Nuclear Weapons

IAEA Held 'Hostage' in Iran

Iran's limited cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is causing concern, as IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated in an interview with AFP on Thursday that the agency feels ensnared in the country's disputes with Western nations, characterizing the situation as akin to being held "hostage." Iran is barely cooperating ...

Iran Begins Construction of New Nuclear Reactor

Iran announced on Monday the start of construction for a new nuclear research reactor in Isfahan. This comes shortly after the announcement of the construction of a nuclear power plant complex in the southern region. Iran said on Monday that it had started building a new nuclear research reactor in Isfahan, days after it announced it was ...

Russia Starts Tactical Nuclear Drills Near Ukraine

Russia announced the start of tactical nuclear weapons exercises near Ukraine on Tuesday, claiming it was reacting to Western "threats," as Ukrainian army claims some success around the Northeastern city of Kharkiv. Russia on Tuesday announced the start of tactical nuclear weapons drills close to Ukraine, in what it said was a response to Western ...

China Halts Nuclear Talks With US Over Taiwan Arms Sales

China said on Wednesday it had suspended negotiations with the United States on nuclear non-proliferation and arms control in response to Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan. The US and China in November held rare talks on nuclear arms control, part of a bid to ease mistrust ahead of a summit between leader Joe Biden and Xi Jinping. Further ...

Khamenei Opens Door to Nuclear Program Negotiations With US

Iran’s supreme leader opened the door on Tuesday to renewed negotiations with the United States over his country’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, telling its civilian government there was "no barrier" to engaging with its "enemy," as reported by the Associated Press. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who has final say on all state matters, set clear ...