Nuclear
All News about Iran Nuclear Program – The Iran nuclear deal and the country’s nuclear energy program have been a focus of media reports in Iran and the world since the onset of nuclear talks between Tehran and the P5+1, which resulted in the JCPOA in 2015, and its implementation in 2016. The “Nuclear” section of IFP News offers an up-to-date coverage of these reports.
IAEA: Iran’s nuclear sites safe following explosions
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Friday that the nuclear installations in Isfahan were not damaged following explosions in the central Iranian city earlier in the day.
Senior commander: Iran may review nuclear doctrine amid Israeli threats
A senior commander with Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in charge of the country’s nuclear security said on Thursday that the threats by the Israeli regime increase the likelihood for Iran to review its nuclear doctrine.
Iran says not to accept any nuclear activity that would harm cooperation with IAEA
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country will not accept any nuclear activity that would negatively affect cooperation between the AEOI and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran to launch largest radiopharmaceutical center
The head of Iran’s atomic energy organization says the country will inaugurate a radiopharmaceutical center amid the piling pressure of US-led sanctions on the field.
Iran’s atomic chief highlights strides on Nuclear Day
The director of Iran’s atomic energy organization, while praising the country’s nuclear achievements for peaceful purposes, says the country is adamant in taking bolder steps to facilitate the use of advancements in various spheres of daily life.
Expert: No bright future for Iran regarding sanctions
A political analyst says a number of internal and international factors paint a complicated picture of the future regarding removal of US-led Western sanctions against Iran.
Official: Sanctions made Iran nuclear industry stronger
US-led Western embargoes against Iran have become a strong point for the country and its nuclear industry over the decades, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI)’s spokesperson says.
Iran asserts commitment to nuclear obligations
Iran has emphasized its unwavering commitment to fulfilling nuclear obligations, notably the Comprehensive Safeguard Agreement, ensuring the effective execution of the International Atomic Energy Agency's verification activities concerning Iran’s nuclear materials and activities.
Iran president: Tehran never been seeking nukes
The Iranian president says the country has proven so far that it has not been trying to acquire nuclear weapons.
Former Iranian FM Zarif calls for direct talks with US over nuclear deal
Iran’s former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for the direct talks between Iran and the US over the revival of Tehran's nuclear deal, JCPOA.
Bushehr nuclear power plant 2nd and 3rd phase will soon start generating electricity
The deputy director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the second and third phases of the country’s Bushehr nuclear power plant will soon start generating electricity.
Iran completes first phase of new nuclear power plant
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the first phase of constructing a new power plant in the southern province of Khuzestan has been completed.
Atomic chief says Iran standing among top 5 countries in nuclear industry
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has stated that the country ranks among the top five worldwide in the nuclear industry despite years of sanctions imposed by the West.
IAEA chief likely to visit Iran: Top official
The head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi is likely to visit Iran.
Former Iranian FM Zarif defends Rouhani’s administration efforts to clinch nuclear deal
Iran’s former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has once again defended the 2015 nuclear deal, known as JCPOA, under which Iran accepted some restrictions on its atomic program in exchange for sanctions removal.
Iran says interactions with IAEA underway ahead of the Agency chief’s upcoming visit to Tehran
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country continues to engage with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iranian atomic chief: IAEA director general failed to report Israeli nuke threats to UNSC
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami has criticized the director general of the UN atomic oversight body, IAEA, for failing to report the Israeli regime’s nuclear threats to the UN Security Council.
President Raisi: Iran’s nuclear industry has become indigenized
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has hailed the country’s progress in indigenizing the nuclear industry for peaceful purposes, saying the achievement was made possible despite relentless Western sanctions.
Iran denies IAEA’s claim Tehran speeding up uranium enrichment work
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country presses ahead with its nuclear activities in keeping with regulations, denying a recent report that Tehran has increased uranium enrichment rate.
Iran stresses committed to NPT, ready to return to JCPOA
Iran’s atomic chief says the country is committed to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) protocols and is ready to help resuscitate the 2015 accord it made with the West in case the other signatories hold up their end of the bargain.
UN chief says existing challenges of salvaging JCPOA complicated
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stated that existing challenges of reviving the 2015 nuclear deal are complicated, yet the agreement remains the best option to ensure the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran’s atomic chief dismisses IAEA’s claims on inspectors
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has rejected the International Atomic Energy Agency chief’s claims over Tehran’s “failure to cooperate” with the agency’s inspectors.
Iranian official slams IAEA chief for making “political comments”
The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran criticized what he calls the sentimental statement of the IAEA chief on Iran’s decision to bar some Western inspectors of the agency from entering the country.
Iran dismisses as baseless GCC claims over its nuclear and missile programs, PG islands
The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday rejected certain clauses within the final communiqué of the 44th summit of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council regarding Tehran's nuclear and missile programs as well as the trio islands in the Persian Gulf as "unacceptable".
IAEA head calls for resumption of dialogue with Tehran on Iran’s nuclear program
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi urged the world’s leaders to resume dialogue with Iran on the country’s nuclear program.
