Iran nuclear program

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.

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.

Iranian MP calls for Tehran to leave NPT 

A senior Iranian MP has called for Iran to leave the NPT amid tension between Tehran and Western governments following the adoption of a resolution against the Islamic Republic at the UN nuclear oversight body, the IAEA.

Official: Iran responds to IAEA resolution with increased nuclear enrichment capacity

Behrouz Kamalvandi, the spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), says the organization has increased enrichment capacity following the adoption of the anti-Tehran resolution by the IAEA.

Iran president says Tehran ready to cooperate with IAEA to remove misunderstandings 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a meeting with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said Tehran is ready to cooperate with the IAEA to resolve any ambiguity about its nuclear program. 

Nuclear chief says Iran self-sufficient in laser technology

The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, announced that Tehran has achieved self-sufficiency in producing laser technology products.

Iran atomic chief: Russia commits to cooperation on phases 2 and 3 of Bushehr nuclear power plant

Iran's nuclear energy organization has confirmed that Russia is committed to collaborating on the construction of phases 2 and 3 of the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

Iran’s nuclear facilities not impacted in Israeli raids: UN

Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has confirmed that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure was not hit in the Israeli strikes.

Nuclear chief dismisses concerns about potential Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has stressed that all Iranian nuclear sites are operating normally, unfazed by recent threats of potential Israeli strikes.

Iran’s nuclear official says Tehran ready for all scenarios in face of Israel’s threats

Behrouz Kamalvandi, the spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has dismissed Israeli threats against the country's nuclear facilities, assuring the public that Tehran is prepared for any scenario.

Spokesperson stresses Iran’s commitment to peaceful nuclear activities

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei condemned the statement from the European Union and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council summit meeting, reaffirming Iran's commitment to peaceful nuclear activities and rejecting the allegations as baseless.

Zarif discusses calls for revising Iran’s defensive doctrine amid regional tensions

Iran’s Vice-President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, addressed recent calls from some members of Iran’s Parliament to revise the country’s defense doctrine in order to maintain deterrence in the region.

Iran’s former MP slams proposal to change nuclear doctrine, questions Russia, China support

Amid regional tensions, the news of a letter from a group of Iranian Parliamentarians to the country’s Supreme National Security Council has sparked significant domestic and international reactions.

Nuclear chief: Iran produces world’s highest-quality heavy water

The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) announced that the country is producing the world’s highest-quality heavy water and its derivatives, highlighting the significant advancements in Iran’s nuclear technology.

Report: Dozens of Iranian MPs call for revision of nuclear weapons doctrine

39 members of the Iranian Parliament have called for a revision of the country's defense doctrine to allow for the production of nuclear weapons which Iran has so far asserted does not seek, according to a Wednesday report by Dideban Iran news website.

There is no evidence Iran has decided to rush toward building a nuclear bomb: CIA

There is no evidence that Tehran has decided to build a nuclear weapon, and if it did, the United States and its allies would most likely be able to detect such a step soon after it was taken, CIA Director William Burns has stated.

Iranian analyst rebukes IAEA for silence on Israel’s threat to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities

A prominent Iranian journalist and political analyst has expressed strong criticism of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its silence regarding former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett’s recent comments about attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Israel should hit Iran’s nuclear facilities: Trump

The US Republican Party presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has said Israel should strike Iran’s nuclear facilities in response to Tehran’s recent missile barrage against Israel.

Iranian Embassy in London rejects reports of secret nuclear deal with Russia

The Iranian Embassy in London has strongly denied claims by the British newspaper Guardian that Russia has shared nuclear secrets with Iran to help it make nukes in a quid pro quo for Tehran giving Moscow missiles.

Iran’s atomic chief: Tehran has no hidden nuclear program

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the Islamic Republic has no hidden nuclear program.

Atomic chief: Iran exports radiopharmaceuticals to five continents

Iran’s nuclear establishment for peaceful purposes has come a long way during the administration of late President Ebrahim Raisi, and is planning on more achievements in the new administration of President Massoud Pezeshkian, according to the country’s atomic chief.

Nuclear chief: Iran among world’s top three in radiopharmaceuticals

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced that Iran ranks among the top three countries globally in the field of radiopharmaceuticals.

Iran says has broken monopoly in nuclear products, services

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has stated Tehran has managed to break the monopoly in the nuclear industry as its domestically-developed products and services are today traded in the global markets.

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