Nuclear Deal (JCPOA)

Iran Promises ‘Good News’ on Arak Reactor in Coming Months

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi has promised that the country will have "good news" about its heavy water nuclear reactor in Arak.

US Return to JCPOA Is Ticket to Talks with Iran: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States must return to JCPOA the 2015 nuclear deal and stop engaging in "economic terrorism" against the Iranian people if it wants to meet for talks.

‘No Rouhani-Trump Meeting in Sight Unless US Returns to JCPOA’

Iranian Foreign Minister Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says no meeting is conceivable between the presidents of Iran and the United States as long as Washington does not comply with the Iran nuclear deal.

Meeting with Trump Possible If Secures Iran’s Interests, Rouhani Hints

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has suggested that he would meet even his American counterpart Donald Trump if such talks would secure Iran's interests.

‘G7 Leaders Choose Macron to Pass on Messages to Iran’

G7 leaders have agreed that French President Emmanuel Macron should hold talks and pass on messages to Iran, a French presidential source said.

Iran FM Says Had ‘Constructive’ Talks with Macron

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says his negotiations with French President Emmanuel Macron on ways to save the Iran nuclear deal were good and constructive.

Zarif in Paris to Discuss Macron’s Offer ahead of G7 Summit

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss his offer to save the Iran nuclear deal, also known as JCPOA.

Iran Says Not to Return to Nuclear Talks with Trump’s Pressures

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani highlighted the futility of the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran and said the pressures cannot force the Islamic Republic to return to nuclear negotiating table.

Iran Says Geared Up for 3rd Reduction in Its Nuclear Commitments

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has voiced readiness to take the third step in a phased reduction of commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal and has even assembled a number of 6th-generation centrifuge machines.

Spokesman: 3rd Reduction in Iran’s Nuclear Commitments Only A Month Away

The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has warned that Tehran will definitely take the third step in a phased reduction of commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal in around a month, should the remaining parties to the JCPOA fail again to honor their undertakings.

Tehran to Enforce Phase 3 of Reducing JCPOA Commitments: FM

The Iranian foreign minister says the country will go ahead with implementing the third phase of scaling back its commitments under the Iran nuclear deal.

‘Kill 3,000 Americans and Escape Punishment by Buying US Arms’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States is opposed to the Islamic Republic for its refusal to surrender, but is okay with the killing of hundreds of its citizens by those who buy American weapons.

Iran Urges Europe to Seize Chance to Save Nuclear Deal

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the more time passes, the more difficult it will be for Tehran and Europe to roll back to the point before Iran began scaling down its commitment under the Iran nuclear deal.

UK to Avoid Confrontation with Iran under Johnson: Expert

An expert of international politics has predicted a road fraught with difficulties for the incoming UK prime minister in the quest for Brexit, saying Boris Johnson seems hardly likely to look for confrontation with Iran.

Iran, EU Hold ‘Constructive’ Talks on JCPOA: Araqchi

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says during the JCPOA Joint Commission's meeting held on Sunday in Vienna, the participants held constructive talks on the 2015 nuclear deal, while expressing their opposition to the US' unilateralism.

UK Says Iran Must Be Allowed to Sell Its Oil

The United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Tehran Rob Macaire says the Islamic Republic must be allowed to sell its crude oil despite the US sanctions, and London supports the country in doing that.

Why Iran Doesn’t Want the Bomb?

Accusing Iran of trying to develop a nuclear bomb has prevailed in the West among scholars, journalists and politicians, at least for the past decade. The 2015 nuclear agreement was expected to put an end to this fabricated concern and pave the way for normalization of Iran’s relations with the international community. However, the US decision to withdraw from the deal, and Europe’s failure to live up to its commitments, showed that reaching this point will not be as easy as it was perceived.

Special Envoy Conveys Rouhani’s Message to Macron in Paris

Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, the special envoy of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, has met with French President Emmanuel Macron to deliver the Iranian president’s written message.

Evidence Gives Rise to Suspicion of Israel’s Role in Amano Death: Report

New solid evidence has given rise to suspicion that Israel has played a key role in the death of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Chief Yukiya Amano, a report by Tasnim news agency said.

Iran’s Araqchi to Deliver Rouhani’s Message to Macron in Paris

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has left Tehran for Paris, where is going to convey a written message from President Hassan Rouhani to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.

JCPOA Joint Commission to Convene in Vienna on July 28

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the next session of the Joint Commission of the JCPOA will be held at the level of deputy foreign ministers in Austria’s capital of Vienna on July 28 as a prelude to a ministerial meeting.

Fordow Plant in Operation: AEOI Spokesman

Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Behrouz Kamalvandi, has dismissed as baseless the reports on closure of Fordow nuclear plant, saying the uranium enrichment site remains operational.

Iran Rebuts Bolton’s Claims, Says All Countries Can Enrich Uranium

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, says enrichment of uranium for peaceful purposes is the right of all parties to the NPT, and this right cannot be denied of or given to any country.

All Paths Open to Save JCPOA, Rouhani Tells Macron

Iran’s president says Tehran is determined to keep open all options for preserving the 2015 nuclear deal with world countries while ensuring it derives its interests under the agreement.

Iran to Keep Uranium Enrichment at 4.5% Level ‘Until Further Notice’

The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrooz Kamalvandi says Iran has no plan to trespass the current 4.5-percent enrichment level in the near future, but in the next phase, it may grow to 20%.

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