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.
Iran, P5+1 never been closer to nuclear deal: German FM
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has hailed the progress in Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks, saying the two sides have never been closer to a final deal over Tehran’s nuclear energy work.
What do those who favor a thaw in relations with the US have to say?
Diplomats and economists who favor contacts between Iran and the US make their case.
America is a hostile rival: Kayhan newspaper
Part of what Iranian nuclear negotiators face at home, the Kayhan dimension.
The New York Times misunderstood US stance on talks
A source says a New York Times report on a new US nuclear initiative is not accurate.
Nuclear talks have reached a critical point
The chairman of the Expediency Council hopes nuclear talks will be conclusive.
Iran rejects deal on centrifuges disconnection
Iran’s foreign ministry dismisses reports that Tehran and P5+1 have reached a deal on centrifugal connections.
US call for disconnecting Iran’s centrifuges is ridiculous
Hossein Sheikholeslam, an advisor to Iran’s parliament speaker, has dismissed as ridiculous a US appeal to Iran to disconnect its centrifuges .
Challenges of nuclear talks
A change in Russia’s behavior and pressures at home are some of the challenges Iranian nuclear negotiators contend with.
A majority of Iranians back the country’s nuclear program
opinion poll reveals that a majority of the Iranians support Iran’s nuclear program.
A private meeting between top diplomats of Iran and America
A meeting was held between US and Iranian top diplomats over how far along nuclear talks have come and what should be done next.
How Iranian newspapers cover nuclear talks in New York
An analytical look at Iranian newspaper coverage of nuclear talks with P5+1.
Russia sees ‘progress’ in Iran nuclear talks
Russia has expressed optimism about the prospect of Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks over Tehran’s nuclear energy program, saying it sees signs of progress in the ongoing talks between the two sides.
Iran, US FMs discuss key issues in New York
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry have discussed key issues in New York.
Iran committed to rationalism in nuclear talks, won’t bow to ballyhoo
The Iranian top MP says Tehran is committed to rationalism and won’t be intimidated in nuclear talks.
New proposal being discussed in Iran nuclear talks
Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany are reportedly discussing a new proposal over the Iranian nuclear energy program.
Iran says ‘very good’ atmosphere prevails in nuclear talks
A deputy to Iran’s foreign minister says the ongoing nuclear talks between the Islamic Republic and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany have been constructive.
There will be either two winners or two losers
Francois Nicolo, a veteran French politician, weighs in on Iran’s nuclear talks with world powers.
Final nuclear deal possible before Nov 24: Zarif
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed optimism over the conclusion of a final nuclear agreement between Iran and the Sextet of world powers before their interim deal expires late November.
Iran’s Zarif slams US-led sanctions against Tehran
Iran’s foreign minister has slammed the US-led sanctions against the Islamic Republic over its nuclear energy program.
Iran holds bilateral N-talks with Russia, US in New York
Senior Iranian nuclear negotiators have held separate bilateral meetings with representatives of Russia and the US to discuss the outstanding issues in Tehran’s nuclear talks with the P5+1 group.
IAEA report confirms Iran commitment: Najafi
Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says a report by the agency confirms Tehran's commitment to a deal between Iran and the P5+1 group reached in November.
Final N-deal needs tough work, hard decisions: Zarif
Iranian top diplomat at nuclear talks says agreement is possible but hard decisions will have to be made.
Honesty prerequisite to success of nuclear talks: Rafsanjani
Former President Rafsanjani says honesty is imperative for nuclear talks to produce the intended results.
China urges pragmatic approach in Iran nuclear talks
China has called on all relevant parties to negotiations over Iran’s nuclear energy program to adopt a “flexible and pragmatic” policy to accelerate the conclusion of a comprehensive deal.
Construction of two new nuclear plants starts by yearend: Official
Russia to build two new nuclear power plants in southern Iran.