US strikes Isfahan: Why is it key to Iran’s military, nuclear infrastructure

The United States’ reported strike on Isfahan has brought renewed focus to one of Iran’s most sensitive strategic hubs. While Iran has not specified the extent of damage, a media report suggests that American forces used 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs to strike a large ammunition depot in Isfahan.Donald Trump shared a video on social media showing […]

Just 350m away! Projectile strikes near Bushehr nuclear reactor, IAEA flags near miss

AI-generated image used for representation (Source: ChatGPT) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Thursday said a “projectile hit” took place near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, striking a structure about 350 metres from the reactor.In a statement posted on X, IAEA director general Rafael Mariano Grossi said the reactor itself was not damaged and […]

Iran-US indirect talks: Tehran’s top diplomat travels to Geneva for second round

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi left Tehran on Sunday for Geneva to take part in the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States, Iranian state media reported, with AFP confirming the development.Araghchi “left Tehran for Geneva late Sunday heading a diplomatic and technical delegation to conduct the second round of nuclear talks […]

Iran reacts to Nuclear enrichment reports: ‘Facilities have been attacked’ – what Tehran said on Israel, US strikes

Iran on Sunday reacted after reports alleging that the country was continuing to enrich its uranium after US conducted strikes on its nuclear enrichment sites in June in during its conflict with Israel. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi rejected such reports and declared that was “no undeclared nuclear enrichment,” citing attacks on the sites as […]

‘Snapback’ over nuclear programme: UN hits Iran with sanctions; economy, tensions likely to worsen

File photo (Picture credit: AP) The United Nations has reimposed wide-ranging sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, further tightening the squeeze on the Islamic Republic as it grapples with soaring food prices, currency collapse and fears of renewed conflict with Israel and the United States.According to news agency Associated Press (AP), the sanctions—revived through […]

Israel building new nuclear reactor? Satellite images reveal new construction; experts raise alarm

Satellite images have revealed intensified construction at a key Israeli facility, long linked with the country’s suspected nuclear programme.The new structure could be a reactor or a site for assembling nuclear arms, though the program’s deep secrecy leaves its purpose uncertain, AP reported citing experts. Houthis’ ULTIMATE REVENGE: IDF HQ, Airport In Tel Aviv, ‘Israel-linked’ […]

Operation Midnight Hammer: Tehran confirms nuclear sites suffered ‘serious’ damage; mulls ending IAEA access

File photo: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (Picture credit: AP) Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Thursday publicly admitted that the country’s nuclear sites sustained “significant and serious damages” in last weekend’s US airstrikes on three facilities, the first such official acknowledgement from Tehran. “The losses have not been small, and our facilities have been […]

‘Bunker buster bombs dropped’: Which nuclear sites did US strike in Iran? Why it matters

US President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the United States has launched precision airstrikes on three of Iran’s most critical nuclear facilities — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.“All planes are now outside of Iran air space,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. There is […]

World Bank lifts ban on nuclear energy financing

World Bank President Ajay Banga announced that the organisation will return to supporting nuclear energy after staying out of the sector for many years (Image credit: AFP) The World Bank is re-entering the nuclear energy space “for the first time in decades,” its President Ajay Banga said Wednesday, as it works towards meeting growing electricity […]

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion: Iran warns ‘sworn enemies’ should expect retaliation; says US ‘responsible for consequences’

ranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Image credit: AP) Iran warned Israel after it launched “Operation Rising Lion” on Thursday in Tehran, targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Friday, issued a statement stating that Israel’s strike reveals their malicious nature. “Israel opened its wicked and blood-stained hand to […]