Nuclear Deal

Zionists should await response to act of sabotage: MP

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker warned the Israeli regime on Monday about the consequences of the recent act of sabotage at Natanz Nuclear Facility.

Iran starts injecting gas into next generation centrifuges

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Iran has officially started injecting gas into next-generation centrifuges at Natanz Nuclear Facility, in a ceremony attended by President Hassan Rouhani through videoconference.

Iran's dep. FM discusses JCPOA, ties with Austrian FM

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iranian deputy foreign minister Araghchi has held a meeting with the Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg in Vienna on the sidelines of the recent meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission

Nuclear talks between IAEA, Iran postponed: Report

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Three Western diplomats were quoted by Reuters as saying that talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been postponed for about two weeks.

Iran’s %20 enriched uranium stock hits 55kg

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Iran has already produced 55kg of %20 enriched uranium.

Moscow doing its utmost to find solution to JCPOA revival

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that Moscow is doing its utmost to find an acceptable solution to the revival of the JCPOA.

Govt. spox:

Iran neither optimistic, nor pessimistic about JCPOA meeting

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s government spokesman says Tehran is currently neither optimistic nor pessimistic about the JCPOA talks in Vienna, but it still believes is taking the right path.

US claims Vienna talks 'a stage for mutual return to JCPOA'

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The US State Department said on Monday that its goal of the upcoming talks in Vienna is to set the stage for a mutual return to compliance with the Iran nuclear deal but does not anticipate an immediate breakthrough.

Pentagon says there is no time to delay JCPOA

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Washington has no time to delay Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), US-based Los Angeles Times daily quoted Pentagon officials as saying.

Russian diplomat:

JCPOA meeting could be a turning point for nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – A senior Russian diplomat expressed hope that the upcoming JCPOA Joint Commission meeting will be a turning point in lifting of sanctions and the revival of the nuclear deal.

Saudi FM claims:

Missile issue to be included in new deal with Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Reiterating its claims against Iran, the Saudi foreign minister claimed that Riyadh had been assured that Iran's missile program and regional behavior would be included in the new agreement with Tehran.

A unique situation created around JCPOA: Ulyanov

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna said that a unique situation has been brought about around Iran’s nuclear deal, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran dismisses any direct, indirect talks with US in Vienna

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy foreign minister once again dismissed the possibility of any direct or indirect talks with the US in Vienna, where the parties to the 2015 nuclear deal will hold a joint commission meeting.

Diplomat:

No place for Americans in JCPOA Joint Commission meeting

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – A senior Russian diplomat said the Americans will not be present at the upcoming meeting of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action since they are not a participant in the deal.

Khatibzadeh:

Lifting sanctions needed for halting Iran's compensatory acts

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that the only condition for stopping Iran's compensatory measures is the complete lifting of sanctions and its verification.

Moscow says no alternative to JCPOA

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said there is no alternative to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

China urges US to lift all illegal sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Stating that the US unilateral withdrawal from the JCPOA is the root cause of the tension in the Iranian nuclear situation, the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson urged the US to lift all illegal sanctions against Iran.

Iran nuclear chief says JCPOA deadlock is breaking

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says recent talks has been promising as the deadlock is breaking.

US needs to implement “practical actions” over JCPOA: Russia

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – A Russian diplomat says Washington needs to adopt practical measures for reviving Iran's nuclear deal.

Source rejects report of US’ $15B offer to Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – Tehran has dismissed the reports that claimed the US has proposed to unfreeze $15 billion of Iranian assets.

Moscow says Iran, US have chance to compromise on JCPOA

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed that there is an opportunity for a compromise between Washington and Tehran over the Iran nuclear deal known as JCPOA.

Macron, Putin, Merkel discuss Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – According to a statement issued by the Élysée Palace, some talks have been held among the leaders of France, Germany, and Russia on Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA.

China urges US to take practical steps regarding JCPOA

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) - Turning to the recent developments with relation to Iran’s nuclear program, JCPOA, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister called on all parties involved in Iran’s nuclear talks to feel urgent in determining the task of JCPOA.

Nuclear energy diplomacy on economic development track

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiee said that the country’s nuclear energy diplomacy is moving along the economic development track.

Russian firms interested in continuing coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Deputy Director-General of the Department of External Restrictive Measures Control of Ministry of Finance of Russian Federation said that Russian companies are interested in continuing their cooperation with Iran.

Iran terms PGCC statement ‘unrealistic’

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iran has reacted to the final communique of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), saying the statement is an "unrealistic" result of Saudi pressure on other members of the council.

IAEA confirms operation of IR4 centrifuges at Natanz facility

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The United Nations' nuclear watchdog said Wednesday it has confirmed that Iran has begun operating a cascade of advanced centrifuges at Natanz nuclear facility.

FM Zarif:

Biden wants to gain concessions by putting pressure on Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister said that US President Joe Biden wants to gain new concessions and privileges by putting pressure on the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran enriching uranium with IR-4 centrifuges: Reuters

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Citing an IAEA report, Reuters claimed that Iran has started enriching uranium using advanced IR-4 centrifuges.