The International Atomic Energy Agency had initially said that the Friday attack had destroyed the aboveground part of the Natanz fuel enrichment plant, but its latest statement indicates more significant damage.
Tag: Uranium
Trump’s Choice on Israel-Iran: Help Destroy Nuclear Facility or Continue to Negotiate
Iranian officials have warned that U.S. participation in an attack on its facilities will imperil any chance of the nuclear disarmament deal the president insists he is still interested in pursuing.
U.N. Agency Suspects North Korea Is Building New Uranium-Enrichment Site
The nuclear energy agency noted the construction of a site similar to current plants, as Kim Jong-un has been pushing to produce more fuel for nuclear bombs.
Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Calls U.S. Nuclear Deal Proposal ‘Nonsense’
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that abandoning uranium enrichment would be against Iran’s interests.
What’s at Stake in the Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks
The third round of talks in three weeks raised hopes for an Iran nuclear accord, which could avert a new Mideast conflict. President Trump said he believed a deal was within reach.
Greenland’s Minerals: The Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise
There is excitement about the potentially lucrative resources scattered around the island, especially the rare earths. But extreme weather, fired-up environmentalists and other factors have tempered hopes of a bonanza.
Iran Is Developing Plans for Faster, Cruder Weapon, U.S. Concludes
As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel prepares to meet with President Trump, the question of whether to strike Iran’s facilities or negotiate with Tehran appears certain to be under debate.
Iran Accelerates Production of Near-Bomb-Grade Uranium, IAEA Says
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.
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.