Fordo nuclear site not impacted: IAEA

TEHRAN - The International Atomic Energy Agency, the IAEA, said in a series of social media posts that its Director General Rafael Grossi had been in contact with Iranian authorities on Friday who told him the country's highly-secured Fordo nuclear site "has not been impacted" by the Israeli air strikes. 

Iran to open new enrichment site at strategically secure place in response to IAEA board resolution

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a joint statement on Thursday stating that the Islamic Republic will launch a new enrichment facility in a “highly secure” place in response to the adoption of a "political" resolution against Iran by the Board of Governors at the International Atomic Energy Agency accusing Iran of “non-compliance” with its nuclear commitments.

Tehran says European snapback threats ‘unprofessional’ and ‘desperate’

TEHRAN – In a televised interview on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei delivered a scathing critique of European powers’ renewed push to invoke the UN sanctions “snapback” mechanism against Tehran.

IAEA report built on fabricated espionage data by Israel, says Iran atomic body

TEHRAN – Behrouz Kamalvandi, deputy chief and spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), sharply criticized the IAEA’s recent report, revealing that it relies on fabricated Israeli intelligence rather than on legitimate safeguards data.

By Garsha Vazirian

The E3's politicized IAEA gamble and Iran's possible countermeasures

TEHRAN – As the IAEA Board of Governors convenes on Monday, a manufactured crisis orchestrated by the United States and its European allies (E3) threatens to derail diplomatic engagement with Iran.

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).

Tehran warns E3 against opting ‘strategic mistake’ at IAEA

TEHRAN – Iran has issued a sharp warning to Britain, France, and Germany over their reported move to push a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), accusing Iran of non-compliance with nuclear obligations, calling the effort a “strategic mistake” that could provoke serious consequences.

‘Israel exploits nuclear issue to manipulate US foreign policy:’ Iran Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has asserted that the Israeli regime is exploiting Iran’s nuclear program as a tool to control U.S. foreign policy in West Asia.

Iran warns IAEA not to test its patience after watchdog’s politically charged report

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has issued a stern rebuke of a recent International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Iran’s nuclear activities, describing it as a politically motivated document reliant on “fabricated data” from the Israeli regime.

‘Politically motivated and unbalanced:’ Iran slams IAEA report fueled by ‘Israeli fabrications’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a forceful joint statement on Saturday, condemning the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) latest report on Iran’s nuclear program as a politically motivated distortion of facts.

Iran may accept US nuclear inspectors if a deal is reached, says atomic chief

TEHRAN – Iran has signaled it may allow American inspectors working for the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) to monitor its nuclear program—but only if ongoing negotiations result in a favorable agreement for Tehran. 

Iran won’t hesitate to respond strongly to any Israeli transgression, Araghchi warns

TEHRAN – Following a leaked report that Israel is preparing to strike Iran's nuclear sites if the nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington break down, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Thursday that the Islamic Republic will not hesitate to forcefully respond to any attack and will take all necessary actions to protect its interests and people.

Iran hosts 31st nuclear conference as AEOI head stresses ‘irreversible scientific gains’

TEHRAN – The 31st edition of Iran’s Annual Nuclear Conference commenced on Tuesday in Mashhad, organized by the Iranian Nuclear Society with support from the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

Iran to Grossi: IAEA must take clear stance on military threats against Iran’s nuclear sites

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must take a clear position regarding military threats against Iran's nuclear facilities by the Donald Trump administration.

IAEA’s Grossi may visit Iran soon

TEHRAN - International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said on Tuesday he may be “returning soon” to Tehran to continue talks with Iranian officials.

By Shahrokh Saei

Iran, China and Russia: Sanctions, threats not a solution to Tehran nuclear issue

Moscow and Beijing stress the need to fully respect Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy as a signatory to NPT

BEIJING – Deputy foreign ministers from Iran, China, and Russia held a trilateral meeting in Beijing on Friday to discuss the pressing issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, stressing that “sanction, pressure, or threat of force” are not a solution to the Iran nuclear issue.

Iran urges IAEA chief to avoid repetitive political and unprofessional statements

TEHRAN – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a statement on Thursday urging IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to stop his repetitive “political” and “unprofessional” remarks about Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities.

It’s essential to avoid political approach toward Iran nuclear issue, Tehran tells IAEA chief

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi late on Wednesday told IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi that it is “essential to avoid politicizing and adopting unconstructive position” toward the Iran nuclear issue.

Russia calls for neutrality in IAEA's approach to Iran’s nuclear program

TEHRAN – The Russian Foreign Ministry has criticized the United States and European countries for their approach to Iran’s nuclear program, labeling their policies as provocative and detrimental to international stability.

‘You are not a politician’: Iran rebukes Grossi for unprofessional remarks on nuclear program

TEHRAN – Iranian officials have sharply criticized IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi's recent assessment of Iran's nuclear program, with several key figures directly addressing his claims. 

Iran tells IAEA to investigate Israeli nukes instead of focusing on nonexistent Iranian ones

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has expressed strong criticism of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following the agency's Director General Rafael Grossi's acknowledgment of Israel’s possession of nuclear weapons. 

Tehran refutes IAEA statement, says nuclear activities transparent

TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry has reaffirmed the country's commitment to maintaining a peaceful and transparent nuclear program under the vigilant supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), despite confrontational actions by the United States and European nations.

'Western bullying will backfire,’ Iran nuclear chief warns as advanced centrifuges begin operation

TEHRAN – Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), announced on Wednesday that Iran has commenced injecting uranium gas into new advanced centrifuges.