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US intelligence assessment says Iran not developing nuclear bombs

A US intelligence assessment has refuted claims by the US government and some of its allies that Iran is pursing atomic bombs in its nuclear program, reaffirming its peaceful nature.

China says to continue efforts to bring Iran’s nuclear deal back on track

China's Foreign Ministry has announced that Beijing will continue its attempts to restore the US-abandoned 2015 nuclear agreement "at an early date".

China urges US to lift all anti-Iran sanctions

China’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, Geng Shuang, has called on the US to remove all unilateral sanctions and restrictions imposed on Iran in connection with its nuclear program.

Russia rejects efforts to deny Iran’s right to peaceful use of nuclear energy: Diplomat

Moscow rejects attempts to deny Iran the right to peacefully run its nuclear power generation program under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya has said.

US, E3 should be blamed for nuclear deal’s failure: Iran’s envoy

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Amir Saied Iravani stressed that the US and its European allies — the  UK, France and Germany — and the European Union (EU) must be blamed for the JCPOA’s current situation. He also denounced the presence of the Ukrainian envoy in a Security Council meeting on non-proliferation and implementation of the 2015 nuclear agreement, as unconstructive and a suspicious attempt to divert attention from the main issue.

Iranian nuclear chief denies cooperation with IAEA beyond Safeguards Agreements, NPT

Iran’s top nuclear official says the country is not offering cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) beyond customary boundaries.

EU’s Borrel: Iran nuclear deal, talks important to US

Josep Borrell, the European Union Foreign Policy Chief says the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, protecting its structure and continuation of relevant constructive talks are significant to the EU.

Iran to become production hub of radiopharmaceuticals soon: Official

Iran’s top nuclear official says the country is bound to become a production and export hub for pharmaceuticals soon.

Foreign Ministry: Iran serious about continuation of nuclear talks, obtaining results

The spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry says the Islamic Republic is serious about the negotiations for the removal of sanctions, revival of the 2015 nuclear deal and achieving results in the talks.

Iran rejects claims by US and allies over drones, calls it political show

Tehran slams anti-Iran action by US, Ukraine and 3 European countries as “a political show aimed at affecting” UN chief’s report on Iran abiding by its commitments under the nuclear deal.

Russian diplomat hints US holding secret talks with Iran to salvage JCPOA

Washington and Tehran may be engaged in secret negotiations to strike a deal on saving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Thursday.

EU’s Mora says held ‘intense talks’ with Iran’s Bagheri Kani

The European Union’s coordinator of talks over the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, Enrique Mora, has said that his latest talks with Iran’s top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani have been “intense” covering a range of “difficult bilateral, regional and international issues."

Iran dismisses claims on installation of surveillance cameras at Isfahan nuclear plant

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has denied claims over the installation of surveillance cameras at a nuclear plant in the city of Isfahan, central Iran.

Iran nuclear chief says Tehran managed to expand all radioactive generating systems despite bans

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has said the country’s scientists have managed to expand all radioactive generating systems during a process of design and production.

Raisi: Success in nuclear industry under bans must be model for other sectors in Iran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi praises the country’s great progress in the nuclear field despite the harsh economic sanctions in place, saying the success achieved in such tough conditions should inspire other sectors as well.

Iran atomic organization rejects media reports on installation of IAEA cameras at Natanz enrichment site

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) rejects erroneous media reports on the re-installation of 10 cameras of the UN nuclear watchdog at the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in the central city of Isfahan.

Iran’s ex-nuclear chief: Tehran’s success in producing 20% nuclear fuel shocked West

Former head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi says the Islamic Republic’s success in producing 20% nuclear fuel was a shocking development to the Western governments.

Iranian and western officials say Tehran and Washington in talks to ease tensions

The United States is holding negotiations with Iran to sketch out steps that could limit Tehran's nuclear programme, release some detained American citizens and unfreeze some Iranian assets abroad, Iranian and Western officials say.

AEOI spox: Iran reactivated 10 IAEA cameras at Isfahan centrifuge manufacturing site

The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says some 10 cameras of the UN nuclear watchdog have been activated at a centrifuge manufacturing site in the central province of Isfahan, as the two sides boost cooperation to resolve their differences.

Iran MP: Nuclear deal rival talks likely to resume in near future

An Iranian lawmaker says there is a possibility for the resumption of the negotiations on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, JCPOA, in the near future.

Atomic chief: Iran had 159 new achievements in nuclear industry last year

Iran’s nuclear chief praises the non-stop progress being made in the country’s nuclear industry despite all the sanctions and pressure, saying the Islamic Republic had 159 new achievements last Persian year (ended March 20).

Iran deputy FM says held talks with delegates of France, Britain, Germany in UAE

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says he held a meeting with representatives of France, Britain and Germany for talks on a range of issues and “mutual concerns.”

Top diplomat says Russia to respond to West in kind over Iran nuclear talks if necessary

Russia’s ambassador to international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has said Moscow’s position on the multilateral negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal will depend on the West’s policy, but Moscow will respond in kind if it deems necessary.

U.S. official denies any talks with Iran on temporary deal

Washington and Tehran are not discussing an interim nuclear agreement, an American official has said, but the United States has reportedly told Iran of steps that might trigger a crisis and also those that may create a better climate between the long-time antagonists.

Advisor to Iranian team: No direct talks ongoing between Iran and US

An advisor to Iran’s nuclear negotiating team has rejected reports on secret direct talks with the US.

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