Nuclear watchdog

Iran secretly enriching enough uranium for nine nuclear weapons, IAEA report says

"Despite countless warnings by the international community, Iran is totally determined to complete its nuclear weapons program," the PMO said.

 An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.
 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

West plans to push IAEA board to find Iran in breach of duties, diplomats say

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei visits the Iranian centrifuges in Tehran.

Iran to hold nuclear talks with three European powers in Geneva on Friday

 An Iranian cleric visits the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran, November 15, 2024.

IAEA director urges board not to condemn Iran after nuclear compromise offer


Putin hints at changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine amid Western tensions

Experts explain nuclear blackmail as Kremlin seeks to deter Western support for Ukraine.

 Vladimir Putin

Don't be fooled by Iran-IAEA games, time running out to block nukes - analysis

As of January 2026, the ultimate weapon of the nuclear deal to hold Khamenei in line, the “snapback” of UN global sanctions, which China and Russia cannot veto, expires.

A view of the water nuclear reactor at Arak, Iran December 23, 2019. WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Israel's peace talks with Saudi Arabia will fail, Iran's Raisi claims

Raisi also said Iran had not said it does not want nuclear inspectors from the United Nations' nuclear watchdog in the country.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi looks on during a TV interview, in Tehran, Iran June 20, 2023.

IAEA complains about anti-personnel mines in Russian-held nuclear plant

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of shelling around the station and the IAEA has been trying to set up a safety mechanism to prevent accidents.

 A view through flowers shows the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, including its Unit No. 4, before the arrival of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expert mission in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict outside Enerhodar in the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian-controlled Ukraine, June 15.

Nuclear arsenals grow as global arms race takes shape - analysis

The increase in nuclear arsenals has raised eyebrows in the Middle East and other regions. Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons and continues to enrich uranium.  

 A German Campact (Campaign and Action) activist casts his shadow as he demonstrates against the nuclear plans of the German government in Berlin, October 25, 2010

New IAEA monitors reach Ukraine nuclear plant at fourth attempt, Russian official tells TASS

Russia and Ukraine have both accused the other of risking a nuclear accident, IAEA monitors have been posted at the station since September.

 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi attends an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, Austria, September 12, 2022

IAEA finds uranium enriched to 84% in Iran, near bomb-grade

The UN nuclear watchdog has found uranium enriched to 84% in Iran - very close to weapons grade

 Atomic symbol and Iranian flag are seen in this illustration taken September 8, 2022.

Russian ex-president Medvedev says Japanese PM should disembowel himself

In response to the Japanese and US president issuing a statement condemning potential use of Nuclear bombs against Ukraine, former Russian PM said the Japanese PM should disembowel himself.

Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev gives an interview at the Gorki state residence outside Moscow, Russia, January 25, 2022.

Iran urges IAEA 'not to yield to Israel's pressure', says ready to cooperate

"While Iran has obligations, it also has rights. The agency should preserve its credibility," charged Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani.

 Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi gestures after a news conference in Tehran, Iran August 29, 2022.

North Korea may face cyber sanctions from South Korea over nuclear tests

North Korea has conducted six nuclear tests since 2006. It has also tested ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States.

Soldiers from North and South Korea verify the removal of guard posts on each side of the Demilitarized Zone, December 12, 2018.

Ukraine: IAEA loses touch with equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The IAEA announcement came a day after it said the same thing had happened at the radioactive waste facilities at Chernobyl, near the defunct power plant.

 A view shows a damaged administrative building of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Enerhodar, the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine in this handout picture released March 4, 2022.