Russia dismisses Ukraine warning of ‘critical’ situation at Europe’s biggest nuclear plant
Kremlin plays down safety fears around Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station
International Atomic Energy Agency
Sweeping UN sanctions reimposed on Iran over its atomic programme
France, Germany and UK triggered ‘snapback’ mechanism after Tehran further restricted monitoring of nuclear programme
Some of Iran’s enriched uranium survived attacks, Israeli official says
Official said any attempts by Iran to recover it would almost certainly be detected
Israel aims to maintain ‘aerial superiority’ over Iran
Defence minister instructs armed forces to devise ‘enforcement plan’ for ceasefire
Two tribes: How Israel and Iran became enemies
The likelihood is that much of Iran’s nuclear capabilities remain intact, and despite calls for regime change there is no sign of Iranians rising up
Iran’s parliament suspends co-operation with UN nuclear watchdog
IAEA inspectors will ‘return to work as soon as possible’ on nuclear sites
Trump and Hegseth admit doubts about level of damage to Iranian nuclear sites
CIA, however, says intelligence indicates Iran’s nuclear programme severely damaged
US-Iran: Nuclear watchdog chief expects ‘significant’ damage at Fordow site
Uncertainty surrounds status of Iran’s stock of enriched uranium
Did Iran move its uranium? Opinions split on fate of 400kg stockpile
Has Iran’s programme been destroyed or simply pushed into smaller, secret facilities that are harder to find?
How effective were the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites?
Donald Trump has claimed the US strikes ‘totally obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear facilities
If Netanyahu wants regime change in Iran, it is unlikely to end well
Popular mobilisation in Iran for more than 100 years has been driven by domestic actors in pursuit of domestic agendas - never by external forces
Israel-Iran conflict: Does Israel have a secret nuclear programme?
Israel is widely believed to have at least 90 warheads and enough fissile material to produce up to hundreds more
How the Israel-Iran war may develop
If Iran is losing a conventional conflict, there is a danger that it will resort to unconventional means of retaliation
Was Iran developing nuclear weapons?
Experts question Israel’s claim Tehran had begun an atomic bomb programme but warn it has the capacity to weaponise its nuclear programme
Israel attacks Iran: Where are Iran’s nuclear sites and does it have nuclear weapons?
Israel says it has struck Iranian nuclear targets to hurt that country’s military capabilities
Iran has increased stockpile of highly enriched uranium, watchdog reveals
UN nuclear agency reiterates urgent call for co-operation
Iran will survive if nuclear deal not agreed with US, says president
Uranium enrichment remains a core issue of contention between the sides
United Nations nuclear watchdog chief invited to US-Iran talks
Rafael Grossi has warned that Tehran could be close to having the capacity to manufacture nuclear weapons
Nuclear comes back into fashion as AI and data centres manage their energy challenge
Cloud providers are interested in the potential of miniature nuclear reactors but they come with risks as well as potential
Iran says it will not respond to Israeli attack on air force base
Tehran’s signal that it will not retaliate allays fears of all-out war in the Middle East
Zelenskiy inspects front line fortifications as Russia steps up assault on eastern Ukraine
UN’s atomic watchdog warns of ‘extremely serious situation’ at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant following alleged drone attack
Russia and Ukraine blame each other for nuclear power station attack
UN nuclear watchdog condemns ‘reckless’ drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia plant
Government pressed to reveal how much it knew about reported Sellafield leak
Nuclear site on England’s north-west coast has long been a source of contention between Ireland and UK
After a successful prisoner swap, what is next for the US and Iran?
Critical question is whether Washington and Tehran are able to use it as a foundation to address Iran’s aggressive nuclear programme
China bans Japanese seafood as Fukushima wastewater released into ocean
Beijing criticises ‘selfish and irresponsible’ action but Japan and UN nuclear watchdog say radioactivity levels well below safe levels
South Koreans protest over Japanese plans to release Fukushima nuclear wastewater into sea
South Korea has been trying to calm people’s fears of food contamination and environmental risks
Alarm in West as Iran reaches threshold of becoming a nuclear state
As the Islamic republic enriches uranium to higher levels than ever, diplomats try to reignite talks
EU seeking to end impasse between US and Iran on nuclear deal
Official Enrique Mora arrives in Tehran for discussions in ‘new step forward’
Ukraine peace talks may falter after air strike on fuel depot in Russian city, says Moscow
Kremlin claim helicopter attack in Belgorod, 35km from Ukraine border in low altitude mission
What are Russia’s designs on the two nuclear power plants it has seized?
The facilities were ‘not built to withstand acts of war’, says Ukrainian nuclear physicist
Russia blamed for bomb strike that gutted a maternity hospital in Ukrainian port
West seeks to avoid clash with Russia as two weeks of war drive 2.2m Ukrainians abroad
Russia demands guarantees to revive Iran nuclear deal
Moscow says sanctions for Ukraine invasion could impede its trade with Iran
War in Ukraine: Putin warns against more sanctions after Russia seizes nuclear power plant
Nato decide not to set up no-fly zone over Ukraine after meeting in Brussels
Russian attack on Ukrainian nuclear power facility alarms experts
While Russian forces are in control of the Zaporizhzhia facility, its Ukrainian staff continue to run the plant
Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant: Everything you need to know
A fire broke out in the largest nuclear plant in Europe after being shelled by Russia
Russia makes strategic gains as it tightens grip on Ukraine’s south
Putin seeks to cut Kyiv’s access to the Black Sea with attacks on port cities
Ireland calls for ‘maximum restraint’ around nuclear facilities in Ukraine
Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency will hold extraordinary meeting
Ukraine invasion: Fighting reaches outskirts of Kyiv as Russian troops advance
Heavy gunfire and explosions heard as president Zelenskiy vows to defend country
Iran urges West to finalise nuclear deal as pressure on oil supply grows
Talks between both sides in Vienna approaching a critical stage
Israel urges world powers to end nuclear deal talks with Iran
Biden administration has repeatedly reiterated its desire to return to the 2015 agreement broken by Trump
US steps up pressure in advance of reopened talks on Iran nuclear deal
Envoy says US will not stand ‘idly by’ if Iran stalls on negotiations while it ramps up nuclear programme
UN watchdog fails to reach deal with Iran to access key nuclear sites
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns the failure affects chances of restoring 2015 accord
Iran hardliners cautious on Vienna nuclear talks
Negotiations to resume this month but Tehran officials say deal no longer a priority
China accuses Australia, UK and US of ‘double standards’ over security pact
Australia to have nuclear-powered submarines for the first time under Aukus deal
Kim Jong-un challenges Biden with new missiles test
North Korea dictator busily upgrading nation’s nuclear and chemical weapons arsenal
North Korea seem to be restarting nuclear reactor, UN agency warns
Analysts say Yongbyon activity may be move to hostilities with goal of easing sanctions
Iran nuclear deal talks enter latest round
Lifting of US sanctions key to progress amid eagerness to restart accord Trump cancelled
Talks on reviving Iran nuclear deal to resume in Vienna
Mid-May deadline set for achieving roadmap as presidential elections take place in June
Iran signals progress in talks on United States’ return to nuclear deal
Accord of 2015 was abandoned by the Trump administration three years later
Iran claims Natanz nuclear site hit by terrorist attack
Intelligence sources say Israel’s spy agency carried out cyber attack
Iran reports electrical problem at Natanz nuclear facility
Incident caused no casualties or contamination, says official, as inquiry under way
Iran nuclear deal hangs in balance as US calls for rebuke
Tehran and Moscow warn of moves complicating efforts to revive 2015 accord
Deal between Iran and nuclear watchdog puts pressure on Biden
Time to save 2015 nuclear accord may be running out as Iran is set to elect president in June to replace moderate Hassan Rouhani
Pompeo accuses Iran of providing main sanctuary for al-Qaeda leaders
Secretary of state’s parting shot designed to undermine Biden administration’s bid to recalibrate relations with Tehran
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