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Iranian nuclear chief: IAEA’s approach regrettable

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the approach of the International Atomic Energy Agency toward Iran is regrettable.

Iran says issues with IAEA over Fordow nuclear site resolved

A spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has dismissed a report by the UN nuclear watchdog that says Tehran made an undeclared change to uranium enriching equipment at its Fordow facility near the city of Qom.

Iranian nuclear chief says Tehran remains committed to NPT

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the Islamic Republic has completely fulfilled all of its commitments under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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.

US says talks with Iran made no progress

US National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby says that no progress has been made in nuclear negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

IAEA chief says to visit Iran next month

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has said that he plans to head to Iran next month for "much-needed" talks with officials in Tehran over the country's nuclear program.

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.

EU’s top diplomat says Iran nuclear deal ‘not dead’, no progress in talks

European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrel has said that the Iran nuclear deal is not “dead”, but no progress has been made in negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

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.

US claims Iran rejects chance to revive JCPOA; Iran denies

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has claimed that Iran had rejected the chance to return to a nuclear deal months ago. Iran has repeatedly voiced readiness to join the deal, calling on the US to act realistically.

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.

IAEA head says no progress in talks with Iran

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says no progress has been made in the negotiations between the UN nuclear body and Tehran.

US says decision to withdraw from Iran nuclear deal “great strategic blunder”

An American official says a decision by the former US president Donald Trump to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), has been one of the greatest strategic blunders in US foreign policy in recent years.

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.

Russia says alleged Iran weapons delivery pretext to stop nuclear talks

A Russian diplomat says the claim that Tehran has supplied Moscow with drones for the Ukraine war is a "clumsy excuse" for freezing the nuclear negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.

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.

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