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Iran says to continue nuclear achievements despite sanctions

Iran will promote its citizens’ living standards through scientific and technical breakthrough in the nuclear technology in the face of the decades-long US-led sanctions, a top Iranian official says.

Iran president: 60% uranium enrichment came after E3 trampled on nuclear deal commitments

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated Tehran’s uranium enrichment to the purity level of 60% was in response to the lack of commitments by the European parties to the 2015 nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran says serious about returning to nuclear deal if US, E3 ready

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian stressed that Tehran is ready to return to full compliance with its commitments to the 2015 nuclear agreement if the other parties to the accord are also ready to do so.

Saudi Arabia won’t be tempted to seek nuclear bombs since Iran does not have them: Russia

No one wants more nuclear powers to emerge in the world and Moscow believes that since Tehran will not have nuclear weapons, Saudi Arabia won’t be tempted to obtain them, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Iran rejects (P)GCC-US statement on Tehran’s nuclear program, three Persian Gulf islands

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected a joint statement issued by the US secretary of state and foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council in New York regarding Tehran’s nuclear program as well as the three “Iranian islands” in the Persian Gulf.

IAEA chief urges Iran to revise decision over inspectors

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has urged Tehran to reconsider its decision to revoke the license of 8 inspectors with French and German nationalities.

Iran announces commitment to JCPOA revival talks

Iran remains committed to diplomatic paths in order to secure the nation’s rights, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said, emphasizing that there are no limits to dialogue for the responsible return of all parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Report: Iran withdraws licenses of 8 French, German IAEA inspectors

Iran has withdrawn the designation of eight French and German inspectors with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Fars News Agency reported.

Russia slams E3 trio for renewed Iran sanctions

Moscow has censured a recent decision by the UK, France, and Germany to retain their nuclear- and ballistic missile-related sanctions against Tehran “in violation of a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and major world powers.”

Europe’s policy of ‘playing with time’ not to remain unanswered: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has censured the lack of commitment on the part of the three European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, (JCPOA), after the US withdrawal under then President Donald Trump in 2018.

Iran: Europe decision on JCPOA commitments illegal, retaliatory measure to come 

Iran says a decision by the European Union and three European countries of the UK, France and Germany, not to abide by their commitments under the nuclear deal, (JCPOA), is illegal and that Tehran will respond appropriately to the “provocative act.”

Iran censures west-sponsored statement critical of Tehran-IAEA interaction

Nasser Kanaani, the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has rejected a Western-sponsored anti-Tehran statement issued during the IAEA’s Board of Governors meeting on Wednesday, stressing it is politically motivated and distorts facts.

Iran says not to fully return to JCPOA as long as other parties fail to fulfill commitments

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country will NOT fully comply with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as long as anti-Tehran sanctions remain in place.

Iran expresses readiness to resume nuclear talks based on September document

Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, has announced that Tehran is fully prepared to engage in nuclear negotiations while maintaining its established red lines. These red lines are aimed at securing the rights of the Iranian nation and the lifting of sanctions, in accordance with the September document.

Analyst: JCPOA revival shrouded in ambiguities, questions

The landmark nuclear deal between Iran and the West, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is a thing of the past at the current stage but paradoxically it still casts shadow on the relations between Tehran and Europe as well as the United States.

Iran says to continue cooperation with IAEA

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says Tehran will continue cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency over its peaceful nuclear program.

Report: IAEA says Iran has slowed its enrichment of “near-weapons-grade uranium”

Tehran has slowed the pace at which it is enriching uranium to “nearly weapons-grade levels”, according to a report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog seen by The Associated Press on Monday. Iran says all its nuclear program is solely peaceful having vehemently denied any attempt to develop nukes.

Iran says won’t wait nuclear deal revival in foreign trade

Tehran is resolutely neutralizing the US sanctions without linking its foreign trade to the outcome of the negotiations on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani told reporters on Monday

Ex-diplomat: Russia might step up efforts to obstruct JCPOA revival

A former Iranian diplomat says Russia might boost its efforts amid its spat with the West to stonewall resurrection of Iran’s nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Iran’s heavy water first in world in terms of quality: Official

A spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) stated that Tehran produces the highest quality heavy water in the world. Behrouz Kamalvandi also said that the cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is progressing.

Iran: Sabotage, sanctions cannot stop country’s nuclear program

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country’s nuclear program cannot be stopped by sabotage or sanctions.

Analyst: JCPOA revival negotiating team could accompany Iran president during trip to New York  

A political analyst says it is necessary for Iran and the US to hold negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Iran: No reduction in amount of uranium enriched

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has dismissed speculation that the country has reduced the amount of uranium it is enriching.

Iran unveils radionuclide cesium-137

Iran has unveiled the radionuclide cesium-137, a new achievement in the country’s nuclear industry. This radionuclide, which has a half-life of 30 years, does not naturally exist in nature.

Iran to keep manufacturing radiopharmaceuticals to meet health needs: Nuclear chief

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has stated that Tehran will continue to produce radiopharmaceuticals in order to meet the domestic demands of the health sector.

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