Iran Waiting for Vienna Group's Response
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that it is still waiting for the Vienna Group (the US, Russia, France and the International Atomic Energy Agency) to offer a date and venue for the talks on nuclear fuel swap between the two sides. ( 15:18:00 - 2010/09/02)

Ahmadinejad: European Companies Harmed by Sanctions against Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- The International and unilateral sanctions against Iran will have no result but inflicting damage on the European companies, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said, describing boycotts against Tehran as useless. ( 15:10:49 - 2010/09/02)

Russia Views Sanctions against Iran as Ineffective
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russia dismissed the effectiveness of sanctions against Iran, stressing that a systemic solution is needed to settle Tehran's standoff with the West over the country's nuclear program. ( 13:48:36 - 2010/09/02)

FM: Iran Needs No N. Weapons
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki reiterated Tehran's opposition to the acquisition of military nuclear capability, stressing that his country does not need nuclear weapons. ( 17:56:35 - 2010/08/30)

Analyst: Iran Resolved to Meet Domestic Needs to N. Fuel
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is determined to supply the nuclear fuel needed for its nuclear power plants through domestic resources and enrichment facilities within the country, an Iranian analyst said. ( 13:26:25 - 2010/08/29)

Salehi Blasts IAEA's Double-Standard Approach on Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi lambasted the double-standard approach of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) towards Iran's peaceful nuclear program, and said the Agency has adopted a biased policy in dealing with the member states. ( 14:01:35 - 2010/08/28)

Envoy Renews Iran's Call for N. Free Middle-East
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Ambassador to Japan Seyed Abbas Araqchi reiterated Iran's support for the idea of a nuclear-free Middle-East. ( 18:31:50 - 2010/08/27)

Former Pakistani General Lauds Iran's N. Achievements
TEHRAN (FNA)- A prominent retired Pakistani Army General lauded Iran's nuclear achievements, and described inauguration of the country's first nuclear power plant as "a victory for Iran". ( 17:25:56 - 2010/08/27)

Salehi: Iran Not to Stop Enrichment Program
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi underlined Tehran's firm resolve to continue nuclear progress and uranium enrichment activities, specially to supply fuel for its nuclear power plant in Bushehr. ( 15:50:43 - 2010/08/26)

Iran to Wrap Up Fuel Loading at Bushehr N. Power Plant Late September
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran hopes that loading fuel into the Bushehr nuclear power plant reactor will be completed in late September, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi announced on Wednesday, adding that the plant will join the national power grid in late fall. ( 18:21:58 - 2010/08/25)

Kashmiri Official Felicitates Iran on Startup of Bushehr N. Power Plant
TEHRAN (FNA)- Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir Brigadier General Atiq Ahmad extended his congratulations to the Iranian nation and government on the startup of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, and stressed Tehran's right to use peaceful nuclear technology. ( 17:03:53 - 2010/08/25)

Spokesman Calls Participation of Turkey, Brazil in N. Talks "Effective"
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast said that participation of Turkey and Brazil in Iran's upcoming talks with the Vienna Group over the swap of nuclear fuel for the Tehran research reactor will yield effective results. ( 13:34:53 - 2010/08/25)

MP: Iran Preparing to Generate 20,000 MW of N. Electricity
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is preparing to produce 20,000 MW of nuclear-generated electricity, a member of the Iranian parliament said days before the country's first nuclear power plant starts operation. ( 19:59:13 - 2010/08/24)

Official Invites Foreign Contractors to Build More N. Power Plants for Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran on Tuesday invited all foreign firms and states to bid for nuclear power plant construction contracts with Iran. ( 18:33:53 - 2010/08/24)