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Rouhani: Iran Starts Enriching Uranium to 60% in Response to ‘Nuclear Terrorism’

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“They wanted to disrupt the operations of IR-1 centrifuges, but Iran’s first response was to replace those centrifuges with IR-6 ones, so that they will understand they cannot deprive Iran of peaceful nuclear technology through wicked acts,” said President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday.

“As a second response, Iran will also increase uranium enrichment from 3.67 percent purity level to 60 percent,” he added.

The president underlined Tehran replaced IR-1 centrifuges with IR-6 ones in response to the Israeli regime’s move against Iran.

He added Iran will not allow others to disrupt its peaceful nuclear program and will counter any plots in that regard.

President Rouhani reiterated that Iran will return to full compliance with the 20-15 nuclear deal once the US respects UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and lifts all sanctions and Iran verifies their removal.

The president underlined that Iran’s activities have always been, and will remain peaceful and under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Iran Congratulates Heads of Muslims Sates on Advent of Ramadan

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In separate messages, Hassan Rouhani expressed hope Ramadan will bring with it divine blessings.

“I hope that, thanks to great divine blessings and beneficence in this holy month, Muslims around the world will be able to work in tandem with other world countries to pave the way for containing the dangerous coronavirus with reliance on the knowledge and faith of their committed scientists, and paint a good picture of Islam in this arena and help bring the trend of man’s life back to normal,” the president’s messages read.

“I hope that, thanks to this holy month, Muslims around the world, especially heads of Muslims states, will forge a closer rapport and unity to set the stage for the promotion of Islam across the world more than ever before,” the president added.

He underlined the month of Ramadan is an opportunity for world Muslims to pursue the path of piety through self-purification and abstaining from sins.

US Should Lift All Sanctions, Fulfill Commitments, Rouhani Tells Qatari Emir

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President Hassan Rouhani made the comment while touching upon recent talks in Vienna on Iran’s nuclear issue and the United States’ willingness to rejoin the JCPOA.

“The only way is for the US to return to the JCPOA and lift all sanctions and fulfill all of its obligations under UN Security Council Resolution 2231,” said the president in a phone conversation with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.

“After the US takes these actions, Iran will undoubtedly return to all of its commitments under the JCPOA,” said President Rouhani.

“I hope the Americans have come to realize over the past few years that sanctions and pressure are not the right way.

“The Americans should return to the UN Security Council resolution and the nuclear agreements between the 7 countries, and this is the only solution,” Rouhani said.
Elsewhere in his remarks, President Rouhani said Tehran and Doha have good cooperation on different political and economic fronts.

He then stressed the need to enhance mutual ties and tap into all potential to move forward with economic and trade issues.

President Rouhani praised Qatar’s position on regional issues, and added regional issues and crises, namely the Yemen crisis, should be resolved through dialogue.
He also described the presence of the Israeli regime in the region as “dangerous.”

“The only successful way to ensure security, peace and stability in the region is to settle issues through peaceful means and a sense of responsibility and taking collective interests into account,” the president added.

“We believe militarism cannot solve problems in the region,” he said.
The Qatari Emir, in turn, congratulated President Rouhani on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan.

He also underscored the need to further boost bilateral ties, especially mutual cooperation in the transport sector.

He said the two countries should utilize all potentialities to enhance bilateral relations.
The Qatari Emir also welcome the negotiations by members of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna.

He said Doha supports a negotiated settlement of problems and hopes all signatories to the JCPOA will return to their obligations under the deal to pave the way for the revival of the international agreement.

The Qatari Emir once again invited President Rouhani to visit Qatar, and expressed hope officials of both countries meet in person during that trip and discuss issues of mutual interest as well as regional issues.

Iran, Russia to Boost Cooperation against US’ Media Propaganda

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In the Tuesday meeting, the two sides discussed areas of cooperation in the domain of public diplomacy.

They touched upon campaigns launched by Western and American media against independent countries, and added the United States’ internet and media monopolies are partly to blame for that.
The two sides urged closer cooperation between Iran and Russia, which are both targets of such media and propaganda campaigns.

Among other topics of discussion was the promotion of cultural and media cooperation between the two sides.

Khatibzadeh said the agreement signed by the two countries’ foreign ministers in Tehran on April 14, 2021 on the establishment of, and the framework for the activities of cultural centres can serve as a good basis for the enhancement of cultural cooperation between the two sides.

The two sides also emphasised the importance of exchanging media delegations, regular contacts and facilitating talks between the media outlets of both countries

Iran Summons Portuguese Ambassador over EU Sanctions

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“Following the European Union’s impudent move to put the names of several Iranian officials and institutions on its list of human rights sanctions, Portuguese Ambassador to Tehran Carlos Costa Neves, whose country holds the EU’s rotating presidency, was summoned to the Iranian foreign ministry and received a strong note of protest from Tehran over the EU’s illegal action,” a statement by the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday night.

“Accordingly, the director general for the West Europe affairs at the Iranian foreign ministry condemned the EU’s move as politically motivated, dismissing it as a double-standard approach on human rights issues,” it added.

“As we have already announced, Iran will, in reaction, suspend comprehensive talks with the EU and cooperation thereof, including in the domains of [fighting] terrorism, narcotics and refugees,” he said at the meeting.

It was also stressed that Iran is considering imposing reciprocal sanctions as well.
The top Portuguese diplomat, in turn, said he will inform Brussels of Iran’s protest.

Iran, Russia Stress Respect for Syrian Constitution, National Dialogue

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During the Tuesday meeting, the two sides discussed issues pertaining to the Middle East, especially developments in Syria and Yemen.

The two top officials touched upon the recent consultations with Syrian statesmen and UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen over the importance of the issue of national dialogue in Syria within the framework of the Syrian Constitutional Committee, and underscored those consultations should continue.

The two officials also touched upon Syria’s presidential elections, saying holding the vote is a legal matter which takes place based on the current Syrian Constitution. They also said the Constitution should be respected.

Among other topics discussed were the latest situation of the Yemen crisis, the necessity of initiating national dialogue with the cooperation of the UN and support by international players.

Israeli-Owned Ship Attacked near UAE’s Fujairah Port

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The ship is owned by the Israeli Ray Shipping company, the same company that owns the vessel that was hit by another attack in February.

Data available on MarineTraffic.com showed that the Hyperion, a vehicle carrier sailing under the flag of the Bahamas, was stopped off the coast of Fujairah.

Some Israeli and Arab media reports claim the ship has been hit by an “Iranian missile”. Iran has not reacted to the allegations so far.

The attack came a day after Tehran vowed to take revenge against Israel for an act of sabotage on its Natanz nuclear facility.

Iranian, Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Cooperation in Tehran

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In the Tuesday meeting, the two top diplomats exchanged views on bilateral, regional and international cooperation in a range of areas as decided by leaders of both countries.

Zarif underlined that Tehran and Moscow enjoy strategic relations, adding Russia is an important neighbour for Iran and has political, cultural, economic, security and strategic ties with the Islamic Republic.

Zarif also expressed gratitude to Russia for providing Iran with coronavirus vaccines.

The Iranian foreign minister expressed hope that the two countries will reach agreement on the production of the Sputnik-V vaccine in Iran and pave the way for the Islamic Republic to purchase more doses of COVID-19 vaccines from Russia to meet its needs.

Also on the agenda of the talks was Tehran-Moscow cooperation on economic, cultural and nuclear fronts.

The top Iranian diplomat said the two countries are also working together to prevent and stop bloodshed and fight terrorism and extremism in the region.

“Our cooperation in the region will help promote peace and security, and we will move forward with this cooperation within the framework of the Astana talks and otherwise,” Zarif noted.

The two foreign ministers also exchanged views on security, cooperation and dialogue in the Persian Gulf region.

Iran’s foreign minister said Persian Gulf countries should be able to settle their issues within the framework of dialogue and independently from the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

In the meeting, the two sides also discussed moves by Iran and Russia to coordinate efforts to boost the trend of peace and tranquility in Afghanistan and bring the country out of the current situation.

Zarif further praised Russia’s strong position on the act of sabotage which targeted Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility.

The Iranian top diplomat also urged the United States to lift all sanctions without stopping the implementation of its obligations under the JCPOA.

“Once Iran verifies the removal of sanctions, it will take the necessary action,” he added.

“However, the Americans should know that neither sanctions nor acts of sabotage will be a lever for them to force Iran into talks, and it will only make the situation more difficult for them,” he said.

The Russian foreign minister, in turn, hailed the political dialogue between the two countries as regular and full of substance.

Lavrov also urged Tehran and Moscow to forge closer cooperation within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union.

As for the fight against the coronavirus, said the top Russian diplomat, every effort will be made to provide Iran with the Sputnik-V vaccine and to jointly produce the vaccine in Iran.

Lavrov then touched upon the current negotiations in Vienna, and said all parties should be urged to implement the JCPOA.

He said Russia has presented a collective initiative to provide collective security in the Persian Gulf, adding Moscow believes the differences which have piled up in the Persian Gulf region can only be resolved through overarching talks and mutual respect while taking into account the interests and concerns of all sides.

He noted that the Hormuz peace initiative already put forward by Iran is based on similar principles.

Inviting Israel to Persian Gulf ‘Dangerous’ Step, Rouhani Tells Lavrov

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Inviting Israel to Persian Gulf ‘Dangerous’ Step, Rouhani Tells Lavrov

Speaking in a Tuesday meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Tehran, President Rouhani said, “Inviting the Zionist regime, as a destabilising and tension-provoking element, to enter the Persian Gulf region is a dangerous step.”

Appreciating Moscow’s position and support for the nuclear talks, the President stressed the need to continue efforts to maintain and restore the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as a multilateral international agreement that has served as a model for resolving problems through negotiation and diplomacy.

“Today, the United States and the entire world have come to the conclusion that the policy of maximum pressure has failed and the only way for the United States to return to the deal is to lift sanctions,” he added.

Rouhani added, “The efforts of Iran and Russia in this regard show a common view on international issues, including the JCPOA, and today, in order to be able to revive and activate the deal, cooperation between the two countries will definitely be very effective.”

Rouhani said Iran wants all parties to the deal to implement their promises and words based on whatever was agreed in 2015. “We are neither willing to accept less than that, nor to achieve more.”

He further referred to the regional problems and crises, including the ongoing crisis in Yemen and Syria, and stressed the need for continued cooperation and exchange of views between Iran and Russia as two influential countries in the region to resolve regional crises and problems.

Rouhani pointed to Iran’s willingness to develop relations and regional cooperation, stressing the development of relations with the aim of establishing peace and stability in the region as a strategic action against the United States’ unilateralism and intervention in regional affairs.

Rouhani emphasised the need to maintain security, peace and stability in the region, adding that the security of the region should be maintained by its countries.

He also underlined the need to develop defence and military cooperation between Iran and Russia considering the end of the UN’s arms embargo against Iran in October last year.

Referring to the good cooperation between the two countries in the political and regional fields, the President stressed the need to strengthen economic relations, as well as accelerate the implementation and operationalisation of joint economic agreements and projects between the two countries in the fields of oil, energy and transportation.

He also stressed the development of cooperation between the two countries in the nuclear field in the construction of two power plants in Bushehr, as well as the fuel of power plants and isotopes, taking advantage of the capacity of private companies.

Rouhani referred to Russia’s achievements in the field of fighting COVID-19 and success in developing vaccines, and stressed the acceleration of sending shipments of vaccines to Iran and emphasised the need to accelerate the launch of a joint vaccine production line in Iran.

In turn, the Russian Foreign Minister said that the two countries are determined and have a strong will to develop and deepen relations.

“There are no restrictions to the development of Moscow-Tehran cooperation, including technical and defence cooperation,” he added.

“Iran and Russia share common and close goals in regional and international cooperation,” he said, referring to the recent nuclear talks in Vienna and the desire by the United States to return to the JCPOA.

“Moscow considers the unconditional, complete return of the United States to the JCPOA by implementing the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 as the only solution to the problem,” said Lavrov.

He said, “In our opinion, it is completely useless to ask Iran to accept new conditions within the framework of the deal or to act beyond its obligations in the framework of the deal.”

The Russian Foreign Minister stressed, “Any additional documents on various issues, including regional or military development, can be examined separately outside the framework of the nuclear deal in order to ensure the security of the region and the Persian Gulf with the presence of regional countries.”

Lavrov also stressed the development and deepening of relations between Tehran and Moscow, stressing that Russia is serious about implementing and operationalising agreements aimed at developing relations.

 

Iran to Start Enriching Uranium to Purity Level of 60% Tonight

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The Iranian official said on Tuesday the country has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that it is starting uranium enrichment at 60% purity level.

Araqchi, who is in Vienna for a fresh round of talks among members of the JCPOA Joint Commission, made the announcement two days after an act of sabotage damaged hundreds of Iranian centrifuges at Natanz nuclear facility.

Shortly after the attack, Iranian officials vowed to reciprocate the act of sabotage by increasing the country’s enrichment level and installing more advanced centrifuges instead of the old ones damaged.

In his Tuesday remarks, Araqchi said 1,000 new centrifuges will be added to Natanz, in addition to replacing the damaged machines. Araqchi said the 1,000 additional machines will have 50% more capacity.

Iran had earlier said it is going to replace the mostly IR-1 machines damaged in the attack on Natanz with IR-6 centrifuges.

Meanwhile, Behrouz Kamalvandi, the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), said the 60-percent uranium enrichment will begin tonight at Natanz facility.

He also announced that the enriched uranium will be used to produce Molybdenum, which is used in production of various radiopharmaceuticals.

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