WANA (Jan 21) – The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, reiterated previous allegations regarding Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, stating that a nuclear agreement between Iran and the new U.S. administration is essential.

 

Speaking to reporters during his visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Grossi mentioned that Iran continues to stockpile highly enriched uranium and called for the resumption of new negotiations with Tehran.

 

It is noteworthy that Iran’s peaceful nuclear program initially turned into an unnecessary crisis under accusations and pressure from the United States and the Israeli regime. Prior to the signing of the JCPOA, Western nations sought to securitize Iran’s nuclear program by portraying it as a threat to international peace and security under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, linking the issue to sanctions and military action.

 

The Final Opportunities for the JCPOA

WANA (Dec 21) – One of the reasons behind the urgency of renewed negotiations over the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) is the approaching expiration of a specific provision in the agreement in October 2025.   If the remaining 10-month period passes without successful negotiations, the “snapback” mechanism will be triggered automatically, reinstating the […]

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In this context, the IAEA labeled Iran’s case as having “Possible Military Dimensions” (PMD). Western countries made extensive efforts to interpret Iran’s scientific and industrial activities as aimed at producing nuclear weapons. Although many international experts acknowledged the complexity and costs of resolving this issue for Iran, the case was officially closed in 2015 when the IAEA confirmed this through a formal resolution, thereby nullifying the West’s pretexts for military and security action against Iran.

 

Following the JCPOA’s signing in 2015 with the aim of lifting sanctions, Iran fully implemented its commitments, as confirmed in 16 IAEA reports. However, the situation changed drastically after Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew the U.S. from the JCPOA on May 8, 2018, reinstating sanctions that had been lifted under the agreement.

 

In response, Iran activated the JCPOA’s dispute resolution mechanism through the Joint Commission in 2018. The remaining parties to the agreement subsequently issued a statement with 11 commitments aimed at compensating for U.S. withdrawal. Yet, the imbalanced implementation of the JCPOA and intensified unilateral U.S. sanctions compelled Iran, one year after Washington’s withdrawal, to gradually suspend some voluntary actions under its nuclear commitments. During this time, Iran gave European countries the opportunity to fulfill their promises, but due to their failure, Tehran reduced its commitments in several steps.

 

Mohammad Eslami the President’s deputy and head of AEOI / WANA News Agency

Preventing Iran from JCPOA Benefits in Year Ten

WANA (Jan 08) – The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization attributed recent political efforts and psychological operations to pressure Iran as the JCPOA enters its tenth year. He stated that Iran has fulfilled all its commitments under the JCPOA, but they don’t want Iran to benefit from the agreement in its tenth year.   […]

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When Joe Biden took office in January 2021, his administration condemned Trump’s unilateral withdrawal from the JCPOA but practically continued the same maximum pressure policy of the previous administration. Despite Washington’s claims of returning to diplomacy, the White House has shown no genuine willingness to return to the JCPOA or address the failed policies of the Trump era.

 

Efforts to revive the JCPOA were carried out through eight rounds of talks in Vienna, with the participation of representatives from the P4+1 group, the EU, and Iran. The U.S. delegation also indirectly participated. However, due to Washington’s contradictory behavior, delays in decision-making, and excessive demands, no agreement was reached.

 

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Iran Warns of NPT Exit and Nuclear Shift if Snapback Triggered

WANA (Jan 18) – Wall Street Journal reporter Lawrence Norman has disclosed details of recent discussions between Iran and Europe in Geneva, highlighting significant warnings from Tehran regarding potential policy shifts.   According to Norman, Iranian officials told European counterparts that if the snapback mechanism—reinstating international sanctions—is activated, Iran would not only withdraw from the […]

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Iran has continued discussions aimed at resuming nuclear negotiations with the three European countries (the UK, France, and Germany) and the EU. So far, three rounds of talks have been held as the parties strive to reduce tensions and pursue diplomacy.

 

Iran has consistently emphasized its readiness to achieve a sustainable and reliable agreement that ensures the guaranteed lifting of sanctions and prevents future misuse.