Nuclear Energy

AEOI chief says;

Iran advances at nuclear frontier despite pressure

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) –The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that despite ongoing hostility, Iran is moving forward at the frontier of nuclear science alongside the world’s leading nuclear nations.

Russia blames West for current impasse in Iran’s nuclear file

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Russia has sharply criticized the United States and European powers over their approach to Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, saying Washington and the E3 are directly responsible for the deadlock now surrounding the issue.

Pezeshkian:

Tehran never sought producing nuclear weapons

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated in a meeting with the newly-appointed Austrian ambassador to Tehran that his country had never pursued the production of nuclear weapons.

Govt. Spox.:

Iran received messages from mediators

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iran has received messages from intermediary countries, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said, warning that any new hostile move by its adversaries would trigger a harsher response than before.

Deputy FM:

Iran to respond to any new IAEA resolution

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, says that Iran will respond to any new resolution adopted against it at the IAEA Board of Governors session.

FM Araghchi:

Calls for talks resume; diplomacy remains only solution

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that calls for negotiations have resumed, stressing that diplomacy remains the ultimate path for resolving international disputes.

Marandi:

Iran to not share unnecessary nuclear data with IAEA

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The advisor to the Iranian negotiating delegation in the previous nuclear talks, Mohammad Marandi, says that Tehran won't share 'unnecessary' info with IAEA over leak risks.

Putin, Netanyahu discuss Iran’s nuclear program in phone call

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Israeli regime's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation, during which they discussed the Iranian nuclear program.

Iran warns against US, Europe moves at IAEA BoG

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that the country reserves the right to respond to any “illegal or unjustified” actions by the United States and European troika.

Iran will never yield to threats or coercion: UN envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, reiterated that military aggression and economic terrorism will not compel his country to abandon its legitimate rights.

Media outlet discloses European draft resolution against Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – A media outlet says it has obtained the draft resolution that the European troika plans to present at the upcoming IAEA Board meeting.

Iran warns;

Approval of anti-Iran resolution to affect Tehran-IAEA Coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Mission in Vienna warned that passing an anti-Iran resolution at next week’s IAEA Board of Governors meeting would be a “major mistake” and a new attempt by Western states to politicize the agency.

US nuclear test plan risks new global arms race

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump’s statement on nuclear testing has caused chaos worldwide and following through could lead to a renewed arms race with dire implications, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia says.

North Korea slams denuclearization as 'Pipe Dream'

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – North Korea on Saturday denounced the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula as a "pipe dream" that can never be realized.

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 to soon resolve energy imbalances: Pres. Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said a significant portion of the country’s current energy imbalances will be resolved in the near future, citing major progress in renewable energy projects and consumption management.

Araghchi explains current stance on nuclear issue, Coop. with IAEA

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gave a detailed explanation regarding Tehran's stance on the current level of relations with the West, the nuclear issue and negotiations surrounding it, and cooperation with the IAEA.

European troika says will hold talks with Iran, US

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The leaders of the UK, France, and Germany announced plans to engage in negotiations with both Iran and the United States in an effort to reach an agreement aimed at ensuring the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program.

Iran, Russia discuss advancing nuclear cooperation

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and a senior official from Russia’s Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation discussed cooperation in the field of nuclear energy.

Nuclear chief:

Iran has construction of 8 nuclear power plants with Russia on agenda

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Mohammad Eslami, said that producing radiopharmaceuticals will not stop, and the construction of eight nuclear power plants in cooperation with Russia is on the agenda.

Iran never seeks nuclear weapons: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – In a meeting with the new Swiss envoy to Tehran, President Pezeshkian once again reiterated that Iran always seeks stability, peace, and regional security, and based on its fundamental policies, it never seeks nuclear weapons.

Iran's foreign ministry summons European ambassadors

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Ambassadors and heads of European missions in Tehran were summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry in protest over the European Union’s interventionist stance on Persian Gulf issues.

Iran UN envoy says;

West Asia’s crisis rooted in foreign military policies

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iran's UN ambassador said the situation in the West Asia region is deeply alarming, describing it as the result of interventionist and militaristic policies pursued by certain extra-regional powers.

Govt. Spox.:

Iran to approve action plan on snapback mechanism Sunday

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani announced that the Cabinet will approve a comprehensive plan this Sunday to address the so-called snapback mechanism.

Russia assumes rotating presidency of UN Security Council

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Russia is assuming the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of October.

IAEA says it resumed nuclear inspections in Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced on Friday that it has resumed inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities this week.