Iran nuclear program

Iranian MP says Tehran to press ahead with 60% enrichment

An Iranian MP has said the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran will press ahead with its current policies including 60 percent enrichment until sanctions against the country are lifted.

AEOI chief: Iran moving fast to develop nuclear power plants

Iran’s nuclear chief says the country is moving toward the production of inexpensive fuel and energy and has thus placed the development of nuclear power plants high on its agenda.

MP: Iran must ignore IAEA resolution, keep up uranium enrichment

An Iranian lawmaker plays down a Western-drafted resolution recently passed against Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), saying the country must ignore the “hype” and keep up its uranium enrichment.

E3, US express concerns over Iran’s 60% uranium enrichment

The United States and its European allies voiced concern over Iran announcing it has begun enriching uranium to 60 percent at the Fordow nuclear facility. Tehran’s move was a response to the adoption of an anti-Iran resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors.

For 1st time, Iran starts 60% nuclear enrichment at Fordow site after IAEA resolution

Iran says it has started enriching uranium to a purity level of 60 percent at the Fordow nuclear plant in the north-central part of the country, in what appears to be a tit-for-tat measure against a resolution adopted by the UN nuclear watchdog against Tehran’s nuclear program.

Iran says its response to IAEA board resolution “decisive”

Iran has warned of a "decisive and effective" response, if an anti-Tehran resolution is ratified by the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Iran’s atomic energy agency aims for 20-percent share of national power generation: Official

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the organization intends to generate enough power to meet 20 percent of national demand, equaling 14,000 megawatts.

Ground broken for research reactor in Iran

Ground is broken for a 10-megawatt research reactor in central Iran.

Atomic chief: Iran indigenizing reactors, set to turn into nuclear hub

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the Islamic Republic has kick-started the process of indigenizing designing and the construction of nuclear reactors with an eye on the high capacity of the country in the field.

Iran Atomic Energy Organization confirms hacking of its email server

The information office of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has confirmed reports of the hacking of its email server that are making the rounds on social media, saying the move is aimed at attacking the public’s attention and are part of a propaganda campaign.

Pace of progress in nuclear industry increasing in Iran: Nuclear chief

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says the development of Iran’s nuclear industry is picking up increasing momentum.

AEOI’s deputy chief says enemies should persue diplomacy with Iran

The deputy chief of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Iran's enemies have no option vis-à-vis the Islamic Republic but diplomacy.

Iran’s nuclear chief confirms launch of new centrifuges at Natanz nuclear site

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran confirms the UN atomic agency’s report that Tehran has started uranium enrichment using new centrifuges at the Natanz nuclear facility.

Reuters: IAEA report shows Iran rapidly expanding enrichment

Iran is rapidly expanding its ability to enrich uranium with advanced centrifuges at its underground plant at Natanz, says Reuters citing what it calls a confidential United Nations nuclear watchdog report it saw on Monday.

Iran’s nuclear chief: Big powers determined to prevent Iran from having new technologies

The director of the Atomic energy Organization of Iran has said there is a firm determination to prevent Iran from gaining access to new technologies.

Nuclear chief: Iran leading producer of radiopharmaceuticals in world

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the Islamic Republic has become one of the major producers of radiopharmaceuticals in the world despite relentless sanctions.

Iran says received messages showing IAEA wants to close its nuclear case

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says it has received messages from the International Atomic Energy Agency that show the UN watchdog is going to close down the case of nuclear material in alleged Iranian sites.

Mere detection of nuclear traces doesn’t mean Iran has undeclared material: Official

An Iranian nuclear official says the mere detection by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of nuclear traces at sites in Iran does not mean that the country has undeclared nuclear material in its possession.

Analyst: Europeans’ claim on Iran nuclear work unacceptable

A former veteran Iranian lawmaker says the issues raised by the European troika concerning the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency are completely unacceptable.

AEOI head: Iran pursues open-door policy to propel peaceful nuclear agenda

A top Iranian official says the Islamic Republic is following an ‘open-door’ policy to push forward its nuclear goals for civilian purposes, including a bigger role in electricity generation.

MP: Iran must insist on guarantees, closure of PMD case in nuclear talks

An Iranian lawmaker has called on the foreign ministry to insist on securing guarantees on removal of the anti-Tehran sanctions and ensuring a good nuclear agreement comes out of the Vienna talks.

Kayhan chief editor: Nuclear talks lead nowhere, Iran should leave NPT

A veteran Iranian journalist says the long-drawn out talks on Iran’s nuclear deal is in fact “beating the air” since the Western parties are not actually worried about Iran’s nuclear technology but they use it as a pretext to maintain economic pressure against the country.

Daily: Iran’s nuclear know-how best guarantee to keep US in future deal

An Iranian daily close to Iran’s reformists says the US will not be able to provide any legal guarantee to Tehran that it will not violate the 2015 nuclear deal again in case of its revival, and the best guarantee in the face of any future promise-breaking would be the country’s nuclear capabilities.

AEOI head: Iran seeking production of 10,000-megawatt nuclear power

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says construction of a 10,000-megawatt nuclear power plant to generate electricity in line with production of clean energy is high on the agenda for the Iranian atomic energy organization.

Iran should become hub for designing, building nuclear power plants: Official

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says the country should become a hub for the designing and building of nuclear power plants in the coming years.

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