Iran Nuclear Program

Iran deciding to attend next round of talks with US or not

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is still reviewing whether to take part in the next round of nuclear negotiations, criticizing the US for making irrational demands.

FM Araghchi:

Iran not to give up on uranium enrichment at any cost

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister stated that recent US positions in nuclear talks are irrational and unacceptable, stressing that uranium enrichment is non-negotiable for Iran.

Next round Iran-US talks date, venue not finalized yet

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that while Oman has proposed potential dates and venues for the next round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States, no final decision has been made yet.

"I don't think talks with US will lead anywhere": Leader

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that he does not believe the ongoing indirect nuclear negotiations with the US will yield any result.

President Pezeshkian:

Iran ready to give assurances to US it won't build nukes

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – "If the US government is really concerned about alleged Iran's development of nuclear weapons, we are ready to give assurances," according to President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday.

Iran not to change stance on enrichment: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reacted to Monday remarks by White House spokeswoman on Iran's right to enrichment, saying "No matter how much they repeat it, our positions will not change."

Iran explains about next round of nuclear talks date, time

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – In his weekly presser on Monday, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman spoke about the date and time of the next round of indirect nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington.

Iran not to stop uranium enrichment under any circumstances

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman described uranium enrichment as a vital part of the country’s nuclear program, saying that it is not a “fantasy” to be abandoned under foreign pressure.

Iran's Foreign Ministry:

Nuclear talks 'difficult' as US disregards diplomatic norms

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said negotiations with the US are "difficult" due to Washington’s lack of commitment to diplomatic conventions.

Iran’s nuclear rights non-negotiable: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his Turkish counterpart that Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy is non-negotiable, reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to constructive diplomacy if its rights are respected.

President:

Agreement with US within reach if Washington stops bullying

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the path to an agreement with the US is open if Washington avoids a bullying attitude in talks regarding the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

FM Araghchi:

Enrichment will continue in Iran with or without a deal

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Iran will not abandon its right to uranium enrichment, adding that Tehran is ready to provide guarantees that it will never develop nuclear arms.

Pezeshkian at TDF:

Iran neither seeks nor believes in building nuclear weapon

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted Iran’s right to use peaceful nuclear technology for vital sectors, while reiterating that the country neither seeks nor believes in nuclear weapons.

Iran, Turkey FMs discuss diplomatic developments

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Turkey discussed the latest political developments in a phone call.

Iran reaffirms transparency of its nuclear program

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Mohammad Eslami said Iran remains one of the most closely monitored countries by the IAEA.

FM Araghchi:

Maintaining nuclear infrastructure, enrichment non-negotiable

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Iran's right to maintain its nuclear infrastructure and uranium enrichment is non-negotiable.

Israel furious over secrecy of US-Iran negotiations

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Israeli media have reported growing frustration among Tel Aviv officials over being excluded from the details of ongoing US-Iran talks, calling the lack of transparency a serious concern for Israel.

FM Araghchi:

Iran not to abandon its hard-earned right to enrichment

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed Frida that there is "no scenario in which Iran abandons its hard-earned right to enrichment" amid talks with Washington on Tehran's nuclear issue.

Dep. FM Gharibabadi:

Iran not to accept pause in its right to nuclear enrichment

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – A senior Iranian diplomat has stressed that Tehran stands firm on its right to nuclear enrichment as a red line, adding that the country will not accept a pause in its enrichment.

Rubio reiterates allegations against Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reiterated the allegations against the peaceful Iranian nuclear program, saying that Tehran 'at the threshold' of nuclear weapon capability.

Iran’s nuclear capability a national right

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that nuclear technology is Iran’s right and will be used solely for peaceful purposes.

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Iran, Europeans to hold nuclear talks on Friday

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iran will hold talks in Istanbul on Friday with European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, a media outlet has announced.

Halting Iran’s nuclear program not an issue in talks with US

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says that stopping the nuclear program of Iran is not being discussed in the negotiations with the United States.

Chances of restoring P5+1 extremely low: Russian diplomat

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The chances of restoring the P5+1 group of negotiators on the Iranian nuclear program, are extremely low, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told reporters on Tuesday.

Iran will not back down from nuclear rights: Pres. Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that Iran will not retreat from its inalienable right to nuclear technology for the peaceful purposes.

Iran, Japan senior diplomats hold consultative meeting

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The 33rd Iran-Japan Vice-Ministerial Consultation has been held in Tehran with the participation of the deputy foreign ministers for political affairs of the two countries.

Official reveals new details about Iran-US nuclear talks

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, who is a member of the Iranian negotiating delegation in nuclear talks with Washington, revealed new details regarding the Iran-US talks.

Iran’s nuclear progress unstoppable: AEOI chief

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), stressed that Iran’s nuclear progress will not be stopped, despite facing absolute sanctions.

31st Iran Nuclear Conference kicks off in Mashhad

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The 31st edition of Iran’s National Nuclear Conference has begun in Mashhad, focusing on advanced nuclear technologies and sustainable nuclear governance.