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IAEA Unable to Verify Iran's Near-Weapons Grade Uranium Stockpile Following Military Strikes
Nov 13, 2025 02:02 am CST
The International Atomic Energy Agency reports it has been unable to verify Iran's near weapons-grade uranium stockpile for five months following Israeli and U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities. With a reported 440.9 kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity, the IAEA warns this could potentially produce up to 10 nuclear bombs, though Iran maintains its program is peaceful. Inspections remain limited as tensions continue over reimposed UN sanctions.
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Deliberately Cutting Power to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant for Grid Reconnection
Oct 13, 2025 10:20 am CST
Ukraine's Foreign Minister alleges Russia intentionally severed power to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to connect it to Russia's grid, raising international safety concerns as the facility relies on emergency generators. The IAEA reports efforts to restore external power while both nations exchange accusations over the outage.
Nuclear Safety Threats Escalate as Russian Drone Strikes Cut Power to Chernobyl Site
Oct 03, 2025 05:14 pm CST
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure caused a power outage at the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site, raising significant concerns about nuclear safety. The attack follows the disconnection of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant from the grid, with both facilities requiring constant power for cooling systems to prevent potential radiation incidents. President Zelensky condemned Russia for deliberately creating nuclear threats, while Putin denied the accusations and warned of possible retaliation.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Safety Crisis: Emergency Generators Running Beyond Design Capacity Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Oct 02, 2025 12:10 am CST
Europe's largest nuclear facility, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine, faces critical safety concerns as it operates on emergency diesel generators for over a week following external power loss. IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi warns the situation is unsustainable for nuclear safety, while President Zelensky emphasizes the generators were never designed for such prolonged use, raising international alarm about potential nuclear risks amid the ongoing conflict.
Explained: Why Iran Refuses To Step Back From Uranium Enrichment
Sep 25, 2025 12:00 am CST
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, rejected any compromise over his country's nuclear programme this week, vowing not to yield to pressure to give up uranium enrichment.
Iran Withdraws Draft Resolution To Ban Attacks On Nuclear Facilities
Sep 19, 2025 10:22 pm CST
Iran late Thursday withdrew a draft resolution at the UN nuclear watchdog that called for a ban on attacks against nuclear facilities after its war with Israel, citing US pressure for the last-minute change.
UN Nuclear Watchdog Urges Implementation Of New Deal With Iran
Sep 15, 2025 09:11 pm CST
The UN atomic watchdog's chief called Monday for the implementation of a cooperation framework it struck last week with Iran, saying it was essential to "restore confidence" after the agency's work was halted.