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.
Nuclear chief: Iran produces world’s highest-quality heavy water
The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) announced that the country is producing the world’s highest-quality heavy water and its derivatives, highlighting the significant advancements in Iran’s nuclear technology.
Report: Dozens of Iranian MPs call for revision of nuclear weapons doctrine
39 members of the Iranian Parliament have called for a revision of the country's defense doctrine to allow for the production of nuclear weapons which Iran has so far asserted does not seek, according to a Wednesday report by Dideban Iran news website.
Iran refutes engaging in nuclear negotiations under West pressure
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has stated that Tehran will not hold nuclear talks with world powers under pressure, referring to reported preconditions set by French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Zarif says Trump’s withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal was ‘miscalculation’
Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif says former US president Donald Trump’s move in 2018 to pull out of a landmark nuclear deal with Iran was a ‘miscalculation’ that led to a lose-lose situation.
Iran FM says efforts underway to start nuclear talks in New York, messages exchanged
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that the Iranian delegation in New York, attending the United Nations General Assembly, is working to initiate a new round of nuclear negotiations with the other parties during this visit, and there has been a general expression of readiness for this.
AEOI chief says Iran bent on nuclear development within IAEA framework
The Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has said Tehran is determined to continue expanding its nuclear industry within the framework of the United Nations nuclear agency, the IAEA.
IAEA chief says he will visit Tehran soon
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has said that he will travel to Tehran soon. He made the remarks after a meeting with the head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) in Vienna.
Iranian Embassy in London rejects reports of secret nuclear deal with Russia
The Iranian Embassy in London has strongly denied claims by the British newspaper Guardian that Russia has shared nuclear secrets with Iran to help it make nukes in a quid pro quo for Tehran giving Moscow missiles.
Iran nuclear chief: Tehran halted JCPOA commitments following US exit, Europe’s non-compliance
The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) says Tehran's suspension of its commitments under the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), including halting the international oversight of non-nuclear production, followed the illegal US withdrawal from the deal and the failure of the European parties to the JCPOA and the European Union to uphold their obligations.
IAEA head hopes to hold talks with Iranian president by November
The United Nations nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi has stated that he hopes to hold talks with new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian by November on "improving Iran's cooperation with the atomic agency".
Iran’s atomic chief: Tehran has no hidden nuclear program
The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the Islamic Republic has no hidden nuclear program.
IAEA chief says he received a response from Iran President Pezeshkian
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has expressed hope that the Iran 2015 nuclear deal will be revived. He added that he had received a response from Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, signaling a potential for renewed dialogue aimed at ensuring the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear activities.
Atomic chief: Iran exports radiopharmaceuticals to five continents
Iran’s nuclear establishment for peaceful purposes has come a long way during the administration of late President Ebrahim Raisi, and is planning on more achievements in the new administration of President Massoud Pezeshkian, according to the country’s atomic chief.
Nuclear chief: Iran among world’s top three in radiopharmaceuticals
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced that Iran ranks among the top three countries globally in the field of radiopharmaceuticals.
EU senior diplomat meets Araqchi in Tehran
Senior EU diplomat Enrique Mora and Secretary of Iran’s High Council of Strategic Relations Abbas Araqchi have held talks over different aspects of relations between Iran and Europe.
Iran says has broken monopoly in nuclear products, services
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has stated Tehran has managed to break the monopoly in the nuclear industry as its domestically-developed products and services are today traded in the global markets.
Japan says ready to help revive JCPOA; Iran ‘ready for any talks’
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has expressed his country’s readiness to help resuscitate Iran’s nuclear deal with the West following the US unilateral withdrawal from the accord in 2018.
Iran acting FM: US unilateralist approach in talks proven a failure
Iran’s caretaker foreign minister says the claims by the US that unilateralism can bring about peace, stability and security in the world has fallen flat, citing the past experiences in Iran’s nuclear talks and Gaza ceasefire efforts.
Top diplomat: Iran not after new nuclear deal
Iranian Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri says Iran is still a signatory to a sapped 2015 nuclear accord with the West and seeks to invigorate the landmark deal rather than striking a new agreement.
Atomic chief: Iran establishes three more irradiation centers
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says three more irradiation sites were inaugurated last month in Iran and three more are underway this month in line with the policy of establishing a link between the peaceful nuclear technology and people’s daily life.
Iran acting FM: Talks on easing sanctions progressing in accordance with law
Iran’s caretaker foreign minister Ali Bagheri Kani says the outgoing administration of the late President Ebrahim Raisi has pursued talks to remove Western-imposed nuclear-related sanctions on the country in strict compliance with the laws approved by the parliament.
Iran UN envoy: No alternative to JCPOA nuclear deal
Iran's permanent envoy at the United Nations has reiterated the country’s long-standing take that no better alternative exists to the 2015 nuclear agreement with the West, or the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran’s nuclear chief says plans underway to construct Bushehr plant’s second, third units
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says domestic experts are pushing a project to complete the Bushehr power plant’s second and third units within five and seven years respectively.
IAEA head says Iran’s nuclear deal holds no real significance
The Iran 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), currently holds no real significance because no one is following it, Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has stated.
Iran rejects E3 statement on its nuclear program as invalid
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has refuted the joint statement by the UK, France and Germany on Tehran’s nuclear program, calling it unfounded and invalid, which contains false claims.
