Nuclear Deal (JCPOA)

Tehran Raps US for Requesting IAEA to Hold Meeting on Iran

Iran has criticized the US for requesting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to hold an emergency meeting on Iran, describing it as a “sad irony”.

New EU Foreign Policy Chief: Fan of Iran Deal, Critic of Trump

Josep Borrell, who served as Spanish foreign minister, will replace Federica Mogherini as the new European Union foreign policy chief.

Trump Distorts Rouhani’s Remarks, Claims Iran after ‘New Deal’

US President Donald Trump has distorted remarks by his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani, regarding Tehran’s uranium enrichment plans in reciprocation of Washington’s unilateral exit from a 2015 nuclear deal and the other parties’ failure to keep their side of the accord.

‘Iran to Fulfil JCPOA Obligations as Much as Europe Does’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has played down his French counterpart’s cautionary words about the dangers of leaving the 2015 nuclear deal, making it clear that Tehran will be implementing the JCPOA exactly in the same way that Paris would do it.

Iran to Remain Committed to JCPOA as Much as Europe Does

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will remain committed to the Iran nuclear deal exactly in the same way that the Europeans do.

Iran to Surpass 3.67% Uranium Enrichment Level Sunday: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic will increase the level of its uranium enrichment as part of the second phase of reducing its nuclear deal commitments on July 7, when the 60-day deadline it had given the Europeans will end.

Iran to Honour JCPOA Just Like E3, Zarif Says

The foreign minister of Iran has made it clear for the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal that Tehran’s compliance with the accord will be commensurate with their economic commitments.

It’s Europe’s Turn to Save JCPOA: Iranian Envoy

Iran’s ambassador to Vienna-based international organizations has reminded the Europeans of their responsibility to salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal with practical measures, hours after an official announcement that Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile has passed the 300 kg limit.

Iran Says Not Satisfied with INSTEX Implementation

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the way that the European financial mechanism, INSTEX, is currently being implemented is not what Iran has been asking for.

Iran’s Enriched Uranium Stockpiles Exceed 300kg

Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles have surpassed the 300kg limit set by the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, Iran's foreign minister confirmed on Monday.

Iran Hints May Negotiate with Trump If US Returns to JCPOA

Iran's ambassador to the UN has suggested that Tehran-Washington talks would not be possible unless President Donald Trump reverses his decision to pull the US out of the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran Calls INSTEX ‘Nice Car without Gasoline’

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations says the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX) is like a beautiful car which is out of gasoline.

Iran to Press Ahead with Reduced Commitment to JCPOA: Source

Dissatisfied with the outcome of the most recent session of the 2015 nuclear deal’s joint commission in Vienna, Iran will definitely keep halting certain commitments under the agreement, a source has said.

‘INSTEX Implemented Too Late, Can’t Secure Iran’s Interests’

An Iranian lawmaker says the INSTEX, the European financial mechanism aimed at keeping economic ties with Iran normal amid the US sanctions, does not meet Iran’s interests as it is being implemented too late.

EU Says Iran Trade Channel, INSTEX, Now Operational

Iran and other parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action have wrapped up a key meeting of the JCPOA by releasing a joint statement.

UN Envoy: Iran Can No More Keep to JCPOA Unilaterally

Iran cannot continue to honour the 2015 nuclear deal unilaterally anymore, the country’s ambassador to the United Nations has said.

Iran to Speed Up Uranium Enrichment as of Thursday

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country’s enriched uranium stockpiles will surpass the 300kg limit set by the Iran nuclear deal and Tehran will speed up enriching uranium as of Thursday.

Iran Prepared to Confront Any Aggression, Rouhani Tells Macron

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is not seeking a war with the US but is ready to confront any aggression.

No More Reason for Iran to Keep to JCOPA: Senior Diplomat

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi says Europe’s inaction leaves Iran with no choice but to stop a one-way commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal.

US Must Give More Concessions If Seeks Deal beyond JCPOA: Iran

A presidential advisor says if the United States wants something more than the 2015 nuclear deal, it needs to give Iran concessions beyond those of the JCPOA.

Iran Says 2nd Phase of Scaling Back JCPOA Commitments ‘More Serious’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has warned the European parties to the JCPOA that if they do not take a significant step within the few coming days, Tehran’s second phase of scaling down its nuclear deal commitments will begin more seriously.

Europe Not Active Enough to Save JCPOA: German MP

A member the German Parliament says Europe has not shown an appropriate reaction to the US in order to preserve the Iran nuclear deal in the face of Washington’s sanctions on Tehran.

Iran Says No Reason Left for It to Honour Nuclear Deal

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says the Europeans' failure to fulfil their commitments under the Iran nuclear deal has left Iran no choice but to stop honouring its obligations.

Era of Gunboat Diplomacy Is Over: Iranian Nuclear Official

Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has reminded the US government of the futility of gunboat diplomacy, saying Tehran will press ahead with uranium enrichment plans.

Macron’s Adviser in Iran for Talks on Regional Tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron’s top diplomatic adviser has arrived in Iran for a series of talks for alleviating tensions in the Middle East.

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