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.
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.
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.
US says Iran nuclear deal not dead yet
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has said the Iran nuclear deal—formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)—is not dead yet.
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.
Former Iran president Rouhani defends job performance during his tenure
Iran’s former president Hassan Rouhani says sanctions have caused many problems for the Islamic Republic and that a parliament legislation had prevented the revival of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, during his tenure.
Former Iranian rights chief Larijani says US policies outdated
The former secretary of the Human Rights Council of the Iranian Judiciary has said Iran is capable of producing nuclear arms.
Russian diplomat amid media storm: Iran has openly rejected nukes
Russia’s permanent ambassador to international organizations in Vienna says Iranians have openly rejected nuclear weapons long ago, following comments by a senior Iranian official, which western media took to mean the country is after nukes.
Iranian MP: US lifting IRGC from “terror list”, must to revive nuclear deal
The United States wants to return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran after several rounds of extensive talks to revive the nuclear agreement, but it does not want to give any assurance that it will not breach the deal again, an Iranian lawmaker says.
Iran calls on South Korea to immediately release Tehran’s frozen assets
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri has called on South Korea to unlock billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets.
Raisi urges US to learn lesson from past mistakes, rules out retreat in nuclear talks
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the Islamic Republic of Iran will not back down from its rightful stance in the talks over the revival of the nuclear deal, JCPOA.
Russian envoy: US makes each and every effort to prevent JCPOA revival
Russian Ambassador to Tehran says the US is acting contradictorily regarding the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.
