‘We’re watching’: Pompeo issues statement as Iran nears completion of new facility

‘We’re watching’: Pompeo issues statement as Iran nears completion of new facility

by WorldTribune Staff, June 7, 2018 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on June 6 said the U.S. will not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. Pompeo’s comments followed Iran’s announcement that a new facility to build advanced centrifuges for uranium enrichment will be completed in a month. “We’re watching reports that Iran plans to […]

Iran announces expansion of its uranium enrichment program

Iran announces expansion of its uranium enrichment program

by WorldTribune Staff, June 6, 2018 The head of Iran’s nuclear agency has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that the Islamic Republic is opening a center for new centrifuges for uranium enrichment at its Natanz nuclear site. Ali Akbar Salehi, chief of the Iran Atomic Energy Organization, said the expansion does not violate […]

Nuclear blackmail: Iran warns it could have highly enriched uranium ‘within 5 days’

Nuclear blackmail: Iran warns it could have highly enriched uranium ‘within 5 days’

by WorldTribune Staff, August 23, 2017 The chief of Iran’s atomic program said the United States would be shocked at how quickly the Islamic Republic could rebuild its stocks of highly enriched uranium should President Donald Trump walk away from the nuclear deal. Ali Akbar Salehi, who is also one of Iran’s vice presidents, said […]

Iran consults with IAEA on uranium enrichment for nuclear-powered ships

Iran consults with IAEA on uranium enrichment for nuclear-powered ships

by WorldTribune Staff, December 19, 2016 Iran has discussed with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) the level of uranium enrichment that will be needed for the Islamic Republic to produce nuclear-powered vessels, a report said. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani discussed the plans for nuclear-powered ships with IAEA head Yukiyo Amano on Dec. 18, AFP […]

Iran’s Rouhani says there is no way Trump can torpedo nuclear deal

Iran’s Rouhani says there is no way Trump can torpedo nuclear deal

by WorldTribune Staff, November 10, 2016 There is “no possibility” that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump can change Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers, Iran’s president said on Nov. 9. “Iran’s understanding in the nuclear deal was that the accord was not concluded with one country or government but was approved by a resolution of the […]

Trump poses no real threat to nuclear deal, Iran official claims

Trump poses no real threat to nuclear deal, Iran official claims

by WorldTribune Staff, September 29, 2016 A Donald Trump presidency would be “constrained by realities” and could not seriously impact the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, the head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization said. “I think whoever gets into the … office of the president in the United States will have to move […]

Iran blames IAEA for leak of secret side deal document

Iran blames IAEA for leak of secret side deal document

by WorldTribune Staff, July 25, 2016 Iran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of leaking details of a secret side deal in last year’s nuclear agreement that will lift restrictions on the Islamic republic’s nuclear program before the accord expires. Iran said on July 25 that it will lodge a formal protest with the […]