uranium enrichment

Iran defies Trump:

'Our uranium is sacred and not going anywhere'

Iran firmly rejects Trump’s claim that it agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile, declaring it “as sacred as the soil of Iran" and will not be transferred “anywhere."

Trump:

'Iran agreed to everything, will hand over enriched uranium'

President Trump tells CBS News that Iran has agreed to surrender its enriched uranium to the United States and cease support for terror groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.

Report:

Trump rejected Iran's 5-year enrichment halt offer

The New York Times reports that, during peace negotiations in Islamabad, the US demanded a 20-year suspension of Iranian uranium enrichment. Iran countered with a maximum of five years, which Trump has rejected.

Ceasefire

Iran insists on uranium enrichment as Trump promises ban

While President Trump insists Iran will not be allowed to enrich uranium under the negotiated agreement, Iran's version of the plan includes an acknowledgement of its right to enrichment.

Report:

Trump weighs military operation to seize Iran's uranium stockpile

President Trump is weighing a high-risk military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium from Iran as part of efforts to prevent the Islamic regime from developing a nuclear weapon, according to The Wall Street Journal.

IAEA:

'Iran is hiding enriched uranium'

'Up to 60 percent of enriched uranium is still stored in tunnels in Isfahan, allowing Iran to produce a nuclear bomb in a short period of time,' says Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

IAEA chief:

'Large portion of Iran’s uranium stockpile likely in Isfahan'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says more than 200 kg of Iran’s 60% enriched uranium is believed to remain at the Isfahan tunnel complex, one of the few nuclear sites not badly damaged in June strikes.

Report

Israel and US considering ground operation in Iran

Senior Israeli and American officials have discussed a joint commando operation to seize 450 kilograms of enriched uranium buried under the ruins of facilities in Isfahan and Fordow.

WSJ report:

Iran rejects US demand to halt enrichment in Oman talks

Iran rejects US calls to halt uranium enrichment in Oman talks, though both sides agree to keep negotiating as Tehran signals openness to discussing enrichment levels.

IAEA resolution targets Iran over uranium and site access

The US and Europe submit a draft resolution demanding Iran open bombed nuclear sites and account for enriched uranium. Iran warns of retaliation if the IAEA adopts the measure.

US Energy Secretary:

'Iran's nuclear weapons pathway must be dismantled'

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright declares that Iran's nuclear program must be "completely dismantled" following joint US-Israeli attacks on its enrichment plants.

Iran:

'Direct talks with US possible, but no zero enrichment'

Iran’s vice president says Tehran could hold direct nuclear talks with the US if conditions are equal. Tehran has so far rejected Washington’s demand to halt uranium enrichment.

Iranian FM:

'Enrichment is dear to us, no plans to stop'

Iran’s Foreign Minister says his country refuses to abandon uranium enrichment, calling it a matter of "national pride."

Iran’s UN envoy:

'Our nuclear enrichment will never stop'

Iran's UN envoy, Amir-Saeid Iravani, declares that Iran's nuclear enrichment "will never stop," calling it an "inalienable right." He affirms Tehran's readiness for talks but rejects "unconditional surrender".

IAEA chief:

'Iran months away from uranium production despite strikes'

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi reveals that Iran could resume enriched uranium production "in a matter of months," despite extensive damage from recent US and Israeli strikes.

Iran open to regional enrichment consortium on home soil

A senior Iranian official indicates Tehran's openness to a US proposal for a regional uranium enrichment consortium, contingent on its operation within Iran.

‘Limited progress’ reported after US-Iran nuclear talks

US and Iranian negotiators wrap up a fifth round of nuclear talks in Rome, with mediator Oman reporting "some but not conclusive progress."

Tehran stands firm:

'Enrichment is non-negotiable'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declares that uranium enrichment will continue "with or without a deal," even as nuclear talks with the US progress.

Iran hints at enrichment compromise

Iran’s Deputy FM says his country may accept temporary limits on uranium enrichment, though no technical details have been discussed yet.

Rubio:

'Iran can have civilian program if it gives up enrichment'

US Secretary of State stresses that Iran must cease uranium enrichment to reach a deal with Washington.

IAEA report:

Iran ramping up production of near weapons-grade uranium

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran's stockpile of uranium enriched up to 60% has reached 274.8 kilograms, notes the accumulation "is of serious concern".

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.

European powers:

'No justification for Iran's uranium enrichment'

Britain, France, and Germany accuse Iran of amassing high enriched uranium to "unprecedented levels" without "any credible civilian justification".

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 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.

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'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 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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Top nuclear experts to Biden:

'Do not allow Saudi uranium enrichment'

Nuclear and Middle East experts urge Biden not to allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium as part of normalization deal with Israel.

Report:

Netanyahu considering agreeing to Saudi uranium enrichment

The Israeli PM may agree to the Saudi demand for a US-run uranium enrichment program in exchange for Israeli-Saudi normalization.

US report:

Iran slowed down buildup of near-weapons-grade enriched uranium

Sources tell Wall Street Journal Iran has diluted some of its stockpile of enriched uranium.

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.

US to Iran:

'You will pay a heavy price if 90% uranium enrichment continues'

Sources say US and Iran held indirect talks in Oman, in which US warned Iran not to continue on the path towards nuclear weapons.

IAEA:

Iran has resolved two outstanding inquiries on nuclear program

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

Israeli official:

'Iran enriching uranium above 60% could trigger a strike'

Israeli official says Israel is telling US and Europe that any Iranian progress above 60% enrichment could trigger military action.

Iran to evade censure by IAEA over uranium enrichment

Iran will evade fresh censure by UN nuclear watchdog after making commitments to be transparent.

Report:

Russia and Iran reach secret nuclear deal on uranium transfers

Foreign intelligence sources tell Fox News Digital that Iran has secured secret deals with Russia to guarantee deliveries of uranium.

IAEA confirms:

Rafael Grossi will visit Tehran, meet senior officials

Grossi’s visit to Iran follows the IAEA report which said that inspectors found uranium particles enriched to nearly bomb grade.

Report: IAEA chief to visit Tehran on Saturday

Diplomatic source says Rafael Grossi will attempt to "relaunch the dialogue" on Iran's atomic work.

IAEA report:

'We're pressing Iran on origin of 83.7% uranium'

In latest report, UN nuclear watchdog says it is in discussions with Iran on discoveries of uranium enriched to 83.7% purity at Fordow.

Iran:

'IAEA chief to visit Tehran in the coming days'

The visit comes after IAEA inspectors recently found uranium enriched to 84-percent purity in Iran.

CIA Director:

'Iran hasn't yet decided to resume nuclear weapons program'

William Burns: Iran has advanced in its uranium enrichment, but no evidence it decided to resume its weaponization program.

Iran acknowledges IAEA claim on its uranium enrichment

Iran urges IAEA to "not fall prey to the seduction of Western countries" after its inspectors found it enriched uranium to 84 percent.

Iran:

'Reports on our uranium enrichment are slander'

Iran says reports that it has enriched uranium up to 84 percent are a distortion of the facts.

IAEA:

'We're discussing uranium enrichment with Iran'

UN's nuclear watchdog responds to reports that its inspectors found that Iran stepped up nuclear enrichment to 84%.

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Iran blasts IAEA's 'unprofessional and unacceptable' behavior

Iran slams IAEA over report on covert changes to equipment at the Fordow uranium enrichment plant.

IAEA blasts Iran over changes at Fordow plant

UN nuclear watchdog says in new report Iran made an undeclared change to uranium enrichment setup at the Fordow nuclear plant.

Saudi minister:

'We'll use domestic uranium for nuclear fuel'

Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister says the kingdom plans to use domestically-sourced uranium to build up its nuclear power industry.

Iran:

'Our uranium enrichment capacity is at record levels'

Announcement comes a day before UN nuclear monitors are set to visit the country.

IAEA team to visit Tehran in inquiry over undeclared particles

UN nuclear watchdog team will visit Tehran on Sunday aiming to resolve impasse over inquiry into undeclared uranium particles.

Britain, France and Germany condemn Iran's uranium enrichment

Britain, France and Germany blast Iran after it announced it is enriching uranium to 60 percent at Fordow.

US 'deeply concerned' over Iran's nuclear progress

White House national security spokesman John Kirby: We will not allow Iran to achieve a nuclear weapons capability.