Americans clash over real extent of damage at Iran’s nuclear sites

TEHRAN – The Trump administration is having a hard time proving to some U.S. media outlets that its June 22 strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites were successful, meaning they led to the facilities’ “obliteration”, as Donald Trump and his cabinet members like to put it. Iran has yet to comment on the full extent of the damage caused by American bombs.

Grossi bears great responsibility toward attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities: professor

TEHRAN - A professor of geopolitics says Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, is greatly responsible for the attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities by the Israeli regime and the United States.

US airstrikes on Iran draw condemnation across West Asia and beyond

TEHRAN - A growing wave of international condemnation has followed the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, as countries across West Asia and beyond denounce the move as a dangerous violation of international law that threatens regional and global security.

E3, US bear responsibility for consequences of censure resolution: Iran

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday strongly condemned the behaviors of the three European countries of Britain, France and Germany as well as the United States for using the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors as a tool to “cast doubt” on the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program.

Tehran reaffirms peaceful nature of nuclear program in response to IAEA report

TEHRAN – Iran has reiterated that the Islamic Republic’s atomic activities remain strictly peaceful, in response to a recent confidential report issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Decisions will be made on national interests, not foreign pressure: Iran nuclear chief

TEHRAN — Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s unwavering commitment to charting its own independent course in the face of foreign pressures, asserting that Iran’s nuclear and scientific trajectory will always be dictated by its national interests—not external dictates.

Tehran honors late Dr. Akbar Etemad, architect of the nation’s nuclear program

TEHRAN – Iran held a farewell on Saturday morning for Dr. Akbar Etemad, widely known as the “father of Iran’s nuclear program.”

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Following second round of negotiations in Rome, expert-level talks set for Wednesday in Muscat ahead of April 26 high-level meeting

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has highlighted that Iran and the United States have made significant progress in their ongoing indirect nuclear negotiations.

Russia says seeks solutions to Iran's nuclear program that respect right to civilian nuclear energy

Russia says US threats of military strikes on Iran are unacceptable and illegal

TEHRAN - Russia said on Thursday that threats of military strikes against Iran were “unacceptable and illegal” and warned that attacking the Islamic Republic could lead to potentially catastrophic results if nuclear installations were bombed, U.S. News reported.

 Persian Gulf Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, oppose potential US attack on Iran: Guardian

TEHRAN - In a commentary on March 31, the British newspaper the Guardian wrote an article saying that the Persian Gulf Arab states are opposed to a possible U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, believing it will make the Middle East region more insecure.

Trump’s approach toward Iran suffers from fundamental contradiction: Hill

Publicizing a letter before it reaches intended recipient is an unusual diplomatic move

TEHRAN - In an opinion piece on March 17, The Hill wrote that Donald Trump’s approach toward Iran “suffers from fundamental contradiction”.

By Thorsten Benner

Germany is rethinking everything nuclear

The incoming German government, rattled by the prospect of U.S. President Donald Trump withdrawing security guarantees, is preparing a fundamental readjustment of its defense posture. The new coalition of Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and Social Democrats (SPD) has already agreed to push for changes to the debt brake that would pave the way to dramatically higher military spending. Germany’s likely next chancellor, CDU leader Friedrich Merz, stated that “in view of the threats to our freedom and peace on our continent,” the government’s new motto needs to be “whatever it takes.”

Iran blasts The Telegraph for propaganda piece alleging secret push for nuclear weapons

TEHRAN – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in London has strongly rejected recent allegations published by The Telegraph, dismissing the British newspaper’s claims that Iranian military officials have advised the Leader of the Islamic Revolution to pursue nuclear weapons.

CIA director acknowledges Iran's peaceful nuclear stance

TEHRAN – During a Friday interview with NPR, CIA Director William Burns addressed supposed concerns about Iran's civilian nuclear program, stating, "We do not see any sign today that any such decision has been made" regarding Iran developing a nuclear weapon.

European troika says diplomatic talks with Iran will continue

TEHRAN – Following a meeting with the Iranian delegation in Geneva, the political directors of the foreign ministries of the UK, France, and Germany—who led the push for a recent anti-Iran resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors—confirmed that diplomatic discussions with Iran would remain ongoing.

UK might activate snapback mechanism against Iran, BBC reports

TEHRAN – The UK Foreign Office says is prepared to trigger snapback sanctions against Tehran in a move that reaffirms the West’s continued hostilities against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

AEOI chief marks new milestone in Iran’s burgeoning nuclear program

TEHRAN – Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has inaugurated the nation's first plasma-based processing factory for dry fruits in the southern province of Kerman.

Leader’s advisor says Iran may change nuclear doctrine if threats become ‘existential’

Kharrazi tells Europe Iran may increase the range of its missiles

TEHRAN – Kamal Kharrazi, Iran’s former Foreign Minister and head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has clarified that while Iran’s policy against nuclear weapons remains intact, any existential threat to Iran could alter this stance.

Tehran ready to restart nuclear talks if other parties are prepared: FM

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has indicated that Tehran is ready to restart nuclear negotiations if the other signatories to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) are also prepared.

Tehran urged IAEA to maintain neutrality in technical matters

TEHRAN- Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, emphasized the importance of addressing technical matters without a political lens. 

IAEA chief signals readiness to re-engage with Iran on nuclear program

TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has expressed his willingness to reinitiate discussions with Iran’s new government to address lingering concerns over the country’s nuclear program.

‘Nuclear weapons not part of Iran's defense, security strategy’: spox

TEHRAN- Addressing a query regarding the anti-Iranian assertion made by the chair of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, the spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry stated that nuclear weapons have never been a component of Iran's defense and security strategy.

Russia announces nuclear weapon drills

Russia has said it will hold drills that will include practice for the use of tactical nuclear weapons, days after top European leaders voiced stronger military support for Ukraine.

Putin warns the West: Russia is ready for nuclear war

President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the U.S. sent troops to Ukraine, it would be considered a significant escalation of the conflict.

Iran kicks off construction of new nuclear plant

TEHRAN – Iran has begun to build a new nuclear power plant in the southern coastal province of Hormozgan with an investment of $15 billion, according to the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

'Israel must go on trial for perpetrating four intl. crimes in Gaza'

TEHRAN- The Israeli regime should face accountability for the four main crimes it committed against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip during its most recent massive military campaign, according to the deputy foreign minister of Iran.

By Faramarz Kuhpayeh 

How U.S. prevents nuclear-weapon-free-zone in West Asia

TEHRAN - None of the countries in West Asia are averse to clearing the region from nukes. The countries have repeatedly asked for actions that ensure the region would be free of any nuclear weapon.