The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/david-albright/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:13:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png David Albright | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/david-albright/ 32 32 Damage to Iranian nuclear sites so far doesn’t appear significant, say experts https://www.timesofisrael.com/damage-to-iranian-nuclear-sites-so-far-doesnt-appear-significant-say-experts/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:02:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3572373 They note there is no visible evidence yet that Israel has hit underground facilities; head of UN atomic watchdog reports above-ground enrichment plant at Natanz was blown up

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]]> Ex-UN nuclear inspector claims Iran already has enough enriched uranium for weapon https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-un-nuclear-inspector-claims-iran-already-has-enough-enriched-uranium-for-weapon/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 08:19:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2774090 David Albright, who worked for the IAEA in the 1990s, says he believes breakout time is zero but it's still unclear how long it would take for Tehran to build a nuclear weapon

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]]> Iran could have enough enriched uranium for a nuke in a month – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-could-have-enough-enriched-uranium-for-a-nuke-in-a-month-report/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:31:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2616583 But experts say Tehran would still need more time before actually creating a deliverable weapon; estimate comes with talks stalled between US and Iran over new nuclear deal

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]]> With Trump set to decertify Iran deal, experts tell Congress to stick to accord https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-trump-set-to-decertify-iran-deal-experts-tell-congress-to-stick-to-accord/ Wed, 11 Oct 2017 19:46:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1709350 In House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, a top critic of the nuke agreement, Rep. Ed Royce, insists 'we must now enforce the hell out of it'

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]]> Trump, Clinton talk tough on Iran following controversial report https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-clinton-talk-tough-on-iran-following-controversial-report/ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 23:35:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1455865 Obama administration denies claim that Tehran received exemptions to compliance with nuclear deal

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]]> Israel has 115 nuclear weapons, says US think tank https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-has-115-nuclear-weapons-says-us-think-tank/ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 02:44:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1288184 New report alleges Israel produced some 660 kg of plutonium at Dimona nuclear facility over past 50 years

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]]> Obama administration played Catch-22 on Iran deal, fumes Israeli arms control expert https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-administration-played-catch-22-on-iran-deal-fumes-israeli-arms-control-expert/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 12:44:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1235173 US team ignored all advice, says Emily Landau, created situation where you couldn't criticize deal before it was done, and can't criticize it now either

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]]> Deal may let Iran keep centrifuges at fortified site https://www.timesofisrael.com/deal-may-let-iran-keep-centrifuges-at-fortified-site/ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:34:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1158247 Tehran could be allowed to maintain Fordo facility, as long as it allows inspection and doesn't pursue an atomic bomb

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]]> Japan increasingly nervous about North Korea nukes https://www.timesofisrael.com/japan-increasingly-nervous-about-north-korea-nukes/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:24:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=451056 Tokyo reportedly deploys destroyers with missile interception systems

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]]> White House: Iran’s centrifuge upgrade represents ‘further escalation’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/white-house-irans-centrifuge-upgrade-represents-further-escalation/ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:14:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=360992 'While the world is discussing where and when the next meeting with Iran will be, Iran is rapidly advancing toward a nuclear bomb,' says Israeli official

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]]> Diplomats: Iran preparing to accelerate nuclear program https://www.timesofisrael.com/diplomats-iran-prepared-to-up-nuclear-program/ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:48:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=360922 Major technological upgrade of regime's uranium enrichment process will also allow faster access to reactor fuel

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]]> Fears raised over Syria uranium stockpile http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a450b660-5998-11e2-88a1-00144feab49a.html#axzz2HSGviUyD Wed, 09 Jan 2013 06:43:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=337708 The Financial Times: An estimated 50 tons of nuclear material is unaccounted for, and activity spotted at a secret facility in Marj al-Sultan may mean Iran is trying to get its hands on it

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]]> New UN, EU efforts to engage Iran over nuclear concerns https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-un-eu-efforts-to-engage-iran-over-nuclear-concerns/ Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:18:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=311536 While Europeans try to renew talks, IAEA seeks evidence of weapons work on the ground

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]]> US nuclear expert: Iran’s foreign minister linked to past program http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/05/15/uk-iran-nuclear-usa-idUKBRE84E1O220120515 Wed, 16 May 2012 01:49:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=101642 Reuters: Communications from the early 1990s show Ali Akbar Salehi was likely involved in efforts to establish a weapons program

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