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UN nuclear watchdog says it has been unable to inspect Iranian facilities

This image from an Airbus Defence and Space's Pléiades Neo satellite shows a truck in the upper lefthand corner that analysts believe was carrying highly enriched uranium to a tunnel in the compound of the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, in Isfahan.
Published on Jun 05, 2026 09:50 am IST

IAEA raises ‘proliferation concerns’, requests nuclear verification in Iran

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general Rafael Grossi calls on Iran to allow the agency to conduct safety checks of nuclear materials in the country
Published on Jun 04, 2026 09:21 pm IST

If it starts, a nuclear arms race will be unstoppable

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Mr Grossi concedes that the existing non-proliferation regime has, over the years, failed to stop several countries from joining the club of nuclear-armed powers.
Published on Apr 15, 2026 03:30 pm IST

‘No nuclear material’ at Iran's damaged Khondab site: UN watchdog

(FILES) Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi speaks during the press conference after IAEA's Board of Governors meeting at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria on November 19, 2025.
Published on Mar 30, 2026 04:41 am IST

Iran says ‘no cooperation’ with IAEA until new agreement is reached

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country is in contact with European countries over its nuclear program, and nothing has been finalised on any resumption of talks with the US.
Published on Aug 11, 2025 01:42 am IST

Iran begins nuclear talks with Europeans, denies extending UN resolution

Delegations from Iran, the European Union and the so-called E3 group of France, Britain and Germany, arrived for talks at the Iranian consulate in Istanbul.
Published on Jul 25, 2025 04:30 pm IST

Iran suspends cooperation with IAEA after US airstrikes on nuclear facilities

The Vienna-based IAEA long has monitored Iran’s nuclear program. Masoud Pezeshkian ordered that the country suspend cooperation with the UN watchdog after the US's strikes on its nuclear sites.
Published on Jul 02, 2025 01:51 pm IST

Can't guarantee security of nuclear watchdog inspectors: Iran after US strikes

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is UN's nuclear watchdog.
Updated on Jun 30, 2025 02:29 pm IST

Iran could again enrich uranium 'in matter of months': IAEA chief

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said Iranian nuclear facilities might be "still standing" after US President Donald Trump insisted Iran's nuclear program had been set back "decades."
Published on Jun 29, 2025 02:52 am IST

‘Malign intent’: Iran rejects IAEA chief's request to visit bombed nuclear sites

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi.
Updated on Jun 27, 2025 11:00 pm IST

India reiterates concern about Iran-Israel tensions, says monitoring updates on nuke sites

Flames from a fire at the Tehran oil refinery, located south of the capital, are seen burning in the distance on June 15 (AFP FILE)
Published on Jun 26, 2025 10:05 pm IST

IAEA chief says Iran's highly enriched uranium likely ‘survived' attacks

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said it is possible that Iran's nuclear "material is there".
Published on Jun 25, 2025 08:40 pm IST

Iran a step closer to suspending cooperation with IAEA as parliament passes bill

Iranian protesters hold their country's flags and posters of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli rally at Enqelab-e-Eslami (Islamic Revolution) square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Published on Jun 25, 2025 03:53 pm IST

Israel’s race to kill Iran’s nuclear dream

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Iran Israel war news live updates: Israeli air defence systems are activated to intercept Iranian missiles over the Israeli city of Tel Aviv early on June 18, 2025.
Published on Jun 18, 2025 07:47 am IST

IAEA chief warns of possible contamination inside Iran's nuclear site

IAEA chief has said that there is a possibility of both radiological and chemical contamination within Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz
Published on Jun 16, 2025 07:46 pm IST

IAEA must monitor ‘rogue’ Pak’s nuclear weapons arsenal: Rajnath

IAEA must monitor ‘rogue’ Pak’s nuclear weapons arsenal: Rajnath
Published on May 16, 2025 07:20 am IST

'Is Pak's nuclear arsenal safe?': Rajnath in 'take charge' message for IAEA

Defence minister Rajnath Singh being received by Army chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi on his arrival in Srinagar.
Updated on May 15, 2025 03:25 pm IST

What nuclear watchdog said on reports of ‘radiation leak’ at Pakistan facility

According to the IAEA, its ‘Incident and Emergency Centre’ is the global focal point for international emergency preparedness
Updated on May 15, 2025 02:59 pm IST

UN nuclear watchdog says it should be involved in US-Iran nuclear talks

Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi speaking to reporters during a tour of the organisation headquarters in Tehran with the head of the AEOI on April 17, 2025.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 07:43 pm IST

IAEA warns of acceleration in Iran's weapons-grade uranium stockpile

People hold flags and pictures of Maryam Rajavi, as supporters of Iranian opposition group National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) gather to protest against the nuclear program.
Updated on Feb 26, 2025 07:27 pm IST

A drone strike at Chernobyl has raised Ukraine's nuclear ghosts. What are the dangers?

A drone strike at Chernobyl has raised Ukraine's nuclear ghosts. What are the dangers?
Published on Feb 14, 2025 10:41 pm IST

IAEA says Iran 'dramatically' increasing Uranium enrichment to bomb grade

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during a meeting with students in Tehran. (File)
Published on Dec 06, 2024 09:54 pm IST

Iran denies meeting between envoy and Elon Musk

Iran denies meeting between envoy and Elon Musk
Published on Nov 17, 2024 01:49 am IST

Russia says UN watchdog must be 'more objective' after trip to nuclear plant near fighting

Russia says UN watchdog must be 'more objective' after trip to nuclear plant near fighting
Published on Aug 28, 2024 04:57 pm IST

UN nuclear chief to visit Russian atomic plant near front line

UN nuclear chief to visit Russian atomic plant near front line
Published on Aug 27, 2024 12:43 pm IST

‘Trying for deal on Russia-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant’: IAEA chief

Russia-Ukraine war: A view shows the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.
Published on Mar 29, 2023 09:24 pm IST

'North Korea's new nuclear test would be incredibly concerning': UN nuclear head

FILE - This year, North Korea has carried out more than 40 missile launches.
Published on Oct 28, 2022 08:40 am IST

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant repaired after shelling cut it from power supply

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been held by the Russian forces for months, but operated by Ukrainian employees. (AP Photo, File)
Updated on Oct 10, 2022 05:03 am IST

IAEA chief to travel to Kyiv and Moscow later this week amid war

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director-General Rafael Grossi 
Published on Oct 05, 2022 03:49 am IST

UN nuclear watchdog: Iran removing 27 surveillance cameras

IAEA director general Rafael Mariano Grossi speaks at a news conference about developments related to the IAEA's monitoring and verification work in Iran, in Vienna, Austria June 9, 2022. (REUTERS/Lisa Leutner)
Published on Jun 09, 2022 08:10 pm IST