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.
Tag: Uranium
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.
As Iran Picks a President, a Nuclear Shift: Open Talk About Building the Bomb
Iran has expanded its most sensitive nuclear production site in recent weeks. And for the first time, some leaders are dropping their insistence that the nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
The U.S. Is Sending Depleted Uranium Munitions to Ukraine. What Does That Mean?
The material is denser than steel, and shells made from it can penetrate enemy tanks’ armor. But they leave behind radioactive dust that can be harmful.
European Countries to Keep Some Missile Sanctions on Iran
U.N. sanctions are set to expire in October, as part of the 2015 nuclear deal. Other nations, including Russia, will be free to buy Iranian missiles and drones.
The U.S. Is Paying Billions to Russia’s Nuclear Agency. Here’s Why.
Nuclear power companies rely on cheap enriched uranium made in Russia. That geopolitical dilemma is intensifying as climate change underscores the need for emissions-free energy.