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Buildup of inert gases at Chinese nuclear facility, French partner firm says after reports of US investigating possible leak

Posted on June 15, 2021June 15, 2021By Editor

The French energy giant EDF has confirmed it has been informed of a buildup of inert gases at its nuclear power station in China, and called on its Chinese partner to present all the data regarding the situation. … Read More >Buildup of inert gases at Chinese nuclear facility, French partner firm says after reports of US investigating possible leak

Ex-Mossad chief indicates Israel was behind Iranian nuclear facility explosion and military scientist assassination

Posted on June 12, 2021June 12, 2021By Editor

Speaking after retiring last week, Yossi Cohen used an interview to imply that Israel was behind the explosion at an Iranian nuclear facility and the assassination of one of its nuclear scientists, and issued a warning to Tehran. … Read More >Ex-Mossad chief indicates Israel was behind Iranian nuclear facility explosion and military scientist assassination

Two US Senators Propose Creating Regional Nuclear Fuel Bank in Persian Gulf

Posted on June 7, 2021June 7, 2021By Editor

US Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in an opinion editorial have proposed the creation of a regional nuclear fuel bank as an alternative to the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, in order to provide safe atomic power. … Read More >Two US Senators Propose Creating Regional Nuclear Fuel Bank in Persian Gulf

Alarms go off near Israel’s nuclear reactor amid reports of explosions & missile defense system being activated

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

Sirens have pierced the air in Israel’s southern Negev province near the secretive Dimona nuclear facility, with reports of multiple blasts heard far away from the site and anti-missile systems responding. … Read More >Alarms go off near Israel’s nuclear reactor amid reports of explosions & missile defense system being activated

World

‘No credible civilian need for enrichment at this level’: European states warn Iran over plan to enrich uranium up to 60%

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021By Editor

The governments of the UK, Germany, and France have spoken of their “grave concern” after Tehran announced it would increase uranium enrichment up to 60% following Israel’s alleged attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility. … Read More >‘No credible civilian need for enrichment at this level’: European states warn Iran over plan to enrich uranium up to 60%

‘Answer to your evilness’: President promises to ‘cut both hands’ of Iran’s enemies with 60% uranium enrichment plan

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021By Editor

Iran’s decision to begin 60% uranium enrichment is the answer to the “evilness” of those behind the recent incident at the enrichment facility in Natanz, President Rouhani said, blasting the attack as act of “nuclear terrorism.” … Read More >‘Answer to your evilness’: President promises to ‘cut both hands’ of Iran’s enemies with 60% uranium enrichment plan

Iran’s Foreign Ministry blames Israel for Natanz incident, calls it trap to derail sanctions talks in Vienna

Posted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021By Editor

Iranian diplomats accused Israel of an “act against humanity” targeting the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, saying it was meant to derail talks on the lifting of sanctions. … Read More >Iran’s Foreign Ministry blames Israel for Natanz incident, calls it trap to derail sanctions talks in Vienna

Iranian nuclear activities ‘peaceful & civilian,’ says President Rouhani, as new uranium-enrichment centrifuge chain is unveiled

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021By Editor

Tehran has launched a new uranium-enrichment chain, said to be 10 times more efficient than its predecessor. Unveiling the facility, Iran’s president reiterated that the country’s nuclear program is solely “peaceful and civilian.” … Read More >Iranian nuclear activities ‘peaceful & civilian,’ says President Rouhani, as new uranium-enrichment centrifuge chain is unveiled

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says 55 kilos of 20%-enriched uranium produced since January amid nuclear deal talks

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021By Editor

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization has said the country has already produced 55kg of 20%-enriched uranium this year, meaning the 120kg target should be achieved within eight months, as JCPOA talks take place in Vienna. … Read More >Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says 55 kilos of 20%-enriched uranium produced since January amid nuclear deal talks

Shows

New UK anti-protesting bill: Authoritarianism being built by stoking culture wars (Plan B’s Tim Crosland)

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021By Editor

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak with Plan B Director Tim Crosland. He discusses the violence in Bristol at the ‘Kill The Bill’ protests, held against the new law which could see Britons face harsh new anti-protest measures which make demonstrations that cause ‘annoyance’ illegal, with prison sentences of up to 10 years … Read More >New UK anti-protesting bill: Authoritarianism being built by stoking culture wars (Plan B’s Tim Crosland)