Huge blast reported near secret Iran nuclear site; City of Qazvin closed

Huge blast reported near secret Iran nuclear site; City of Qazvin closed

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Iran has been rocked by huge explosion near a nuclear facility. The Iranian media have reported an explosion in the northern Iranian city of Qazvin. The blast, reported on May 6, was said to have taken place near a secret nuclear enrichment facility in Abyek. Geostrategy-Direct: Report cites Iran ties […]

White House admits: Many details of Iran nuclear deal are a secret

White House admits: Many details of Iran nuclear deal are a secret

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has acknowledged that much of the P5+1 nuclear agreement with Iran remains secret. Officials said the White House has withheld many details of the interim nuclear agreement between Iran and Western powers. They said a detailed summary was issued to Congress with extracts released to the public. […]

Iran deal OKs enrichment program and nuclear facilities at Arak, Fordow, Natanz

Iran deal OKs enrichment program and nuclear facilities at Arak, Fordow, Natanz

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — Western powers, led by the United States, have agreed to suspend billions of dollars worth of sanctions on Iran’s energy and other sectors for the next six months in exchange for a reduction in Teheran’s enriched uranium stockpile. Under an agreement reached on Nov. 24, the so-called P5+1 pledged to […]

‘Breakout time’: Report details how Iran could achieve undetectable nuclear capability

‘Breakout time’: Report details how Iran could achieve undetectable nuclear capability

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — A leading U.S. think tank has assessed that Iran was ready to assemble its first nuclear weapon. The Institute for Science and International Security, which reviewed a series of scenarios, determined that Iran was one month away from full nuclear weapons capability. In a report, the Washington-based institute said Teheran, […]

Iran opposition reports three explosions at Teheran missile complex

Iran opposition reports three explosions at Teheran missile complex

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — A leading Iranian missile plant is said to have been struck by a series of explosions. Iranian opposition sources said three explosions rocked a missile research and storage complex in Teheran. The sources said the blasts were heard on May 7, but did not know of any casualties or damage. […]

IAEA report: Uranium missing from Iran research facility

IAEA report: Uranium missing from Iran research facility

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — The International Atomic Energy Agency has raised the prospect that Iran transferred uranium to the military for weapons development. In a report, IAEA said uranium metal has gone missing from a research facility in Teheran. The United Nations agency said Iran has not provided an explanation. “The discrepancy remains to […]

Iran shares captured U.S. drones with Russia

Iran shares captured U.S. drones with Russia

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Iran has credited its new electronic warfare unit with downing an advanced U.S. unmanned aerial vehicle. Officials said the Iranian military’s electronic warfare unit deployed indigenous systems that intercepted a U.S. Air Force RQ-170 Sentinel UAV on Dec. 4. They said the Sentinel sustained minor damage and was being examined […]

U.S. Air Force takes delivery of 30,000-pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator

U.S. Air Force takes delivery of 30,000-pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has acquired a massive bomb designed to destroy underground nuclear facilities in Iran. Officials said the U.S. Air Force has taken delivery of a new bomb meant to penetrate and destroy underground facilities. They said the Air Force first received the Massive Ordnance Penetrator in September under […]