Ali Akbar Salehi

It’s Time for Europe to Play Its Role in Saving JCPOA: Iran

Iran's nuclear chief says it is about time for Europe to play its role as a main JCPOA stakeholder in saving the 2015 nuclear deal through fulfilling their commitments irrespective of the US administration’s unjust pressures.

Iran Condemns US Blacklisting of Its Nuclear Chief

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the US' desperate move to blacklist Iran's nuclear chief Ali-Akbar Salehi will have no impact on the progress of the country's peaceful nuclear program.

Iran Warns Activating Trigger Mechanism ‘Coup de Grace’ to JCPOA

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says if the European signatories to the landmark 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), activate the ‘trigger mechanism’ to mount pressure on Iran, it will mean the demise of the deal.

‘Iran Has Evidence IAEA Inspector Carried Suspicious Materials’

Iran’s nuclear chief says the country has documented evidence with regards to suspicious materials carried by an inspector of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Iran.

Nuclear Chief: Iran Can Exceed 20k-SWU Enrichment in A Month

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Tehran is capable of raising the level of uranium enrichment capacity to over 20,000 SWU (Separative Work Unit) within only a month.

Iran to Produce 3k Megawatts of Nuclear Power by 2027

Iran’s atomic chief says the country will generate some three thousand megawatts of electricity via its nuclear power plants by 2027.

Iran Begins Injecting Uranium into New Chain of IR-6 Centrifuges

Iran has begun injecting uranium gas into the sixth generation of its homegrown centrifuges assembled in a new chain at the Natanz nuclear site.

Iran Nuclear Chief Urges World to Condemn US’ Behaviour

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has urged the international community to unanimously condemn Washington's destructive behavior and economic terrorism against other countries.

Iran Nuclear Deal a Two-Way Street: Nuclear Chief

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the 2015 nuclear deal is no longer a one-way street, and all parties – not just Iran – must live up to their commitments.

Iran Promises ‘Good News’ on Arak Reactor in Coming Months

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi has promised that the country will have "good news" about its heavy water nuclear reactor in Arak.

Iran Launches Plant that Builds Advanced Centrifuges on Daily Basis

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi says the Islamic Republic is dynamically advancing its civilian nuclear program, stating that it has recently launched a plant that can manufacture dozens of advanced centrifuges on a daily basis.

Iran Says Geared Up for 3rd Reduction in Its Nuclear Commitments

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has voiced readiness to take the third step in a phased reduction of commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal and has even assembled a number of 6th-generation centrifuge machines.

Iran Nuclear Chief Tells ‘How to Avoid Conspicuous Catastrophe’

It is no secret to the reader that the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have been at odds with each other for the past forty years.

‘Iran Can Snap Back to 20% Uranium Enrichment in 4 Days’

Iran's atomic chief says the country is able to resume enriching uranium at the 20-percent level if needed and can do that in a short period of time.

Iran Unveils over 100 New Nuclear Achievements

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has unveiled 114 new achievements in nuclear industry as the nation marks the National Day of Nuclear Technology.

Iran Says FATF Extended Its Deadline to Avoid ‘Deadlock’

Iran’s nuclear chief says the Financial Action Task Force’s extension of its anti-Iran measures shows the global anti-money laundering body doesn’t want to create a “deadlock” in its relations with Iran.

Iran Self-Sufficient in Manufacturing Oxygen-18: Nuclear Chief

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi says the country is now self-sufficient in manufacturing oxygen-18, a stable isotope of oxygen required for producing radiopharmaceuticals.

‘Israel Collapsing Due to Its Tyranny against Palestinians’

Iran’s vice president says the reason behind the imminent collapse of the Israeli regime is its tyranny and atrocities against Palestinian people.

Tehran Capable of Producing Homegrown Nuclear Equipment: Iran Nuclear Chief

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi said. Iranian nuclear scientists are capable of manufacturing home-grown types of fuel rods or centrifuges, and the country is no longer in need of reverse engineering methods to fulfill nuclear needs.

Iran about to Unveil Homegrown Type of Nuclear Fuel Rod

Iran has managed to develop a new type of fuel for Tehran Research Reactor, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran announced, hailing it as a great progress for the country in its efforts to develop domestic nuclear reactors.

‘Europeans to Launch Iran Payment Channel by Year-End’

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Tehran hopes the Europeans would establish the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), the mechanism aimed at bypassing the US bans on Iran, by the end of December.

Iran, EU Reiterate Resolve to Bypass US Sanctions, Save JCPOA

Iran and the European Union have once again stressed their resolve to keep the 2015 nuclear deal alive despite the unilateral US withdrawal from the international accord.

Iran Warns over ‘Unpredictable’ Consequences of JCPOA Annulment

Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi has warned that the failure of European countries to fulfill their promise to preserve the Iran nuclear deal may lead to “ominous” consequences.

France to Train Iranian Nuclear Scientists: Official

Iran’s nuclear chief says a group of Iranian scientists will be dispatched to France to pass courses on nuclear technology as part of a deal between Tehran and Paris.

Iran Urges UK’s Major Role in Reactor Modernization: Salehi

Iran’s Nuclear Chief Ali Akbar Salehi says Tehran expects the United Kingdom to play a significant role in the reconstruction of Arak heavy-water nuclear reactor.

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