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.
‘WSJ claim of Iran dropping IRGC delisting demand from US lacks credibility’
A source in Iran’s negotiating team rejects a claim by the Wall Street Journal that Tehran is no longer sticking with the demand for the US to delist the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as part of the negotiations on a potential restoration of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran to resume full implementation of nuclear-related measures if US makes right decision
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi has stated that If Washington makes the correct decision, Tehran will cease its remedial actions vis-à-vis the nuclear deal. He made the remarks at the Tenth NPT Review Conference in New York on Wednesday.
MP: US, Europe showing flexibility in new proposals for Iran deal revival
An Iranian lawmaker says both the Europeans and the Americans are expectantly looking forward to reaching a deal with Tehran on restoration of the 2015 nuclear agreement, and that they have shown “some good flexibility” in their recent proposals, which the Iranian side is working on.
Iran’s nuclear chief: Gas feeding into centrifuges response to US sanctions
Iran’s nuclear chief says the recent move to start feeding uranium gas into hundreds of the country’s new advanced centrifuges was a response to a new round of American sanctions, pledging that the Islamic Republic does not hesitate to take any measure that serves its national interests.
Kremlin spokesman: Moscow wants quick revival of Iran nuclear deal
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Russia supports the quick revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Iran says has enriched 470 kilograms of uranium to 20% purity
The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the country has so far enriched 470 kilograms of uranium to 20% purity which is the minimum amount it can enrich under the law.
Iranian FM: Iran won’t be pressured into granting concessions during nuclear talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said Iran’s move to inject gas into centrifuges was a response to the US’s latest sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
AEOI spokesman: Iran injects gas into centrifuges
A Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the AEOI has injected gas into hundreds of centrifuges spinning at an enrichment facility of the Islamic Republic.
Iranian: New sanctions show hypocritical nature of US
The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the US move to impose new anti-Iran sanctions at a time when the Iranians have suffered heavy casualties and economic losses due to the recent floods clearly exposes the hypocritical nature of the US.
Iran FM says parties to nuclear deal assessing EU proposal
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated that all parties to the nuclear talks aimed at the revival of the 2015 agreement are currently assessing a proposal put forward by EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell.
Iran: Return to implementation of JCPOA hinges on will of US
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says return to the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal – JCPOA – hinges on the will of the United States.
Iran nuclesr chief: Tehran can technically make atomic bomb, but not mulling it
Iran’s atomic energy chief has echoed earlier remarks by another high-ranking Iranian official that the Islamic Republic has the technical means to produce an atomic bomb but has no intention to do so.
Iran’s atomic energy chief: MPs pushing to legislate nuclear roadmap
Members of the Iranian parliament are seeking to draw up a comprehensive nuclear roadmap so that the change of administrations would not affect the nuclear program, Iran’s atomic energy chief says.
Iran top negotiator: Tehran ready for a final push in sanctions removal talks
Iran’s top negotiator in sanctions removal talks Ali Bagheri Kani says the Iranian side has put forth its proposed ideas to swiftly finalize the negotiations.
Iran MP: Talks over revival of nuclear talks to resume soon
Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA) has quoted a member of the parliament’s national security and foreign policy commission’s presiding board as saying that a new round of sanctions removal talks could soon being in Vienna.
Iran MP: Europe seeking to address own energy concerns through JCPOA revival talks
The chair of the Iranian parliament’s foreign relations committee says Europe is trying to act as a mediary in the talks for revival of the 2015 nuclear deal to help get Iran and the US agree on a solution and that is aimed at providing for the continent’s energy needs in the winter.
Iranian official: 90% of nuclear equipment domestically produced
Deputy Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Pejman Shirmardi has said about 90 percent of the equipment in the field of nuclear technology has been domestically produced which is the result of the efforts by the Iranian scientists.
EU’s top diplomat: Time is now to save Iran nuclear deal
EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell says now is the time to save the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA. Borrell made the comments in an Op-Ed published by the EU’s website.
Iran FM says Tehran seeking good, sustainable nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said Tehran will continue the nuclear talks aimed at removing US sanctions, but it wants a strong and sustainable agreement.
Iran to begin construction of new nuclear research reactor soon
Iran’s nuclear chief says the construction of a new research reactor in the central city of Isfahan will begin in the coming weeks.
Iran FM to EU’s Borell: Tehran determined to reach lasting deal
The Iranian foreign minister has once again reiterated Tehran is determined to reach a good, robust and lasting nuclear deal.
EU’s Mora urges parties to Iran nuclear talks to take final step
European Union deputy foreign policy chief says the best possible agreement to restore Iran’s nuclear deal with the West is on the table and called on all parties to take the last step to finalize it.
Iran FM says Tehran serious in reaching good agreement
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the EU is continuing its efforts for the success of the nuclear talks, and Tehran, too, is seriously seeking a good and sustainable result.
Iran calls for US flexibility, rationalism for nuclear talks to bear fruit
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says in the final round of the nuclear talks two factors, namely rationalism, and flexibility of the American side can ensure the success of the negotiations.
Chief negotiator: Iran has put forth ideas to conclude nuclear talks
Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator has confirmed that the European Union’s foreign policy chief has put forward a new draft text to revive a 2015 nuclear deal, saying the Islamic Republic has also proposed its own ideas to conclude the negotiations.
