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.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has responded sharply to recent comments by the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, saying that those who issue threats against Iran “must realize that repeating a failed experience will lead only to another failure.”
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Qaribabadi says the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has requested visits to some of Iran’s undamaged nuclear facilities, adding that the matter has been referred to the country’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for a final decision.
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani says any cooperation proposals from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must be formally submitted and reviewed by a dedicated committee within the Council.
Iran, Russia, and China have jointly sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, emphasizing the termination of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 on Iran’s nuclear program, according to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi asserted that Tehran is answerable only to “the rule of law, not coercion”, commenting on the scheduled legal expiration of all nuclear restrictions on the Islamic Republic.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that member states of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) have rejected the so-called “snapback” sanctions mechanism and reaffirmed their support for the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Wednesday that Tehran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is strictly governed by laws passed by the Iranian parliament.
Ali Shamkhani, member of the Expediency Council and former Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has said that recent developments proved Iran’s need for a nuclear deterrent, declaring that if he could return to the 1990s, “we would definitely build the atomic bomb.”
Tehran and Moscow have held new rounds of discussions focused on expanding cooperation in the field of nuclear energy, particularly on the development of small modular reactors (SMRs).
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said on Monday that there are currently no inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) taking place in Iran, adding that the most recent visit occurred at least ten days ago at the Bushehr nuclear power plant, south of the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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’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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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’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.
