Iran’s Foreign Ministry today insisted their newly opened heavy-water production plant was a peaceful project and not associated with Tehran’s disputed nuclear programme.

Iran today said its nuclear programme was irreversible, issuing yet another rejection of a UN Security Council deadline to cease enriching uranium.

Iran today reiterated that it is ready to reopen unconditional negotiations with Europeans over its controversial nuclear programme, which Washington says is aimed at producing a nuclear bomb.

Iran today admitted publicly to buying nuclear equipment from an international black market, including dealers on the Indian subcontinent, in a bid to display greater transparency and ease concerns over its controversial nuclear programme.