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US nuclear reactors contain ‘fake’ parts, watchdog finds

Posted on February 14, 2022February 14, 2022By Editor

The investigation followed whistleblower allegations about the use of counterfeit items in ‘most, if not all’ plants. … Read More >US nuclear reactors contain ‘fake’ parts, watchdog finds

Middle East

Iran stages mock attack on Israeli nuclear facility (VIDEO)

Posted on December 27, 2021December 27, 2021By Editor

A mockup of an Israeli nuclear installation was destroyed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) during military drills. The life-size target was obliterated by multiple ballistic missiles and suicide drones. … Read More >Iran stages mock attack on Israeli nuclear facility (VIDEO)

Business

Europe’s energy crisis just got worse

Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021By Editor

On top of an ongoing natural gas crunch, Europe faces the winter season with reduced nuclear output in France, exacerbating the energy crisis and leaving large parts of the continent praying for a milder winter. … Read More >Europe’s energy crisis just got worse

Middle East

Iran allows International Atomic Energy Agency to use monitoring equipment at its nuclear sites after meeting in Tehran

Posted on September 28, 2021September 28, 2021By Editor

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) of Iran reaffirmed “the spirit of cooperation,” as Iran agreed to allow IAEA inspectors access to cameras at Iranian nuclear facilities. … Read More >Iran allows International Atomic Energy Agency to use monitoring equipment at its nuclear sites after meeting in Tehran

Asia & Pacific

North Korea has apparently restarted its Yongbyon nuclear reactor, IAEA says, citing satellite imagery

Posted on September 5, 2021By Editor

North Korea appears to have restarted its plutonium-producing nuclear reactor at Yongbyon after an almost three-year pause, the UN’s nuclear watchdog said in its annual report on the country. … Read More >North Korea has apparently restarted its Yongbyon nuclear reactor, IAEA says, citing satellite imagery

Middle East

Iran notifies UN nuclear watchdog of 20% enrichment of uranium metal for reactor fuel, IAEA says

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021By Editor

Iran has notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of its work enriching uranium metal to help it produce fuel for its Tehran Research Reactor, the UN nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday. … Read More >Iran notifies UN nuclear watchdog of 20% enrichment of uranium metal for reactor fuel, IAEA says

Middle East

Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant resumes operation after two-week maintenance to fix ‘technical fault’

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021By Editor

The deputy head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) has confirmed that the country’s Bushehr nuclear power plant is back online after two weeks of maintenance, following a “technical fault” that has now been “fixed.” … Read More >Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant resumes operation after two-week maintenance to fix ‘technical fault’

Middle East

‘Sabotage attempt’ foiled at Iranian nuclear agency building – media

Posted on June 26, 2021June 26, 2021By Editor

There was a failed attempt to sabotage one of the buildings owned by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Iranian media reported on Wednesday, offering few details. … Read More >‘Sabotage attempt’ foiled at Iranian nuclear agency building – media

Asia & Pacific

Chinese ministry dismisses CNN report on radioactive leak at nuclear power plant as ‘NOT TRUE’

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021By Editor

This week’s report by CNN of a leak at China’s Taishan Nuclear Power Plant, and of authorities raising radiation limits outside the facility has been dismissed as “not true” by China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment. … Read More >Chinese ministry dismisses CNN report on radioactive leak at nuclear power plant as ‘NOT TRUE’

Middle East

Iran says it has produced 6.5kg of 60% pure uranium as nuclear deal revival talks with US enter final stretch

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021By Editor

Iran has produced 6.5kg of uranium at 60% purity, the government has announced, as indirect talks with the US to revive the 2015 nuclear deal continue into what negotiators have said may be the final week. … Read More >Iran says it has produced 6.5kg of 60% pure uranium as nuclear deal revival talks with US enter final stretch

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