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.
Zarif on nuclear talks: Hope to start drafting Wednesday
I hope we can finalize the work on Wednesday and hopefully start the process of drafting tomorrow, Zarif told reporters.
Iran needs guarantees on Western compliance with terms of deal: MP
Mohammad Hassan Asafari said in the first phase of the agreement, the banking and oil sanctions imposed against Iran should be removed.
Iran says no extension being considered for nuclear talks
Hamid Baidinejad said that the issue of continuing the talks beyond the March 31 deadline has not been raised and that finding solutions to the remaining issues is of “importance to all.”
Iran, US end deputy-level talks in Lausanne
The Russian foreign minister has called on all parties to the nuclear talks to be ready for compromise following a plenary session of Iran-P5+1 foreign ministers.
US has no option but to continue negotiations: Leader’s adviser
Ali Akbar Velayati said Iran has always remained committed to Islamic and political ethics, but the US has stuck to hypocrisy and plots.
Iran, P5+1 hold plenary nuclear meeting in Lausanne
Russia says does not want any possible agreement to be in violation of the UN Security Council mechanisms.
Zarif, Kerry open fifth day of nuclear talks in Lausanne
Following his meeting with Kerry, Zarif is scheduled to sit down with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in the Swiss city.
P5+1’s turn to show flexibility in nuclear talks, President Rouhani says
President Rouhani says Iran has exhibited the necessary flexibility during the course of nuclear negotiations, calling on P5+1 to reciprocate.
Salehi: One or two technical issues still to be resolved
The ministers won’t get involved in details; we need to see whether we can conclude things before their arrival, Salehi said.
Nuclear sanctions, R&D are disputed issues: Official
Hamid Baidinejad said some progress has been made in the talks, but there are still differences over sanctions and nuclear research and development.
Iran, P5+1 hold more nuclear talks in Lausanne
Representatives of Iran and the United States, France, Britain, Russia, China and Germany took part in the talks in the Swiss city of Lausanne Thursday.
Exceptional chance for Iran nuclear issue: Rouhani
President Rouhani said that under a fatwa issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful.
FM: Iran sorry about Yemen but to continue with nuclear talks
Zarif said Iran has always stressed that the issue of Yemen should be settled through dialogue among Yemeni groups.
Signing Additional Protocol is optional: Iranian nuclear official
The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization says signing the NPT’s Additional Protocol is optional for nations.
White House officials say Israel spied on Iran talks to sink nuclear deal
Israel was spying on Iran-P5+1 talks by eavesdropping and getting information from confidential US briefings, informants and diplomatic contacts in Europe, according to the Wall Street Journal.
No time should be wasted in Iran talks: China
China says it pursues an “objective and unbiased” approach to the Iranian nuclear issue and plays a constructive role in advancing the negotiations.
West must reach consensus over Iran N-talks: Araghchi
An Iranian nuclear negotiator says what is needed is a balanced deal that recognizes Iran’s nuclear program and lifts sanctions in exchange for confidence-building measures.
London says ‘unity of purpose’ to secure nuclear deal with Iran
Britain says Western powers are united in approach to the nuclear talks, stressing they’ll continue to work with unity of purpose to secure a successful outcome.
Leader: Removal of sanctions should be part of any nuclear deal
The Islamic Revolution leader says removal of sanctions should be part of any possible nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1.
Rouhani: Nuclear deal is accessible, other party should decide
President Rouhani has said that nuclear talks could bear fruit and serve the interests of Iran, regional states and the entire world.
Iranian FM: Technical, political solutions found for unsolvable issues
Foreign Minister Zarif has said, “Proper technical and political solutions have been found for the issues which couldn't be solved in the past".
Zarif has described talks with Kerry as positive
Iranian foreign minister has termed the latest round of talks with his US counterpart as positive; nuclear negotiations are to resume on March 25.
Iranians for engagement with dignity: Zarif to Obama
The Iranian foreign minister has urged the US and its allies to make the right choice between pressure and agreement.
Zarif: Nothing resolved for nuclear deal till everything resolved
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the political will is the most important element which is needed to reach a nuclear agreement.
Sanctions do not erode hope and prudence: President
Iranian president has said sanctions played no role in bringing Tehran to the negotiating table.
