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News and updates about Iranian Nuclear Program

Iranian FM:

'If West sanctions us - we could acquire nuclear weapons'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says nuclear weapons are not currently part of Iran's security strategy, but that may change if Western nations proceed with their threat to reimpose all UN sanctions.

'If West sanctions us - we could acquire nuclear weapons'

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'

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

Trump vs. Iran:

How will the new President handle the Iranian nuclear program?

Trump's appointments indicate that the U.S. will likely return to a policy of "maximum pressure" on Iran in an attempt to halt its nuclear program. Military action is also on the table.

How will the new President handle the Iranian nuclear program?

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 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

Sen. Graham to Netanyahu:

'Do what you have to do to prevent Iran from nuclear weapons'

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel: A nuclear-armed Iranian ayatollah is an existential threat to Israel and a nightmare for the world.

'Do what you have to do to prevent Iran from nuclear weapons'

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'

Minister Eli Cohen:

'We expect Trump to take a strong stance against Iran'

Energy Minister tells Reuters Israel expects the Trump administration to take a strong stance against Iran and its nuclear ambitions, potentially creating opportunity for additional peace agreements.

'We expect Trump to take a strong stance against Iran'

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

John Bolton:

'Israel missed its chance to srike Iran's nuclear sites'

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton explains the consequences of not targeting the Iranian nuclear weapons program along with its air defense sites.

'Israel missed its chance to srike Iran's nuclear sites'

Khamenei's adviser:

'We could change our policy on nuclear weapons'

Kamal Kharrazi, a close adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says Iran has the capability to develop nuclear weapons and may consider changing its policy on their use if confronted with an existential threat.

'We could change our policy on nuclear weapons'

Harris to Jewish voters:

'I will never allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon'

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate speaks to Jewish supporters ahead of Yom Kippur: I will never forget October 7, we all must work to ensure nothing like the horrors of that day can ever happen again.

'I will never allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon'

We are in a regional war

Shaked: Destroy Iran's nuclear facilities

Former Justice Minister: Israel should take advantage of the opportunity of international legitimacy and destroy Iran's nuclear facilities.

Shaked: Destroy Iran's 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'

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

Khamenei opens the door to nuclear talks with the US

Iran's Supreme Leader says negotiations with the United States are possible, but tells the Cabinet: Do not trust the enemy.

Khamenei opens the door to nuclear talks with the US

Israel must surgically remove the Iranian malignant growth

The Islamic Republic's global terror campaign does not elicit a response from the Western world and, in fact, Iranian lobbyists , apologists and stooges operate freely in Washington. Israel may have to act alone as it did against Hamas and Hezbollah. Op-ed.

Israel must surgically remove the Iranian malignant growth

The Iranian regime: suicide or poisonous chalice?

The Iranian regime realizes that it faces the most dangerous war entrapment in its history. Op-ed.

The Iranian regime: suicide or poisonous chalice?

Expecting an attack

Israel's law-based obligation to prevent Iranian nuclear weapons. Opinion.

Expecting an attack

Special to Arutz Sheva:

It's time to end Israel's nuclear ambiguity

Listening to Iran’s repeated threats to initiate aggressive war with Israel, something seems to have been overlooked: Israel is a nuclear power; Iran is not. Opinion.

It's time to end Israel's nuclear ambiguity

House reps introduce:

Legislation to thwart Iranian nuclear development

Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Brian Mast announce the Bunker Buster Act, which authorizes the President to protect Israel with bomb capable of taking out Iran’s underground nuclear infrastructure.

Legislation to thwart Iranian nuclear development

Blinken:

'Iran could be weeks away from enough uranium for a bomb'

US Secretary of State says Iran is capable of producing fissile material for use in a nuclear weapon within "one or two weeks," points accusing finger at Trump for withdrawing from 2015 deal.

'Iran could be weeks away from enough uranium for a bomb'

US warned Iran over its nuclear activities

Axios reports that the Biden administration sent a private warning to Iran last month expressing serious concerns about its activities that could be used for the production of a nuclear weapon.

US warned Iran over its nuclear activities

Despite reformist president

US not expecting policy change from Iran

US officials point out that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls the shots in Iran, say they are not ready to resume nuclear talks.

US not expecting policy change from Iran

'He'll beg Iran for mercy':

Trump criticizes Biden's policy on Iran

Trump criticizes Biden over Iran's nuclear program: Under Trump, Iran was broke. Biden has made them rich.

Trump criticizes Biden's policy on Iran

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

US sanctions Iran over 'nuclear escalations'

US sanctions three companies based in the United Arab Emirates and which are accused of being involved in the transport of Iranian petroleum or petrochemical products, as well as 11 associated vessels.

US sanctions Iran over 'nuclear escalations'

Netanyahu re-establishes working groups on Iran nuclear program

Officials tell Axios that Netanyahu two weeks ago re-established working groups made up of members of Israel's defense establishment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the intelligence community to focus on Iran's nuclear program.

Netanyahu re-establishes working groups on Iran nuclear program

Iran to G7:

'Distance yourself from destructive policies'

Iran fires back after the Group of Seven condemns Iran's recent nuclear program escalation and threatens it with sanctions.

'Distance yourself from destructive policies'

'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

Raisi's demise will thrill many Iranians

However, the depth of the tragedy lies in the fact that Iranians can envision no future other than disaster for their depleted and exhausted nation. Opinion.

Raisi's demise will thrill many Iranians

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'

The "Biden Effect"

Israel "escalation dominance" and nuclear war with Iran. Three catastrophic scenarios have now been rendered more likely by US President Joe Biden’s embargo on terror-fighting weapons to Israel. Opinion.

The "Biden Effect"

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

Iran claims:

'Nuclear weapons have no place in our doctrine'

After Revolutionary Guards commander threatened Israel, its Foreign Ministry insists the country's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.

'Nuclear weapons have no place in our doctrine'

Iran threatens US if Israel retaliates

In effort to deter Israel from retaliating after Iran attacked with 300 UAV and missiles, Islamic Republic threatens to attack US interests and advance nuclear program.

Iran threatens US if Israel retaliates

To deter Israeli retaliation:

IRGC commander threatens Iran could review 'nuclear doctrine'

Iranian military leader warns country could pursue nuclear weapons in attempt to deter Israel from retaliating for Saturday night's massive attack.

IRGC commander threatens Iran could review 'nuclear doctrine'

ATTACK FROM IRAN:

A law-based opportunity for Israel to prevent Iran's nuclear arms

This is not a moment for Israeli strategic thinking to become confused or shortsighted. Opinion.

A law-based opportunity for Israel to prevent Iran's nuclear arms

Report:

Iran closer than ever to nuclear weapons

Washington Post report finds Iran engaged in flurry of activity at Fordow facility, enriching uranium at increased rate, could have enough for 3 bombs in days,

Iran closer than ever to nuclear weapons

Iranian Opposition Figure to Congress:

'If we don’t hit Iran soon, it will become nuclear'

Iranian Opposition figure and former political prisoner Vahid Beheshti spoke at an event arranged by the Middle East Forum in Congress on Thursday. At the event, he called on the American leadership and decision-makers to wake up, directly face the threat of the Iranian regime, and act to defeat it.

'If we don’t hit Iran soon, it will become nuclear'

Israel’s new long arm

Time is running out for us to stop the Iranians from developing a nuclear weapons arsenal. Before this happens, the window of opportunity provided by long range, nuclear armed, precision guided ballistic missiles must be exploited. Opinion.

Israel’s new long arm

US sanctions Iran weapons-procurement networks

US imposes new sanctions on three procurement networks that are supporting Iran’s ballistic missile, nuclear and defense programs.

US sanctions Iran weapons-procurement networks

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