Atomic activities | Israel PM Naftali Bennett accuses Iran of deceiving international community
2 years, 6 months ago

Atomic activities | Israel PM Naftali Bennett accuses Iran of deceiving international community

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett accused Iran of deceiving the international community about its atomic activities as he met with the visiting head of the U. N. nuclear watchdog on June 3. Mr. Bennett “expressed Israel’s deep concern regarding Iran’s continued progress toward achieving nuclear weapons while deceiving the international community by using false information and lies,” his office said in a statement. He “emphasised the urgent need in mobilising the international community to take action against Iran, using all means, in order to prevent Iran from achieving nuclear weapons." Mr. Bennett's office said that while Israel prefers diplomacy, “it reserves the right to self-defence and to action against Iran in order to block its nuclear programme should the international community not succeed in the relevant time frame.”

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Iran plans to install 6,000 centrifuges to enrich uranium, IAEA says
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Iran plans to install 6,000 centrifuges to enrich uranium, IAEA says

Al Jazeera  

UN nuclear watchdog’s report comes as Iran prepares to hold talks with European nations over its nuclear programme. Iran willing to ‘resolve doubts’ about its atomic programme with IAEA Iran has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency that it plans to install more than 6,000 new centrifuges to enrich uranium, the United Nations nuclear watchdog said. During his first term, …

Iran defies international pressure, increasing stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, U.N. says
1 month ago

Iran defies international pressure, increasing stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, U.N. says

LA Times  

The Iran reports come ahead of this week’s regular International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting in Vienna. The report by the International Atomic Energy Agency said that as of Oct. 26, Iran has 401.9 pounds of uranium enriched up to 60%, an increase of 38.8 pounds since the last report in August. The IAEA also estimated in its …

Iran willing to ‘resolve doubts’ about its atomic programme with IAEA
1 month, 1 week ago

Iran willing to ‘resolve doubts’ about its atomic programme with IAEA

Al Jazeera  

UN nuclear watchdog chief visits Tehran for talks aimed at more monitoring cooperation at Iran’s nuclear sites. Grossi said achieving “results” in nuclear talks with Iran was vital to avoid a new conflict in the region already inflamed by Israel’s war on Gaza and attacks on Lebanon. Earlier, the UN nuclear watchdog chief met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi who …

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi arrives in Iran for talks on nuclear programme
1 month, 1 week ago

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi arrives in Iran for talks on nuclear programme

Firstpost  

The visit comes against the backdrop of Donald Trump– a noted hawk on Iran– winning the US presidential election and also amid tit-for-tat attacks by Iran and its sworn enemy Israel Rafael Grossi, the chief of International Atomic Energy Agency, arrived in Iran’s capital Tehran on Wednesday for key talks on the country’s nuclear programme. Grossi is scheduled to meet …

Iran orders army to plan for attack if Israel strikes major sites
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Iran orders army to plan for attack if Israel strikes major sites

Daily Mail  

Iran has ordered its military to plan attack scenarios should Netanyahu give the green light to hit major sites in its anticipated retaliation for the October 1 missile barrage. Officials said a major attack could trigger a response with as many as 1,000 ballistic missiles - fivefold the number used earlier this month in what was its largest attack on …

The frightening prospect of what Iran could be capable of with a nuclear capacity
4 months, 1 week ago

The frightening prospect of what Iran could be capable of with a nuclear capacity

The Independent  

Amid the turmoil following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, a significant development concerning Iran’s nuclear programme has emerged. The US Office of the Director of National Intelligence recently released its 2024 report on Iran’s nuclear programme, omitting a critical sentence that had been included in previous reports: “Iran is …

Iran and the UN nuclear agency are still discussing how to implement a 2023 deal on inspections
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran and the UN nuclear agency are still discussing how to implement a 2023 deal on inspections

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Iran and the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog are still negotiating over how to implement a deal struck last year to expand inspections of the Islamic Republic’s rapidly advancing atomic program, officials said Tuesday. That 2023 statement included a pledge by Iran to resolve issues around sites where inspectors have questions about possible undeclared nuclear activity, and to allow …

Iran Says Israeli Threats May Spark Shift in Nuclear Policy
8 months ago

Iran Says Israeli Threats May Spark Shift in Nuclear Policy

Live Mint  

-- A top Iranian general said his country may reconsider its nuclear policies if Israel threatens to attack its atomic sites, an implicit warning that Tehran might race toward a nuclear weapon as rhetoric continued to escalate in the wake of its April 13 drone and missile attack. “It’s possible and conceivable to revise the nuclear doctrine and policies of …

The head of UN’s nuclear watchdog warns Iran is ‘not entirely transparent’ on its atomic program
10 months, 1 week ago

The head of UN’s nuclear watchdog warns Iran is ‘not entirely transparent’ on its atomic program

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog warned Tuesday that Iran is “not entirely transparent” regarding its atomic program, particularly after an official who once led Tehran’s program announced the Islamic Republic has all the pieces for a weapon “in our hands.” Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, just across the Persian …

China, Iran, Arab nations condemn Israeli minister's statement about dropping a nuclear bomb on Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

China, Iran, Arab nations condemn Israeli minister's statement about dropping a nuclear bomb on Gaza

The Hindu  

China, Iran and a multitude of Arab nations condemned an Israeli minister’s statement that a nuclear bomb on the Gaza Strip was an option in the Israel-Hamas war, calling it a threat to the world. At Monday’s long-planned opening of a United Nations conference whose goal is to establish a nuclear-free zone in West Asia, many Ambassadors expressed condemnations and …

Israel could accept US-Iran nuclear understanding: Senior lawmaker
1 year, 6 months ago

Israel could accept US-Iran nuclear understanding: Senior lawmaker

Live Mint  

In a statement on Saturday, a senior lawmaker expressed that Israel could find an acceptable understanding between its arch-foe, Iran, and the United States if it includes strict supervision of Tehran's nuclear program. Talks between Washington and Tehran are currently underway to outline steps that could potentially limit Iran's nuclear programme, according to Iranian and Western officials These steps would …

UN nuclear watchdog, Iranian officials meet in Vienna
2 years, 2 months ago

UN nuclear watchdog, Iranian officials meet in Vienna

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said he met with his Iranian counterpart in Vienna for talks about an ongoing investigation into manmade uranium particles found at undeclared sites in Iran. U.S. intelligence agencies, Western nations and the IAEA have said Iran ran an organized nuclear weapons program until 2003. Iran’s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi said …

Germany’s Scholz sees no imminent nuclear deal with Iran
2 years, 3 months ago

Germany’s Scholz sees no imminent nuclear deal with Iran

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made clear Monday that he doesn’t expect an agreement with Iran in the immediate future to restore Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers, though he said there’s no reason for Iran not to sign up and European countries would remain “patient.” Scholz spoke after meeting in Berlin with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, …

Iran president: No way back to nuclear deal if probe goes on
2 years, 3 months ago

Iran president: No way back to nuclear deal if probe goes on

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s president warned Monday that any roadmap to restore Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers must see international inspectors end their probe on man-made uranium particles found at undeclared sites in the country. In a rare news conference marking his first year in office, President Ebrahim Raisi also issued threats against Israel and tried to sound …

Israeli defense minister in US to discuss Iran nuclear talks
2 years, 3 months ago

Israeli defense minister in US to discuss Iran nuclear talks

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel’s defense minister said Friday it was important to maintain capabilities for “defensive and offensive purposes” as he met with a senior U.S. official to reiterate Israel’s opposition to an emerging nuclear deal with Iran. Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz, meeting with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, said Israel opposes the emerging agreement, which has not yet …

Iran’s nuclear chief questions IAEA impartiality as censure looms
2 years, 6 months ago

Iran’s nuclear chief questions IAEA impartiality as censure looms

Al Jazeera  

Iranian official tells Al Jazeera the world’s atomic watchdog and its director are acting under political pressure. “How is it possible that confidential reports of an international organisation are published in the media even before the official recipients read them?” he said in reference to IAEA reports detailing Iran’s nuclear programme that are regularly leaked to Western media. Eslami also …

Israel prefers diplomacy on Iran but can act alone, says Bennett
2 years, 6 months ago

Israel prefers diplomacy on Iran but can act alone, says Bennett

Al Jazeera  

Israel threatens Iran with military action, as nuclear talks between Iran and the US look no closer to concluding. The Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has told the United Nations nuclear watchdog that his country would prefer a diplomatic resolution to the standoff over Iran’s nuclear programme, but could take independent action, reiterating a longstanding veiled threat to launch a …

U.N. atomic agency chief arrives in Israel for talks
2 years, 6 months ago

U.N. atomic agency chief arrives in Israel for talks

The Hindu  

The director of the U.N.'s atomic watchdog arrived in Israel on Thursday and is set to hold talks with top officials. The visit comes as Israel expresses mounting concerns about Iran's atomic activities and any return to the 2015 nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's office said he would meet with Rafael Grossi, the …

No Iran nuclear deal ‘worse’ than even a bad one: Israel sources
2 years, 7 months ago

No Iran nuclear deal ‘worse’ than even a bad one: Israel sources

Al Jazeera  

Failure to revive Iran’s nuclear accord poses much more danger even than ‘a bad’ deal, Israeli intelligence sources tell the Jerusalem Post. Not reviving the Iran nuclear deal could result in more imminent nuclear danger for Israel and its allies, anonymous intelligence sources told the Jerusalem Post, saying Tehran was only weeks away from weaponising uranium to 90 percent. While …

Iran says it gave long-sought answers to UN atomic watchdog
2 years, 8 months ago

Iran says it gave long-sought answers to UN atomic watchdog

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Wednesday said it supplied the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog with documents explaining the discovery of suspect enriched uranium traces, state media reported, the first acknowledgement from Tehran that it had answered the agency’s long-standing demands. The head of Iran’s civilian Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, said Iran sent the requested explanations on March 20 about …

Iran says it gave long-sought answers to United Nations atomic watchdog
2 years, 8 months ago

Iran says it gave long-sought answers to United Nations atomic watchdog

The Hindu  

Iran, on April 6, said it supplied the United Nations' nuclear watchdog with documents explaining the discovery of suspect enriched uranium traces, state media reported, the first acknowledgement from Tehran that it had answered the agency's long-standing demands. The thorny issue is separate from now-stalled talks to revive Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers, which collapsed four years ago when …

As Iran talks near end, UN nuclear watchdog chief meets officials in Tehran
2 years, 9 months ago

As Iran talks near end, UN nuclear watchdog chief meets officials in Tehran

Firstpost  

Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency described his weekend visit to Tehran as a means ’to address outstanding questions’ as negotiators appear to be reaching a deadline to see if the 2015 accord can be revived Tehran, Iran: The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog met Saturday with Iranian officials as talks in Vienna over Tehran’s …

US official meets with Israeli PM on Iran nuclear deal talks
3 years ago

US official meets with Israeli PM on Iran nuclear deal talks

Al Jazeera  

Jake Sullivan called for a ‘common strategy’ as world powers continue to negotiate new nuclear deal. United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, calling for a “common strategy” as world powers continue to negotiate a new nuclear agreement with Iran. Bennett meanwhile warned during the Wednesday meetings that negotiations in Vienna on Iran’s nuclear …

US official to travel to Israel to discuss Iran nuclear programme
3 years ago

US official to travel to Israel to discuss Iran nuclear programme

Al Jazeera  

The visit comes as the eighth round of Iran nuclear deal talks is set to begin next week in Vienna. United States national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, will visit Israel this week for detailed discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Iran’s nuclear programme, a senior Biden administration official has said. “It will be a good opportunity to sit …

The AP Interview: UN nuke chief says view of Iran blurred
3 years ago

The AP Interview: UN nuke chief says view of Iran blurred

Associated Press  

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog warned Tuesday that the restrictions faced by his inspectors in Iran threaten to give the world only a “very blurred image” of Tehran’s program as it enriches uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview to The Associated Press, Rafael Mariano Grossi …

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett begins first official visit to UAE
3 years ago

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett begins first official visit to UAE

Al Jazeera  

Naftali Bennett’s office says he will meet Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan on the first official visit by an Israeli prime minister to the UAE. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has arrived in the United Arab Emirates to meet the Gulf state’s de facto ruler, in the first-ever visit to the UAE by an Israeli prime minister, his …

Israel urges hard line against Iran at nuclear talks
3 years ago

Israel urges hard line against Iran at nuclear talks

The Hindu  

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday urged world powers to take a hard line against Iran in negotiations aimed at reviving an international nuclear deal, as his top defense and intelligence officials headed to Washington to discuss the flailing talks. Israel has long opposed the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, known as the JCPOA, saying it didn’t go far …

Israel’s Bennett urges hard line against Iran at nuclear talks
3 years ago

Israel’s Bennett urges hard line against Iran at nuclear talks

Al Jazeera  

Israeli leader calls on Western powers to make clear to Tehran it cannot enrich uranium and negotiate at the same time. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett urged world powers to take a hard line against Iran in negotiations aimed at reviving an international nuclear deal. Israel has long opposed the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, known as the JCPOA, saying …

Israel signals readiness to escalate Iran confrontation
3 years, 1 month ago

Israel signals readiness to escalate Iran confrontation

Al Jazeera  

PM Bennett says Iran is at ‘the most advanced stage of its nuclear programme’ while condemning efforts to revive the nuclear deal. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has signalled a readiness to step up Israel’s confrontation with Iran, reiterating on Tuesday, his country would not be bound by any new Iranian nuclear deal with world powers. While his government has previously …

Israel PM urges UN to hold Iran to account for nuclear moves
3 years, 2 months ago

Israel PM urges UN to hold Iran to account for nuclear moves

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called Tuesday on the United Nations Security Council to take action against Iran over its escalating nuclear program. Bennett said he has made the case to other leaders, including President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, that Iran is violating basic international commitments in the shadow of the now-tattered 2015 …

Biden, Bennett to discuss Iran’s ‘out of the box’ nuclear program
3 years, 3 months ago

Biden, Bennett to discuss Iran’s ‘out of the box’ nuclear program

Al Jazeera  

US official says Washington is committed to diplomacy but has ‘other avenues to pursue’ with Iran. President Joe Biden will tell Israel’s Naftali Bennett that the US is looking to roll back Iran’s nuclear programme through diplomacy but also has “other avenues to pursue”, a senior US official told reporters ahead of the two leaders’ meeting. Bennett, who is meeting …

Israeli PM says Raisi win a ‘wake up’ call over Iran nuclear deal
3 years, 6 months ago

Israeli PM says Raisi win a ‘wake up’ call over Iran nuclear deal

Al Jazeera  

Naftali Bennett said Iran’s presidential election was a sign for world powers to ‘wake up’ before returning to a deal. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has condemned the new Iranian president as a “hangman”, describing Ebrahim Raisi’s election win as a final “wake up” call for world powers before returning to a nuclear agreement with Tehran. Bennett said at the …

Israel swears in new government, ending Netanyahu’s 12-year rule
3 years, 6 months ago

Israel swears in new government, ending Netanyahu’s 12-year rule

Al Jazeera  

Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year tenure as Israeli prime minister has come to an end, as the country’s parliament on Sunday approved a new coalition government led by right-wing nationalist Naftali Bennett. “Israel will not allow Iran to arm itself with nuclear weapons,” Bennett said, vowing to maintain Netanyahu’s confrontational policy. “Netanyahu was there talking about how he kept Israel’s security vis …

Ex-Mossad chief signals Israel attacked Iran nuclear assets
3 years, 6 months ago

Ex-Mossad chief signals Israel attacked Iran nuclear assets

India Today  

The outgoing chief of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service has offered the closest acknowledgement yet his country was behind recent attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear program and a military scientist. The comments by Yossi Cohen, speaking to Israel’s Channel 12 investigative program “Uvda” in a segment aired Thursday night, offered an extraordinary debriefing by the head of the typically secretive agency in …

Iran blames Israel for nuclear plant outage, pledges revenge
3 years, 8 months ago

Iran blames Israel for nuclear plant outage, pledges revenge

The Hindu  

Iran blamed Israel on Monday for a sabotage attack on its underground Natanz nuclear facility that damaged its centrifuges and vowed it would take “revenge”. While the extent of the damage at Natanz remains unclear, a former Iranian official said the assault set off a fire while a spokesman mentioned a “possible minor explosion.” The attack also further strains relations …

Iran tests newest advanced nuclear centrifuges
3 years, 8 months ago

Iran tests newest advanced nuclear centrifuges

Al Jazeera  

Iran says products from its cascades will have civilian uses, bashes Western powers for suggesting otherwise. Tehran, Iran – Iran began feeding gas to cascades of new, advanced centrifuges and unveiled dozens of “achievements” to mark its national nuclear technology day in an effort to show its nuclear programme is peaceful. “These ill-placed concerns have created many problems for our …

Iran may pursue nuclear weapon, intel minister warns West
3 years, 10 months ago

Iran may pursue nuclear weapon, intel minister warns West

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s intelligence minister warned the West that his country could push for a nuclear weapon if crippling international sanctions on Tehran remain in place, state television reported Tuesday. Israel has long accused Iran of trying to develop nuclear weapons, and the 2015 nuclear accord between Iran and world powers put strict limits on Iranian nuclear activities to …

Suspicions cyber sabotage behind fire at Iran nuclear facility, but Israel says it's 'not necessarily' involved
4 years, 5 months ago

Suspicions cyber sabotage behind fire at Iran nuclear facility, but Israel says it's 'not necessarily' involved

ABC  

A fire at Iran's underground Natanz nuclear facility has caused significant damage that could slow the development of advanced centrifuges used to enrich uranium, an Iranian nuclear official said. Key points: Israel denies it was behind an incident at the Iranian facility, which caused significant damage but no casualties Iran has stepped away from the agreement requiring it to limit …

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