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UN nuclear watchdog raises 'proliferation' fears over Iran sites

VIENNA - The UN nuclear agency reaffirmed in a confidential report seen by AFP on Thursday that a lack of access to Iran's nuclear material posed a "proliferation concern" and called on Teheran to act "constructively".

Bangkok Post · Jun 4

First IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme since February shows little change despite war

The UN nuclear watchdog's latest report reveals no significant shifts in its assessment of Iran's nuclear activities. This comes after three months of US-Israeli military action aimed at preventing Iran from developing atomic weapons. The International Atomic Energy Agency continues to seek explanations from Tehran regarding unaccounted-for enriched uranium stockpiles.

The Economic Times · Jun 4

After the West Asia war, Iran's nuclear programme is harder to track — and riskier: Report

Iran's uranium stockpile faces reduced international oversight following US-Israel military strikes, according to an IAEA report. This diminished inspection capability raises proliferation concerns, as the agency cannot verify the status of significant quantities of highly enriched uranium previously under regular monitoring.

The Economic Times · Jun 3

Drone hits captured nuclear plant in Ukraine: IAEA

A drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine. The UN nuclear agency confirmed the incident. Russian officials blamed Ukraine for a deliberate attack. Ukraine denied the accusations, calling them baseless. The strike reportedly damaged the turbine building's wall but not core equipment. This incident raises concerns about…

The Economic Times · May 31

'Yet another propaganda ploy': Kyiv denies Russian claim of drone strike on nuclear plant

Ukraine on Sunday rejected Russian claims that it had carried out a drone strike on the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, as both sides exchanged accusations following fresh attacks amid the ongoing war.

The Times of India · May 31

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denies its drone hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russian atomic energy agency claim that drone strike damaged Europe’s largest nuclear power plant just a ‘propaganda ploy’, Ukraine military says. What we know on day 1,558

The Guardian - AU · May 31

Iran rejects Rubio's claims, blames US sanctions for global energy crisis

US-Iran war: Tehran has rejected remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Iran states US sanctions have held the global energy market hostage. It asserts its nuclear program is peaceful and under IAEA supervision. Iran also blames US and Zionist regime actions for maritime security threats. The nation stands…

The Economic Times · May 24

Oil markets nearing ‘red zone’ as Iran crisis continues, warns IEA chief

Surging demand, low reserves and reduced Middle East exports predicted to cause global crunch by August

The Guardian - UK · May 21

AI data center push fuels nuclear threat

Countries around the world are racing to deploy nuclear technology — and potentially making themselves targets

Salon · May 21

Supreme Leader ‘says enriched uranium must stay in Iran’

DUBAI - Iran’s Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian ​sources said, hardening Tehran’s stance on one of the main US demands at peace talks.

Bangkok Post · May 21