Nuclear Program
Iran warns Europe against “reckless” approach to nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized Britain, France, and Germany for their approach to the country’s nuclear program, warning that their alignment with Washington will diminish Europe’s global standing. Araghchi accused the E3 of pursuing a “reckless course of action” that “lacks any legal standing” and is bound to fail. The E3 triggered a […]
UN nuclear watchdog finds uranium at alleged Syrian nuclear site
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that its inspectors discovered uranium particles at a site in Syria suspected of being part of a clandestine nuclear program under the former government of Bashar al-Assad. The findings were revealed after inspectors visited and took environmental samples at three locations allegedly related to the remote desert […]
Iran’s currency hits new low as ‘snapback’ looming over nuclear programme
Iran’s currency has been sharply depreciating again as European powers push to reinstate United Nations sanctions against the country amid stalled diplomacy and fears of war with Israel and the United States. The US dollar hit a price of more than 1.06 million rials in Tehran’s open currency market on Monday, slightly higher than before […]
Russia, China condemn European nations over Iran ‘snapback’ sanctions move
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the decision by Britain, Germany, and France to launch a process that could reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme. China has also expressed its opposition to the move, saying it is “not constructive” and will undermine the process of a political and diplomatic […]
European powers push Iran to make concessions amid nuclear standoff
The European powers, comprising France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, have triggered a mechanism that would reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran for failing to engage with the international community to reach a deal on its nuclear program. The move comes as part of an effort to pressure Iran into making concessions on its nuclear […]
South Korea to Restore Pact Halting Military Activity on N’Korea Border
South Korea has announced its intention to restore an pact suspending military activity along its border with North Korea and revive inter-Korean cooperation. The move is seen as an attempt by President Lee Jae-myung to ease soaring tensions over Pyongyang’s nuclear programme and deepening ties with Russia. Marking the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from […]
Iran’s Talks with IAEA to be ‘Complicated’ Ahead of Agency’s Visit
Iran‘s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be “technical” and “complicated” ahead of the agency’s planned visit. The visit marks the first to Iran since Tehran cut ties with the IAEA last month following a conflict with Israel. Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, told […]
Iran and European Powers Hold Nuclear Talks Amid Threats
Iranian diplomats are meeting with their counterparts from Germany, the United Kingdom, and France for renewed nuclear talks in Istanbul, amid warnings that the three European powers could trigger “snapback” United Nations sanctions outlined under a previous 2015 deal. This meeting marks the first since Israel’s mid-June attack on Iran, which led to an intensive […]
Iran Could Retrieve Enriched Uranium Under Bombed Nuclear Sites
A senior Israeli official has revealed that Iran could potentially retrieve enriched uranium buried beneath one of the three facilities struck by US forces last month. The official, who declined to be named, said that reaching the enriched uranium at Isfahan would be extremely difficult and any attempt would prompt renewed Israeli strikes. According to […]
Iran Demands Accountability for Israel and US ‘War of Aggression’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that if Israel is not held accountable for its attack on Iran, “the whole region and beyond will suffer”. The US-Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities were “in stark violation of NPT [the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty] and the UNSC Resolution 2231 that has endorsed Iran’s peaceful nuclear programme […]