Saudi Arabia will allow regular oversight of its nuclear facilities

Saudi Arabia announced on Monday its intention to eliminate the light oversight of its nuclear facilities currently provided by the U.N. atomic watchdog, opting instead for regular safeguards by the end of this year, a move that has been advocated by the watchdog for some time. The kingdom is looking to expand its emerging nuclear program, which may eventually encompass activities such as uranium enrichment … Continue reading Saudi Arabia will allow regular oversight of its nuclear facilities

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tours facilities during a visit to the Nuclear Weapons Institute and the production base of weapon grade nuclear materials.

North Korea has released photos of its uranium enrichment center for the first time

For the first time, North Korea displayed images of the centrifuges utilized for producing fuel for its nuclear weapons on Friday, during a visit by leader Kim Jong Un to a uranium enrichment facility. He emphasized the need for increased production of weapons-grade material to enhance the country’s arsenal. The state media’s coverage of Kim’s visit to the Nuclear Weapons Institute and a facility dedicated … Continue reading North Korea has released photos of its uranium enrichment center for the first time

IAEA Chief Grossi expresses optimism about engaging in discussions with the Iranian president by November

Rafael Grossi, the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog, expressed his intention to engage in discussions with Iran’s newly elected president, Masoud Pezeshkian, by November regarding the enhancement of Iran’s collaboration with his agency. This statement was made on Monday. Ongoing challenges persist in the relationship between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), notably Iran’s restriction on uranium-enrichment specialists from the inspection team … Continue reading IAEA Chief Grossi expresses optimism about engaging in discussions with the Iranian president by November