Nuclear Program News - Latest Updates & Headlines
US sanctions Chinese teapot refinery for purchasing Iranian oil
Washington DC, March 22: The United States has announced fresh sanctions targeting a Chinese teapot refinery for purchasing millions of barrels of Iranian oil, along with additional sanctions on entities and vessels in Iran's shadow fleet, as part of its broader strategy to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions, restrict its ballistic missile program, and cut off its financial support for terrorist groups by driving its oil exports to zero, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Friday.
Iran's president reaffirms peaceful nuclear intentions in call with Norwegian PM
Tehran, March 10: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran has never sought nuclear weapons, citing a religious decree by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that prohibits such arms.
Israel's Defense Minister Katz thanks US counterpart for 'Accelerating Shipments of Weapons'
Tel Aviv, March 4: Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz spoke with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, whom he thanked, for President Trump's support for accelerating shipments of weapons and security equipment to Israel, and for his commitment to the "strong alliance between the countries."
Iran slams IAEA's claims about nuclear programme's nature
Tehran, March 3: Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, on Monday slammed what he described as "untrue" claims by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Director General, Rafael Grossi, regarding the nature of Iran's "peaceful" nuclear programme.
Iran says expanding defence capabilities 'essential' due to Israeli threats
Tehran, Feb 28: Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, has said it is a "responsible and essential" move for Tehran to maximise its defence capabilities owing to Israel's threats.
Iran never seeks to develop nuclear weapons: Pezeshkian
Tehran, Feb 6: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed on Thursday that his country has never sought to develop nuclear weapons.
Iran to make 'immediate, decisive reaction' to attack on its nuclear sites: FM
Tehran, Feb 1: Iran will make an immediate, decisive reaction to any attack on its nuclear facilities, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned.
Iran launches air defence exercise near nuclear facility
Tehran, Jan 7: Iran's armed forces began a large-scale joint air defence exercise near the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in central Isfahan province on Tuesday, state television reported.
Nuclear scientist Chidambaram passes away; PM Modi expresses condolences
Chennai, Jan 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the demise of veteran nuclear scientist Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram, who passed away at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday, January 4, after a brief illness at the age of 88.