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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.
Mumbai Man Arrested for Impersonating BARC Scientist and Selling Fake Nuclear Designs to Iranian Companies
Nov 05, 2025 05:36 pm CST
A 60-year-old man from Mumbai was arrested for posing as a scientist from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and attempting to sell fraudulent nuclear reactor designs to Iranian companies. Akhtar Hussaini Qutbuddin Ahmed and his brother used encrypted networks to market supposed lithium-6 reactor technology under the guise of scientific collaboration, deceiving diplomats with fake blueprints and receiving substantial international payments since 1995.
Iran's Supreme Leader Rejects US Nuclear Claims and Peace Talks Offer: "Keep Dreaming," Says Khamenei to Trump
Oct 21, 2025 01:43 pm CST
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's claims about destroyed Iranian nuclear facilities and dismissed offers for renewed diplomatic talks. Khamenei characterized Washington's approach as "bullying" rather than negotiation, questioned US authority over Iran's nuclear program, and accused America of being complicit in Gaza war crimes. The statement comes after five rounds of indirect nuclear negotiations that ended with a military confrontation in June.
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.