TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is no longer relevant, following the re-imposition of international sanctions triggered by European powers. Araghchi said the September “Cairo agreement,” which created a framework for renewed inspections by the IAEA, has lost significance. He argued that Britain, France, […]
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Russia claims stability at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Russia on Wednesday declared that the situation at the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine was “under control,” despite global concerns following its longest power outage since the war began. Officials confirmed that the facility had enough fuel to keep backup generators functioning and that radiation levels remained within safe limits, stressing continuous communication […]
Iran halts IAEA cooperation amid renewed UN sanctions
Iran announced that its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be suspended, following a decision by Britain, France, and Germany to reimpose UN sanctions over its nuclear programme. The Supreme National Security Council said European powers’ move undermines months of engagement aimed at restoring monitoring and inspections. It stressed that Tehran had […]
France urges Iran to allow nuclear inspections immediately
TEHRAN – France has urged Iran to give prompt access to UN nuclear inspectors, emphasizing the importance of resuming verification and monitoring activities under international agreements to ensure transparency. A senior French diplomat, speaking on Wednesday, stressed that it is “crucial” for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to restart its inspections as soon as […]
Iran’s Foreign Minister meets IAEA in Egypt
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi in Egypt on Tuesday. This will be their first meeting since Iran suspended cooperation with the agency two months ago. The meeting aims to conclude negotiations on a new protocol for future interaction between Iran and the IAEA, according […]
Iran hints at limited return to UN nuclear watchdog
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that his country cannot fully cut ties with the UN nuclear watchdog. However, he clarified that allowing International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors back into Iran depends on the country’s top security council. His comments come after Iran suspended IAEA cooperation in June, following a short war […]
Europe warns Iran of possible sanctions
European countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, have sent a strong warning to Iran regarding its nuclear program, hinting at reimposing United Nations sanctions if diplomacy fails. The letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Security Council stated that the three nations are committed to using all diplomatic measures to prevent Iran […]
Iran announces shift in Nuclear cooperation with UN watchdog
TEHRAN – Iran has announced that its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will now take a “new form,” signaling a shift in its approach amid ongoing tensions over its nuclear program. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on Saturday that although cooperation with the IAEA had not stopped, it would be reassessed, and […]
UN nuclear inspectors exit Iran amid rising military tensions
Inspectors from the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have safely departed Iran and returned to Vienna, according to an official statement from the agency. The IAEA is now calling for the urgent restoration of monitoring and verification activities in Iran, which were halted after Iran formally suspended cooperation last Wednesday. The […]
Iran halts IAEA cooperation, accuses Germany of hypocrisy
Iran has restated its commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) while rejecting Germany’s criticism as unfair and hostile. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Iran still honors the NPT and its safeguards agreement. He strongly condemned Germany’s recent statement criticizing Iran’s decision to halt cooperation with the International Atomic […]