News and updates about IAEA

IAEA chief:

'Iran pressing the gas on uranium enrichment'

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi says Iran is significantly ramping up its uranium enrichment efforts, approaching levels close to weapons-grade.

'Iran pressing the gas on uranium enrichment'

Iran:

'We will not obstruct IAEA inspections and access to our sites'

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says Iran will not obstruct the UN nuclear watchdog’s inspections and access to its sites: We operate within the framework of safeguards.

'We will not obstruct IAEA inspections and access to our sites'

IAEA warns:

Iran to significantly increase its highly enriched uranium

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi tells Reuters that Iran is "dramatically" increasing its capacity to produce uranium enriched to up to 60% purity: We do not have any diplomatic process ongoing.

Iran to significantly increase its highly enriched uranium

Iran to IAEA:

'We plan to install additional centrifuges at Fordow and Natanz'

Following last week's resolution criticizing Iran for its lack of cooperation with the IAEA, Iran notifies the UN nuclear watchdog of its plans to install additional centrifuges at its Fordow and Natanz facilities.

'We plan to install additional centrifuges at Fordow and Natanz'

Iranian Parliament Speaker:

'We've initiated the deployment of advanced centrifuges'

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Iran has already initiated deployment of advanced centrifuges for uranium enrichment, in response to IAEA resolution against it.

'We've initiated the deployment of advanced centrifuges'

To avoid sanctions:

Iran seeks new nuclear deal

After Tehran's offer to limit uranium enrichment to only 60% was rejected by the US and EU, Iranian's Deputy Foreign Minister is set to meet with European foreign ministers.

Iran seeks new nuclear deal

France, Germany, UK and US welcome IAEA resolution on Iran

Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States release statement welcoming IAEA Board of Governors’ adoption of a resolution calling Iran to cooperate with IAEA investigation.

France, Germany, UK and US welcome IAEA resolution on Iran

After IAEA resolution

Iran to launch 'new and advanced' centrifuges

Iran announces plans to launch a "significant series of new and advanced" centrifuges in response to IAEA resolution which censured Tehran for what it described as a lack of cooperation.

Iran to launch 'new and advanced' centrifuges

IAEA board condemns Iran over lack of cooperation

IAEA board approves resolution by France, Germany, and Britain urging Iran to address longstanding questions in IAEA investigation into uranium particles detected at two undeclared locations.

IAEA board condemns Iran over lack of cooperation

US, European powers submit Iran censuring motion at IAEA

European powers and the United States introduce resolution censuring Iran for its insufficient cooperation on its nuclear program.

US, European powers submit Iran censuring motion at IAEA

Iran's new proposal to avoid nuclear sanctions

IAEA chief calls proposal in which Iran would agree not to enrich uranium above 60% purity 'a step in the right direction.'

Iran's new proposal to avoid nuclear sanctions

Iran offers to cap uranium stock if West abandons IAEA action

New IAEA documents show that Iran has proposed halting the expansion of its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity on the condition that Western powers abandon efforts to pass a resolution condemning its lack of cooperation with the IAEA.

Iran offers to cap uranium stock if West abandons IAEA action

During trip to Iran

IAEA chief visits Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, who visited Iran at the end of last week, reportedly toured the Natanz nuclear facility and the heavily fortified Fordow enrichment site.

IAEA chief visits Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities

Iranian officials to IAEA:

'Willing to discuss nuclear program, but no external pressure'

Iranian officials meet IAEA chief in Tehran, express openness to addressing concerns about nuclear program while maintaining stance against external pressure.

'Willing to discuss nuclear program, but no external pressure'

IAEA chief arrives in Tehran to discuss nuclear program

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to meet Iranian officials to address various aspects of cooperation between the agency and Iran.

IAEA chief arrives in Tehran to discuss nuclear program

Iranian nuclear program:

IAEA chief to visit Iran

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi says he will meet with Iranian officials to address various aspects of a March 2023 statement which outlines a framework for cooperation between the agency and Iran.

IAEA chief to visit Iran

Iran's nuclear program

IAEA chief may visit Iran in the coming days

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, expresses optimism about working constructively with US President-elect Donald Trump.

IAEA chief may visit Iran in the coming days

Iran complains to IAEA:

'Israel threatened our nuclear facilities'

Iran lodges formal complaint with International Atomic Energy Agency, cites threats from Israel to target its atomic energy facilities: Threats to attack nuclear sites are against UN resolutions.

'Israel threatened our nuclear facilities'

IAEA chief:

'Unlikely Iran will agree to reverse ban on our inspectors'

International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi says "the ship has sailed" on Iran reversing its ban on IAEA inspectors responsible for monitoring uranium enrichment at its nuclear sites.

'Unlikely Iran will agree to reverse ban on our inspectors'

IAEA chief:

'Greater willingness by Iran to engage on its nuclear program'

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi says he hopes to travel to Tehran in October as the agency still seeks answers from Iran on its uranium enrichment.

'Greater willingness by Iran to engage on its nuclear program'

Israel Atomic Energy director:

'There is no doubt Iran conducted a military nuclear program'

During the 68th International Atomic Energy General Conference, Israel Atomic Energy Commission Director General Moshe Edri commented on the regional challenges.

'There is no doubt Iran conducted a military nuclear program'

IAEA chief hopes to meet Iranian President

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi says he hopes to hold talks with new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian by November on improving Iran's cooperation with his agency.

IAEA chief hopes to meet Iranian President

IAEA report:

Iran has significantly expanded its stockpile of enriched uranium

International Atomic Energy Agency finds that Iran has significantly expanded its stockpile of uranium enriched to levels close to weapons-grade, defying international demands.

Iran has significantly expanded its stockpile of enriched uranium

IAEA report:

Iran installed four uranium-enriching machines at Fordow

UN atomic agency's latest report says Iran has installed half the advanced uranium-enriching machines it said earlier this month it would quickly add to its Fordow site.

Iran installed four uranium-enriching machines at Fordow

'A further escalation':

France, Germany, Britain condemn Iran's latest nuclear steps

France, Germany and Britain condemn Iran following latest IAEA reports which found it is further expanding its nuclear program.

France, Germany, Britain condemn Iran's latest nuclear steps

IAEA:

Iran has activated new advanced centrifuges

UN's atomic energy agency says Iran has started up new cascades of advanced centrifuges and plans to install others in the coming weeks.

Iran has activated new advanced centrifuges

IAEA report:

Iran installed more centrifuges at Fordow plant

State Department says Washington and its allies are prepared to continue to increase pressure on Iran if it does not cooperate with the IAEA.

Iran installed more centrifuges at Fordow plant

IAEA board passes resolution censuring Iran

International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors passes resolution calling on Iran to step up cooperation with the organization.

IAEA board passes resolution censuring Iran

European powers seek to censure Iran at IAEA

Britain, France and Germany submit resolution to International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors, censuring Iran over its lack of cooperation with the agency.

European powers seek to censure Iran at IAEA

IAEA report:

Iran increases its uranium enriched to near weapons-grade level

New report by UN's nuclear watchdog finds Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched up to 60%.

Iran increases its uranium enriched to near weapons-grade level

IAEA chief:

'Talk in Iran about change in nuclear policy must stop'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi: The loose talk about nuclear weapons in Iran is extremely serious for me. And I think it should stop.

'Talk in Iran about change in nuclear policy must stop'

Iranian lawmaker claims:

'We already have nuclear weapons'

Iranian lawmaker claims the Islamic Republic of Iran possesses atomic weapons but isn't officially announcing it.

'We already have nuclear weapons'

IAEA chief:

'Iran's cooperation is completely unsatisfactory'

UN atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi blasts Iran over its continued failure to cooperate with the IAEA's probe of its nuclear program.

'Iran's cooperation is completely unsatisfactory'

IAEA chief arrives for a visit in Tehran

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi expected to speak at a conference and meet officials for talks on Tehran's nuclear program.

IAEA chief arrives for a visit in Tehran

IAEA chief to visit Iran

The visit comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the IAEA over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

IAEA chief to visit Iran

IAEA chief:

'Situation in Iran is business as usual'

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says the agency is still on alert over possible Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

'Situation in Iran is business as usual'

IAEA chief:

'Concerned Israel will attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says Iran closed its nuclear facilities on Sunday over "security considerations".

'Concerned Israel will attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

For the first time in 13 years

IAEA chief visits Syria to restart talks

IAEA inspectors last visited Syria in 2011, seeking to revive a stalled investigation into activity at a nuclear site in Syria's eastern desert which Israel bombed in 2007.

IAEA chief visits Syria to restart talks

US threatens IAEA action against Iran

US threatens future action against Iran at UN nuclear watchdog if it continues its failure to cooperate in probe of uranium traces.

US threatens IAEA action against Iran

US to Iran:

'Dilute all your highly enriched uranium'

Responding to latest IAEA report, US calls on Iran to dilute all of the uranium it has enriched to up to 60% purity.

'Dilute all your highly enriched uranium'

IAEA report:

Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran continues to bar its most seasoned inspectors from monitoring its nuclear program.

Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium

IAEA chief:

'Iran's uranium enrichment activity remains high'

Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says Iran continues to enrich uranium well beyond the needs for commercial nuclear use.

'Iran's uranium enrichment activity remains high'

IAEA chief:

'Iran not entirely transparent on nuclear program'

IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi warns about Iran after senior official says the country has all it needs to build a weapon.

'Iran not entirely transparent on nuclear program'

IAEA chief:

'Iran is barely cooperating with us'

Rafael Grossi says the International Atomic Energy Agency feels it is being held "hostage" to Iran's disputes with Western countries.

'Iran is barely cooperating with us'

'Reckless behavior':

Four countries condemn Iran over uranium enrichment

France, Germany, Britain and US condemn Iran after IAEA report said it increased its production rate of highly enriched uranium.

Four countries condemn Iran over uranium enrichment

Iran dismisses IAEA report:

'There's nothing new here, we didn't change anything'

Iran claims there is "nothing new" in IAEA report which said it had accelerated production of highly enriched uranium.

'There's nothing new here, we didn't change anything'

US 'greatly concerned' by Iran's uranium enrichment

US responds to IAEA report which found that Iran has increased its production of highly enriched uranium.

US 'greatly concerned' by Iran's uranium enrichment

IAEA:

Iran increasing production of highly enriched uranium

New IAEA report finds Iran has reversed the slowdown in its production of uranium to 60% purity.

Iran increasing production of highly enriched uranium

IAEA report:

Iran has enough uranium enriched to 60% purity

UN's nuclear watchdog says Iran is still stonewalling the agency on key issues in latest report.

Iran has enough uranium enriched to 60% purity

State Department spokesman:

'Iran must take de-escalatory steps on its nuclear program'

State Department spokesman Matthew Miller calls on Iran to resume cooperation with IAEA if it wants to make space for diplomacy with the US.

'Iran must take de-escalatory steps on its nuclear program'

Iran's atomic clock is ticking

The effectiveness, efficiency, and relevance of the IAEA in Iran are questionable and may go down the drain. Op Ed

Iran's atomic clock is ticking

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

US, Britain, France and Germany call on Iran to "immediately reverse" decision to withdraw accreditation from nuclear watchdog inspectors.

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

EU to Iran:

'Reconsider ban on IAEA inspectors'

European Union criticizes Iran's decision to withdraw accreditation from several inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog.

'Reconsider ban on IAEA inspectors'

IAEA chief:

'Int'l community losing interest in Iran's nuclear program'

Rafael Grossi, head of International Atomic Energy Agency: There is a certain routinization of what is going on in Iran.

'Int'l community losing interest in Iran's nuclear program'

IAEA report:

Iran slowing uranium enrichment

The confidential report comes as Iran and the US are negotiating a prisoner swap and the release of billions of dollars in Iranian assets.

Iran slowing uranium enrichment

Iran:

'We gave IAEA new details on uranium at two sites'

Iran says it gave detailed answers to UN watchdog about two sites that inspectors say bore traces of man-made uranium.

'We gave IAEA new details on uranium at two sites'

IAEA:

No indications of explosives at Zaporizhzhia plant

Experts from IAEA say they have yet to observe any indications of mines or explosives at the Russian-held plant.

No indications of explosives at Zaporizhzhia plant

IAEA chief:

'We will never politicize our work in Iran'

Rafael Grossi pushes back on Israel’s claims that his agency capitulated to Iranian pressure.

'We will never politicize our work in Iran'

Israel blasts IAEA:

'The yielding to political pressure is very disappointing'

Israel blasts UN's atomic agency over decision to close two probes of highly enriched uranium in Iran.

'The yielding to political pressure is very disappointing'

IAEA:

Iran has resolved two outstanding inquiries on nuclear program

IAEA closes two probes over uranium found at Iranian nuclear sites.

Iran has resolved two outstanding inquiries on nuclear program