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.
How Iranian newspapers cover nuclear talks in New York
An analytical look at Iranian newspaper coverage of nuclear talks with P5+1.
Russia sees ‘progress’ in Iran nuclear talks
Russia has expressed optimism about the prospect of Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks over Tehran’s nuclear energy program, saying it sees signs of progress in the ongoing talks between the two sides.
Iran, US FMs discuss key issues in New York
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry have discussed key issues in New York.
Iran committed to rationalism in nuclear talks, won’t bow to ballyhoo
The Iranian top MP says Tehran is committed to rationalism and won’t be intimidated in nuclear talks.
New proposal being discussed in Iran nuclear talks
Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany are reportedly discussing a new proposal over the Iranian nuclear energy program.
Iran says ‘very good’ atmosphere prevails in nuclear talks
A deputy to Iran’s foreign minister says the ongoing nuclear talks between the Islamic Republic and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany have been constructive.
There will be either two winners or two losers
Francois Nicolo, a veteran French politician, weighs in on Iran’s nuclear talks with world powers.
Final nuclear deal possible before Nov 24: Zarif
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed optimism over the conclusion of a final nuclear agreement between Iran and the Sextet of world powers before their interim deal expires late November.
Iran’s Zarif slams US-led sanctions against Tehran
Iran’s foreign minister has slammed the US-led sanctions against the Islamic Republic over its nuclear energy program.
Iran holds bilateral N-talks with Russia, US in New York
Senior Iranian nuclear negotiators have held separate bilateral meetings with representatives of Russia and the US to discuss the outstanding issues in Tehran’s nuclear talks with the P5+1 group.
IAEA report confirms Iran commitment: Najafi
Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says a report by the agency confirms Tehran's commitment to a deal between Iran and the P5+1 group reached in November.
Final N-deal needs tough work, hard decisions: Zarif
Iranian top diplomat at nuclear talks says agreement is possible but hard decisions will have to be made.
Honesty prerequisite to success of nuclear talks: Rafsanjani
Former President Rafsanjani says honesty is imperative for nuclear talks to produce the intended results.
China urges pragmatic approach in Iran nuclear talks
China has called on all relevant parties to negotiations over Iran’s nuclear energy program to adopt a “flexible and pragmatic” policy to accelerate the conclusion of a comprehensive deal.
Construction of two new nuclear plants starts by yearend: Official
Russia to build two new nuclear power plants in southern Iran.
West must lift all sanctions against Iran: Deputy FM
A senior Iranian diplomat said Monday Western countries must lift all sanctions against Iran after Tehran and the P5+1 reach a comprehensive agreement over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
Those who favor negotiations have wrongly raised public expectations
A former Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman weighs in on nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1, Iran-US ties, and regional developments.
Iran, three EU states to hold meeting on nuclear issue
Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs is set to meet representatives of the three European countries in the Sextet of world powers over Tehran’s nuclear energy program at the UN headquarters in Vienna.
No deal with P5+1 unless Iran demands are met: Araghchi
A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says there will be no deal with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany if Iran’s demands are not met.
Iranian negotiator describes talks with the US “useful”
An Iranian nuclear negotiator expresses hope Iran and the US will make progress in bilateral negotiations before a next round of talks between Tehran and P5+1 begins later in September.
Iran, US representatives set to begin nuclear talks
Representatives from Iran and the United States are set to begin bilateral negotiations over the Islamic Republic‘s nuclear energy program in Geneva on Thursday.
Araqchi: Iran, G5+1 Members to Hold Bilateral Talks
Senior Iranian nuclear negotiator Seyed Abbas Araqchi underlined Tehran's resolve to narrow down differences with the Group 5+1 (the US, Britain, France, Russia and China plus Germany), particularly with the western ones, and said several bilateral talks are scheduled to be held before the main multilateral meeting to this end.
No nuclear deal with P5+1 unless UNSC bans lifted: Iran FM
The Iranian top diplomat says no agreement will go into effect unless P5+1 fulfill their obligation to lift sanctions against Tehran.
Iran missile capability not negotiable at all: Rouhani
President Rouhani tells the IAEA chief Iran’s missile capability is not negotiable.
Early Iran-P5+1 nuclear deal unlikely: Iranian FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says it is unlikely that Tehran and the P5+1 will reach a final nuclear deal before the four-month extension period for talks between the two sides expires.