Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Ali Akbar Salehi

Iran’s new atomic chief vows to overcome obstacles

The new head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has pledged to overcome obstacles and traps set by foreign powers in the way of the country's progress.

Iran Opens First Specialized Centre for Innovation in Nuclear Industry

Iran has inaugurated Rasa Innovation and Technology Centre, the country’s first specialized innovation centre for nuclear industry, which aims at commercializing the achievements of Iranian nuclear scientists.

Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant to Enter Circuit in Coming Days: Salehi

Iran's nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi says the Bushehr nuclear power plant, which was shut down temporarily last week, will be reconnected to the country's power grid in the coming days.

Iran Fully Cooperating with IAEA to Help Vienna Talks Bear Fruit: Salehi

Head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar Salehi has in a letter to Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Mariano Grossi reaffirmed Iran's full cooperation with the IAEA, according to Iran's envoy to international organisations in Vienna.

Jahangiri Signs Up to Run for President; Salehi and Aref Say Won’t Run

Es'haq Jahangiri, the reformist politician who currently serves as Iran's first vice-president, has signed up to run in the June presidential elections.

Iran Produces First Batch of 60-Percent Enriched Uranium

Head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi has confirmed that the country’s nuclear scientists produced the first batch of 60-percent enriched uranium at Natanz facility.

Emergency Power System Launched at Natnaz Following Outage: Salehi

Iran's nuclear chief has dismissed Israeli media reports that the Sunday morning's attack on Natanz nuclear facility has set back Iran's program by nine months, saying the emergency power system of the site has already been launched.

Iran Condemns Natanz Incident as ‘Nuclear Terrorism’

Head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) has dismissed as “nuclear terrorism” an attack on the country’s Natanz nuclear facility, which caused damages to its electrical system.

Iran Nuclear Chief Says JCPOA Deadlock Being Broken

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the stalemate over the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is about to be broken.

US Can Easily End Stalemate over Iran Deal by Lifting Sanctions: VP

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the US can easily end the current stalemate over the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers by returning to compliance with its commitments under the deal.

Iran Says to Remove IAEA Cameras in 3 Months if Sanctions Not Lifted

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the surveillance cameras of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be removed from Iranian nuclear sites in three months if the US sanctions are not lifted.

Iran, IAEA Issue Joint Statement after Reaching ‘Temporary Understanding’

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have issued a joint statement after reaching a “temporary bilateral technical understanding” during the visit of the IAEA chief to Tehran.

Iran’s Nuclear Chief, IAEA DG Begin Talks in Tehran

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have kicked off negotiations in Tehran.

Nuclear Program Just ‘A Pretext’ Used by Enemies to Pressure Iran: Official

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the enemy's problem with the Islamic Republic is not its nuclear program, but its entire establishment.

Peaceful Nuclear Work Aimed at Boosting National Welfare: Iran

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the achievements secured in the country’s nuclear industry are geared to the welfare of Iranians across the nation.

Iran Launches Phase Three of Tests on Quantum Key Distribution

Iran has launched phase three of tests on quantum key distribution (QKD), a secure communication method which implements a cryptographic protocol involving components of quantum mechanics.

US Sanctions on Banking Ties, Oil Exports Must Be Lifted: Iran

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has reiterated Tehran’s demand that US sanctions against the Islamic Republic, especially those on the country's banking ties and oil exports, be lifted.

Iran Says Can Produce Up to 9kg of 20%-Enriched Uranium per Month

Iran’s atomic chief says the country is capable of producing 8 to 9 kilogrammes of 20%-enriched uranium per month.

Iran’s Finger on Trigger to Start 20% Uranium Enrichment: Official

Iran’s nuclear chief says the country has its finger on the trigger to start the enrichment of uranium at 20-percent purity level as soon as President Hassan Rouhani issues the order.

Iran Calls for IAEA’s Impartial Verification of Saudi Nuclear Activities

Ali-Akbar Salehi, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has urges the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to guarantee the independent, impartial and professional nature of its work by verifying Saudi Arabia’s non-transparent nuclear activities.

Iran ‘Voluntarily’ Allows IAEA to Access Two Locations

Iran says it is “voluntarily” providing the International Atomic Energy Agency with access to the two locations specified by the IAEA and facilitating the IAEA verification activities to resolve the issues between the two sides.

IAEA Not to Bow to Foreign Pressure over Iran: DG Grossi

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency says the IAEA will not succumb to outside pressure over Iran.

Iran’s Nuclear Industry Doing Its Utmost to Help Health Sector amid COVID-19

Iran’s nuclear chief has vowed that the country's nuclear industry will do its best to help the healthcare system's fight against the novel coronavirus.

Nuclear Chiefs of Iran, France Meet in Austria

In his visit to Austria to attend the biannual seminar on nuclear security held by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi had a meeting on issues of mutual interest with Head of French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission François Jacq.

Nuclear Chief Says Iran Won’t Bow to Pressures

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi says Tehran is open to talks on the country’s nuclear program but will not bow to pressure for its decisions.

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