Iran has ‘inalienable’ right to nuclear technology: Araghchi

Iran’s nuclear program has been a source of concern to Western states who fear Tehran’s potential abuse of power and enhanced influence in the region should it acquire nuclear weapons.

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Iran will not return to talks with US until policies change: FM

The Iranian diplomacy chief on Wednesday said negotiations with Washington could be possible if “the US approach changes” and the discussions are held on the basis of mutual respect and equality.

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Iran announces end of decade-long nuclear mandate with UN 

With the resolution mandate expiring, the ministry highlighted that “all of its provisions, including the restrictions stipulated on Iran’s nuclear program and the related mechanisms, will be considered terminated as of that date.”

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Former Iranian FM accuses Russia of sabotaging nuclear deal

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has claimed that his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, was tasked by Moscow with ensuring that the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) did not come to fruition.

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IAEA inspectors not allowed in Iran until duties fulfilled, says Tehran nuclear chief

IAEA “should have condemned the attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, which it has not, and also has not issued any statement regarding the guarantee of protection of information related to the country's nuclear industry,” Eslami said. 

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Iran slams return of ‘baseless, unjustifiable’ UN sanctions

“The reactivation of annulled resolutions is legally baseless and unjustifiable … all countries must refrain from recognizing this illegal decision,” the foreign ministry said in a statement. 

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UN sanctions against Iran take effect as diplomacy falters

The sanctions will introduce a global ban on working with companies and individuals accused of cooperating with Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, and come after Britain, France, and Germany triggered the “snapback” process.

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Iran nuclear sanctions to return as talks fail

The sanctions look set to resume after Britain, France, and Germany triggered the “snapback” process, accusing Iran of non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The snapback mechanism permits the reactivation of UN sanctions if Iran is deemed in violation of its nuclear obligations. 

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Iran, Russia sign $25B nuclear power plant deal amid Western sanctions threat 

Earlier in September, Iran and Russia agreed to maximize "economic and defense cooperation" as both nations contend with severe Western sanctions.

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