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world12 days ago

Trump weighs perilous plan to seize Iran's uranium

US President Donald Trump is reported to be weighing a targeted operation to seize about 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium from Iran, though no decision has been made and troop risk is a factor. Some allies privately deem seizure feasible and not likely to dramatically extend the war, but experts warn it would be highly complex and dangerous, given the cylinders’ gaseous form and the need for under-fire transport, decoy risks, and airfield security. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi doubts feasibility. Trump has urged Iran to surrender the uranium voluntarily as the US pursues mediation to end the confrontation without Iran gaining a nuclear weapon, citing past peaceful transfers like Project Sapphire (1994) and a 1998 UK-US operation.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#donald-trump#iaea#iran
IAEA Questions Grow Over Iran’s Isfahan Underground Enrichment Site
mena23 days ago

IAEA Questions Grow Over Iran’s Isfahan Underground Enrichment Site

The IAEA says Iran’s new underground uranium enrichment facility at Isfahan may be operational or could be an “empty hall,” and inspectors have not yet visited to verify. If the site is fully equipped, it would be Iran’s fourth enrichment plant. Iran reportedly holds about 440 kg of 60% enriched uranium, which could be boosted to 90% weapons-grade, potentially yielding enough material for about 10 weapons. With a visit canceled, there are many questions about how advanced the facility is and Iran’s true intentions amid ongoing US-Israeli concerns and regional tensions.

via thenationalnews.com|
#iaea#iran#isfahan
US Intel: Mossad Could Foil Iran's 60% Uranium Move
defense1 month ago

US Intel: Mossad Could Foil Iran's 60% Uranium Move

US intelligence says Mossad could detect and stop Iran from moving its remaining 60% enriched uranium (about 400 kg stored at Isfahan) that could be used for weapons; Iran’s stockpile survived last year’s strikes on Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, and any movement would prompt a strong response, potentially a covert raid after further weakening Iran’s defenses. Iran has refused IAEA access, while the US-Israel aerial campaign continues and officials weigh options, including force if necessary.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense#enriched-uranium#iaea
Iranian Envoy Claims Natanz Strike by US-Israel, While IAEA Sees No Damaged Facilities
world1 month ago

Iranian Envoy Claims Natanz Strike by US-Israel, While IAEA Sees No Damaged Facilities

Iran’s ambassador to the IAEA, Reza Najafi, accused the United States and Israel of carrying out airstrikes against Iran’s Natanz enrichment facility, a claim that clashes with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi’s statement that the agency has found no indication Iran’s nuclear facilities have been damaged. Najafi spoke at a Vienna Board of Governors session, calling Western accusations of Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions a lie and urging condemnation of the strikes. The IAEA says it has had limited contact with Iranian authorities amid the conflict and has not detected abnormal radiation near borders; Natanz was previously attacked in 2020 by Israel with a U.S. follow-up strike. Iran maintains its enrichment program is peaceful.

via Yahoo|
#iaea#iran#natanz
Geneva Talks Back on Table as Iran Demands Peaceful Enrichment Amid Protests
world1 month ago

Geneva Talks Back on Table as Iran Demands Peaceful Enrichment Amid Protests

Iran and the United States are set to resume talks in Geneva on curbing Tehran’s nuclear program, with Iran seeking to preserve a peaceful enrichment right under IAEA verification in exchange for sanctions relief, while Washington pressures for tighter limits. The restart comes as domestic protests persist in Iran and regional tensions rise, highlighting internal political strains and uncertainty over leadership and policy direction.

via The Guardian|
#iaea#iran-us-relations#nuclear-deal
Saudi Arabia Could Pursue Uranium Enrichment Under U.S. Deal, Sparking Proliferation Fears
world1 month ago

Saudi Arabia Could Pursue Uranium Enrichment Under U.S. Deal, Sparking Proliferation Fears

Congressional documents suggest a proposed U.S.–Saudi nuclear pact could let Saudi Arabia pursue uranium enrichment under IAEA safeguards, a move that raises proliferation concerns despite oversight. Experts warn that even restricted enrichment could create a pathway to weaponization amid Iran tensions, with the UAE’s non-enrichment approach cited as a contrast.

via Associated Press News|
#iaea#nonproliferation#saudi-arabia
IAEA chief urges urgent U.S.-Iran deal as nuclear material stays largely intact
world1 month ago

IAEA chief urges urgent U.S.-Iran deal as nuclear material stays largely intact

IAEA director-general Rafael Grossi says Iran’s enriched nuclear material remains largely in place in large quantities despite last year’s strikes and calls for urgent diplomacy with the United States to avert a broader war; Geneva talks have made some progress but many details remain, while Washington’s threatening posture raises the risk of spillover and wider conflict, even as the IAEA cautions there’s no current evidence Iran is pursuing a nuclear weapons capability.

via CBS News|
#diplomacy#grossi#iaea
Geneva Talks Test U.S.-Iran Nuclear Standoff Amid Rising War Fears
world1 month ago

Geneva Talks Test U.S.-Iran Nuclear Standoff Amid Rising War Fears

The U.S. and Iran are holding indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman, to resolve their decades-long dispute, as Washington masses a naval force and prepares for potential operations and Tehran conducts drills in the Strait of Hormuz; Washington seeks broader discussion, including Iran's missiles and sanctions relief, while Tehran insists on limits only to its nuclear program, the IAEA head meets to discuss cooperation, and the talks unfold against wider regional tensions and Ukraine-related diplomacy.

via Reuters|
#geneva#iaea#iran
world2 months ago

IAEA Warns of Nuclear Safety Risks as Ukraine Grid Struggles Amid Attacks

IAEA Director General Grossi says renewed military activity disrupted Ukraine’s power grid, impacting nuclear power plant operations including a temporary loss of off-site power at Chornobyl and reduced output at other NPPs. Three IAEA teams are inspecting 10 substations over two weeks to assess damage, coordinate repairs, and strengthen resilience, marking the second such mission in months; the agency reiterates calls for restraint and adherence to safety pillars.

via International Atomic Energy Agency|
#chornobyl#iaea#nuclear-safety