International Atomic Energy Agency

Syrian nuclear site destroyed by IDF in 2007 was useful for weapon production, IAEA chief says

Since the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, Syria's new authorities have committed to working with the IAEA to answer questions relating to so-called nuclear safeguards.

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This undated image released by the US government shows the nuclear reactor under construction in Syria that was destroyed in an Israeli air strike on September 6, 2007
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director-general Rafael Grossi speaks to the media on the sidelines of a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors in Vienna, Austria, June 5, 2026

Grossi: IAEA is completely blind on Iran nuke program

Speaking to the IAEA's Board of Governors, Grossi said the watchdog's lack of information on Iran’s nuclear program is a "serious proliferation concern" and "needs to be rectified."

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IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, August 25, 2026.

IAEA chief Grossi discusses Iran, Syria non-proliferation with US Energy Secretary Wright

Grossi arrived in the US ahead of the launch of the IAEA's initiative ATLAS, designed to aid the deployment of civil nuclear applications at sea.

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A satellite view shows vehicles at an entrance to Pickaxe Mountain tunnels, of the of the Natanz nuclear facility, near Natanz, Iran, June 21, 2026.

Iran moved thousands of uranium centrifuges into fortified Pickaxe Mountain - WSJ

The movement of nuclear equipment deep inside Pickaxe Mountain increases concerns that Tehran is working to ensure continued production of uranium enrichment.

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IAEA chief Grossi to visit Iran ahead of return to nuclear talks

Iran agreed in September to prolong monitoring of some nuclear activities and invited Grossi to Tehran for talks on outstanding issues.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021ByREUTERS
IAEA director-general Rafael Grossi listens as head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Ali-Akbar Salehi delivers his speech at the opening of the IAEA General Conference at their headquarters in Vienna, Austria September 21, 2020

COP26: Iran at the fore in Bennett’s meetings at climate conference

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with few other world leaders in bilateral meetings during the United Nations Climate Conference. Iran was a running theme.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, U.S. President Joe Biden and Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson chat as they attend an evening reception to mark the opening day of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain November 1, 2021.

Monitoring of Iran's nuclear developments ‘no longer intact’ - IAEA chief

Grossi’s public airing of grievances with Tehran is significant: The IAEA tries to keep any conflicts under wraps so as not to rock the diplomatic boat.

OCTOBER 24, 2021ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi speaks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (off frame) in the Benjamin Franklin Room ahead of a meeting at the State Department in Washington, DC, US October 18, 2021.

Bennett calls for action now, as IAEA chief heads to Iran in last-ditch effort to save JCPOA

The UN's nuclear watchdog chief will fly to Tehran for talks on reviving the Iran nuclear deal as the standoff between Iran and the West continures.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, before the beginning of a board of governors meeting, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Vienna, Austria, March 1, 2021.

IAEA reports Iranian progress on uranium metal

"Iran should cease its nuclear escalations and return to negotiations toward full implementation" of the nuclear agreement, said US State Department spokesperson Ned Price.

AUGUST 17, 2021ByREUTERS
DELEGATES WAIT for the start of talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, in Vienna, Austria, last month.

Iran claims sabotage of Iran Atomic Energy Organization failed - explainer

Despite Iranian claims, both in July 2020 and April 2021, the Islamic Republic initially lied to the global media in trying to downplay sabotage operations.

JUNE 23, 2021ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Iranian workers stand in front of Bushehr nuclear power plant, 1,200 km south of Tehran

Ex-IAEA official: Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear plants won't stop threat

"It's important to bear in mind that Iran is not Syria or Iraq: It always has a backup plan."

FEBRUARY 11, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IAF, USAF hold joint F-35 drill in southern Israel

Head of US agency overseeing nuclear weapons stockpile resigns

The action drew criticism from Senator James Inhofe, Republican chairman of the Armed Services Committee who praised Gordon-Hagerty and harshly criticized Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette.

NOVEMBER 7, 2020ByREUTERS
Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of the U.S. Department of Energy and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration Lisa Gordon-Hagerty tours the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Alabama in Bangor, Washington, U.S. in this October 10, 2018

UAE launches start-up operations at first nuclear power plant

ENEC said its subsidiary Nawah Energy Company "has successfully started up Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, located in the Al Dhafrah Region of Abu Dhabi."

AUGUST 1, 2020ByREUTERS
The open reactor with fuel rods are seen in a water pool inside the nuclear power plant Muehleberg during a yearly revision in Muehleberg, Switzerland August 16, 2012.

International Atomic Energy Agency head Yukiya Amano passes away

He had been preparing to leave his position in March, well before the end of his third four-year term, which ran until Nov. 30, 2021.

JULY 22, 2019ByREUTERS
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Yukiya Amano.