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 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.
Iran asks IAEA to deal with Israeli regime’s nuclear threats
Iran has written a letter to the United Nations’ atomic agency to verify Israel’s possession of nuclear weapons after several Israeli regime officials openly made threats to nuke the Gaza Strip.
IAEA declines to issue resolution against Iran
The Board of Governors of the UN atomic oversight body, the IAEA, has ended a session inconclusively after Western governments, in a u-turn, backtracked a decision to issue a resolution against Iran over its nuclear program.
Iran’s UN envoy dismisses European accusations on nuclear deal commitments
Iranian permanent envoy to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani has dismissed accusations by three European countries, known as the European Troika, that Iran has “failed to abide by” its commitments under the landmark 2015 nuclear deal with the West as “baseless”.
Iran asks IAEA to notify UN Security Council on Israeli threat to nuke Gaza
Mohammad Eslami, the director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), on Thursday wrote a letter to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general, demanding the UN nuclear watchdog to inform the United Nations Security Council about dangers of possible use of nuclear weapons by the Israeli regime against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Official: Iran kick-starts construction of Karoun nuclear power plant
Iran has started to build the Karoun nuclear power plant in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says.
Ex-FM Zarif: JCPOA shielded Iran from huge repercussions
Iran’s former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2231 that approved the 2015 nuclear deal with the West, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saved Iran from a grave risk.
Top negotiator: Iran no longer subject to any UN Security Council missile restrictions
Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator has announced that according to Security Council Resolution 2231, Iran is no longer the subject of any restrictions related to the transfer of ballistic missiles within the framework of the United Nations Security Council.
Iranian nuclear chief: Tehran takes ‘biased’ European inspectors off the list
Iran has barred a few European inspectors with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from future activities in the country who have a history of “harsh and political behavior” against the Islamic Republic, a top Iranian official announced on Wednesday.
Iran’s nuclear chief: IAEA inspects Iran 10 times more than other countries
The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the UN nuclear oversight body, the IAEA, conducts ten times more inspections of the Iranian atomic installations than those of other countries.
Iran, China weigh plans for construction of nuclear power plants
Iranian and Chinese top officials have discussed plans for construction of nuclear power plants and stressed the need to fight unilateralism in the world.
Iran denies reports of imminent direct talks with the U.S. in Oman
The Iranian Foreign Ministry categorically denied recent claims circulated by a media outlet suggesting that direct talks between Iran and the United States are set to take place in Oman in the coming weeks.
Iran nuclear chief warns of western pressure via IAEA
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Mohammad Eslami, held a meeting with the International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi in Vienna, cautioning that Western governments are resorting to political leverage and sanctions in order to take advantage of the IAEA to mount pressures on Iran.
Iran says Japan proposed initiative to revive JCPOA
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian told Kyodo News that Japan has proposed an initiative to salvage the stalled nuclear deal struck in 2015 between Tehran and six major powers.
Iran says to continue nuclear achievements despite sanctions
Iran will promote its citizens’ living standards through scientific and technical breakthrough in the nuclear technology in the face of the decades-long US-led sanctions, a top Iranian official says.
Iran president: 60% uranium enrichment came after E3 trampled on nuclear deal commitments
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated Tehran’s uranium enrichment to the purity level of 60% was in response to the lack of commitments by the European parties to the 2015 nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran says serious about returning to nuclear deal if US, E3 ready
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian stressed that Tehran is ready to return to full compliance with its commitments to the 2015 nuclear agreement if the other parties to the accord are also ready to do so.
Saudi Arabia won’t be tempted to seek nuclear bombs since Iran does not have them: Russia
No one wants more nuclear powers to emerge in the world and Moscow believes that since Tehran will not have nuclear weapons, Saudi Arabia won’t be tempted to obtain them, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Iran rejects (P)GCC-US statement on Tehran’s nuclear program, three Persian Gulf islands
The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected a joint statement issued by the US secretary of state and foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council in New York regarding Tehran’s nuclear program as well as the three “Iranian islands” in the Persian Gulf.
IAEA chief urges Iran to revise decision over inspectors
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has urged Tehran to reconsider its decision to revoke the license of 8 inspectors with French and German nationalities.
Iran announces commitment to JCPOA revival talks
Iran remains committed to diplomatic paths in order to secure the nation’s rights, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said, emphasizing that there are no limits to dialogue for the responsible return of all parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Report: Iran withdraws licenses of 8 French, German IAEA inspectors
Iran has withdrawn the designation of eight French and German inspectors with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Fars News Agency reported.
Russia slams E3 trio for renewed Iran sanctions
Moscow has censured a recent decision by the UK, France, and Germany to retain their nuclear- and ballistic missile-related sanctions against Tehran “in violation of a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and major world powers.”
Europe’s policy of ‘playing with time’ not to remain unanswered: Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has censured the lack of commitment on the part of the three European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, (JCPOA), after the US withdrawal under then President Donald Trump in 2018.
Iran: Europe decision on JCPOA commitments illegal, retaliatory measure to come
Iran says a decision by the European Union and three European countries of the UK, France and Germany, not to abide by their commitments under the nuclear deal, (JCPOA), is illegal and that Tehran will respond appropriately to the “provocative act.”
