Nuclear Negotiations

Bombing Iran would push it to develop nuclear weapons

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – A senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution says Iran doesn’t seek to build nuclear weapons but any strike on the country by the US would force the country to develop atomic bombs for defensive purposes.

General Hajizadeh:

‘50,000 US forces’ in 10 military bases within Iran’s reach

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – A high-ranking commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warned that the US forces in the region are sitting in a “glass house” and should avoid “throwing stones at others.”

Iran warns US, Israel of swift response to any aggression

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Iran has warned Washington and Tel Aviv of a swift and decisive response in case of any act of aggression.

Iran issues stern warning to US after Trump's threats

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Amid rising tensions in the region, Iran has officially warned the United States against any hostile acts by submitting a formal diplomatic note through the Swiss embassy, which represents US interests in Tehran.

Iran reacts to Trump's 'bombing' threats

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has reacted to the absurd remarks made by US President Donald Trump, who threatened to bomb Iran if a nuclear deal is not reached.

Trump resorts to war talk against Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – In a fresh display of hostility, Donald Trump warned of bombings and renewed sanctions, showing Washington’s preference for threats over diplomacy. 

President Pezeshkian:

Door to indirect talks with US remains open

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed that the door to holding indirect talks with Washington remains open.

Iran says indirect talks with US on agenda

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian government spokesperson has confirmed that indirect negotiations with the United States have been placed on the agenda.

Iran, E3 states hold nuclear talks in Geneva

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs has announced the holding of expert-level nuclear discussions between Iran and three European countries in Geneva.

Official reveals more details on Iran's response to US letter

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has revealed more information about Tehran's response to US President Donald Trump's letter.

Direct talks under pressure, military threats meaningless

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign minister has reiterated Tehran's willingness to engage diplomatically regarding its peaceful nuclear program but emphasized that direct talks under "maximum pressure" and "military threats" are meaningless.

Iran sends official response to Trump's letter

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the Islamic Republic has sent its response to the letter of the US President Donald Trump via Oman.

Iran nuclear program complies with international law: Peskov

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Russian Presidential Office (Kremlin) Dmitry Peskov on Friday stated that Iran's nuclear program is peaceful and complies with international law.

Araghchi, Japanese counterpart discuss Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Japan have held a telephone conversation to discuss the situation surrounding Iran, including its nuclear issue, a statement by the Japanese foreign ministry has said.

Tehran rejects ‘unfounded’ G7 allegations against Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned G7 for its "unfounded" allegations against Iran regarding its peaceful nuclear program and policies in the West Asia region.

Iran, China discuss nuclear talks and removal of sanctions

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Ma Zhaoxu discusses bilateral ties and nuclear talks.

UNSC to meet over Iran's alleged growing uranium stockpile

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – The United Nations Security Council will meet behind closed doors on Wednesday over Iran's alleged expansion of its stock of uranium close to weapons grade.

Iran will not consider negotiation under pressure, bullying

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed that Iran’s nuclear energy program has always been and will remain entirely peaceful, stressing that negotiation cannot take place under pressure or intimidation.

Negotiations to address concerns can be considered: Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian mission to the United Nations has said that Iran could agree to negotiations if they are to address concerns vis-à-vis any potential militarization of Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran will not wait for any letter from US

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that the country is able to neutralize sanctions; therefore, it would not wait for any letter from the US.

Persian Gulf states to run out of water in 3 days if Iran’s nuclear sites attacked

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Qatar’s prime minister says his country and the Persian Gulf Arab states will run out of water within three days if Iran’s nuclear facilities are targeted by the United States or the Israeli regime.

FM Araghchi:

Iran has not received any letter from US president

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran has not received a letter from US President Donald Trump.

Iran not to negotiate with Washington under Trump's terms

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – A diplomatic source in the Iranian government has reportedly told media that Tehran emphasized to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that it will never agree to enter direct talks with US with Donald Trump's conditions.

Trump claims;

US down to final strokes with Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump claims that Washington is down to final strokes with Iran and that interesting days are ahead.

Qatari prime minister calls for Iran-US agreement

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has emphasized the urgent need for an agreement between the United States and Iran, citing growing concerns among regional countries.

Parliament body rejects Grossi claims over Iran nuclear Prog.

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament rejected the recent claims made by Rafael Grossi regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Military attack cannot destroy Iran’s nuclear program

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran’s nuclear program cannot be eliminated through military action.

Israel has no right to comment on Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, says that the Israeli regime has no right to make comments regarding Iran's peaceful nuclear program.