Iran nuclear program

Iran atomic chief: Construction of units 2, 3 of Bushehr nuclear power plant continues

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced on Tuesday that the construction of Units 2 and 3 of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is ongoing.

Tehran rejects French president’s claims as baseless

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry categorically dismissed the recent remarks by the French President regarding Iran’s nuclear program, its regional policy as well as Tehran’s alleged military support for Russia in the Ukraine war as baseless, contradictory, and diversionary.

Iran begins military exercise at Natanz nuclear facility

The Iranian Air Defense Command Headquarters has launched the first phase of a joint exercise, code-named "Power Exercise," at the Natanz nuclear defense zone, in central Iran.

France claims Iran nuclear programme nearing ‘point of no return’

French President Emmanuel Macron has raised concern over Tehran’s nuclear programme, describing Iran as the main “strategic and security challenge” for Europeans in the Middle East.

Iranian MP warns Israel against attacking nuclear facilities: “We’ll make atomic bomb”

A member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has issued a stern warning to Israel regarding potential military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

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.

Advisor to Iran leader: Tehran ready for talks, but won’t give in to pressure over nuclear issue

Kamal Kharrazi, the head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations and an advisor to Iran’s Leader, has said Tehran is ready for talks with the US but will not give in to pressure.

Iran should withdraw from NPT, says Kayhan newspaper’s editor-in-chief

Hossein Shariatmadari, in an article for Kayhan newspaper, has argued that Iran's membership in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has brought nothing but harm to the country and suggested that Iran should withdraw from it.

Iran issues stern warning against E3 on snapback mechanism use

Iran has strongly warned that any use of the snapback mechanism to impose all anti-Iran sanctions by the three European members of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal will be met with a firm response.

Analyst: NPT withdrawal would turn Iran into North Korea

Morteza Makki, a Tehran-based European affairs expert, has warned that withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) would have severe consequences for Iran, likening it to North Korea. Given the country's current economic challenges, he stressed the need for realistic strategies and national consensus to avoid reaching such a critical juncture.

AEOI chief says nuclear technology in Iran not to be limited

Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, has emphasized that with the endeavours and diligence of Iranian specialized youth, the country's nuclear technology will never be stopped.

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.

Iran rejects additional monitoring amid sanctions, criticizes IAEA stance

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to its obligations under the nuclear Safeguards Agreement. Gharibabadi emphasized that Tehran will not accept any additional monitoring measures beyond those outlined in the agreement as long as the “unjust sanctions” against the country persist.

Iran dismisses E3 allegations about its nuclear program

Tehran has dismissed recent accusations by three European countries regarding Iran's peaceful nuclear program, saying it will give an appropriate response to any confrontational move.

Iran warns of strong reaction to snapback mechanism threats

Iran's ambassador and permanent envoy to the UN has warned that any threat by the West to invoke the snapback mechanism to restore previous sanctions would be met with a firm response from Tehran.

Iran says its nuclear program being monitored by IAEA

Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei has stated the country’s peaceful nuclear activities are under supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran deputy FM warns of possible withdrawal from NPT if snapback activated

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has warned that Tehran will walk out of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) should the so-called snapback mechanism be activated.

Iran’s official says nuclear power from Bushehr plant equivalent to 13mn barrels of crude oil in 2023

Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Behrouz Kamalvandi, has stated that in the past year alone, the electricity generated at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran, has resulted in savings equivalent to at least 13 million barrels of crude oil, amounting to approximately $900 million.

Iran dismisses European claims of ‘nuclear weapons’ ambitions

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the UN has rejected allegations by France, Germany, and the UK regarding Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons.

Foreign ministry spokesman says Iran’s nuclear program to remain peaceful

Tehran will maintain its peaceful nuclear activities on the basis of religious decrees and its national security doctrine, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei told reporters on Monday.

France claims Iran close to nuclear weapons

Tehran could acquire a nuclear weapon within months, Nicolas Lerner, the head of the French Foreign Intelligence Service, has claimed.

Iran engages in talks with European diplomats on nuclear issue, sanctions relief

Iran engages in talks with European diplomats on nuclear issue, sanctions relief Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced  that another round of direct talks with senior political directors from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom had been held in Geneva. 

Iran begins gas injection into thousands of advanced centrifuges

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced on Wednesday that Iran has commenced gas injection into thousands of advanced centrifuges as part of its nuclear development program.

Iran says to launch new set of centrifuges amidst constructive engagement

The spokeswoman for the Iranian government announced that Iran plans to launch a new set of centrifuges, stressing that the country’s interactions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will continue within the framework of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

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.

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