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Iran Atomic Organization Says No Bank Accounts Frozen in Turkey

The spokesperson for Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) has denied reports that any of the organization’s bank accounts or assets have been frozen or seized in Turkey.

Top Iranian lawmaker: Cooperation with IAEA currently suspended

Seyyed Mahmoud Nabavian, Deputy Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, declared that Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been reduced to “zero” following the illegal activation of the snapback mechanism by Western powers.

Iranian FM urges diplomacy, says nuclear technology is indigenous

Iran’s foreign minister told CNN in New York that diplomacy, not renewed sanctions or military action, is the only viable path to resolve tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Iran suspends IAEA cooperation but has not finalized NPT exit, lawmaker states

An Iranian lawmaker has said that the country has not yet reached a final decision on whether to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), stressing that such a move would require consensus across all branches of the political system.

Iranian parliament considers proposals for withdrawal from NPT

The spokesperson for the Iranian parliament’s national security and foreign policy commission says that 15 draft proposals have been submitted to the body calling for Iran’s withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Iranian journalist urges parliament to bar IAEA inspectors after UN sanctions vote

Iranian commentator Hossein Shariatmadari has urged the parliament to pass an emergency single-article bill to block International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors from entering Iran, following a recent UN Security Council vote to reinstate terminated sanctions resolutions on Iran.

Zarif: snapback of UN sanctions to destroy EU role in diplomacy with Iran

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif strongly condemned Britain, France, and Germany for reviving UN sanctions against the Islamic Republic, describing the move as “illegal” and strategically self-defeating.

Iran undermines UN snapback sanctions as ‘illegal,’ vows non-compliance

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared on Sunday that Tehran does not recognize the legality of the so-called “snapback” mechanism or the reimposition of UN sanctions.

Tehran won’t yield to coercion: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the Western allies trying to bend Tehran to their will through coercion that their efforts are doomed to fail as has been the case throughout history.

Deal reached with Europe on snapback mechanism, but US opposes it: Iran’s president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, referring to his bilateral meetings with several European leaders and the issue of the snapback mechanism, said in New York, talks were held with European countries on matters related to the snapback and apparently an agreement was reached. However, after their discussions with the United States, they started making excuses.

Iranian FM slams US, Europe over UN vote, defends Iran’s nuclear compliance

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi sharply criticized the United States and European powers after the UN Security Council rejected a draft resolution put forward by China and Russia to extend Resolution 2231, which endorsed the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran FM says snapback vote carries no legal force

Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Aragchi asserted that the European trio of the UK, France, and Germany’s efforts aimed at reviving the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions against Iran are “null and void” and carry no legal force.

Iran nuclear chief dismisses U.S. demands: “We take orders from no one”

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has rejected remarks by the U.S. Secretary of Energy calling for the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, stressing that the Islamic Republic follows its own path and produces all required nuclear products domestically.

Iran’s President Pezeshkian, France’s Macron discuss prospects for agreement

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian said a “frank and extensive” conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron has opened a path toward resolving European concerns while safeguarding Iran’s interests.

Iran nuclear chief rules out direct talks with US, vows to rebuild damaged facilities

Iran’s nuclear chief has ruled out any direct negotiations with the US and pledged to rebuild nuclear facilities damaged in recent attacks, despite international pressure and the risk of further strikes.

Israel-US aggression against Iran nuclear sites ‘dark, dangerous chapter’ in non-proliferation history: FM

Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has called the Israeli regime’s and the United States’ unprovoked attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities in June “a dark and dangerous chapter” in the history of the non-proliferation regime.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Negotiation with US a complete dead end

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said the US failed to uphold its commitments under the nuclear agreement with Iran signed a decade ago.

Iran warns snapback will create ‘new conditions’ and void deal with IAEA

Iran has warned that any move by Britain, France, and Germany to reinstate UN sanctions through the "snapback mechanism" would create “new conditions” that nullify its recent agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Nuclear chief: Iran to continue its programs within safeguard obligations

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami says he is hopeful that his visit to Moscow will mark a turning point in bilateral relations between Tehran and Moscow.

Dozens of Iranian lawmakers call for production of nuclear weapons

More than 70 members of Iran’s parliament, in a letter to the Supreme National Security Council and the heads of the three branches of government, called for the production of nuclear weapons while urging a review of Iran’s defense doctrine.

Iranian lawmaker: IAEA inspectors barred from bombed nuclear sites

A senior Iranian lawmaker has declared that inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will not be allowed to visit nuclear sites that were targeted by US attacks earlier this year.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announces suspension of cooperation with IAEA

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) announced on Saturday that the country’s cooperation path with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be suspended following recent actions by European states regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

President Pezeshkian: Europe, US Cannot Stop Iran through snapback

The Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has stressed that Europe and the United States, through their efforts to trigger the UN “snapback” mechanism against Iran, cannot block the country’s nuclear progress.

Iranian editor questions continued membership in NPT

Hossein Shariatmadari, editor-in-chief of the Kayhan daily, has strongly criticized Iranian officials for maintaining the country’s membership in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), arguing that it undermines Iran’s national sovereignty.

Iran slams European troika for failing to respect Tehran-IAEA deal

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh sayd the European Troika including Britain, France, and Germany had failed to respect an agreement recently reached between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

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