Iran nuclear program

Iran’s ambassador to Moscow: Bushehr nuclear power plant with Russia progressing as planned 

Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali says construction of the second and third units of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, in cooperation with Russia, is proceeding according to schedule despite the 12-day aggression by the Zionist regime.

Iran leader’s advisor reiterates red line on uranium enrichment

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to the leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, says uranium enrichment remains a red line for the Islamic Republic and any negotiations conditioned on halting enrichment will not take place.

Russia slams Axios report it backed ‘zero enrichment’ Iran nuclear agreement

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Sunday described reports claiming that President Vladimir Putin had encouraged his Iranian ally to accept a "zero enrichment" deal on its nuclear programme as "defamation".

Iran among top 10 global producers of heavy water

Iran has established its position as one of the world's top 10 producers of heavy water (D₂O), a vital nuclear material second only to uranium in strategic value.

Iranian MP: Suspicious microchips found in shoes of IAEA inspectors

A senior Iranian lawmaker says authorities in the country have found microchips hidden in footwear of IAEA inspectors during their visits to Iranian nuclear facilities.

Iran nuclear programme ‘very delayed’ by strikes: France

Iran's nuclear programme has been "very, very delayed" by US and Israeli attacks, France's foreign intelligence chief claimed on Tuesday, wading into a contentious debate over just how hard it was hit.

Iran’s nuclear safety center: No traces of depleted uranium found in U.S. attacks

The National Center for Nuclear Safety and Security of Iran has announced that, based on current assessments, there is no evidence indicating the use of depleted uranium in the recent U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iranian territory.

Aide to Iranian parliament chief: IAEA chief Grossi not welcome in Iran

A senior political advisor to the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament has strongly rejected the prospect of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi visiting the country, accusing him of betraying his mandate.

Tehran reaffirms conditional cooperation with IAEA following recent aggression against Iran

In an exclusive interview with NBC, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takhte-Ravanchi, underscored that Tehran has not shut the door on cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), despite the recent military aggression against Iran by the US and the Zionist regime.

FM Araghchi raps Germany’s support for attacks on Iran, reaffirms NPT commitment

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, reaffirmed Iran’s continued adherence to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Pentagon claims US attacks set back Iran nuclear program ‘one to two years’

The Pentagon has collected intelligence material that suggests Iran’s nuclear program was set back roughly one to two years as a result of the US strikes on three key facilities last month, the chief spokesperson at the US defense department announced at a news conference on Wednesday.

Atomic chief: Iran’s nuclear industry cannot be destroyed by bombing

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has declared that Iran’s nuclear industry is indestructible, even under bombardment, due to its deeply rooted domestic foundations.

Senior Iranian MP: Enrichment up to 90% may be needed for maritime use, but nuclear bomb remains red line

A member of Iran’s Parliament and the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, says that Iran may require uranium enrichment up to 90% for use in oceangoing vessels and emphasized that there are no limitations preventing the country from doing so.

Iran confirms serious damage at Fordow nuclear facility, reiterates peaceful intentions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that significant and serious damage has occurred at the Fordow nuclear facility following US strikes on June 22, although details remain unclear.

Tehran’s nuclear enrichment ‘will never stop’: Iran’s envoy

Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, has stressed that that Tehran’s nuclear enrichment “will never stop” because it is permitted for “peaceful energy” purposes under the the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Iran FM refutes IAEA chief’s call to visit nuclear sites

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abba Araghchi says  a call by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi to visit the country’s nuclear facilities, recently targeted in US military aggression, is “meaningless and possibly even malign in intent.”

Sources: Israeli commandos entering Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site security bluff 

While US President Donald Trump has claimed that Israeli forces entered the Fordow Nuclear Site near the Iranian city of Qom, and some social media channels have circulated fabricated videos to support this claim, informed sources in Qom Province have denied it as a security bluff. 

Foreign Ministry: Iran under most stringent IAEA inspection regime

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei says the Islamic Republic remains under the most rigorous inspection and monitoring regime enforced by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran UN Mission urges UNSC emergency meeting following US attack

The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, in a letter to the UN Security Council, condemned in the strongest possible terms the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, calling for an emergency meeting of the UNSC.

UN watchdog says no increase in radiation levels at Iran nuclear sites

The UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, announced on Sunday that there had been no reported increases in off-site radiation levels at the three Iranian nuclear sites targeted in US strikes.

Iran’s FM says ‘outrageous’ US attack on nuclear sites to have ‘everlasting consequences’

In his first public remarks after the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi pointed out that Washington has breached international law.

Iran’s atomic body condemns US attack on nuclear facilities, vows legal action

In a strongly worded statement early Sunday morning, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) condemned the US strikes on the country’s nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.

UK, France, Germany offer to negotiate on Iran’s nuclear programme

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, currently visiting the Middle East, has stated he’s working to help reduce tensions in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

Damage to nuclear facilities in Fordow and Isfahan limited: Iran

Iran’s nuclear sites in Fordow and Isfahan were not extensively damaged in an attack by Israel, the spokesperson of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has stated.

Iran atomic chief: Advanced centrifuges ready to start enrichment in new site

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, announced that Iran is prepared to activate its third uranium enrichment facility in response to the latest IAEA Board of Governors resolution, calling it a reaction to what he termed an “unlawful and extremist” political move by Western powers.

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