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Iran nuclear 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.

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.

Borrell: Time to save Iran nuclear deal

European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josef Borrell says time is now for Iran and the other partiers to the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, revival talks to reach a deal.

President Raisi: West caused crisis in negotiations over revival of Iran deal

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the negotiations over the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal have been plunged into “crisis”, blaming the West.

Iran says JCPOA cameras to return only after nuclear talks bear fruit

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the country will allow removed cameras at its nuclear sites to be reinstalled only after the talks for the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as JCPOA, produce an agreement.

Iran says not to turn on IAEA cameras before nuclear deal restored

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) says it will keep the International Atomic Energy Agency’s cameras turned off until a 2015 nuclear deal with the West is revived.

Iran: IAEA chief’s comments unprofessional, unfair

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the comments by the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency on the country’s nuclear activities are not technical and professional.

President Raisi to Macron: Iran should enjoy economic benefits of nuclear deal

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, in a phone conversation with his French counterpart, said reaching any nuclear deal is contingent upon full resolution of safeguards issues and provision of necessary guarantees including Iran’s enjoyment of economic benefits of the agreement.

Iran accelerates construction of phases 2, 3 of Bushehr nuclear plant

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says construction of the second and third phases of the Bushehr nuclear power plant has been accelerated to tackle Iran’s need to diversify its power generation resources.

Iran: US failure in decision-making main obstacle to JCPOA revival

Iran slams the US for trying to establish a “fake dichotomy” between the 2015 nuclear deal and Tehran’s friendly ties with its neighbors, saying such a policy cannot cover up the fact that Washington’s failure in decision-making is hindering the talks on the accord’s restoration.

Iranian nuclear chief: Tehran will not get permission from anyone for pursuing its goals

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has said the Western governments have changed their language vis-à-vis Iran and that the Islamic Republic now has the upper hand.

Iran sees ground for nuclear agreement ‘in near future’

A spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says there is ground for a nuclear agreement in the near future if the United States makes up its mind firmly.

Putin calls for guarantees over JCPOA revival

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Iran’s 2015 nuclear agreement with the West has to be restored with guarantees on equal rights from all parties to the deal.

Iran FM to EU’s Borrell: Tehran determined to reach a good, lasting deal

The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone conversation with the European Union foreign policy chief, said Tehran is determined to reach a good nuclear agreement.

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