Iran's Uranium Enrichment

Iran's stock of uranium close to weapons grade has significantly increased, raising concerns among Western powers. The International Atomic Energy Agency reports show no progress in resolving outstanding issues with Iran's nuclear program.

Drone Strike at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant

An alleged drone struck the protective shell covering the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, with Ukrainian President blaming Russia. No casualties reported, and radiation levels remain stable. Russia has denied involvement.

Iran's Nuclear Program Escalation

Iran accelerates its nuclear program by installing advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium faster, leading to concerns about potential weapons development. The country is censured by the IAEA for lack of cooperation and is facing increased tensions with global powers, particularly the United States and Israel.

Iran's Nuclear Program and U.N. Resolution

The U.N. atomic watchdog's Board of Governors passed a resolution urging Iran to cooperate with the agency and provide a comprehensive report for nuclear talks. Western powers hope to pressure Iran into negotiations on fresh restrictions on its nuclear activities.

Iran's Nuclear Program

The International Atomic Energy Agency condemns Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the agency and calls on Tehran to provide answers in an investigation into uranium particles found at two undeclared nuclear sites. The resolution could lead to further sanctions on Iran. Western officials suspect Iran had a secret nuclear weapons program until at least 2003, while Tehran insists its program is peaceful.

Fire at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

A fire at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been extinguished, with blame being pointed between Russia and Ukraine. Concerns over a nuclear meltdown persist.

Iran Nuclear Deal and Current Tensions

Rafael Grossi, director of the IAEA, criticizes the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, stating that it exists only on paper and means nothing. Iran has been accused of violating the deal, and tensions have escalated with the enrichment of uranium to near-weapons-grade levels. Grossi is frustrated with Iran's lack of cooperation with IAEA inspectors.

Iran's Nuclear Program Advancements

Iran has started up new cascades of advanced centrifuges and plans to install others in the coming weeks after facing criticism over its nuclear program, further advancing its nuclear capabilities.

Iran's Enriched Uranium Stockpile and Nuclear Deal Violation

The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium has surpassed the limit set in the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran is also hindering IAEA inspectors' operations. There are concerns about Iran's nuclear weapons capability and the Biden administration's approach to censuring Iran.

International Relations and Military Aid in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy received $1 billion promise of military aid from Belgium, including 30 F-16 fighter jets. Putin warned against using Western-supplied weapons on Russian soil. NATO countries are discussing deploying troops to Ukraine and providing air defense systems. Zelenskyy signed security agreements with Portugal and Spain. Hungary's objections are stalling EU military aid to Ukraine. Zelenskyy is seeking more Patriot air defense systems to counter Russian forces in Kharkiv. IAEA chief discussed nuclear safety at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.

Iran's uranium enrichment and nuclear program

Iran has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels and is seeking to have economic sanctions lifted in exchange for slowing down its nuclear program, according to a report from the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Biden administration's approach to Iran's nuclear program

The Biden administration is reportedly pressuring Britain and France not to confront Iran over its growing nuclear program, including its enrichment of uranium to near-weapons grade. The U.S. is urging European allies to abstain from censuring Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency's member-state board.

Iran's Nuclear Weapons Development Denial

Iran denies pursuing nuclear weapons development, despite claims from lawmakers and lack of transparency in nuclear inspections. The regime insists on abiding by international law on WMDs.

IAEA Chief Visits Russia to Discuss Nuclear Safety at Ukrainian Power Plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief is visiting Russia to discuss nuclear safety at the Ukrainian Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant amid concerns of a potential nuclear catastrophe. The plant has faced challenges since Russia seized it in 2022, including staff shortages and reliance on emergency diesel generators.