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Iran nuclear program

Iran may allow US inspectors access to nuclear sites if deal is reached, says atomic chief

Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), stated on Wednesday that Iran could potentially allow American inspectors access to its nuclear facilities if a broader agreement is reached.

Foreign policy expert: Europe won’t dare activate snapback mechanism against Iran

An expert on European and American affairs, commented on the ongoing Iran-US nuclear negotiations held recently in Rome, describing the talks as constructive and emphasized that declared “red lines” by both sides do not preclude progress, but rather frame the bargaining process.

Nuclear chief: Iran chooses its path based on national interests

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, has said the Islamic Republic and its people determine their direction based on their own goals and interests. Eslami added that no foreign country can dictate the country’s path.

Iran warns of “special measures” following reports of Israeli attack plans

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has condemned recent revelations by U.S. officials regarding Israeli plans to launch strikes on Iranian territory and nuclear facilities, calling them "alarming" and demanding urgent international action.

Iran parliament emphasizes peaceful nuclear rights, including uranium enrichment

The Iranian parliament members, in a statement, stressed the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program and reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic will never relinquish its nuclear rights.

President Pezeshkian: Iran does not seek nuclear weapons

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to peaceful nuclear activities and regional cooperation in a meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.

Iranian deputy FM: nuclear consortium idea may be discussed if Iran-U.S. talks advance

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, said that the idea of forming a joint nuclear consortium between Iran and Arab states has not been proposed by Tehran, but it exists and could become a subject of discussion if the ongoing Iran-U.S.talks gain momentum.

Iran’s nuclear chief: 25% of IAEA inspections in 2024 targeted Iran, despite just 3% of global capacity

Iran’s nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, has revealed that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conducted over 450 inspections worldwide in 2024, with roughly 25% of them carried out at Iranian facilities, despite Iran possessing just 3% of the world’s installed nuclear capacity.

Iran atomic chief: Nuclear technology nation’s inherited right

Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has declared nuclear technology a national heritage, emphasizing its domestic origin and peaceful development under international oversight.

FM Araghchi reaffirms Iran’s nuclear rights, calls for regional unity

Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, reiterated that Iran would not back down from its nuclear rights, stating that any negotiations attempting to limit them are unacceptable.

AOEI deputy rejects US claims about Iran’s enrichment activity 

Deputy Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, AEOI, Behrouz Kamalvandi, has dismissed recent claims by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iran is the only country enriching uranium without possessing nuclear weapons. 

Trump says prefers ‘deal with Iran’ that enables military onslaught

President Donald Trump has stated that he is willing to reach an agreement with Tehran that allows the United States to “blow up” Iran’s nuclear energy facilities.

Kamalvandi raps U.S. remarks as “misinformed,” reaffirms Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy

Behrouz Kamalvandi, Deputy Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, pushed back against comments made by the U.S. Secretary of State, labeling them “misinformed.”

Iran reaffirms nuclear rights, signals readiness for talks amid US remarks

Iran has reaffirmed its unwavering right to peaceful nuclear energy and expressed readiness to resume indirect talks with the United States, following critical remarks by US President Donald Trump.

Paper: Iran may reduce uranium enrichment to civilian levels, no full nuclear disarmament

Iran may be willing to reduce its uranium enrichment to civilian levels and allow independent verification, but will never agree to complete nuclear disarmament, according to a report by Kayhan newspaper.

Iran’s security chief: Nukes have no place in Iran’s defensive doctrine

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has reiterated that nuclear weapons have no place in the country’s defensive doctrine.

Iran’s UN envoy lambasts French ‘economic blackmail’ of reimposing anti-Tehran sanctions

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations has condemned the French foreign minister's explicit threat to reinstate sanctions on Tehran that were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran’s Deputy FM: Zero enrichment ‘non-negotiable’

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi has stressed that zero uranium enrichment, Tehran’s defense power, and its regional power are non-negotiable as they are among the country’s redlines.

IAEA chief visits Iran’s nuclear achievements exhibition following high-level talks

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, visited the Nuclear Industry Achievements exhibition in Tehran on Thursday after several hours of discussions with Iran's Vice President and head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami.

Iran atomic chief highlights nuclear breakthroughs, defies Western ‘red lines’

Iran's nuclear chief announced on Friday that the country has achieved three major nuclear milestones at international standards, defying ‘illegitimate red lines’ imposed by Western powers.

AEOI Chief: Nuclear power can resolve Iran’s energy imbalances

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said that nuclear power will play a key role in addressing the country’s energy shortfalls and structural imbalances.

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.

Iran showcases 6 achievements on National Nuclear Technology

Iran marked the National Nuclear Technology Day by unveiling six new achievements in the field of nuclear technology.

President Pezeshkian says Iran has never sought to build nuclear weapons

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Tehran has never sought and will never seek to build an atomic bomb, adding that his country is pursuing nuclear knowledge and energy for scientific advancement and to meet its own needs.

Iran Parliament Commission warns of devastating consequences of threats to nuclear industry

The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran's Parliament warned that any encroachment on or threat to Iran's peaceful nuclear industry will be met with a "serious, decisive, and devastating response" from Tehran.

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