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IAEA chief says likely to visit Iran soon

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, said on Wednesday he might head to Tehran in the coming days to discuss Iran's nuclear program with the country's officials.

Nuclear chief says Iran self-sufficient in laser technology

The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, announced that Tehran has achieved self-sufficiency in producing laser technology products.

Iran atomic chief: Russia commits to cooperation on phases 2 and 3 of Bushehr nuclear power plant

Iran's nuclear energy organization has confirmed that Russia is committed to collaborating on the construction of phases 2 and 3 of the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

Iran’s nuclear facilities not impacted in Israeli raids: UN

Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has confirmed that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure was not hit in the Israeli strikes.

Nuclear chief dismisses concerns about potential Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has stressed that all Iranian nuclear sites are operating normally, unfazed by recent threats of potential Israeli strikes.

Iran shrugs off Israel’s threat to strike nuclear facilities

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismail Baghaei has dismissed threats from Israel regarding a potential attack on Iran's nuclear sites, pointing to United Nations resolutions that prohibit such actions.

Iran’s nuclear official says Tehran ready for all scenarios in face of Israel’s threats

Behrouz Kamalvandi, the spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has dismissed Israeli threats against the country's nuclear facilities, assuring the public that Tehran is prepared for any scenario.

Spokesperson stresses Iran’s commitment to peaceful nuclear activities

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei condemned the statement from the European Union and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council summit meeting, reaffirming Iran's commitment to peaceful nuclear activities and rejecting the allegations as baseless.

Zarif discusses calls for revising Iran’s defensive doctrine amid regional tensions

Iran’s Vice-President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, addressed recent calls from some members of Iran’s Parliament to revise the country’s defense doctrine in order to maintain deterrence in the region.

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.

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