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.