Iran nuclear news

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen reveals dress rehearsal for Iran nuclear archive raid was in Africa

The operation changed the course of history as it was the impetus for US President Donald Trump to pull out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal shortly after the operation's results were revealed.

Former Head of the Mossad Yossi Cohen attends a Menorah lighting ceremony on the sixth night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, at the great synagogue in Tel Aviv, December 30, 2024.
Members of the Iranian Navy attend the joint Navy exercise of Iran, China and Russia in the Gulf of Oman, Iran, in this handout image obtained on March 12, 2025; illustrative.

How do Israel, China view their dispute over Iran - analysis

A satellite imagery taken on February 1, 2026, shows a new roof over a previously destroyed building at Isfahan nuclear site, Iran.

Satellite images show Iran is rebuilding missile arsenal, nuclear sites - New York Times

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, September 9, 2025.

Iran's FM Araghchi to hold talks on bilateral, nuclear issues in Paris on Wednesday, France says


IAEA says Iran's uranium stock is 'long overdue' after inspecting locations not attacked by Israel

The agency has so far only inspected some of the 13 nuclear facilities that were "unaffected" by the attacks, and none of the seven that were.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Iran will rebuild its nuclear facilities 'with greater power', president says

Iran's nuclear facilities were targeted in Operation Rising Lion in June, leaving them "obliterated" according to Yossi Cohen, former head of the Mossad.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 24, 2025.

Iran's moment for 'effective' nuclear talks with US not yet reached, FM says

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with the US must be held "at their own time" and explained that there still isn't "negotiation maturity."

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart after their meeting in Cairo on June 2, 2025.

Iran sends nuclear scientists into hiding after 12 day war - report

The scientists are reportedly no longer being permitted to teach or live in their family homes, and are being moved to the capital or northern coastal cities.

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

Netanyahu: Israeli jets will fly over Tehran soon, we will strike every site

Despite claims from Iranian officials, Netanyahu said that Israel had caused "real damage" to Iran's nuclear program.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference in Jerusalem.

Hamas says Iran 'paying the price' for supporting Gaza terrorists

Hamas declared its support for Iran following Israeli strikes, saying Iran is "paying the price" for backing Palestinian resistance against Israel.

 Illustration of drones circling Hamas terrorists.

Netanyahu's office fails to deny Trump stopped Israeli strike on Iran nukes

Netanyahu directed "countless overt and covert operations" that have been instrumental in preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear arsenal.

 WOULD WAR with Iran lead to Israel’s destruction, or does Israel have no choice but to attack?

Int'l Atomic Energy Agency head to visit Tehran amid flurry of nuke talks

In March, Grossi informed the IAEA Board of Governors that Iran’s 60% level enriched uranium had increased to 275 kilograms, up from 182 kg in the past quarter.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Iran rushes to upgrade air defenses, fearing joint Israel-US attack - report

The Islamic regime has domestically developed an air defense system and has Russian S-300s to protect its nuclear sites, the report says, though they are concerned it is not enough.

 Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani walks near an Iranian missile during an unveiling ceremony in Tehran, Iran, in this picture obtained on February 17, 2024.

Iran nuclear proliferation 'critical threat' in coming months, French spy chief says

France's intelligence head made rare comments on Iran's nuclear capabilities.

 The Qader cruise missile is seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024.