Tehran denounces enriched uranium accusations as US urges Iran to accept proposed agreement. The United Nations nuclear watchdog has delivered its most damning allegations against Iran in nearly two decades. It comes as the United States proposes a nuclear deal that it says is in Tehran’s best interests to accept. But Tehran is accusing the … Read more
With Iran at its weakest point in decades, political scientist Vali Nasr argues that a deal with the US is imminent. With a battered economy and a restless population, Iran is as desperate as the United States to come together, Johns Hopkins University Professor Vali Nasr argues. Nasr told host Steve Clemons that US President … Read more
Both countries have substantial nuclear arsenals. International concern is mounting over the India-Pakistan conflict, as both are armed with substantial nuclear arsenals. Atomic bombs have only been used twice – 80 years ago on Japan. What nuclear risks do the current hostilities pose? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Dan Smith – Director of the Stockholm International … Read more
A third round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear activities was planned for Saturday, raising hopes for a new accord that could avert another conflict in the Middle East. “I think we’re going to make a deal with Iran. Nobody else could do that,” President Trump said in an interview … Read more
Iran and the US resume indirect nuclear talks, with sanctions relief and uranium enrichment still key sticking points. Iran and the United States are holding indirect nuclear talks, mediated by Oman, with the next round set for Saturday. Both sides report progress, but major gaps remain. Iran seeks sanctions relief and civilian uranium enrichment, while … Read more
President Vladimir Putin paves the way for broader use of atomic weapons. President Vladimir Putin has updated Russia’s nuclear doctrine. Now, if a non-nuclear state – with the aid of a nuclear power – threatens the country’s sovereignty, it will be considered a joint threat, and Russia can respond with atomic weapons. So what’s behind … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer has promised Russia’s “irresponsible rhetoric” on nuclear weapons will not affect UK support for Ukraine. Ukraine has fired US-supplied longer-range missiles at Russian territory for the first time, the Russian government said, a day after the US gave its permission for such attacks. Earlier on Tuesday, President Putin approved changes to Russia’s … Read more
Israeli strikes hit ‘specific component’ in Iran’s nuclear programme in October Financial Times Netanyahu confirms Israel strike against Iran hit nuke program during October retaliatory strikes Fox News Israeli strikes hit ‘component’ of Iran’s nuclear programme: Netanyahu Al Jazeera English Netanyahu says Israel’s October attack hit a component in Iran nuclear programme Reuters Israeli counterattack hit component of Iranian … Read more
Israel is weighing up its response to Iran’s ballistic missile attacks. Israel is expected to retaliate after Iran’s ballistic missile attacks earlier this month – and both sides have issued threats and warnings. Israel has made it clear its response will be significant and Iran has promised to attack again. The Israeli war cabinet has … Read more
Published on Oct 08, 2024 05:20 PM IST CIA chief William Burns made a big claim on Iran’s nuclear programme amid rumours of Tehran conducting its first-ever atomic bomb test on October 5. Speaking to CBS News, Burns said “It appeared it has been accelerated but that it did not seem that Iran had reversed … Read more