Iran to Continue JCPOA without US If National Interests Met: President Rouhani
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the importance of 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and said the Islamic Republic will continue to stay in the deal without the US if Tehran’s interests are met.
Trump Says No Exemption for EU Firms from Iran Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump warned European companies that they would face secondary sanctions if they violated US restrictions on doing business with Tehran following Washington’s move to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal.
South Korea Shortlisted for Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Power Plant Project
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - South Korea has been included in the list of the possible candidates for a nuclear power plant construction project in Saudi Arabia. A fierce bidding war is anticipated among the five shortlisted countries, including the United States, China, France and Russia.
Iran Sends Message to Brazil on JCPOA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a verbal message to his Brazilian counterpart Michel Temer on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the multilateral agreement on Iran’s nuclear program from which the US government withdrew in May.
EU’s Package to Save JCPOA Not Offered Yet: Mogherini’s Spokeswoman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Maja Kocijancic, the spokeswoman for EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, dismissed reports about sending a package of proposals to Iran to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
Iran Likely to Leave JCPOA in Coming Weeks: Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi said given the vague prospect of the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), there is a possibility that Tehran leaves the accord in coming weeks.
Iran Rules Out ‘Zero Enrichment’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi scorned the US request for “zero enrichment” of uranium in Iran, slamming it as a repetition of Washington’s past mistakes.
Fall of JCPOA to Raise Iran’s Capabilities: Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian deputy foreign minister said the country’s conditions will become much better in case the 2015 nuclear deal falls apart.
Minister: Iran Ready for 20% Enrichment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s intelligence minister said preparations have been made to begin enriching uranium to a 20 percent fissile purity at the Fordow nuclear facility.
Iran’s Nuclear Chief: European Proposals to Save JCPOA Insufficient
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi expressed a downbeat view of chances of saving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saying the proposals that Europeans have made fall below Iran’s expectations.
Norway Warns of JCPOA Collapse Consequences
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Marie Eriksen Soreide voiced her country’s serious support for the efforts to save the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, saying withdrawal from the agreement would have dire consequences and upset regional stability.
Iran’s Zarif Due in Parliament to Brief MPs on JCPOA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif plans to attend parliament on Tuesday to brief the lawmakers about a range of issues, including the latest efforts to save the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), an MP said.
EU, China Cooperating to Save JCPOA, Maintain Economic Ties with Iran: Spokesperson
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The European Union and China are cooperating to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, stressing that the two sides are seeking to preserve economic relations with Iran, an EU spokesperson said.
Iran to Resume Enrichment at Fordow if JCPOA Falls Apart: Nuclear Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran will restart the process of enriching uranium at its Fordow nuclear site if the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is terminated, spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced.
FM: Iran Not Given Any ‘Operational Package’ on JCPOA Yet
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has yet to receive the “required operational package” that the remaining parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) have promised to provide for Tehran to guarantee its economic benefits from the nuclear deal after the US exit, Iran’s foreign minister said.
Leader Orders Start of Uranium Enrichment Up to 190000 SWU
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei ordered the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) to make preparations for enrichment of uranium up to a level of 190,000SWU without any delay.
JCPOA European Parties Seek Exemption from US Sanctions on Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - France, Germany and Britain are asking the United States to exempt European companies from sanctions on Iran.
Iran Nuclear Chief: Natanz Facility Fit for 1-Million-SWU Enrichment Capacity
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi said the country has already developed the necessary infrastructure at the Natanz nuclear facility for enrichment of uranium up to a level of one million SWU (Separative Work Unit).
