Nuclear proliferation
United States President Donald Trump has stated that Iran is "very close" to building nuclear weapons, echoing claims made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, this assessment contradicts the views of the US's own director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and the International Atomic Energy
Nuclear proliferation
The Iranian government has announced plans to draft legislation to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in response to an escalating military conflict with Israel. The move could have significant implications for regional and global security, as it would allow Iran to pursue nuclear weapons development without international oversight.
Nuclear proliferation
The Israeli attack on Iran, codenamed 'Operation Rising Lion,' on June 13, 2025, has pushed the Middle East to the brink of chaos, reigniting debates about nuclear rights, international law, and the legitimacy of unilateral military action. The strike, which targeted over 100 locations across Iran, including nuclear
Nuclear proliferation
As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, the international community is grappling with the prospect of Tehran's withdrawal from the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT). Iran's military chain-of-command has been devastated by ongoing strikes, but its strategic locations remain intact. The threat of pulling out of the
Nuclear facilities
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, expressed concern about the possibility of both radiological and chemical contamination within Iran's main nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz following Israeli strikes. Despite normal radiation levels outside the complex, Grossi emphasized the danger posed by uranium hexafluoride,
Nuclear facilities
The Israel's surprise attack on Iran has severely impacted the country's nuclear program and diplomatic efforts. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the airstrikes damaged key Iranian nuclear facilities, while the United Nations reported that the attack has set Iran's uranium fuel
Nuclear facilities
The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel has led to a call from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to refrain from attacking nuclear facilities, citing potential harm to both people and the environment. The plea comes as Israeli military strikes have targeted nuclear facilities in Iran, including the Natanz
Nuclear facilities
Tehran has been found in breach of its nonproliferation obligations for the first time in two decades, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Iran repeatedly breached its obligations to limit enrichment and allow inspectors to visit its nuclear sites, the IAEA board of governors announced after a vote.
Nuclear facilities
Israeli defense minister Benny Gantz said the strikes were aimed at "curbing Iran's nuclear program." The development comes after US President Donald Trump warned that Israel could soon hit Iran's nuclear sites. According to reports, around 200 Israeli fighter jets participated in the strikes,
Nuclear facilities
North Korean leaders are rumored to be expanding their nuclear arsenal, with recent satellite imagery indicating the construction of a suspected uranium enrichment plant at the country's main nuclear complex in Yongbyon. This development may signal a significant escalation of tensions on the Korean Peninsula, particularly given the
Iranian foreign relations
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has voted to find Iran in repeated breach of its obligations to limit nuclear enrichment and allow inspectors to visit its sites, amidst reports of a possible Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear sites as early as next week. This development adds to
Iranian foreign relations
The U.N. nuclear energy watchdog has ruled that Iran is in breach of its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty obligations by failing to disclose undeclared nuclear material and activities at multiple sites. The decision was made in a 19-3 vote, with 11 countries abstaining and two not participating. This move comes
