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Official: Iran will continue development of nuclear power plants

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Iran will pursue the development of more nuclear power plants in line with its clean air law and as part of efforts to develop technologies for the field.

Nuclear chief: Iran ranks world’s 5th in production of radiopharmaceuticals

The Iranian atomic chief praises the country’s progress in the development of radiopharmaceuticals, especially those fighting cancer, rejecting “lies” spread by the Israeli regime about diversion in the country’s nuclear activities.

Iran Foreign Ministry: No direct bilateral talks with US government

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has reacted to reports of talks between Tehran’s Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani and US Special Representative on Iran Robert Malley, saying Tehran is holding no direct bilateral talks with Washington.

Iran FM does not rule out exit from NPT if Europe blacklists IRGC

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has not ruled out the possibility of Tehran’s withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) if the Europeans fail to revise their “belligerent polices” toward the Islamic Republic.

AEOI chief: There are no undeclared nuclear sites or activities in Iran

Iran’s nuclear chief once again dismisses claims about the existence of “undeclared” nuclear sites or activities in the Islamic Republic, saying the allegations are part of a propaganda campaign against the country.

Iran: Negotiations for revival of the nuclear deal, removal of sanctions ongoing

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the negotiations for revival of the 2015 nuclear deal are ongoing among involved parties and through relevant channels.

Top negotiator: Iran standing firm on demand for removal of all sanctions

Iran’s lead nuclear negotiator says the Islamic Republic is standing firm on its demand for a removal of all sanctions imposed by the US on the country during the negotiations on a revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Iranian nuclear negotiator: Tehran to continue cooperation with IAEA

Top Iranian nuclear negotiator says the Islamic Republic will continue its effective and serious cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA.

Iran says not seeking nukes, raps US claims in American 2023 Act

The spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the anti-Iran articles stipulated in the United States’ Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, saying Tehran has made it clear that it is not seeking nuclear weapons.

Iranian nuclear chief: US admits Iran not seeking nukes

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has said the US’s latest national security strategy document that was published in November explicitly says Washington is confident that Tehran is not after nukes.

No reasonable alternatives for Iran nuclear deal: Russia

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed on Thursday that the 2015 Iran nuclear deal has no viable alternatives and that any speculation on a "Plan B" or other options is irresponsible.

Nuclear chief: IAEA officials to visit Iran soon

Iran’s nuclear chief says preparations are underway for a visit by officials of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to the Islamic Republic in the near future upon a demand by the UN nuclear watchdog.

Iran MP: Deal on JCPOA revival at hand, depends on opposite sides’ realistic approach

An Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic believes a revival of the 2015 nuclear deal is close at hand, but achieving a conclusion depends on a realistic approach by the opposite sides of the bargain.

Iran says agreement to revive JCPOA within reach, needs western action

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani says Tehran has always kept the window of diplomacy open for the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). He added an eventual agreement on the restoration of the accord is still within reach if the Western side exhibits genuine willingness.

Had Iran been after nukes, it could’ve built them by last year: Iranian team advisor

An advisor to the Iranian negotiating team says the Islamic Republic would have produced nuclear weapons by last year if the country had really been after developing such arms.

Blinken says US prefers diplomacy with Iran over nuclear deal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the United States prefers diplomacy with Tehran in dealing with the Iran nuclear deal, but if that fails, Washington is willing to consider other options. Tehran says JCPOA revitalization is contingent upon a Washington decision.

Iranian FM: US seems ready to take final step for JCPOA revival

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said the US seems ready for the final step toward reviving the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA.

Iran FM to EU’s Borrel: Tehran ready to finalize nuclear talks

The Iranian foreign minister says Iran is ready to sum up the Vienna talks based on the draft of the negotiation package that was the result of months of intensive and difficult talks.

Iranian FM: Jordan visit an opportunity to restart JCPOA revival talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says his upcoming trip to Jordan will be an opportunity for Tehran and the other parties to the anti-Tehran sanctions removal talks to resolve their differences.

Iranian nuclear chief: Iran’s enrichment capacity has reached more than twice its history

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, AEOI, says the capacity of the country’s uranium enrichment has reached twice the amount in its history.

Iran says resolved to continue cooperation with IAEA, ready to conclude nuclear deal

Iran has reaffirmed its resolve to continue cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, voicing readiness to conclude the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Iran nuclear chief says IAEA officials to visit Tehran in coming days

Iran’s nuclear chief says officials of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will visit Tehran in the coming days, adding this will hopefully help both sides take a step forward to remove existing obstacles to cooperation.

Nuclear chief: IAEA inspectors took samples from barn, abandoned mine

Iran’s top nuclear official once again dismisses the UN nuclear watchdog’s claims of the existence of “undeclared” nuclear sites in the country, saying such reports are based on baseless allegations by foreign spy services and the notorious Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) terror group.

Iran says will not negotiate under pressure, seeks to finalize nuclear deal

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry says Tehran is determined to finalize a nuclear deal with the West, adding Tehran not negotiate under pressure and threats.

Iranian MP says Tehran to press ahead with 60% enrichment

An Iranian MP has said the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran will press ahead with its current policies including 60 percent enrichment until sanctions against the country are lifted.

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