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.
President Raisi says Iran never distanced itself from nuclear negotiations
Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi lashed out at the US for leaving the negotiation table and the European parties for failing to honor their commitments under the Iran nuclear deal. He stressed that his administration would never link the country’s economy to talks with world powers.
EU strongly supports revival of Iran nuclear deal: Croatia
Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić-Radman says the European Union (EU) strongly supports the potential revival of the Iran nuclear deal.
US responsible for all Israeli terror acts against Iranian nuclear sites: Security chief
Iran’s top security official says the US is responsible for all the acts of terror that the Israeli regime commits against Iranian nuclear facilities.
Nuclear chief: Iran working with IAEA to strip away baseless accusations
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Tehran is cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to eradicate propaganda campaign and unfounded accusations against the country's nuclear program.
Iranian FM says Oman favors talks over revival of nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says Oman is interested in helping finalize the talks over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA, adding that Tehran has received Muscat’s ideas to this end.
Russia says missing chances of resuming JCPOA would be a mistake
It would be a huge mistake to miss the chance of resuming the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, due to West’s actions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told reporters in New York.
Iran UN envoy: US withdrawal from nuclear deal clear example of unilateralism
Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saied Iravani has warned that Washington’s withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, is among measures threatening multilateralism in the world.
US says prefers diplomacy with Iran over nuclear program
US State Department Spokesman Vedant Patel has stated that Washington prefers diplomacy with Tehran in dealing with the Iran nuclear program, but is willing to consider other options if negotiations fail. Tehran has repeatedly stressed that nuclear deal revitalization is contingent upon a Washington decision.
Iran building two new nuclear plants in Bushehr: Official
Provincial Governor for Bushehr says two new nuclear power plants are being built in the provincial capital along the Persian Gulf, south of Iran.
Rouhani’s website denies claim that ex-president opposed pushing for reparations from US
The website of former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has denied a claim that it was his administration that opposed pushing for reparations from the US over Washington’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA.
Talks proceeding between Iran, IAEA: Iranian nuclear chief
The director general of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says negotiations are proceeding between Iran and the United Nations (UN)’s atomic organization.
AEOI spox: US was once after buying high-quality heavy water from Iran
The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (IAEA) says the heavy water produced in the Islamic Republic is among the best in the world, and that there was even a time when the US was seeking to purchase the Iranian-made product.
Nuclear chief: Iran working on 20 projects for developing radiopharmaceuticals
Iran’s nuclear chief highlights the achievements of the atomic sector in the treatment of cancer, saying the country is working on 20 projects related to the development of new radiopharmaceuticals.
France and China support restoration of talks to salvage JCPOA
Following French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to China, Paris and Beijing issued a joint statement on Friday, supporting negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA.
Israeli officials ‘alarmed’ by US comments about Iran nuclear power: Report
Israel has reportedly lodged protests and sought “clarifications” from the White House, after the US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley told American lawmakers that Washington would never allow Tehran to have a “fielded” nuclear weapon, fearing his language indicated a shift in US policy.
Sources say US seeking interim deal with Iran over JCPOA, Tehran rejected idea
The Biden administration has in recent weeks discussed with its European and Israeli partners a proposal for an interim agreement with Iran that would include some sanctions relief in exchange for Tehran freezing parts of its nuclear program, according to 10 Israeli officials, Western diplomats and US experts with knowledge of the proposal.
Analyst: Iran FM’s Russia visit for JCPOA talks won’t bring meaningful outcome
A political expert says a recent visit by the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian to Russia with the declared goal of helping restore the 2015 nuclear deal cannot produce any meaningful and practical result.
Iran says likely to set deadline for JCPOA revival talks
Tehran may set a deadline for negotiations aimed at restoring the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amiabdollahian has suggested.
Russian FM: Iran nuclear deal must be revived, implemented soon
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called for the removal of “all illegal all anti-Iran sanctions” reiterating that the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, has no alternative and must be revived and fully
Iran FM: JCPOA revival talks on agenda of meeting Russia’s Lavrov, window of talks open
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the troubled 2015 nuclear agreement will be on the agenda of his talks with senior Russian officials in Moscow.
Iran says ready for nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia
The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the country will definitely engage in nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
Deouty of IAEA Chief due in Tehran
The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Massimo Aparo, Deputy Director General and Head of the Safeguards
Department of the UN nuclear watchdog (IAEA) is going to visit Tehran for talks with Iranian officials.
Grossi says IAEA team to visit Iran within days
Rafael Grossi Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has voiced cautious optimism that Iran will boost inspectors’ access and restore monitoring equipment. Grossi said he’s sending a technical team in the next few days to follow up on Tehran’s commitments.
Iranian nuclear chief says IAEA inspectors permanently present in Iran
The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has said the presence of the UN atomic watchdog’s inspectors in the country is permanent.
AEOI’s spokesman: Grossi’s visit was good and a step toward resolving disputes
The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says nuclear differences between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, need to be resolved on a double-track basis, that is, technical and politically.