France regrets the US decision to end the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, the French Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
2019-11-20 10:52
Russia warns against 'political hysteria' over Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said there is no need to start a scandal over Iran's nuclear program.
2019-11-13 15:12
‘YOU? Really?’: Zarif challenges EU/E3’s claim of upholding JCPOA commitments

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has challenged the EU/E3’s (UK, France, Germany) claim of having “fully upheld commitments under JCPOA”, asking them to show one such instance.
2019-11-12 09:46
IAEA report shows Agency’s full access to Iran nuclear facilities: envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the recent IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear activities shows the Agency’s continued full access in Iran despite Tehran's cuts to JCPOA commitments.
2019-11-12 09:08
Mogherini expresses concern about nuclear activities in Fordow

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) –Iran's resume of uranium enrichment on Fordow is a major concern for us, European Union Foreign Policy chief Federica Mogherini said in a press conference on Monday.
2019-11-11 19:34
UN arms embargo to be lifted in a year with JCPOA in place: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani says the UN arms embargo against the Islamic Republic would be lifted by the next year if the country manages to preserve the 2015 nuclear deal, which has been challenged by the US withdrawal in 2018.
2019-11-11 11:16
Iran not planning to leave NPT yet: FM spox

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mousavi said Iran has no intention yet to leave the Non-Proliferation Treaty, adding the country would have many options to choose from if the ‘snapback mechanism’ was ever activated.
2019-11-10 12:37
Russia committed to coop., deepen relation with Iran: Russia's Ryabkov

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that Russia is committed to cooperate with Iran, as well as deepening its relations.
2019-11-10 11:43
European sides showed inability to guarantee Iran's interests: Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – European partners to the nuclear deal have shown an inability to guarantee the conditions proposed to Iran under the agreement, Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson said Saturday.
2019-11-10 09:52
AEOI chief reiterates Iran’s commitment to nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi stressed on Saturday that the country’s nuclear measures are all taken within the framework of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
2019-11-10 08:49
AEOI spox:

Iran capable of 60% uranium enrichment

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Referring to the country's nuclear capabilities and rejecting the US, Israeli regime, and some Arab countries' claims the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said we are able to enrich uranium up to 60 percent but we will act based on the country's needs.
2019-11-09 12:30
Iran’s nuclear steps aimed at forcing Europe into saving JCPOA: MP

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s steps to reduce commitments to the nuclear deal must be able to force the European signatories into paying the price for salvaging the agreement, chairman of Iranian Parliament’s security commission said.
2019-11-09 11:14
Door still open to talks on JCPOA: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says while Iran has taken the next step to further reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the door to negotiations to salvage the deal is still open.
2019-11-09 08:45
Russian FM Lavrov:

Iran’s nuclear program, one of ‘most transparent’ in world

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Iran’s nuclear program is the 'most transparent' in the world.
2019-11-08 20:50
Iran receives 20% of IAEA’s total inspections: Agency’s envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Iran receives around 20 percent of the Agency’s total inspections, adding that “this level of cooperation should be recognized and appreciated.”
2019-11-08 11:57