Nuclear Programme

Riyadh to use local uranium for nuclear programme: Saudi minister

"Recent exploration activities revealed the presence of diverse sources of uranium in various locations," Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman tells a minerals conference.

Pelosi vows to help Seoul denuclearise North Korea, set to visit border

Washington and Seoul agree to maintain a strong and extended deterrence against North Korea, expressing concern over rising threats posed by the isolated nation's nuclear programme.

Iran thwarts 'terrorist operations' linked to Israel's Mossad — state TV

Iran’s state broadcaster said security forces arrested all members of the group and confiscated a large amount of weapons, explosives, and technical and communication equipment belonging to the group in several operations across Iran.

Why US-Algeria relations are at their lowest point in years

Shifting geopolitical tides and security priorities have strained the once-close ties between Algiers and Washington.

Iran has 120 kg of 20-percent enriched uranium: atomic agency

"We have passed 120 kilogrammes," says Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran.

Iran ups uranium enrichment to 60 percent - UN watchdog

The move takes Iran closer to the 90 percent purity level needed for use in a nuclear weapon as Vienna talks to save the 2015 nuclear deal at a standstill.

Raisi says he won't meet with Biden, asks Riyadh to end Yemen fighting

Iran's president-elect Ebrahim Raisi says he has no plans to meet with US President Joe Biden, while calling on regional rival Saudi Arabia to halt its intervention in Yemen immediately.

Kim: North Korea prepares for 'both dialogue and confrontation' with US

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un's remarks came two days before the newly appointed US envoy for North Korea, Sung Kim, is scheduled to arrive in South Korea on his first visit since assuming the role last month.

Iran nuclear deal parties agree US, Iranian compliance must be expedited

Though Vienna talks resume amid complications raised by Iran FM's accusation that Russia tried to scupper the pact, Moscow representative Ulyanov says all parties are led "by unity of purpose which is full restoration of nuclear deal."

Iran, US launch indirect talks to salvage nuclear deal

Russian diplomat participating in talks to save 2015 JCPOA accord says meeting in Vienna has been "successful," though salvage efforts will take time.

Western powers warn Iran against 'dangerous' inspections limit

Secretary of State Antony Blinken told European allies that the US is prepared to talk to Iran about both countries returning to compliance with a 2015 deal that aims to stop Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon.

Who's Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, nuclear scientist assassinated in Iran?

Fakhrizadeh, killed in an attack outside Tehran, was widely seen by Western intelligence as the mastermind of clandestine Iranian efforts to develop nuclear weapons. Here's more on the man whose killing is being blamed on Israel.