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Iran Gov’t Approves Law Passed by Parliament to Expand Nuclear Activities If Bans Not Lifted

The Iranian cabinet has approved the Strategic Action Plan to Lift Sanctions and Protect Iranian Nation’s Interests, a law earlier passed by the Parliament and approved by the Guardian Council.

Iran Urges Europe to Return to Commitments Instead of Expressing Concern

Iran’s government spokesman has urged the European signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal,officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), to make good on their commitments under the agreement instead of expressing concerns.

IAEA Chief’s Remarks about New Deal with Iran ‘Misinterpreted’: Spokesman

Rafael Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), says his remarks about the need for a new nuclear agreement with Tehran were misinterpreted and were not what he really meant, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry.

JCPOA Parties Hold Online Meeting at Ministerial Level

The foreign ministers of Iran, France, the UK, Germany, Russia, and China – the remaining signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal officially known as the JCPOA – had an unofficial online meeting on Monday, December 21, 2020.

JCPOA Parties to Hold Informal Ministerial Meeting on December 21

The chairperson of the latest meeting of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has unveiled plans for an informal ministerial meeting of JCPOA participants on December 21.

JCPOA Joint Commission Holds Online Meeting

The 17th meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission was held via videoconference on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the level of deputy ministers and political directors from Iran and the group 4+1.

Iran’s Missile Program, Regional Policies Not Related to JCPOA: Rouhani

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran will not accept any preconditions, like the inclusion of its missile program and regional activities in the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, and will not renegotiate the accord, officially known as the JCPOA.

Iran Urges IAEA Not to Be Swayed by US Pressure

Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency has dismissed the pressure exerted on the agency, urging the IAEA to remain independent, neutral and professional.

Iran Rejects Idea of Involving Other Countries in Nuclear Talks

Iran’s government spokesman says no other country can join any nuclear talks between Iran and the world as negotiations on the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers drew to a close long ago and no new negotiation is to take place.

IAEA Informed of Iran’s New Centrifuge Installations: Spokesman

Spokesman for the Iranian Administration Ali Rabiei says the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed about Iran’s decision to install new centrifuge machines in the Natanz nuclear site.

Top Iranian Security Body Backs MPs’ Legislation Aimed at Lifting Sanctions

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has thrown its weight behind a recent legislation by lawmakers that seeks to lift the US sanctions imposed on the country.

IAEA Duty-Bound to Ensure Confidentiality of Safeguards Information: Envoy

Iran’s permanent representative to Vienna-based international organizations has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to ensure confidentiality of safeguards information after a confidential report by the UN nuclear watchdog on the Natanz facility was leaked to the media.

Iran Urges IAEA to Condemn Assassination of Fakhrizadeh

Iran has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to clearly and unconditionally condemn the assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Iran Gov’t against New Parliamentary Bill, But Will Implement It: FM

The Iranian foreign minister says the government did not agree with a recent parliament legislation which aims to get anti-Iran sanctions lifted, but has to implement it.

MPs Seeking to Hijack Outcome of Cabinet’s Policies: Rouhani’s Aide

An adviser to president of Iran has deplored the Parliament’s “cunning” plan to advance a bill about the JCPOA and withdrawal from the NPT, saying the legislature seeks to hijack the results of the administration’s careful analysis, as a promising prospect for Iran’s economy under Biden is certain.

Iran Gov’t Obliged to Implement Law on Strategic Action to Lift Sanctions

The Iranian Parliament has communicated The Strategic Action to Lift Sanctions Act to the government for implementation after it was approved by the Guardian Council.

Rouhani: Parliament’s Bill to Stop Nuclear Inspections ‘Detrimental to Diplomacy’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has criticized the recent bill passed by the Parliament to prevent international inspectors from accessing Iranian sites, saying it harms diplomatic efforts.

Strategic Action Bill Ends Iran’s One-Way Commitment to JCPOA: Top MP

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament says the bill on “strategic action” for lifting of the sanctions which was ratified on Tuesday puts an end to Tehran’s one-way commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal, although it leaves the door open for the Westerners to honour the JCPOA.

Iran Not to Give IAEA Any Access beyond NPT: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Islamic Republic has not provided the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with any access beyond the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and won't do so in the future.

Iran MPs Okay Bill to Tackle Sanctions, Ordering Bans on Nuclear Inspections

Iranian lawmakers have approved the generalities of a draft bill aimed at tackling sanctions imposed on the country and preventing international inspectors from accessing the country's nuclear facilities.

IAEA ‘Immediately Responsible’ for Assassination of Iranian Scientist: Envoy

A senior Iranian diplomat has reacted to remarks by Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi on a recent proposal by Iranian lawmakers.

Iran’s Reformist Leader Condemns Nuclear Scientist’s Assassination

Iran’s former president Seyyed Mohammad Khatami has categorically condemned the assassination of eminent Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

No More IAEA Inspection If Acts of Terror Repeated: IRGC General

A senior IRGC general has called on President Hassan Rouhani to warn the international community about the repeat of terror incidents such as the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Iran’s Leader Orders ‘Definitive Punishment’ of Scientist’s Assassins

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution has called for those involved in the assassination of prominent Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh to be brought to justice.

Iran to Respond to Scientist’s Assassination at Right Time: Rouhani

Iran’s president says Tehran will not leave the assassination of top Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh unanswered, but will respond to it in an appropriate time.

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