The United Nations chief inspector says production has quadrupled. But it is not clear whether Iran is trying to touch off a crisis or gather bargaining chips for negotiations with the United States.
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After Lebanon Cease-Fire, Gaza and Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Await Trump
A broader peace in the Middle East will be difficult to achieve, and Iran’s threat to Israel looms over any diplomatic effort.
After Lebanon Cease-Fire, Gaza and Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Await Trump
A broader peace in the Middle East will be difficult to achieve, and Iran’s threat to Israel looms over any diplomatic effort.
Iran Declares It Is Doing More Nuclear Enrichment After I.A.E.A. Rebuke
With thousands of advanced centrifuges on standby, Tehran says it is now spinning more, which could increase its stockpile of near-bomb-grade atomic fuel.
U.S. and Europeans Move to Censure Iran for Nuclear Secrecy
Before Donald J. Trump takes office, the West wants to call out Iran for failing to adhere to treaty obligations to be transparent about its nuclear past and present.
Iran Suggests Pausing High Levels of Uranium Enrichment to Avoid Censure, Monitor Says
Iran has raised the possibility it would stop expanding its stockpile of uranium enriched to a purity of 60 percent — very close to the level needed for a weapon, the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog says.
What to Know: How Israel Could Retaliate Against Iran
Iran has a number of sensitive sites, including oil infrastructure, military installations and nuclear facilities.
North Korea Reveals Weapons-Grade Uranium Factory
Its leader, Kim Jong-un, visited the factory and urged his country to produce more highly enriched uranium to build “exponentially” more nuclear weapons.
‘No Barrier’ to Nuclear Talks With U.S., Iran’s Supreme Leader Says
It was unclear if Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s comments signaled any shift in Iran’s stance, but the country’s new president has called for an accord that would relieve Western sanctions against it.
‘No Barrier’ to Nuclear Talks With U.S., Iran’s Supreme Leader Says
It was unclear if Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s comments signaled any shift in Iran’s stance, but the country’s new president has called for an accord that would relieve Western sanctions against it.