AEOI mulling over production of 11 different types of isotopes  

Kamalvandi says Iran able to produce stable isotopes without Russia 

TEHRAN- The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) is planning to be among rare global producers of 11 types of isotopes, the AEOI spokesman and deputy chief said on Sunday, noting that Iran is able to produce isotope even without the help of Russians.  

‘Iran able to enrich uranium to 5, 20 or 60 percent’

Tehran says ready to scrap JCPOA if need be

TEHRAN – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) spokesman says Iran is ready to scarp the nuclear deal if need be, emphasizing that the AEOI has the potential to enrich uranium to 5, 20 or 60 percent, while noting that Iran will not tolerate any act of sabotage against its nuclear facilities.

Iran has acted prudently by reducing nuclear commitments: Kamalvandi

TEHRAN - Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has said that Iran has been acting prudently by reducing its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the JCPOA.

Bavar-373 missile system shows Iran is among leading countries: Kamalvandi

TEHRAN - Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Wednesday that the domestically-built missile defense system dubbed “Bavar-373” shows that Iran is among the leading countries in area of technology.

Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile hits 370 kg

TEHRAN – Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile has increased to reach 370 kilograms, according to the country’s Atomic Energy Organization spokesman.

By Mehdi Sepahvand

Iran considering technical needs when downscaling nuclear commitments: spokesman

TEHRAN – Any time Iran decides to downscale its commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal, it will see what it technically needs to decide on the kind of limitations it will overlook, the country’s nuclear spokesman says.

Iran dismisses rumors Fordow nuclear site is closed

TEHRAN – Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has dismissed reports of closure of Iran’s Fordow nuclear site, saying the facility is being used for research on vacuum systems used to enrich uranium.

Uranium not to pass 4.5% purity for time being: Kamalvandi

TEHRAN - Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Tuesday that for the time being, Iran will not pass uranium enrichment above 4.5 percent purity.

Reducing commitments intended to give diplomacy a chance, Iranian nuclear spokesman says

TEHRAN – Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Monday that Tehran’s decision to reduce its commitments to the 2015 nuclear pact was not made out of stubbornness, rather it aims to give a chance to diplomacy.

Iran starts enriching uranium to above 3.67%

TEHRAN – As the Europeans missed a two-month deadline to devise a concrete economic and financial mechanism to protect Iran from the harsh U.S. sanctions, Iran officially announced on Sunday, July 7, that it is starting to enrich uranium to a higher purity than the 3.67%.

Iran says to scale back nuclear commitments to create balance

TEHRAN - Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has said that if the Europeans refuse to uphold Iran’s rights under the 2015 nuclear deal, Tehran will continue to scale back its commitments to “create a balance”.

Macron urges Iran to be 'patient', regrets announcements on enrichment

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that he regretted Iran's announcement that it would exceed the limit of uranium enrichment set under the 2015 nuclear deal.

Kamalvandi says Russia will continue to build other phase of Bushehr nuclear plant

Tehran says its new measures are within JCPOA framework

TEHRAN – Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization spokesman has said the country has started a new level of activities under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as a countermeasure to the United States’ withdrawal from the deal and reimposition of sanctions.

By Mehdi Sepahvand

Iran to unveil 112 new nuclear achievements in April

TEHRAN – Iran is set to unveil 112 new nuclear achievements in April, according to the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

Iran able to enrich uranium beyond 20% purity: Kamalvandi

TEHRAN - Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Sunday that Iran is able to enrich uranium beyond 20% purity.

Iran says able to redesign Arak reactor

TEHRAN - Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has said that Iran is redesigning the Arak heavy water reactor with China, however, if necessary, the country is able to do the project on its own.

Iran, Europe to continue nuclear cooperation

TEHRAN - Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has said that Iran and Europe will continue their nuclear cooperation in the next two years.

Iran to exceed past uranium enrichment levels if JCPOA fails

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian nuclear energy official said on Wednesday that Tehran is ready to enrich uranium beyond previous levels in case the remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear agreement fail to salvage it.

‘Replacing U.S. with Britain in redesigning Arak reactor not Iran’s decision’

TEHRAN - Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has said that replacing the U.S. with Britain in redesigning the Arak heavy water reactor was not decided by Iran.

Iran exports nuclear medicine to 14 countries: AEOI spokesman

TEHRAN – Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has said that Iran exports nuclear medicine to 14 countries, including two European states.

Tehran might cut down on JCPOA commitments: Kamalvandi

TEHRAN – The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has said that remaining in the 2015 nuclear agreement only makes sense if Tehran can benefit from it, “otherwise it may cut down on its commitments to the pact.”

It is better to remain in nuclear deal: Iran’s Kamalvandi

TEHRAN - Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has said that it is better for Iran to remain in the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Iran to receive second batch of enriched uranium

TEHRAN – Iran will soon receive a second batch of 20 percent-enriched uranium which has been kept in Russia under the 2015 nuclear deal and now will be used at the Tehran nuclear reactor, the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Saturday.

Heavy water production continuing: Kamalvandi

TEHRAN – The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said on Wednesday that the production of heavy water has not been stopped, insisting that the production is continuing with the same pace as before.

Europe should decide on nuclear deal by end of June: Iran

TEHRAN - Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, said on Monday that Europe should decide about preserving the 2015 nuclear deal by the end of June now that the Trump White House has walked away from the multilateral agreement.

Iran says will restart enrichment at Fordow if nuclear deal falls apart

TEHRAN - Iran will begin the enrichment of uranium at its Fordow facility and will install new nuclear equipment at its Natanz plant if the 2015 nuclear agreement is nixed, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has affirmed.

No change to Fordow plant as long as nuclear deal is preserved: Iran

TEHRAN - Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, said on Saturday that there will be no change to the Fordow nuclear plant as long as the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, is preserved.

Iran says able to complete redesigning Arak reactor in ‘worst-case scenario’

TEHRAN – Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, has said that Iran is capable of completing the redesigned Arak reactor even in a “worst-case scenario”.

U.S. impeding sale of Iran’s heavy water

TEHRAN - Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, has said that the U.S. is impeding purchase of Iran’s heavy water, however, there are certain customers who do not pay attention to the U.S.

Iran insists to resume enrichment if nuclear deal not saved

TEHRAN – A top official at the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has reiterated Tehran’s position that Iran will resume nuclear enrichment activities with a greater speed if the remaining parties fail to save the 2015 nuclear agreement.