IAEA

15:11

Middle East

Iran fighting for its nuclear rights on two fronts amid shaky IAEA ties, stalled U.S. talks

As the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors convenes in Vienna this week, Iran faces mounting pressure on two fronts—fighting to avoid the reinstatement of UN nuclear sanctions and seeking relief from unilateral US sanctions—amid stalled indirect negotiations with Washington

20:52

World News

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns of escalating nuclear dangers from Ukraine to North Korea

The world stands precariously close to nuclear disaster, with civilian plants under attack and alarming rhetoric normalising the use of atomic weapons, warns Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

23:50

World News

IAEA chief reaffirms support for Ukraine during visit

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has reaffirmed the agency’s support for Ukraine during his 12th visit to the country since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.

23:39

South Caucasus

Iranian foreign minister dismisses IAEA report in Cairo meeting

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a meeting with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in Cairo has categorically dismissed the UN nuclear agency’s new report on Tehran’s nuclear program.

15:29

Middle East

Iran dismisses IAEA nuclear report as baseless in Cairo meeting

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a meeting with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in Cairo has categorically dismissed the UN nuclear agency’s new report on Tehran’s nuclear program.

20:45

Iran

IAEA report accuses Iran of undeclared nuclear program, Tehran dismisses claims

A confidential IAEA report reveals Iran conducted secret nuclear activities using undeclared material at several sites, raising serious non-compliance concerns.

18:50

World News

Rafael Grossi: Any U.S.-Iran deal should include "robust" IAEA inspections

The head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, said any new deal between the U.S. and Iran to limit Iran's nuclear program must include strict inspections.

17:50

nuclear power plant

Kazakhstan engages IAEA experts to evaluate nuclear power plant site

Kazakhstan is taking concrete steps toward the development of its first nuclear power plant, with the country now in the pre-project phase, according to Rinat Okasov, Deputy Director General of Kazakhstan Nuclear Power Plants LLP (KAEŞ).

01:24

World News

IAEA team reaches Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after delay

A new team from the UN nuclear watchdog has arrived at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, held by Russian forces in southeastern Ukraine. The mission, delayed for weeks due to military activity, marks the first time the IAEA team traveled entirely through Russian-controlled territory.

13:26

World News

IAEA passes resolution, West pushes Iran to talk