‘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 […]

Trump blames Corker for Iran nuclear deal as week of proliferation showdowns loom

Trump blames Corker for Iran nuclear deal as week of proliferation showdowns loom

by WorldTribune Staff, October 9, 2017 In this corner: Republican Sen. Bob Corker and the New York Times. Opposing those once powerful forces is President Donald Trump and his twitter account. As the world watches how the U.S. president will handle nuclear proliferation crises in Iran and North Korea that he correctly says he inherited […]

‘Dream’ on: Iran rejects demands by Haley that its military sites be inspected

‘Dream’ on: Iran rejects demands by Haley that its military sites be inspected

by WorldTribune Staff, August 30, 2017 Iran’s rulers said they will not allow United Nations nuclear inspectors to visit military bases, calling a U.S. demand for such action “merely a dream.” U.S. ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley recently pressed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to uses its authority to gain access to Iranian military […]

Analyst: Iran ‘pushing the envelope on nuclear deal’, while Obama administration acts as regime’s lawyers

Analyst: Iran ‘pushing the envelope on nuclear deal’, while Obama administration acts as regime’s lawyers

by WorldTribune Staff, September 6, 2016 The Obama administration is not only letting Iran “push the envelope” but appears to be acting as the Islamic Republic’s “lawyers” when it comes to enforcement of last summer’s nuclear deal, an Israeli analyst said. “Iran is continuing to push the envelope, trying to get as much as it […]

‘Dangerous moment’ for America, Israel lobby warns

‘Dangerous moment’ for America, Israel lobby warns

Special to WorldTribune.com Implementation of the nuclear deal marks a “turning point for Iran’s strength as a terrorist state” and a “dangerous moment for America and our allies,” the American pro-Israel lobby AIPAC warned on Jan. 16. AIPAC surprised some Democratic Party observers when it broke with the Obama Administration last year over the Iran […]

State Dept. reports concrete poured into Arak nuclear reactor, mum on violations

State Dept. reports concrete poured into Arak nuclear reactor, mum on violations

Special to WorldTribune.com Iran has poured concrete into the core of its heavy water reactor at Arak, the U.S. State Department said on Jan. 14. The move is seen as critical to the implementation of the nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers and the lifting of sanctions that will free up billions of dollars […]

Iran selling excess heavy water to U.S.; denies dismantling Arak reactor core

Iran selling excess heavy water to U.S.; denies dismantling Arak reactor core

Special to WorldTribune.com Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization said it will sell its stock of excess heavy water to the United States as part of Teheran’s nuclear deal with world powers. “Iran will sell 40 tons of its excess heavy water to the United States through a third country,” Ali Asghar Zarean, Iran’s deputy atomic chief, […]

Kerry says done deal with Iran ‘days away’ as key Democrats press Obama for new sanctions

Kerry says done deal with Iran ‘days away’ as key Democrats press Obama for new sanctions

Special to WorldTribune.com The nuclear deal between Iran and world powers is “days away” from implementation, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Jan. 7. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif “made it clear to me they intend to complete obligations with respect to implementation day as rapidly as possible,” Kerry said. “And we […]