Iran's deputy foreign minister and senior nuclear negotiator Majid Takhteravanchi.

Iran and European officials meet to explore diplomatic options as the Trump administration nears

European and Iranian diplomats are set to convene on Friday to explore the possibility of engaging in substantive discussions in the upcoming weeks aimed at alleviating regional tensions, particularly concerning Tehran’s contentious nuclear program, ahead of Donald Trump‘s anticipated return to the White House. These meetings, taking place in Geneva—where significant progress was made in nuclear negotiations over a decade ago, culminating in a 2015 … Continue reading Iran and European officials meet to explore diplomatic options as the Trump administration nears

Iran is set to engage in nuclear discussions with three European nations in Geneva this Friday

Iran is set to engage in discussions regarding its contentious nuclear program with three European nations on November 29, as announced by the Iranian foreign ministry on Sunday. This announcement follows a recent resolution passed by the U.N. atomic watchdog against Tehran. In response to the resolution, which was introduced by Britain, France, Germany, and the United States, Iranian officials indicated that they would implement … Continue reading Iran is set to engage in nuclear discussions with three European nations in Geneva this Friday

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi speaks during a press conference with Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami, in Tehran, Iran.

U.N. nuclear watchdog conducted a visit to two Iranian nuclear facilities

The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog conducted a visit to two Iranian nuclear facilities on Friday as part of a trip to Iran, coinciding with an anticipated diplomatic initiative from Europe regarding Tehran’s nuclear activities prior to Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House. During this visit, Iran’s foreign minister informed International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi that Tehran is open … Continue reading U.N. nuclear watchdog conducted a visit to two Iranian nuclear facilities

A projectile is seen in the sky after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel.

Some potential responses Israel might consider to attack Iran

Israel has vowed to retaliate following Iran‘s missile attack on Tuesday, which involved over 180 ballistic missiles and was largely intercepted by Israel’s air defense systems. Here are some potential responses Israel, with U.S. support, might consider. TARGET IRAN’S MILITARY BASES Analysts suggest that Israel is likely to respond by striking Iranian military bases, particularly those involved in the production of ballistic missiles similar to … Continue reading Some potential responses Israel might consider to attack Iran

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