Iran’s nuclear program

Iran's nuclear program

Iran's Governor to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Kazem Gharib Abadi, Political deputy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, and Deputy Secretary General and Political Director of the European External Action Service (EEAS), Enrique Mora stand in front of the ‚Grand Hotel Vienna' where where closed-door nuclear talks take place in Vienna, Austria, June 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Lisa Leutner)

July 19, 2021, 5:06 pm

US said to weigh sanctions on Iran’s oil sales to China if nuke talks fail

As Vienna negotiations on reviving 2015 deal falter, Biden administration reportedly considers plan in attempt to deter Islamic Republic from hindering progress to agreement

By TOI staff

Political deputy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, leaves the 'Grand Hotel Wien' where closed-door nuclear talks take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Lisa Leutner)

July 17, 2021, 11:57 pm

Iran nuclear negotiator: Vienna talks must wait for new president to take office

US officials have voiced increasing pessimism regarding the chances for an agreement; Ebrahim Raisi is likely to take an even tougher approach with the West

By TOI staff

Ebrahim Raisi, who went on to win Iran's presidential election, waves after casting his vote at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, on June 18, 2021. (Ebrahim Noroozi/AP)

July 15, 2021, 4:29 am

Iran said unwilling to restart nuclear talks until hardliner Raisi enters office

In blow to US efforts to revive accord, Tehran reportedly notifies parties it’s staying away from negotiation table until after Rouhani vacates presidency in August

By TOI staff

In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani speaks in a cabinet meeting in Tehran, Iran, July 14, 2021. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)

July 14, 2021, 12:40 pm

Rouhani warns Iran could enrich uranium to weapons-grade levels

Outgoing Iranian president claims Tehran ‘can do anything in the peaceful path,’ criticizes ruling theocracy for not letting government seal agreement to restore 2015 nuclear deal

By Nasser Karimi

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, second right, listens to head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi while visiting an exhibition of Iran's new nuclear achievements in Tehran, Iran, April 10, 2021. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)

July 9, 2021, 7:24 pm

Saudis concerned by Iran nuke activity ‘not consistent with peaceful purposes’

Foreign ministry official in Riyadh says moves by Tehran to enrich uranium to 20% ‘represent an increasing threat’ to regional security and non-proliferation efforts

By TOI staff and Agencies

TV cameras in front of the 'Grand Hotel Vienna' where closed-door nuclear talks take place in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, June 20, 2021. (AP/Florian Schroetter)

July 6, 2021, 11:47 pm

US, Europeans warn nuclear talks in danger as Iran plans enrichment boost

Washington cautions Tehran to end its nuclear ‘brinkmanship’; Britain, France, Germany express ‘grave concern’ at latest move violating 2015 nuclear pact they are trying to save

By AFP

The alleged Karaj centrifuge parts plant near Karaj, Iran, seen in a photo posted online by google user Edward Majnoonian in May 2019. (screen capture: Google Maps)

July 6, 2021, 1:48 pm

Iran accuses Israel of June attack on alleged centrifuge plant

In reversal, Iranian government acknowledges damage to Karaj facility, says strike was meant to thwart Vienna talks on reviving nuclear deal

By AP and TOI staff

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas speaks with the media upon his arrival for a meeting with EU foreign affairs ministers at the European Council building, in Brussels, on May 10, 2021. (Olivier Matthys/Pool/AFP)

July 5, 2021, 10:24 pm

German foreign minister confident deal to save JCPOA reachable ‘in coming weeks’

Following Stockholm Initiative meeting in Madrid, member countries renew appeal to all nuclear powers to promote disarmament by adopting significant measures to comply with NPT

By AFP

A fire at a warehouse in Tehran, on July 5, 2021. (Screen capture/YouTube)

July 5, 2021, 10:24 pm

Blast and large blaze reported at state-owned warehouse near Tehran

Incident latest in series of mysterious explosions and malfunctions in Iran, many of which Islamic Republic has blamed on Israel

By TOI staff

July 5, 2021, 2:18 am

Experts reportedly see major damage in attack on Iran centrifuge plant

Public broadcaster says head of international think tank tracking Iran’s nuclear program and others believe equipment at Karaj facility was completely destroyed or disabled

By TOI staff

Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot speaks at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya's annual conference on September 10, 2020. (Screen capture: IDC)

July 2, 2021, 9:57 pm

Iran closest it’s ever been to nuclear bomb, former IDF chief says

Gadi Eisenkot appears to imply US exit from accord was a mistake; also pans ‘irresponsible’ comments on covert Israeli actions, in seeming criticism of ex-Mossad chief, Netanyahu

By TOI staff and Agencies

The Natanz uranium enrichment facility buildings are pictured some 200 miles (322 km) south of the capital Tehran, Iran, on March 30, 2005. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

July 1, 2021, 7:00 pm

Iran said to restrict UN inspectors’ access to Natanz nuclear site after attack

Tehran reportedly citing security concerns in wake of alleged Israeli strike in April; ‘They are provoking us,’ a Western diplomat says

By TOI staff

President Reuven Rivlin (R) hosts German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Jerusalem, July 1, 2021. (Koby Gideon/GPO)

July 1, 2021, 2:03 pm

German president to Rivlin: Our aim is to prevent Iranian nukes

Frank-Walter Steinmeier, on state visit to Israel, says Hamas missiles unacceptable; Israeli president thanks ‘true friend’ for fighting antisemitism

By Lazar Berman

President Reuven Rivlin and US President Joe Biden in the White House on June 29, 2021. (Haim Zach/GPO)

June 29, 2021, 11:27 am

Old friends: Rivlin leaves Washington, confident Biden is in Israel’s corner

President uses farewell visit to hold frank conversation on Iran, convey concerns over vacuum created by US withdrawal, request new precision missiles, and explain new gov’t makeup

By Jacob Magid

An Iranian technician walks through the Uranium Conversion Facility just outside the city of Isfahan 255 miles (410 kilometers) south of the capital Tehran, Iran, February 3, 2007. (Vahid Salemi/AP)

June 28, 2021, 1:40 pm

Iran says it’s still mulling UN nuclear inspector access to nuclear site footage

No decision yet on extending expired agreement that let International Atomic Energy Agency review camera recordings, or on deleting the material, according to foreign ministry

By Nasser Karimi