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West warns Iran is rebuilding missile arsenal as IAEA confronts Tehran over hidden uranium stockpile

The IAEA demanded that Iran immediately reveal the locations and quantities of its enriched-uranium stockpiles, raising tensions after June’s strikes on its nuclear sites; Western diplomats say Tehran is reviving old-style ballistic-missile production and may miscalculate its next move

Itamar Eichner, News Agencies | 11.20.25

Fueled by China: Iran quietly rearming to rebuild missile arsenal

Despite renewed sanctions, Tehran accelerates imports of key rocket fuel component from China, aiming to restore capacity to produce 500 missiles a month; UN nuclear watchdog says detected suspicious movements at Iranian nuclear sites

Yossi Yehoshua, news agencies | 10.29.25

The last element on the periodic table, found naturally in large quantities — and more importantly, a fissile one. A disc of enriched metallic uranium

From yellowcake to fuel: The process of uranium enrichment explained

What is uranium enrichment? How is it done? Why is it so technically complex — and why is it crucial for both nuclear energy and weapons?

Yuval Rosenberg/Davidson Institute of Science | 06.23.25

Trump declares zero uranium enrichment for Iran under potential nuclear deal

US president says 'WE WILL NOT ALLOW ANY ENRICHMENT OF URANIUM' in future Iran deal, countering reports that Washington might permit limited civilian use

Ynetnews | 06.03.25

Fragile diplomacy tested as Iran resists nuclear compromise with US

The US offered Iran a low-level enrichment deal, hoping to revive talks and avert conflict, but with Tehran holding firm and Jerusalem waiting from the shadows, tensions are rising; Intermediaries scramble to prevent collapse as pressure builds from allies and opponents alike

Itamar Eichner | 06.03.25

וויטקוף ו טראמפ על שער עיתון ב איראן לקראת סבב שיחות נוסף בשיחות גרעין מול ארה"ב

Washington's quiet pivot on Iran could reshape nuclear talks

A new US proposal makes room for civilian uranium enrichment in Iran under strict oversight; Tehran remains cautious, and Israel is alarmed, as regional powers brace for the implications of a potentially historic diplomatic shift

Ynetnews | 06.02.25

Iran open to regional nuclear consortium, but will maintain own uranium enrichment

According to reports from Tehran, the proposal remains in its infancy and has not been discussed in detail while no specific countries have been approached to join this potential consortium with Iran

ynet correspondents | 05.18.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ במסיבת העיתונאים בבית הלבן

Netanyahu, Trump discuss US support for possible Israeli strike on Iran, report says

Support could range from active military assistance, including intelligence sharing, refueling and logistical aid, to political backing for a coercive ultimatum; after the Biden administration rejected Israel's requests, the decision now rests with Trump

Ynet | 02.14.25

2015 nuclear deal no longer relevant, Iran close to bomb, IAEA chief says

Rafael Grossi tells Italian ANSA news agency that Iran is moving quickly to obtaining a nuclear device, is enriching uranium to near military grade; says a new deal must be reached taking current Iranian reality into consideration

Itamar Eichner | 12.17.24

Iran tells IAEA chief it will negotiate, but not under pressure

Iran's nuclear chief warns that Tehran would react immediately to any resolution against it at an IAEA meeting next week, without elaborating

Reuters | 11.14.24

US still believes Iran has not decided to build a nuclear weapon, US officials say

The intelligence assessment could help explain U.S. opposition to any Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear program in retaliation for an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel

Reuters | 10.11.24

New Israeli paradigm needed to prevent a nuclear Iran

Analysis: The biggest threat to Israel’s existence remains Iran's nuclear program and Israel must prevent the Islamic Republic from reaching its goal of achieving an atomic weapon of mass destruction

Professor Jacob Nagel | 06.20.24

Europe's draft IAEA resolution presses Iran on particles, inspectors

Resolution submitted to the UN demands an explanation of uranium traces found in undeclared sites, UK, Germany, France, push for vote despite U.S. concern it may prompt Tehran to speed up nuclear program

Reuters | 06.04.24

Iran further increases enriched uranium stockpile nearing military grade

Report says Iran has 142.1 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60% at which creating one atomic weapon is theoretically possible — if the material is enriched further, to 90%

Associated Press | 05.28.24

המתקן בנתנז, רפאל גרוסי ראש סבא"א, נשיא איראן איברהים ראיסי

Exclusive: Iran forging ahead toward nuclear bomb, officials warn

As Israel is focused on the war in Gaza, the northern border and the West Bank, Iran is seen making strides to complete needed components for a nuclear warhead; military response unlikely amid security challenges and lack of international support

Nadav Eyal | 03.08.24