WANA (Nov 30) – The U.S. Department of State has expressed concern over Iran’s reported installation of thousands of new centrifuges for uranium enrichment, describing it as a step toward heightened tensions rather than collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

 

According to international media reports on Friday, the UN confirmed that Iran has begun uranium enrichment using thousands of advanced centrifuges at its primary facilities in Fordow and Natanz. This development is expected to exacerbate disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program.

 

A report obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP) claims that the IAEA has verified the installation of approximately 6,000 new centrifuges. Iran has reportedly informed the agency of its intent to use these centrifuges to enrich uranium up to 5%, surpassing the 3.67% limit agreed upon in the 2015 nuclear deal.

Report on Iran-EU Talks in Geneva: Frank Discussions and Clear Disagreements

WANA (Nov 29) – On Thursday in Geneva, a meeting between senior Iranian diplomats and the Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS). The session, held as part of ongoing Iran-EU dialogues, focused on issues including Iran’s nuclear program, human rights allegations, regional tensions, and Iran’s purported role in the Ukraine war.   […]

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In a statement shared with the Associated Press, the U.S. State Department expressed “deep concern” over Iran’s decision, claiming it reflects an unwillingness to cooperate with the IAEA. The statement also alleged that Iran’s enrichment of uranium up to 60% has no credible civilian justification.

 

Previously, Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, reaffirmed Tehran’s stance against external pressure. He stated on Wednesday that if European countries pursue confrontation and resolutions against Iran, the country would “immediately take reciprocal measures.”

 

Eslami emphasized, “The Islamic Republic of Iran has never backed down under pressure or illegal actions. Transparent activity on our part does not justify unilateral accusations and pressure tactics, which will only backfire.”

 

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi also commented on the matter during a meeting with his Spanish counterpart, José Manuel Albares Bueno.

 

He indicated that Iran has activated thousands of advanced centrifuges in response to European efforts to pass a resolution against Iran at the IAEA Board of Governors.

Iran’s FM Warns of Nuclear Shift, Calls Geneva Talks a Crucial Brainstorming Session

WANA (Nov 28) – Speaking to the media during his visit to Portugal, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the upcoming meeting between Iranian and European negotiators in Geneva as a brainstorming session to explore possible ways out of the current impasse.   “I am not optimistic about this meeting because I’m not sure we […]

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