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News and updates about Natanz Reactor

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'

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

US official:

Israel targeted air defense radar system for Natanz

US official tells ABC News that three missiles were fired from Israeli fighter aircraft outside of Iran in Friday morning’s very limited strike.

Israel targeted air defense radar system for Natanz

Iran:

'We'll cooperate with IAEA inspectors on any new activities'

The statement follows an AP report on Tehran's new underground system near the Natanz facility.

'We'll cooperate with IAEA inspectors on any new activities'

IAEA report:

Iran enriching uranium with more centrifuges at Natanz

UN's atomic watchdog says Iran has begun enriching uranium with second cluster of advanced IR-6 centrifuges at Natanz.

Iran enriching uranium with more centrifuges at Natanz

IAEA report:

Iran stepping up uranium enrichment

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran pressing ahead with its rollout of an upgrade to its advanced uranium enrichment program.

Iran stepping up uranium enrichment

IAEA report:

Iran continues enrichment work at Natanz

UN atomic agency's latest report finds Iran has completed installing three advanced IR-6 centrifuge cascades at Natanz plant.

Iran continues enrichment work at Natanz

IAEA:

Iran has set up underground centrifuges workshop

Iran’s new workshop at Natanz for making parts for centrifuges has been set up underground, says UN nuclear watchdog chief.

Iran has set up underground centrifuges workshop

IAEA: Iran expanding its enrichment of uranium at Natanz

UN watchdog says Iran is expanding its enrichment of uranium beyond the highly enriched threshold of 20% purity at Natanz.

IAEA: Iran expanding its enrichment of uranium at Natanz

Diplomats: Iran restricting access to Natanz nuclear plant

Diplomats say Iran has been restricting UN nuclear inspectors’ access to its main uranium enrichment plant following April explosion.

Diplomats: Iran restricting access to Natanz nuclear plant

Iran reduces number of centrifuges enriching uranium

IAEA says Iran has reduced the number of centrifuges enriching uranium to up to 60% purity at Natanz to one cluster from two.

Iran reduces number of centrifuges enriching uranium

IAEA: Iran has installed extra advanced centrifuges in Natanz

UN atomic watchdog says Iran has installed extra advanced centrifuges at its underground plant and plans to add even more.

IAEA: Iran has installed extra advanced centrifuges in Natanz

Iranian official: We have already resumed enrichment at Natanz

Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says uranium enrichment activities at Natanz have already resumed after last week's explosion.

Iranian official: We have already resumed enrichment at Natanz

ANALYSIS: Israel, Iran shadow war turns into open conflict

The Jewish state will not wait with arms folded until the flawed nuclear accord between Iran and six world powers will be revived.

ANALYSIS: Israel, Iran shadow war turns into open conflict

Iran’s nuclear chief: We've begun 60% uranium enrichment

Iran’s nuclear chief says country is producing about 9 grams of 60% enriched uranium an hour at its underground plant in Natanz.

Iran’s nuclear chief: We've begun 60% uranium enrichment

Iranian MP: Explosion destroyed majority of Natanz facilities

Iranian MP Zakani confirms: Natanz explosion destroyed most of the site's enrichment facilities. Nuclear expert: Iran threats are empty.

Iranian MP: Explosion destroyed majority of Natanz facilities

White House: US had nothing to do with Natanz explosion

White House Press Secretary: US wasn't involved in any manner with explosion at Natanz uranium enrichment plant.

White House: US had nothing to do with Natanz explosion

Iran will retaliate for Natanz explosion - but not directly

Iran's response to the Natanz events will be to indirectly attack Israel, Israeli security organizations estimate.

Iran will retaliate for Natanz explosion - but not directly

Iranian FM promises 'revenge' for Natanz incidents

'Zionists want to take revenge for success in lifting sanctions,' Iran FM claims.

Iranian FM promises 'revenge' for Natanz incidents

Officials: It will take Iran 9 months to fix damage at Natanz

Intelligence officials: Fire at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility was caused by large explosion that completely destroyed its power system.

Officials: It will take Iran 9 months to fix damage at Natanz

The Middle East can not put up with repeated diplomatic missteps

Things will get out of hand if the US continues to search for a way to appease the mullahs, putting its loyal allies in danger. Op-ed.

The Middle East can not put up with repeated diplomatic missteps

Natanz aftermath

What is going on in Iran? Cyber experts weigh in

Iran’s Natanz nuclear site suffered an electrical disturbance just hours after starting up new advanced centrifuges used to enrich uranium.

What is going on in Iran? Cyber experts weigh in

Iranian official: Sabotage may be behind nuclear plant accident

Member of Iranian parliament says 'accident' at electrical grid for Natanz nuclear facility 'very suspicious.'

Iranian official: Sabotage may be behind nuclear plant accident

Iran enriching uranium with new batch of advanced centrifuges

New IAEA report finds Iran is again breaching its 2015 deal with world powers.

Iran enriching uranium with new batch of advanced centrifuges

Iran to install new centrifuges at nuclear facilities

Atomic Energy Organization of Iran to install new generations of centrifuges at Fordow and Natanz facilities.

Iran to install new centrifuges at nuclear facilities

'Iran hopes to get rid of Trump next week'

Prof. Uzi Rabi explains why Iran has begun building a new nuclear facility. "The US election has never been so important to Iran."

'Iran hopes to get rid of Trump next week'

IAEA confirms Iran building an underground facility

IAEA chief says Iran has started building an underground centrifuge assembly plant in wake of Natanz explosion.

IAEA confirms Iran building an underground facility

Iran says those behind Natanz blast identified

Iranian official says the country’s security bodies have identified those behind July 2 explosion at the Natanz nuclear facility.

Iran says those behind Natanz blast identified

Iran says 'sabotage' caused Natanz nuclear site blast

Explosion at Iranian nuclear facility was caused by 'sabotage', says Iran's atomic organization.

Iran says 'sabotage' caused Natanz nuclear site blast

Iran transferring advanced centrifuges to Natanz

Classified document shows Iran transferring advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium at Natanz production center.

Iran transferring advanced centrifuges to Natanz

Iran rules out attack as cause of Natanz explosion

Iranian security body rules out drone or missile attacks as cause of incident at Natanz nuclear site earlier this month.

Iran rules out attack as cause of Natanz explosion

Was the blast at Iran’s Natanz enrichment plant sabotage?

A question mark remains over the source of the incident, which was one of a series of unexplained fires and explosions across Iran. Opinion

Was the blast at Iran’s Natanz enrichment plant sabotage?

Iranian official: Natanz blast was caused by 'security breach'

Member of Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee says Natanz blast on July 2 was caused by "security breach".

Iranian official: Natanz blast was caused by 'security breach'

Iran vows firm response to Natanz blast

Iran: Any country found to be responsible for explosion at Natanz facility should expect retaliation.

Iran vows firm response to Natanz blast

Iran warns of 'consequences' for foreign role in Natanz fire

Iran's Foreign Ministry: If security bodies conclude that foreign elements are involved in blast at Natanz, there will be consequences.

Iran warns of 'consequences' for foreign role in Natanz fire

Iran warns Israel: No attack will stop our nuclear program

Iran vows to maintain its nuclear program, says explosion at Natanz will not disrupt its pace.

Iran warns Israel: No attack will stop our nuclear program

Iranian parliament discusses mysterious 'accident' at Natanz

Committee in Iranian parliament reaches "significant conclusions" following discussion on mysterious fire at nuclear facility.

Iranian parliament discusses mysterious 'accident' at Natanz

'Iran is waiting for a Democratic president to be elected'

INSS director Amos Yadlin on explosion at Natanz: Whoever targeted that site knew what they were doing.

'Iran is waiting for a Democratic president to be elected'

Report: Israel behind attack on Natanz nuclear complex

Middle Eastern intelligence official says Israel attacked the Natanz nuclear complex in Iran using a powerful bomb.

Report: Israel behind attack on Natanz nuclear complex

Who is behind the mysterious explosions in Iran‏?

Is Israel getting back at Iran for the botched cyber attack in which it tried to raise the chlorine level in Israel's water system?

Who is behind the mysterious explosions in Iran‏?

Iran says it determined cause of 'accident' at Natanz

Iran's top security body declines to release details on what caused a fire at the Natanz nuclear site on Thursday.

Iran says it determined cause of 'accident' at Natanz

Report: Iranian 'accident' was Israel's fault

Israel caused Natanz 'accident,' costing Iran 80% of its uranium hexafluoride, Kuwaiti report claims.

Report: Iranian 'accident' was Israel's fault

Iran says it completed centrifuges plant

Iran’s nuclear chief says the Islamic Republic completed a facility to build advanced centrifuges at Natanz.

Iran says it completed centrifuges plant

Iran: Advanced centrifuges facility will be ready in a month

Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says facility in Natanz to build advanced centrifuges will be completed in a month.

Iran: Advanced centrifuges facility will be ready in a month

Iran stops dismantling centrifuges, despite nuclear deal

Iran stops dismantling centrifuges in Natanz and Fordow due to complaints by hardliners.

Iran stops dismantling centrifuges, despite nuclear deal

Report: N. Koreans Visited Iran Nuke Facilities in April

Members of an Iranian opposition group said a delegation of North Korean nuclear experts visited Iranian nuclear installations.

Report: N. Koreans Visited Iran Nuke Facilities in April

Obama, Ayatollahs and the History Books

Obama, Ayatollahs and the History Books

Tehran Vows to 'Accelerate' Arming of Palestinians

Move is in retaliation for Israel deploying a spy drone over Iran, which was shot down, says IRGC.

Tehran Vows to 'Accelerate' Arming of Palestinians

IAEA Report: Iran Boosting its Nuclear Capabilities

The IAEA says Tehran has now installed more than 1,000 advanced centrifuges at its Natanz enrichment plant.

IAEA Report: Iran Boosting its Nuclear Capabilities

Iran Adds Thousands of Advanced Centrifuges to Enrich Uranium

Iran is adding thousands of advanced centrifuges to further enrich uranium into nuclear fuel, state-run media reported Sunday.

Iran Adds Thousands of Advanced Centrifuges to Enrich Uranium

IAEA Report: Iran Installing New Nuclear Equipment

Iran has begun installing next-generation equipment at one of its main nuclear plants, new IAEA report finds.

IAEA Report: Iran Installing New Nuclear Equipment

Diplomats: Iran Installing High-Tech Machines at Natanz

Tehran has started to install machines at its main uranium enrichment site that are capable of accelerating production of reactor fuel.

Diplomats: Iran Installing High-Tech Machines at Natanz

Netanyahu: Israel Can't Live with Iran Upgrading Nuclear Plant

Iran's installation of new equipment at its Natanz nuclear plant will speed up enrichment efforts, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says.

Netanyahu: Israel Can't Live with Iran Upgrading Nuclear Plant

Retired CIA Man: Israel Likely to Strike Iran Soon

A former CIA operative says Israel is likely to strike Iran before the Palestinian Authority attempts to win membership at the U.N.

Retired CIA Man: Israel Likely to Strike Iran Soon

Iran Suspends Nuclear Enrichment; Stuxnet Virus Suspected

Thousands of Iranian centrifuges enriching uranium have been shut down, AP reports. Stuxnet computer virus may be the reason

Iran Suspends Nuclear Enrichment; Stuxnet Virus Suspected

Netanyahu Asks Russia for Tougher Sanctions on Iran

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu lobbied Russia for “sanctions with teeth” to convince Iran to curtail its nuclear development activities.

Netanyahu Asks Russia for Tougher Sanctions on Iran