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Iran touts nuclear progress amid tensions with West, confirms IAEA chief’s visit

Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami announced major advancements in the country’s atomic program on Wednesday, marking the National Nuclear Technology Day with declarations of self-sufficiency and new technological breakthroughs, even as tensions with Western powers persist over the nation’s nuclear program.

IAEA can resolve remaining issues through independent attitude: Iran’s envoy

Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has stated that Tehran and the UN nuclear agency can resolve their remaining differences over Tehran’s nuclear program if the IAEA adopts “an independent, technical, and impartial approach.”

IAEA chief asserts Iran has no nuclear weapons

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stated unequivocally in an interview with Argentine network La Nacion on Saturday that "Iran does not possess nuclear weapons."

IAEA chief to visit Iran for talks over “unresolved issues”

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, has voiced willingness to visit Iran for talks with Iranian officials over the remaining unresolved issues between the IAEA and Tehran.

Iran’s nuclear spokesperson: No country faces more IAEA oversight than Iran

The spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), says Iran has consistently cooperated with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), adding no country is subject to as much international atomic agency’s scrutiny as Iran.

Envoy slams UNSC meeting as an ‘interference’ in Iran’s cooperation with IAEA

Iran has strongly objected to a United Nations Security Council meeting on the country’s nuclear program, calling it an “unwarranted interference” in Tehran’s ongoing collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran proposes ‘new idea’ to resolve issues with IAEA: Foreign minister

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, announced that Tehran has proposed a “new idea” to address ongoing issues with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

IAEA chief: Sanctions not working against Iran’s nuclear program

Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has stated that the United States-led sanctions against Iran’s nuclear program have been ineffective.

Iran warns against undermining cooperation with IAEA

Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Vienna has emphasized that its constructive cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should not be weakened by short-sighted political interests. 

West’s ‘ineffective’ pressure campaign against Iran to backfire: Envoy

The Western strategy of exerting pressure on Tehran to force its unilateral compliance with nuclear obligations is “not only ineffective but also counterproductive”, Iran’s envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohsen Naziri Asl has warned.

IAEA stresses pursuing constructive relations with Iran

Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has stated Tehran and the United Nations atomic agency need to engage in constructive and continued talks to resolve issues pertaining to Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran slams IAEA chief’s ‘speculative’ nuclear bomb claims, vows to continue diplomacy with Europe

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has dismissed recent claims by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi that Iran is close to developing a nuclear bomb.

Iranian atomic chief calls on IAEA to avoid politicizing nuclear issue 

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has said Tehran is in constant touch with the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, adding all of Iran’s nuclear activities are under the supervision of the agency.

Iran’s atomic energy organization rejects IAEA chief remarks as politically motivated, repetitive

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), in response to recent comments made by Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said that he is expected to maintain neutrality, professionalism, and impartiality in his statements and actions.

Iran calls on UN nuclear agency to maintain technical focus

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has urged the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to avoid politicizing its interaction with Tehran.

IAEA chief says Atomic agency has no evidence of Iran’s ‘building a nuclear weapon’

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stated that the agency has no evidence suggesting that Iran is developing a nuclear weapon.

Russia hopes for IAEA’s impartiality in monitoring Iranian nuclear sites

Moscow hopes that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopts an impartial approach to the monitoring of Iranian nuclear facilities, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated.

Iran defends nuclear enrichment program against IAEA criticism

The Iranian deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has reiterated that Iran’s nuclear program is aligned with the country’s technical needs and fully under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, emphasizing it has no military objectives.

Iran says to increase inspections as nuclear capacity expands

The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) announced an increase in nuclear inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) due to the expansion of the country’s nuclear capacity.

Journalist criticizes Iranian diplomatic team: ‘Honest but lacking political savvy’

A veteran Iranian journalist has launched a scathing attack on Iran's diplomatic team following the recent negotiations with Europe in Geneva.

Iran says activating thousands of advanced centrifuges in response to IAEA resolution

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that his country is activating several thousands of its domestically manufactured advanced centrifuges in response to the United Nations nuclear agency’s recent resolution.

Zarif: IAEA resolution against Iran lacks legal basis

Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif argues that a recent resolution issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s Board of Governors against Iran lacks legal foundation.

Iran’s former atomic chief calls for higher enrichment

The former head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says it is now time for the country to move towards higher enrichment to advance its nuclear expertise in light of a recent anti-Iran resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s Board of Governors.

Parl’t speaker: Iran launches advanced centrifuges in response to IAEA’s ‘political move’

The speaker of the Iranian Parliament announced on Sunday that Iran has begun the operation of a series of new and advanced centrifuges in response to the ‘political maneuvering’ by the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA).

Iran says ready for both cooperation and confrontation

The spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Behrouz Kamalvandi, has said while Iran is prepared to confront threats, it prefers engagement over confrontation.

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