Nuclear Weapon

Trump announced plans for nuclear tests

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said that the United States will conduct nuclear weapons tests in the near future.

Russia warns against continuation of US nuclear tests

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Russia will "act accordingly" if the US resumes nuclear testing, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.

US should substantially reduce its nuclear stockpile: China

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning has said that "the US should earnestly fulfill its special and primary responsibility for nuclear disarmament, and further and substantially reduce its nuclear stockpile."

US to hold nuclear tests: Trump

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said that the United States would hold nuclear tests but did not detail whether blasting of munitions is meant.

US will resume nuclear weapons testing after 30 years: Trump

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) –US President Donald Trump ordered the US military on Thursday to immediately resume testing nuclear weapons after a gap of 33 years, minutes before beginning a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Trump reacts to Russia's nuclear Burevestnik missile test

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Russia and the United States do not play games with each other, US President Donald Trump said, commenting on the successful testing of Russia's nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile.

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.

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un unveils next-generation weapons

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has attended the opening of the Military Hardware exhibition Defiance Development-2025 in Pyongyang.

Kim calls for sharpening of ‘nuclear shield and sword'

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed top officials to strengthen the nation’s “nuclear shield and sword”, saying only a “nuclear counteraction” could safeguard his country’s security.

Kim Jong Un says that Pyongyang intends no denuclearization

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared that the country will not abandon its nuclear weapons, the Korean Central News Agency reported.

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Israel intensifies work at nuclear bomb site in Dimona

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Experts analyzing satellite imagery report that construction has intensified on a significant new building at a site central to Israel's nuclear weapons program.

Araghchi reiterates;

Iran to not give up its nuclear enrichment program

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that Iran will not give up its nuclear enrichment program.

US nukes deployed to England for first time in over a decade

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – For the first time since at least 2008, U.S. nuclear weapons have reportedly returned to British soil.

Many nations ready to give their nukes to Iran: Medvedev

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said President Donald Trump "has pushed the US into another war," warning that theere are many nations are ready to give their nuclear weapons to Iran.

Next Iran-US nuclear talks set for Sunday in Muscat

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iran and the United States are scheduled to hold the next round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Oman on Sunday.

Nuclear chief:

Iran to advance nuclear work in response to Western lies

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iran will powerfully advance its nuclear program in clear response to Western lies, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says.

Tehran warns against anti-Iran resolution by IAEA

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iran has warned that it will take retaliatory measures if the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopts a resolution against the country in the Monday session of its Board of Governors.

Iran parliament speaker sheds light on US nuclear proposal

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iran's parliament speaker says Washington’s recent nuclear proposal lacks any mention of sanctions relief, calling the US stance contradictory and coercive.

Iran to submit its response to US nuclear proposal soon

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will soon respond to a recent US proposal, stressing that the reply will align with Iran’s national interests.

IAEA chief Grossi:

Iran, US serious about reaching nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi says that he believes both Tehran and Washington are serious about reaching a nuclear deal.

Nuclear negotiator says;

Iran's nuclear rights not up for negotiation

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Iran's deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who is also a member of Iran's negotiating team in nuclear talks with the US, said undermining the country's nuclear rights in negotiations is unacceptable.

Leader's aide:

US nuclear proposal unprofessional; Iran preparing new draft

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Ali Shamkhani, an Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, called the US nuclear proposal "unprofessional," saying Iran is preparing a new draft and won’t give up its natural rights.

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Iran, US may hold next round of talks weekend

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – An American media outlet has revealed that the next round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States may be held on the Weekend.

Trump reiterates position on Iran uranium enrichment

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump reiterated his position regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Iran rejects consortium as replacement of domestic enrichment

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the idea of a nuclear fuel consortium cannot be considered as a replacement for domestic uranium enrichment.

Iran reacts to IAEA politically motivated report

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has criticized the latest IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program, calling it politically driven and reliant on discredited, decades-old allegations.

What is US proposal for Iran nuclear deal?

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Although the text of the US proposal for the Iran nuclear deal has not been officially made public, the American media has speculated about it citing anonymous sources familiar with the issue.

White House:

US gives Iran updated nuclear deal offer

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – White House envoy Steve Witkoff sent Iran a detailed proposal for a nuclear deal on Saturday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

Iran warns responding to any E3 improper political moves

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister urged the IAEA chief to caution European parties against politicizing the agency ahead of next week’s Board of Governors meeting, warning that Tehran will respond to any hostile moves.

IAEA levels new claims about Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – The International Atomic Energy Agency, in a confidential report, raised new accusations about Iran's nuclear program.