Resumption of Protocol implementation ‘predicated on sanctions lifting’
Iran’s chief negotiator says Tehran’s resumption ofthe voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol allowing short-notice inspections of the country’s nuclear sites is “predicated” on the verifiable lifting of sanctions.
Iran will extend deal with IAEA if needed
A top Iranian nuclear negotiator leading Iran’s negotiating team at the Vienna nuclear deal talks said Iran will extend a monitoring access deal with the UN nuclear watchdog if needed.
Iran to Execute Strategic Action by May 24 If No Progress Made in JCPOA Talks: MP
If the negotiating parties fail to make a breakthrough in the talks for the revival of the JCPOA until May 24, the Iranian Parliament’s law on 'Strategic Action’ will take affect and the IAEA will have no access to the data recorded at the country’s nuclear sites, a lawmaker said.
Vienna talks to lead to ‘new deal’: senior MP
A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that the Vienna nuclear talks between Iran and world powers are expected to lead to a new deal, warning the Iranian negotiating team against falling into the American “trap.”
Tehran Rules Out Odd Speculations on Its 60% Enrichment
Iran’s ambassador to the international organizations in Vienna has ruled out “odd speculations” about the country’s nuclear program, saying the change in the mode of Iran’s 60% uranium enrichment program is a “technical decision” which the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was informed about.
US lawmakers introduce bill to block Saudi Arabia’s pursuit of nukes
A group of American lawmakers has put forward a draft legislation that seeks to prevent Saudi Arabia from acquiring nuclear weapons amid reports about suspected attempts by the kingdom to process uranium and move toward the development of atomic bombs.
IAEA confirms Iran has started 60-percent uranium enrichment
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has verified that Iran has started enriching uranium up to 60-percent purity level, a measure the Islamic Republic had promised to take following an Israeli act of nuclear terrorism against it.
West, IAEA failed to provide nuclear technology to Iran
President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the common name for the 2015 nuclear deal, completely legalized nuclear technology in Iran and this was a great achievement that happened during his early years as president.
Iran favors JCPOA model, lifting every sanction by Trump
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Iran favors the JCPOA model and lifting every sanction by Trump’s term.
Iran urges IAEA to stay impartial
Saeed Khatibzadeh on Monday urged the UN nuclear watchdog to observe impartiality in commenting on technical issues about the Iranian nuclear program to ensure cooperation with Iran.