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This image provided Feb. 19, 2026, by the Iranian military and dated Feb. 17, 2025, shows navy ships conducting operations during a joint drill by Iranian and Russian forces in the Indian Ocean. (Masoud Nazari Mehrabi/Iranian Army via AP)
February 19, 2026, 4:51 pm
Iran insists on ‘right’ to enrichment as US builds biggest Mideast force since 2003
Wall Street Journal says accumulation of US air power is largest in region since invasion of Iraq, but is ‘fraction’ of 2003 force; Poland tells citizens to ‘immediately’ leave Iran
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) addresses delegates during the 69th regular plenary session of the IAEA at its headquarters in Vienna, Austria on September 15, 2025. (Joe Klamar/AFP)
September 15, 2025, 6:20 pm
UN nuclear watchdog urges implementation of new deal with Iran
Tehran says details of agreement, including safeguards against ‘aggression and continuation of threats’ against nuclear program, still need to be hammered out
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Illustrative: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, second left, and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran chief Mohammad Eslami, second right, are seen during the 'National Day of Nuclear Technology,' in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2025. (Iranian Presidency / AFP)
June 24, 2025, 1:43 pm
Tehran will restore its nuclear program, Iranian atomic chief vows
Mohammad Eslami says Iran prepped in advance for damage to nuclear sites; IAEA chief welcomes uncertain truce, urges Tehran to pursue diplomatic solution
By Lazar Berman, Agencies and ToI Staff
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization head Mohammad Eslami (R), listens to International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi, following a joint press conference in Tehran on November 14, 2024. (ATTA KENARE / AFP)
November 28, 2024, 5:02 pm
Iran injects gas into new centrifuges ahead of nuke talks with European powers
UK, France and Germany to participate in talks with Tehran despite backing IAEA censure, as Islamic Republic seen willing to engage with West ahead of Trump taking office
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Iran's head of the Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami (R) and the United Nations nuclear chief Rafael Grossi give a joint press conference in Tehran on November 14, 2024. ( ATTA KENARE / AFP)
November 14, 2024, 4:35 pm
Iran says willing to hold nuclear talks, but not ‘under pressure and intimidation’
IAEA chief, in Tehran for talks about Iran’s atomic program, urges against attacks on Iranian nuclear installations, calls for diplomacy to resolve outstanding issues
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Head of Iran's atomic energy department Mohammad Eslami speaks during a news conference, in Tehran, Iran, December 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
August 10, 2024, 5:36 pm
Iran’s president reappoints UN-sanctioned official to lead atomic agency
Mohammad Eslami, who worked for years in Iran’s military industries, remains blacklisted for alleged role in nuclear proliferation and nuclear arms development
By AP and ToI Staff
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi attends IAEA Board of Governors emergency meeting in Vienna, Austria, on April 11, 2024. (Joe Klamar/AFP)
May 6, 2024, 2:02 pm
UN nuclear watchdog chief arrives in Iran to discuss its nuclear program
Grossi to attend country’s 1st International Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology, in Isfahan province, home to Natanz plant hit by strikes attributed to Israel last month
By AFP
International Atomic Energy Organization, IAEA, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, center, and head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami arrive for a joint press conference in Tehran, Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP/Vahid Salemi)
April 30, 2024, 7:19 pm
IAEA chief to visit Iran next week as anxiety grows over nuclear program
Rafael Grossi to meet senior Iranian officials, attend ‘first International Nuclear Energy Conference’ in Isfahan, weeks after Islamic Republic’s attack on Israel
By AFP and ToI Staff
Head of Iran's atomic energy department Mohammad Eslami speaks during a news conference after unveiling domestically-developed nuclear medicines in an exhibition of the country's nuclear achievements, in Tehran, Iran, December 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
February 1, 2024, 3:27 pm
Iran begins construction of four new nuclear plants
Islamic Republic denies that it seeks to acquire nuclear weapons, despite global suspicions
By AP
Head of Iran's atomic energy department Mohammad Eslami speaks during a news conference, in Tehran, Iran, December 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
December 27, 2023, 2:33 pm
Iran dismisses IAEA report it raised production rate of near-weapons-grade uranium
Tehran’s atomic chief says ‘nothing new’ in UN watchdog’s paper released Tuesday, claims media coverage ‘sought to distract public attention’ from Israel-Hamas war
By AFP
Illustrative: Iran's alleged atomic warehouse in Turquzabad, Tehran. (YouTube screenshot)
July 26, 2023, 6:35 pm
Iran says ‘detailed answers’ handed to IAEA over man-made uranium found at 2 sites
Compliance with UN nuclear watchdog marks change in tone for Tehran, which limited cooperation with inspectors since former US president Trump withdrew from nuclear deal in 2018
By Jon Gambrell
This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows construction on a new underground facility at Iran's Natanz nuclear site, on April 14, 2023. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)
May 24, 2023, 4:01 pm
Iran says it will work with inspectors after new tunnels near nuke site uncovered
Head of Tehran’s nuclear agency says it will adhere to IAEA standards, claims international interest in subterranean facility at Natanz a result of Israel feeling pressured
By Jon Gambrell
Illustrative: Uranium ore. (RHJ; iStock by Getty Images)
May 4, 2023, 9:26 pm
Documents appear to show Iran’s interest in Syrian phosphates for uranium production
In leaked papers, Iran’s nuclear agency asks government to cover costs of project
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami (R) and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi hold a press conference in Tehran on March 4, 2023. (ATTA KENARE / AFP)
March 4, 2023, 12:27 pm
UN nuke watchdog chief in Iran: Any military attack on a nuclear facility is illegal
IAEA head Grossi makes comment initially in reference to Ukraine, but says it applies around the world; hails ‘constructive’ Iran meetings paving way for ‘important agreements’
By ToI Staff and AFP
Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), speaks at the 66th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria, September 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Theresa Wey)
December 14, 2022, 2:58 pm
Iran says UN nuclear inspectors to visit in coming days, after previous tour nixed
Tehran’s atomic agency chief hopes to make ‘effective progress’ with IAEA on nuclear material found at 3 undeclared sites
By AFP
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