Ahmadinejad Calls for Cooperative Approach towards Iran's N. Issue
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad underlined the country's clear and irrevocable stance on protecting its nuclear rights, and stated that Tehran will continue its close cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). ( 17:52:58 - 2012/12/12)

Envoy: Iran Needs No N. Weapons
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran's Ambassador to Paris Ali Ahani reiterated Iran's opposition to the acquisition of military nuclear capability, stressing that his country does not need nuclear weapons to defend itself. ( 15:29:20 - 2012/12/12)

Israel behind IAEA Leak of Iran Nuclear Data
TEHRAN (FNA)- Israel is behind a series of IAEA leaks about Iran's nuclear program, western diplomats say, stressing that in doing so Tel Aviv could have compromised the ongoing UN investigation into Tehran's nuclear activities and ambitions. ( 17:59:31 - 2012/12/11)

Iran Urges IAEA to Prevent Disclosure of Secret N. Information
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran once again called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to comply with its commitments and undertakings and protect the member states' nuclear information, reminding that previous disclosures of Iran's information led to the assassination of a number of Iranian nuclear scientists. ( 17:13:32 - 2012/12/11)

Spokesman Rejects Media Reports on Technical Problems in Bushehr N. Power Plant
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast categorically denied western media reports about technical flaws in Bushehr nuclear power plant, saying that such media propaganda aim to spark concerns among regional states about the safety of Iran's nuclear activities. ( 17:00:08 - 2012/12/11)

Iran Hopes for Fruitful Talks with IAEA
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian foreign ministry official underlined the necessity of the recognition of Iran's nuclear rights during the upcoming talks between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog agency, and hoped that the two sides could attain "remarkable results" in the negotiations to be held in Tehran on Thursday. ( 16:21:45 - 2012/12/11)

Think Tank: US Officials Confident Iran Not Pursuing N. Weapon
TEHRAN (FNA)- A US think tank said senior American officials are confident that Iran does not have any program for building nuclear weapons. ( 15:26:20 - 2012/12/11)

Official: Iran, IAEA to Discuss Modality Plan for Cooperation in Thursday Talks
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian official announced that experts from Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are due to hold their new round of talks in Tehran on Thursday to discuss a modality plan for the two sides' cooperation. ( 14:24:03 - 2012/12/11)

FM Reiterates Civilian Nature of Iran's N. Program
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said Tehran pursues a peaceful nuclear program and will do its best to protect the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). ( 11:46:48 - 2012/12/10)

Official Dismisses Rumors about Radioactive Leakage at Isfahan's UCF Plant
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian provincial official rejected western media rumors about radioactive leakage at the Uranium Conversion Facility (UCF) in Isfahan which contains process lines to convert yellowcake into uranium oxide, uranium metal, and uranium hexafluoride. ( 19:45:57 - 2012/12/09)

Senior MP Blasts World Bodies' Double-Standard Policies on N. Issue
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian lawmaker condemned the double-standard policies of the international community on the nuclear activities of different states, and said while Iran is barred from carrying out peaceful nuclear activities, the US freely tests its latest version of atomic weapons. ( 11:36:06 - 2012/12/09)

Iran: Washington's Disregard for Disarmament Proved by N. Test
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran strongly condemned the US for carrying out a nuclear test in Nevada this week, saying that it demonstrated Washington's disregard for the UN calls for nuclear disarmament. ( 10:53:53 - 2012/12/08)

Senior Legislator Blasts West, US for Politicizing Iran's N. Program
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian lawmaker lashed out at the West's double-standard approach to different countries' nuclearization and its dual-track approach towards Iran's peaceful nuclear program, and said that politicization of the case by the US and its western allies has prevented a solution of Iran's nuclear issue. ( 19:42:17 - 2012/12/05)

Senior MP Sees No Room for N. Weapons in Iran's Defense Strategy
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian lawmaker reiterated the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program, stressing that the Islamic Republic's defense strategy has no room for nuclear weapons. ( 14:58:59 - 2012/12/05)