Uranium

Israel's open secret: Why is Dimona at the center of Israel’s nuclear weapon ambiguity? - explainer

In the 1960s, then prime minister Levi Eshkol vowed that “Israel will not be the first state to introduce nuclear weapons into the region.” The sentiment has been repeated by Israeli officials since.

 A view of the Israeli nuclear facility in the Negev desert outside Dimona, now called the Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center.
A satellite image shows a closer view of a destroyed vehicle at the Pickaxe Mountain facility in Natanz, Iran, March 7, 2026.

Iran claims Natanz nuclear facility struck, IDF says 'unaware' of attack

A SATELLITE image shows a closer view of the Natanz Nuclear Facility with new building damage, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, near Natanz, Iran, March 2, 2026.

No war can destroy Iran's nuclear ambitions, IAEA director says

A US Marine Corps crew works on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter on the tarmac at Mercedita Airport in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on January 15, 2026.

Reported US plan to invade Iran, seize Iran’s 60% enriched uranium ‘overblown’ - exclusive


Israel praises UN snapback of sanctions against Iran for nuke violations

Israel’s Foreign Ministry praised the UN move to reinstate sanctions on Iran, calling it vital to stopping Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

An illustration of enforcing sanctions on Iran.

Iran's Araghchi says uranium stockpile 'inaccessible' amid negotiations with IAEA - report

The Iranian Foreign Minister said that all of their enriched material is "under the rubble of bombed facilities," while he also assured that the IAEA is examining the sites.

 Image of Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi against a backdrop of the Iranian flag, US flag and fire.

Iran, IAEA announce agreement on resuming nuclear inspections

The agreement comes against the backdrop of an ongoing threat by European powers to re-impose wide-ranging sanctions against Iran.

 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi looks on during a news conference with Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami as they meet in Tehran, Iran, March 4, 2023.

Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium stock grew before Israeli attack, IAEA says

A UN watchdog report revealed Iran had 440.9 kg of uranium enriched to 60% before Israeli and US strikes, enough for 10 bombs if further refined.

 An IDF infographic indicating the layout of Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, June 13, 2025.

UN nuclear chief Grossi presses Iran to strike deal on inspections soon

IAEA head Rafael Grossi urged Iran to quickly agree on nuclear inspections, warning talks cannot drag on for months after Israeli and US strikes on enrichment sites.

IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi attends an interview with the Reuters team in Vienna, Austria, September 3, 2025.

Islamic Republic may reduce uranium enrichment to avoid UK sanctions - Telegraph

The Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Ali Larijani, is the leading official to lower the country's uranium enrichment to 20% purity, down from 60%.

Pictures of Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists and others killed in Israeli strikes are displayed in Behesht Zahra Cemetery in southern Tehran, Iran, July 11, 2025

Hiroshima warns against nuclear weapons as it marks 80 years since Atomic bomb

"To all the leaders around the world: Please visit Hiroshima and witness for yourselves the reality of the atomic bombing."

 A cloud is seen over Hiroshima made by the firestorm formed following the dropping of the Little Boy atomic bomb on the Japanese city in what is the first use of nuclear weapons in war, on August 6, 1945.

Iran's Khamenei accuses West of using nuclear demands as an excuse for confrontation

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Fox News that Tehran cannot give up on its uranium enrichment program which was severely damaged during the Israel-Iran war last month.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with the head and officials of the Judiciary Branch in the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah, Tehran, July 16, 2025.

Georgia stops $3m. illegal uranium sale that could've been used for bombs

A Georgian and a Turkish national were detained for handling and attempting to sell $3 million worth of uranium, which could have been used for a bomb.

 Georgia's authorities stop an illegal uranium sale. Stock photo.

Iran's enriched uranium remains at nuclear sites, Israeli official says

The official suggested that the Iranians might still be able to gain access to Isfahan, but it would be hard to remove any of the material there.

 Satellite image shows a close up view of destroyed buildings at Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, after it was hit by US airstrikes, in Isfahan, Iran, June 22, 2025.