Nuclear Energy

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.

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.

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 insists on its right to peaceful use of nuclear energy

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that Iran has declared the acquisition and use of nuclear weapons as forbidden and has always been a committed member of the international non-proliferation regime.

US starts mass production of advanced thermonuclear bombs

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The US plans to start volume production of its newest B61-13 thermonuclear bombs later in May, almost a year ahead of schedule.

Russia says every nation has right to develop nuclear program

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry says that Iran and other countries that do not possess nuclear weapons have a legitimate right to develop their own civil nuclear energy programs.

AEOI chief:

Nuclear energy plays a strategic role in Iran’s development

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says that nuclear energy plays a strategic role in the development of the country and is a means of the national power.

Iran, Algeria discuss key regional developments

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – In a phone conversation, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Attaf discussed bilateral ties and urged stronger Islamic cooperation in response to Israeli aggression in Palestine.

Iran foreign ministry explains details of next round of Iran-US talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman says that the fourth round of Iran-US negotiations will be held between Iran's FM Araghchi and US envoy Witkoff.

"Any military strike will be reciprocated"; Iran warns Israel

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – In a bold message, Iran's foreign minister slammed Israel’s “delusional” attempts to dictate Tehran’s actions and warned that any military strike would be met with immediate retaliation.

Trump ‘pretty sure’ US, Iran will make deal

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump is "pretty sure" that his administration will be able to make a deal with Iran on Tehran’s nuclear program.

Iran’s FM Araghchi, IAEA chief discuss cooperation

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi held a phone call with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the latest status of Iran-IAEA cooperation and the broader context of ongoing indirect Iran-US negotiations.

Diplomat reveals details of 3rd round of Iran-US talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (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 the details of the 3rd round of the Iran-US talks.

Iran resolved to secure right of peaceful use nuclear energy

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman says that Tehran is resolved to secure its lawful right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes in talks with Washington.

Iran's foreign minister to visit Muscat for talks with US

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Muscat on Friday evening at the head of a diplomatic and technical-expert delegation to engage in indirect negotiations with the United States.

Iran has no intention to negotiate in public: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Tehran has no intention to negotiate in public.

Russia voices readiness to facilitate Iran-US talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Russia says it is prepared to make every effort to facilitate the negotiation process between Tehran and Washington.

FM Spox.:

Iran remains committed to cause of dialogue, diplomacy

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman has reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to the cause of dialogue and diplomacy as he was leaving Rome, where the second round of Iran-US nuclear talks was held with Oman's mediation.

Baghaei comments on Iran-US talks in Rome

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iran's foreign ministry spokesman has commented on the indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Rome.

Italy voices readiness to contribute to ME peace

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has voiced his country's readiness to contribute to the peace and stability of the Middle East region.

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IAEA chief Grossi to visit Iran this week

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – The director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, is expected to visit Tehran this week.

Iran, Kuwait discuss indirect Tehran-Washington talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Abdullah Al Yahya, exchanged views on regional developments and the ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States.

Iran briefs UAE on indirect talks with US

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi updated his Emirati counterpart on the ongoing indirect negotiations with the US in Oman during a phone conversation focused on regional developments.

Ulyanov reacts to Iran-US Saturday talks in Oman

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Russian Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based international organizations Mikhail Ulyanov described the results of Saturday’s US-Iranian talks on nuclear program as "reassuring."

Oman to host second round of Iran-US talks next week

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says that Oman would be again the host of the new round of indirect talks between Tehran and Washington next week.