By Hossein Yari

The great sin of Amano

TEHRAN - The silence of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against non-core nuclear activities of Saudi Arabia indicates that it is non-autonomous. Riyadh, as a center for the development of terrorism in the West Asian region, and the main sponsor of terrorist and extremist groups (such as ISIS), is seeking to expand its nuclear program.

IAEA's Amano asks Saudi Arabia to provide safeguards for 1st nuclear reactor

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has asked Saudi Arabia to implement safeguards for its first nuclear reactor under construction near the Saudi capital Riyadh that could complete by the end of the year.

Amano reaffirms Iran's commitment to nuclear deal

Yukiya Amano, the chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), on Tuesday reaffirmed Iran's compliance to its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

By staff and agency

Head of UN nuclear watchdog: Iran complying with nuclear deal

Yukiya Amano, the head of UN nuclear watchdog, said on Monday that Iran is complying with the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iranian diplomat holds talks with Bulgarian officials

TEHRAN - Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met separately with a number of Bulgarian officials on Thursday, discussing expansion of ties between Tehran and Sofia.

By staff and agency

Amano reconfirms Iran is abiding by the nuclear deal

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Yukio Amano has reiterated that Iran is implementing its nuclear-related commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Amano rejects Netanyahu claims about Iran, says IAEA won't take intel at face value

The UN nuclear watchdog has said its independence is paramount and it does not take intelligence presented to it at face value, in an apparent response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims of a "secret atomic warehouse" in Iran.

Tehran sues terrorist-embracing UK-based channel

TEHRAN – Iran has filed a lawsuit against the UK-based TV channel “Iran International” over the network’s support for a terrorist group involved in a Saturday attack on a military parade in Ahvaz.

IAEA reaffirms Iran’s compliance to nuclear deal

TEHRAN – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Monday renewed its assurances that the Islamic Republic of Iran stays compliant to the 2015 nuclear deal - aka Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – that is backed the UN Security Council Resolution 2231. 

Iran must enjoy nuclear deal benefits: diplomat

TEHRAN - Kazem Gharib Abadi, Tehran’s new representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency, said on Monday that Iran must enjoy benefits of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

IAEA: Iran honoring nuclear commitments

TEHRAN – Iran is continuing to implement its commitments under the nuclear deal (JCPOA) with major powers, the UN atomic watchdog overseeing the deal said on Wednesday, Reuters reported.

By staff and agency

Amano: JCPOA collapse would be a ‘great loss for multilateralism’

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Yukio Amano said on Monday that collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, would be a “great loss for nuclear verification and for multilateralism”.

Iran threatens to greatly speed up uranium enrichment if nuclear deal annulled

TEHRAN – A top Iranian nuclear official has warned that if the nuclear agreement is ditched Tehran will increase its uranium enrichment activities with a speed far much higher than the conclusion of the nuclear deal.

Iran threatens to reconsider cooperation with IAEA

TEHRAN – Iran’s nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi cautioned on Monday that Tehran might reconsider cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog if the United States fails to respect its commitments under the nuclear agreement.

By Javad Heirannia

Amano cannot afford to alienate himself from U.S.: ex-senior CIA official

TEHRAN – Professor Paul Pillar, who was CIA intelligence analyst for 28 years, tells the Tehran Times that “much of the opposition to the JCPOA in the United States attempts to confuse people with vague references to "anywhere, anytime" inspections, and the Trump administration has joined in some of this confusion, the U.S. statement at the IAEA meeting appears to be within the bounds of what was agreed to in the JCPOA.”

U.S. approach to JCPOA, part of internal process: expert

Cindy Vestergaard, Director of Stimson’s Nuclear Safeguards Program believes “complementary access inspections to sites in Iran” is not beyond AP, but the US approach toward Iran is part of an internal US process.

By Javad Heirannia

Amano's position is different from Nikki Haley: Fitzpatrick

TEHRAN - Mark Fitzpatrick, director of the non-proliferation program at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), says that “Amano's position remains different from that of Amb Haley.  She wants the IAEA to seek access to military sites whether or not there is any reason for suspicion.”

By Javad Heirannia

Amano has mandate to provide some verification and assurances requiring Section T: Nephew

TEHRAN – Richard Nephew, who served as the lead sanctions expert for the U.S. team negotiating with Iran, is of the opinion that “I believe that Director General Amano is simply underscoring that he has a mandate to provide some verification and assurances requiring Section T, but does not have clarity as to exactly what he can insist upon and when.”

By staff and agency

Amano: IAEA has access to all locations it needs in Iran

Yukiya Amano, chief of the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency, said on Tuesday that commitments undertaken by Iran under the 2015 nuclear deal are being implemented and the IAEA has so far had access to all locations it has needed to visit in the country.

Iran fulfilling nuclear deal commitments - IAEA chief

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Iran is fulfilling its commitments under the nuclear deal with world powers and UN inspectors are facing no problems in their verification efforts, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director-general said on Monday.

Amano visits National Museum of Iran

Yukiya Amano, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, paid a visit to the National Museum of Iran on October 29, 2017.

Amano: Commitment by all sides crucial to JCPOA survival

TEHRAN – Yukiya Amano, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said on Sunday that if the only nuclear deal - formally called the JCPOA - is to survive it is “crucial” that all sides abide by their commitments. 

IAEA’s Amano, Iran’s nuclear chief hold talks in Tehran

TEHRAN – Yukiya Amano, director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, held talks on Sunday with Iran’s nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi.

IAEA chief Amano to visit Iran on Saturday

TEHRAN – Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano is scheduled to pay an official visit to Iran on Saturday, ISNA reported.

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No problems with Iran: Amano

Yukiya Amano, chief of the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency, said on Thursday that the IAEA will continue its work with Iran without any problems.

Trump cornered on his Iran rhetoric 

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump has been attacked by various world dignitaries for his decertification of the Iran deal and his harsh rhetoric against the Islamic Republic. 

Europe warns Trump on nuclear deal 

Germany: 'World will change' if Trump ditches Iran nuclear deal 

TEHRAN – High-ranking European officials have cautioned against President Donald Trump’s vows to decertify Iran’s compliance with the nuclear agreement this week.

By M.A. Saki

Nikki Haley’s lies in face of hard evidence

TEHRAN - The United States is unbelievably politicizing its approach toward the July 215 international nuclear deal which has been crafted purely based on verification.

UN nuclear watchdog defends Iran agreement

The UN atomic watchdog hit back on Monday at U.S. criticism of the Iran nuclear deal, insisting its inspections there are the world's toughest and that Tehran is sticking to the accord.    

Amano says Iran is implementing nuclear deal

Yukiya Amano, chief of the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency, reconfirmed on Monday that Iran is honoring its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.