EU3 Has No Right to Invoke Snapback Mechanism: Iranian Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry questioned the European troika’s authority to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal, saying Tehran is considering all scenarios and trying to prevent costly happenings.
Iran Dismisses Trump’s Baseless Nuclear Allegations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman rebuked US President Donald Trump for repeating discredited claims about Tehran’s nuclear program, stressing that Washington’s own intelligence community has confirmed that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons.
Iran, EU3 to Hold Nuclear Talks in Switzerland
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the European troika will be held in Geneva on Tuesday, August 26, a source said.
Iran, Russia Stress Scheduled Expiration of UNSCR 2231
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Russia emphasized that the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 must expire as scheduled, criticized European attempts to extend it, and highlighted the shared positions of Tehran and Moscow on nuclear diplomacy.
Iran Warns EU3 about Fallout of Invoking Snapback Mechanism
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned the European troika that any move to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal would lack legal and moral grounds and carry serious consequences.
Iran Warns Europe Against ‘Snapback’ Sanctions, Says Pressure Will Backfire
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said European states have no legal right to trigger the so-called “snapback” mechanism to restore UN sanctions, warning that any escalation of pressure on Tehran is a “mistake” that will force Iran into tough decisions.
Iran FM to Hold Talks With EU on Sanctions Removal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi will hold a joint phone call on Friday with his counterparts from France, Britain and Germany, as well as EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, to discuss nuclear issues and sanctions.
Iran’s FM: EU3 Attempts to Invoke Snapback Mechanism Illegal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Any potential attempt to activate the so-called snapback mechanism inside the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 that has endorsed a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world countries would be illegal, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
No Doubt about Peaceful Nature of Iran’s Nuclear Program: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei dismissed recent remarks by Cypriot officials against Iran’s nuclear program, describing them as part of a “stale narrative” promoted by the Zionist regime and European governments.
Russia Weighs Plan to Build Small Nuclear Power Plants in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom is in talks with Tehran on the possibility of building small nuclear power plants in Iran, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Friday.
Egypt Steps In to Mediate between Iran, IAEA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign minister of Egypt has accelerated efforts to mend ties between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency following Tehran’s decision to downgrade cooperation with the UN nuclear agency, which remained silent on the Israeli and US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.
Foreign Ministry Remains in Charge of Iran’s Nuclear Case
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi dismissed claims that the Supreme National Security Council is going to handle the country’s nuclear case.
Iran, IAEA Discuss New Manner of Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The deputy director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency visited Tehran on Monday for talks on the aspects of bilateral cooperation, with the UN nuclear agency getting the blame for inaction on the Israeli military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.
Iran May Accept Limits, Not Halt, on Enrichment Program, Deputy FM Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian deputy foreign minister said Tehran is prepared to accept certain limitations on its nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions, adding that an end to uranium enrichment entirely is nonnegotiable.
Iran, IAEA to Hold Talks in Tehran Monday
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The deputy director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency will be visiting Tehran on August 11 to hold talks with Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said, dismissing any plan for inspections.
No Access to Iran’s Nuclear Sites for Foreign Entities, MP Reiterates
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Under no circumstances will Iran allow any international organization to have physical access to its nuclear facilities, a senior lawmaker said.
No IAEA Inspector in Iran: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said Tehran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency is in a state of suspension, adding that the UN nuclear agency has no inspectors in Iran at present.
EU3 Lacks Competence to Use Snapback Mechanism: Iranian Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The European troika has neither the competence nor the right to trigger the so-called snapback provisions of the 2015 nuclear deal, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
