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Iran's nuclear program

US Vice President JD Vance speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force Two, at Elmendorf Air Force Base, October 6, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)
October 8, 2026, 3:33 am
Vance: Iran needs to show ‘meaningful’ reduction in nuclear enrichment for a deal
US vice president says talks complicated by uncertainty over who is making decisions in Tehran, which claims problem lies with Washington’s mixed messages
By Jacob Bogage
A satellite image of the Minzadehei nuclear site near Tehran, with annotations denoting IDF strikes and subsequent reconstruction. (Institute for Science and International Security/Vantor Technologies)
October 7, 2026, 12:35 am
Satellite photos show ‘significant’ renewed activity at Iranian nuclear site bombed by IDF — report
Minzadehei, an underground facility near Tehran, hosted much of nuclear program after 2025 war, IDF says; Qatar says US-Iran peace talks ‘ongoing’ despite apparent deadlock
By Emanuel Fabian and AFP
US President Donald Trump attends the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Medinah Country Club, September 27, 2026, in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
September 28, 2026, 12:15 am
Trump says he expects new Iran talks despite rejecting Hormuz deal offer
US president says Tehran ‘overplayed their hand’ with new conditions for truce, but Iran insists it ‘will not back down’ from demands
By AFP and Lazar Berman
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the media during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, September 25, 2026. (Yuki Iwamura/AP)
September 27, 2026, 10:18 am
Iran vows not to back down after US rejects its Hormuz proposal
FM Araghchi asserts any move toward opening vital waterway depends on demands being met; Iranian president says he’s lost trust in US as ‘faithful’ negotiation partner
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves after addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York on September 24, 2026. (Leonardo Munoz/AFP)
September 25, 2026, 9:24 pm
What Netanyahu didn’t say at the UN was as telling as what he did
PM didn’t present promised new Iran intel or issue additional threats against the regime, or talk about Saudi peace, or even lavish praise on Trump. Here’s how to understand those omissions
By Lazar Berman
A woman chants slogan as she holds an Iranian flag while motorcyclists ride during a state-organized motorcycle parade called 'Janfada,' meaning 'Sacrifice for Iran,' in Tehran, Iran, September 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
September 25, 2026, 2:35 pm
US and Iran discussing phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, sources say
Neither side wants to be the first to surrender its leverage, but both prefer to reach solution before midterms; Iranian official says Tehran will make no nuke concessions
By Reuters, AFP and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a Starlink device during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, September 24, 2026. (Screenshot/United Nations via YouTube)
September 24, 2026, 11:53 pm
In fiery UN speech, Netanyahu blasts Iran, Qatar, Turkey, slams Gaza genocide accusation
PM calls genocide allegation ‘lie of the century,’ defends IDF’s morality, underplays settler violence; many envoys walk out before he starts; he doesn’t mention Saudis or Abraham Accords
By Lazar Berman
Israeli Air Force F-35I fighter jets head to carry out strikes in Iran, in a photo published by the military on March 15, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
September 24, 2026, 4:40 pm
Report: Israeli official claims renewed strikes on Iran ‘only a matter of time’
Saudi outlet quotes source saying Tehran fortifying nuclear sites ahead of possible attack, Israel prepared to act with US or alone if ‘red lines’ crossed, despite renewed talks
By ToI Staff
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian holds an image of late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, September 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
September 23, 2026, 9:48 pm
‘We did not bend the knee’: At UN, Pezeshkian says Iran and Gaza committed to ‘resistance’
Iran’s president says Tehran open to talks but will not cave to US force, will never give up on ‘peaceful’ nuclear program; falsely claims Iran doesn’t target civilian populations
By Lazar Berman
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures after speaking during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on September 27, 2024 (Charly Triballeau/AFP)
September 23, 2026, 6:15 am
A month from elections, UN speech is an opportunity for Netanyahu. But Trump isn’t helping him
PM is facing a challenging political mood back home, and can count on headlines from Thursday’s address. What he really wants is a Trump meeting, but the US president is staying away
By Lazar Berman
Illustrative: A Chinese container ship is seen at the Panama Canals’ Cocoli locks, in Panama City, December 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)
September 19, 2026, 6:36 pm
US nearly raided Chinese ship after AI falsely flagged ‘nuclear’ cargo for Iran — CNN
Report says warplanes were already in the air when officials realized intel report was written by a hallucinating chatbot; it ‘almost started a war,’ source says
By ToI Staff and AFP
Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami speaks at a news briefing in Tehran, Iran, November 16, 2025. (Vahid Salemi/AP)
September 14, 2026, 4:34 pm
US pressures Austria to withdraw visa for Iran nuclear chief attending IAEA meeting
Iran protests after Mohammad Eslami unable to travel to Austria for annual UN atomic watchdog meeting because Washington opposed granting him an exemption to travel sanctions
By Francois Murphy
Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami, speaks during the 69th regular plenary session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at its headquarters in Vienna, Austria on September 15, 2025. (Joe Klamar / AFP)
September 14, 2026, 6:48 am
Iran’s nuclear chief not expected to attend IAEA General Conference, official says
After years of participating in annual gathering in Vienna, UN sanctions now prevent Mohammad Eslami from international travel, according to source
By STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN
A national flag of Iran waves in front of the building of the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, in Vienna, Austria, December 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Gruber, File)
September 10, 2026, 3:06 am
IAEA refers Iran to UNSC for nuclear ‘non-compliance’; think tank sees surging activity at Pickaxe Mt.
Backed by Western nations, first such resolution in two decades calls on Tehran to assure UN watchdog about ‘the non-diversion of nuclear material’; Iranian allies China and Russia expected to veto measure
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Iranian missiles are displayed by the armed forces as an anti-Trump banner declaring in English and Farsi, 'We will kill you,' is seen in a temporary exhibition at Azadi (Freedom) Square in Tehran, Iran, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
September 8, 2026, 9:31 am
Touting improved ballistic missile, Iran vows preemptive action against threats
Top Iranian official says new missile was ‘tested’ against US warship; UN nuclear watchdog head urges Tehran to cooperate as Western nations seek to refer it to Security Council
By Agencies
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