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iran nuclear programme news

What the Iran conflict reveals about America’s limits in West Asia

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For the third time in six years, global supply chains have come under threat, and India would do well to prepare for the next crisis. (AFP)
Published on Jun 19, 2026 03:02 pm IST

Iran 'booby-traps' uranium sites, lays mines as US seeks handover: Report

US President Donald Trump. As US considers seizing Iran's highly-enriched uranium, Tehran buries access with 'booby traps' and 'mines': Report
Updated on Jun 13, 2026 08:59 pm IST

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

Iran's Ghalibaf sets condition for peace deal: 'No agreement with US till...'

Ghalibaf's remarks come after reports said that Trump had sent back a new framework to be considered by Iran with "tougher" terms, though details remain unclear.
Updated on Jun 01, 2026 01:23 am IST

Uranium this, uranium that. What is it and how much does Iran have?

Iran reportedly has large quantities of weapons-grade uranium.
Updated on May 28, 2026 06:13 am IST

Trump says US open to 20-year Iran nuclear freeze if commitment is ‘real’

Mojtaba's Nuclear Ally Sticks To Old Stance On Iran As Trump’s Beijing Push Falls Flat? | Xi Jinping
Published on May 16, 2026 06:12 pm IST

What is Iran's nuclear dust and why Trump is adamant about taking it: Explained

Iran was believed to have more than 400 kilograms of 60 per cent highly enriched uranium and nearly 200 kilograms of 20 per cent fissile material before the US and Israel launched airstrikes on the Islamic Republic in June last year.
Updated on Apr 19, 2026 04:34 pm IST

How to end the war in Iran

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Backdropped by ships in the Strait of Hormuz, damage, according to local witnesses caused by several recent airstrikes during the U.S.-Israel military campaign, is seen on a fishing pier in the port of Qeshm island, Iran,
Published on Apr 16, 2026 08:47 am IST

One loser in the Gulf war is President Trump

When Iran began to target the Gulf States, hitting hotels, airports, financial centres, and even, residential buildings, in addition to American diplomatic premises, Trump said he didn’t think Iran would do this. He said he’d been taken by surprise. (Reuters)
Published on Mar 28, 2026 08:20 pm IST

Activist quits UN positions, says it's ready for 'nuclear weapon use' scenario

Mohamad Safa announced his resignation through a post on X accompanied by a letter detailing his reasoning behind the decision.
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 09:02 pm IST

Trump’s Hormuz U-turn: From ‘will open itself’ to Iran control

Despite US pressure, Iran has managed to significantly restrict movement through the strait.
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 12:49 pm IST

Iran nuclear program: What remains after Israeli and US strikes in 2025 & 2026?

This handout satellite photo obtained from Planet Labs PBC and dated on May 20, 2025, shows an overview of Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, south of Tehran. (AFP)
Published on Mar 27, 2026 10:15 am IST

US CENTCOM fact-checks Iran's F-15 shot down video: ‘Forces have flown…’

A projectile falls on an aircraft at an unknown location in the still image obtained from a video released by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
Published on Mar 22, 2026 10:02 pm IST

Could special forces steal Iran’s uranium?

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This satellite image released on March 11, 2026 courtesy of Vantor shows a view of Taleghan 2 facility at the Parchin military complex, some 30 kms (20 miles) southeast of Tehran, Iran, on March 6, 2026. President Donald Trump said on March 11 that the United States must "finish the job" in Iran -- hours after suggesting the war could be over soon because Washington had run out of targets. (Photo by Satellite image �2026 Vantor / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Satellite image �2026 Vantor" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - THE WATERMARK MAY NOT BE REMOVED/CROPPED -
Updated on Mar 12, 2026 12:21 pm IST

‘Head of snake cut off’: US says it destroyed Iranian Revolutionary Guard's HQ

The US Central Command said that America "has the most powerful military on earth, and the IRGC no longer has a headquarters".
Updated on Mar 02, 2026 12:02 pm IST

‘Iran’s missiles could reach US’, says Trump, vows to ‘never allow’ nukes

‘Missiles could reach US’: Trump’s stark Iran warning during Gulf military buildup
Published on Feb 25, 2026 11:24 am IST

Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes

Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes
Published on Feb 23, 2026 12:58 am IST

US to deploy world's largest aircraft carrier in Middle East amid Iran tensions

USS Gerald Ford was also part of the Venezuela strike force and was sent by Trump to Carribbean last October.
Updated on Feb 13, 2026 11:07 pm IST

‘We’ll knock the hell out’: Trump's big warning to Iran over nuclear ambitions

US President Donald Trump held a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago club on December 29
Published on Dec 30, 2025 12:41 pm IST

An interview with Iran’s foreign minister

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As per Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, (File photo.)
Updated on Nov 21, 2025 11:04 am IST

Iran's nuclear program under scrutiny as FM affirms no current enrichment

Asked what it would take for Iran to continue negotiations with the US and others, Araghchi said that Iran's message on its nuclear programme remains "clear.”
Published on Nov 16, 2025 09:08 pm IST

US sanctions entities linked to India, others over Iran’s missile programme

The US government has imposed sanctions against firms and individuals linked to several countries, including India.
Updated on Nov 13, 2025 08:59 am IST

‘Will never seek to build a nuclear bomb,’ says Iranian President at UNGA

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian holds up a book as he addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York, U.S., September 24, 2025.
Updated on Sept 24, 2025 11:46 pm IST

Iran's Supreme Leader rules out nuclear talks with US: ‘It’s dictation'

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said engaging in negotiations with the US would not serve Iran’s national interests.
Published on Sept 24, 2025 10:37 am IST

Iran executed at least 1,000 this year in prison ‘mass killing’: Human rights gr

Iran's nuclear programme is likely to dominate the agenda after the UN Security Council voted to reimpose sanctions.
Published on Sept 23, 2025 10:48 pm IST

All about Iran's nuclear program as UN ‘snapback’ sanctions deadline approaches

As the U.N. General Assembly meets this week in New York, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have a last chance to try to halt the sanctions.
Published on Sept 22, 2025 03:14 pm IST

Iran faces ‘snapback’ sanctions over nuclear program. Here's what that means

A drone view shows the flags alley at the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, August 26, 2025
Published on Aug 27, 2025 12:20 am IST