War against Iran increases nuclear risk in the region, Lavrov says
He noted that the idea that Iran is the only country in the world that should renounce its right to peaceful nuclear energy is unrealistic
He noted that the idea that Iran is the only country in the world that should renounce its right to peaceful nuclear energy is unrealistic
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes on Iran in a video message shared on Truth Social, reiterating that Iran “can never have a nuclear weapon.”
Iran has no intention of developing nuclear weapons, President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated, citing the religious decree issued by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is working to reconstitute its nuclear program even as it negotiates with Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran had not promised the U.S. not to develop nuclear weapons and warned that he will not allow Tehran to obtain them.
China's Foreign Ministry urged the United States to resume cooperation with Russia to ensure strategic stability.
Iran has indicated it is prepared to make concessions on its nuclear programme in talks with the U.S. in return for the lifting of sanctions and recognition of its right to enrich uranium, as it seeks to avert a U.S. attack.
Iran indicated willingness to freeze nuclear material production for up to ten years during negotiations in Geneva, but firmly rejected ending uranium enrichment altogether, The New York Times reported, citing sources.
The United States will deter Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons “one way or the other,” U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned.
The Washington administration’s allegations that China has conducted explosive nuclear tests in recent years are unfounded and represent an attempt by the United States to evade its disarmament obligations, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington Liu Pengyu said.
The Iranian authorities do not intend to abandon their nuclear program completely
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he told U.S. President Donald Trump last week that any U.S. deal with Iran must include the dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure, not just stopping the enrichment process.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Iran may reach an agreement on inspections of the country’s nuclear facilities in the coming days, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said.
Iran is not discussing a complete halt to uranium enrichment in its talks with the United States in Oman, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani said.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said during a speech marking the 47th anniversary of Iran's Islamic Revolution that his country is prepared for "any verification" of its nuclear programme, insisting Tehran is not seeking atomic weapons.
Russia has taken note of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s statement that Ankara could enter a nuclear arms race if Tehran acquired such weapons, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Turkey would consider joining a regional nuclear arms race over concerns about Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the recent talks between Tehran and Washington in Muscat, which included the participation of regional countries.
Beijing cannot join nuclear disarmament talks at this stage due to the gap in nuclear capabilities with the U.S., Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the expiration of New START, the U.S.-Russia nuclear arms reduction treaty, marks a grave moment for international peace and security.