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energy2 hours ago•11 min saved

Oklo's Tiny Nuclear Reactor Reaches Criticality, Accelerating U.S. Nuclear Push

Oklo Inc.'s Groves Isotope Test Reactor in Texas reached criticality, achieving a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction as part of the DOE pilot program advancing small modular reactors; it’s the fifth such reactor to hit this milestone, with Washington promoting broader deployment of large and small reactors while regulatory barriers are trimmed. Oklo’s stock rose in pre-market trading on the news, highlighting continued momentum for U.S. nuclear ambitions even as no SMRs are yet operating commercially in the country.

via Yahoo Finance|

#criticality #energy #energy-department

world1 month ago•15 min saved

US-Iran Draft Memorandum Sets Path to End War and Sanctions Relief

Bloomberg publishes the text of a 14-point draft memorandum between the United States and Iran that envisions an immediate end to the war, a maximum 60-day window to reach a final agreement, sanctions relief including waivers on Iran’s oil and related services, and a $300 billion plan for Iran’s rehabilitation; it also calls for lifting the naval blockade and US forces withdrawal within 30 days of final agreement, with a final deal to be approved by a UN Security Council resolution. Iran pledges not to pursue nuclear weapons, and talks on nuclear issues would continue until a final agreement is reached.

via Yahoo Finance|

#diplomacy #middle-east #nuclear-policy

world6 months ago•12 min saved

A Delicate Path to Transform Iran

The article argues that despite a window of opportunity, Donald Trump’s year of mixed threats, diplomacy, and war yielded contradictory results: Iran’s nuclear program slowed but regional stability worsened, and mass protests threatened the regime. It advocates a disciplined, coordinated U.S. strategy of containment and pressure—avoiding impulsive strikes, intensifying sanctions and diplomacy to isolate Tehran, seeking limited IAEA inspections for visibility, and backing a broad Iranian opposition to foster a post-Khamenei transition—while coordinating with Israel and Gulf partners to prevent miscalculation and aim for a managed leadership change without a wider war.

via Foreign Affairs|

#iran #nuclear-policy #regime-change

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

"Iran's Presidential Race Heats Up with Reformist Surge"

Iran's reformist presidential candidate has shaken up the race by proposing a new approach to the country's nuclear policy, aiming to differentiate himself from other contenders and appeal to voters seeking change.

via Financial Times|

#iran #nuclear-policy #politics