UN chief ‘gravely alarmed’ by US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites

UN chief ‘gravely alarmed’ by US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites

“I am gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today,” said the UN chief, reiterating that there is no military solution. “This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security.” President Donald Trump delivered a televised […]

Atomic watchdog says Iran not complying with nuclear safeguards

Atomic watchdog says Iran not complying with nuclear safeguards

The development follows serious warnings from the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) earlier this week that inspectors have been unable to determine whether Iran’s nuclear programme was “exclusively peaceful” – as per the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal from which the United States subsequently withdrew. A fresh round of negotiations between Washington and […]

Lack of cooperation from Iran hampers nuclear checks, says atomic energy watchdog

Lack of cooperation from Iran hampers nuclear checks, says atomic energy watchdog

Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said on Monday that Iran’s growing stockpile of highly enriched uranium and unresolved questions about its programme remain serious issues. “Unless and until Iran assists the agency in resolving the outstanding safeguards issues, the Agency will not be in a position to provide assurance that […]

DPR Korea ploughing ahead with nuclear and ballistic missile programme

DPR Korea ploughing ahead with nuclear and ballistic missile programme

Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council on Wednesday, Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari described a troubling pattern of weapons testing and growing nuclear ambition from DPRK – more commonly known as North Korea. This includes the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in October 2024 and an intermediate-range hypersonic missile last January. Meanwhile, the International […]