Arash Aramesh

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s decision to send 1,200 kilograms of its low enriched uranium to Turkey is neither final nor binding. Iranian officials have repeatedly said that trilateral talks with Turkey and Brazil only produced a “declaration” and not a binding “agreement.” The reason for Iran’s lack of interest to fully commit to a controversial nuclear swap, one that is viewed by many Iranians as the government backing down on its original position, is Tehran’s lack of trust of Western states. more»

Arash Aramesh

At Tehran’s Friday prayer May 21, Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, secretary of the powerful Guardian Council, said the declaration signed Monday May 17 with Turkey and Brazil was a “strong punch in America’s mouth.” He claimed the trilateral declaration “created a diplomatic dead-end for the West and they have nothing to say now.” more»

Arash Aramesh

Iran’s conservative media reacted unfavorably to calls from the United States for a new UN Security Council resolution against Iran. According to pro-government sources in Tehran, the West’s reaction to the uranium-exchange deal reached between Iran, Turkey, and Brazil was another sign that the West, especially the US, could never be satisfied and will always oppose Iran’s nuclear program. more»

Shayan Ghajar and Mahour S.

Few opposition movement notables have publicly aired their opinions regarding President Ahmadinejad’s nuclear deal with Brazil and Turkey, for a variety of reasons. Those who have addressed the deal, however, seem to indicate reluctant approval of the fuel swap agreement. more»

Arash Aramesh

Pro-government and opposition media have had diverse reactions to the deal that Iran would send 2,000 kilograms of its low-enriched uranium to Turkey in return for receiving 120 kilograms of 20 percent of enriched nuclear fuel for its medial reaction. more»