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2025-06-01 23:26
By Soheila Zarfam
IAEA’s old playbook may lead to different consequences this time
TEHRAN – Western states have long used the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a tool of pressure against Iran, recycling discredited Israeli intelligence and crying "non-compliance" whenever diplomatic progress fails to yield them concessions from Iran. But after years of this tired strategy - and despite Iranians’ continued good-faith cooperation - Tehran may finally be ready to reset the equation.
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2025-05-31 20:37
‘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.
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2025-04-16 21:56
By Soheila Zarfam
Grossi's dream for UN leadership
How the IAEA chief's aspirations are influencing his stance on Tehran's nuclear activities
TEHRAN – When thinking about Iran’s nuclear program and all the drama surrounding it, it’s easy to also think of a list of names belonging to those who wouldn't exactly mind if things went south.
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2025-04-14 21:33
Araghchi to visit Moscow soon, Iran foreign ministry confirms
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to travel to Moscow later this week.
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2025-04-06 21:51
IAEA chief acknowledges Iran has no nuclear weapons, says will visit Tehran in coming weeks
TEHRAN – In the face of renewed political rhetoric from Western powers, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has confirmed that Iran does not possess nuclear weapons, despite ongoing claims surrounding its peaceful nuclear program.
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2025-04-02 02:04
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.
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2025-03-25 22:03
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.
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2025-03-15 22:34
IAEA chief: Iran's nuclear situation ‘relatively controlled’ despite tensions
TEHRAN – The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has stated that the situation in Iran remains "relatively controlled."
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2025-03-03 22:09
By Soheila Zarfam
Grossi vilifies Iran and ignores Israel, yet again
IAEA chief claims he is worried about Iran’s uranium stockpile, says nothing about repeated Israeli threats to strike Iran’s facilities
TEHRAN – Ahead the beginning of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors quarterly meeting on Monday, Director General Rafael Grossi issued a statement and held a press conference expressing concerns about nuclear developments in over a dozen countries, while notably omitting Israel, a regime with a known nuclear program that’s been wreaking havoc across West Asia for the past 18 months.
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2025-02-20 19:23
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.
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2025-01-30 12:52
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.
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2024-12-18 21:58
‘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.
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2024-12-17 19:39
JCPOA no longer relevant, says IAEA chief
TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has said that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is no longer viable, appearing to place sole responsibility for the 2015 nuclear deal's lame-duck state on Iran.
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2024-12-13 22:24
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.
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2024-11-20 22:24
By Mona Hojat Ansari
West's nuclear blackmail
IAEA poised to pass anti-Iran resolution after Tehran warns it would take "commensurate" measures
TEHRAN – The already strained relationship between Iran and Europe seemed destined for a further deterioration Wednesday, as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director-general held a press conference in Vienna following his return from Iran, and in advance of a critical IAEA Board of Governors vote scheduled for Thursday.
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2024-11-17 02:00
Iran says 'window of diplomacy' open to restore nuclear deal
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a televised program on Saturday night that the Islamic Republic of Iran is "quite ready" for talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal in its new form, noting that Tehran sees "window of diplomacy" open if the other parties show serious will.
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2024-11-15 22:37
'Ball in West's court'
Tehran reaffirms peaceful nature of nuclear program during Grossi's visit, says confrontational measures will be reciprocated
TEHRAN – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi’s visit to Tehran this week underscored Iran’s ongoing commitment to constructive dialogue over its nuclear program.
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2024-11-14 13:46
Iran says ready for nuclear talks with E3 based on interests and rights
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that his country is ready for talks with the European trio of Britain, France and Germany and the European Union as a whole on its nuclear program based on the Islamic Republic's "national interests" and "inalienable rights".
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2024-11-13 21:29
IAEA Director General arrives in Tehran for talks
TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), arrived in Tehran on Wednesday.
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2024-11-10 20:03
Grossi due in Tehran on Wednesday for key talks
TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is scheduled to travel to Iran on Wednesday after following an invitation from the Iranian government.
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2024-09-17 21:06
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to visit Iran for key nuclear talks
TEHRAN - Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has announced plans to visit Iran in the near future for crucial discussions on nuclear issues.
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2024-09-09 23:13
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.
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2024-07-26 21:57
UN nuclear watchdog extends congratulations, offers cooperation to Iran's new president
TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has extended his congratulations to Iran's newly elected President, Masoud Pezeshkian, and expressed his eagerness to cooperate with the new government.
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2024-06-07 22:21
By Xavier Villar
Unpacking the new IAEA pressure campaign
MADRID- The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, pointed out that the Agency lacks information regarding the production and inventory of centrifuges, rotors, heavy water, and uranium ore concentrate in Iran.
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2024-06-03 21:52
IAEA’s Grossi offers nuclear inspection deal to Iran
TEHRAN - The UN's atomic watchdog says it is willing to make a deal on inspections with Iran's new leadership that could renew nuclear diplomacy with Tehran, the National reported on Monday.
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2024-05-15 22:40
Tehran, IAEA progress in resolving nuclear issues
TEHRAN - Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have made significant progress in resolving outstanding issues, with only two cases remaining, according to Mohammad Eslami, Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization.
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2024-05-12 22:16
Negotiations, deal possible between Iran, IAEA ahead of BoG meeting
TEHRAN- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency are working to reach an agreement on a draft before the presentation of the IAEA Director General’s periodic report to the Board of Governors on June 7th of this year.
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2024-05-08 22:10
Iran calls for IAEA impartiality in resolving nuclear ambiguities
TEHRAN –The Deputy head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has emphasized the county’s expectation for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to maintain an impartial stance, urging the Agency to adopt a technical and professional approach.
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2024-05-07 22:35
Tehran cautions IAEA over U.S. political machinations
TEHRAN- The Iranian foreign minister has emphasized that the UN nuclear watchdog must take unbiased and professional positions, urging the U.S. officials to stop inconsistent and erratic actions that could hurt Tehran-IAEA cooperation.
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2024-05-07 22:27
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Time for professionalism
The IAEA should not fall under the influence of Israel’s hostile claims against Iran
TEHRAN - The recent visit of Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, to Iran has raised expectations for a potential breakthrough in relations between Iran and the IAEA regarding the country's peaceful nuclear program.