Category: Pezeshkian
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Iran is increasing its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN says
AP — Iran has defied international demands to rein in its nuclear program and has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, according to a confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog seen Tuesday by The Associated Press. The report by the International Atomic Energy Agency said that as of Oct.…
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Iran defies international pressure, increasing its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN says
VIENNA — Iran has defied international demands to rein in its nuclear program and has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, according to a confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog seen Tuesday by The Associated Press. The report by the International Atomic Energy Agency said that as of Oct.…
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Iran offers to cap sensitive uranium stock to avoid IAEA resolution
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi looks on as he meets with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (not pictured) in Tehran, Iran, November 14, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Tehran has enough material at up to 60% purity for four bombs…
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Iran faces fresh censure over lack of cooperation at UN nuclear meeting
European powers — backed by the United States — are pushing ahead with a plan to censure Iran for its poor cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog at a board meeting starting Wednesday, diplomats told AFP. Tensions between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have repeatedly flared since a 2015 deal curbing Tehran’s…
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Israel hit part of Iran’s nuclear programme, Netanyahu says
Israel’s prime minister says it hit part of Iran’s nuclear programme last month, despite pleas from the US not to do so during the strikes it carried out in response to a missile attack. “It’s not a secret. It was published,” Benjamin Netanyahu told the Israeli parliament. “There is a specific component in their nuclear…
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Iran criticises EU shipping sanctions, denies sending missiles to Russia
Tehran says the European sanctions undermine Iranians’ fundamental rights by targeting airlines and shipping. Tehran, Iran – Iran has condemned European sanctions on its state-run shipping company and other entities, saying they were based on “fake claims” that it sent ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the Ukraine war. “The actions of the European…
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Iran tells IAEA chief it will negotiate, but not give in to pressure
DUBAI – Iran is willing to end an impasse over a range of issues with the UN nuclear agency on its atomic programme, but it will not succumb to pressure, its foreign minister said after meeting the watchdog’s chief in Tehran on Nov 14. “The ball is in the EU/E3 court,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…
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Iran says hopes for nuclear talks without ‘political pressure’
Advertisement The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, southeast of the city of the same name, during the visit of the country’s president on Oct 8, 2021. (File photo: AFP/Iranian Presidency) TEHRAN: Iran said on Monday (Nov 18) it hoped talks on its nuclear programme would be conducted “away from political pressure and considerations” ahead of a UN…