Analysis Israel likely to strike Iran in 2026, European diplomats say Israel might opt to strike Iran again next year if it assesses that the Tehran-based government is resuming high-level uranium enrichment. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Iran stops IAEA inspections following UN watchdog's reprimand The IAEA Board of Governors approved a resolution on Thursday demanding Iran provide access to attacked nuclear facilities and information on its uranium stockpiles. Iran
Egypt, Russia advance construction at Dabaa nuclear plant: What to know The Dabaa nuclear plant could help Egypt address its energy woes while boosting cooperation with Russia. Egypt
Analysis Could ongoing Iran-IAEA stalemate risk new war? Iran's standoff with the UN nuclear watchdog has sharpened after Tehran blocked inspections and dismissed Western calls for compliance. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis Iran scrambles to revive diplomacy as its last firewall against new war By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis How far will China, Russia go in shielding Iran from UN sanctions? By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Turkey plans to expand renewable energy but sticks to coal, nuclear Clean energy advocates say Turkey should speed up its shift to renewable sources not only out of environmental concerns, but also to reduce its costly reliance on imported energy. Turkey
Egypt, Russia commence second phase of nuclear power plant construction Egypt is preparing to build the second unit of the Dabaa nuclear power plant about five months after establishing the first unit. Egypt
Russian company begins construction at Egypt’s first nuclear power plant Russia's state-owned atomic energy company, Rosatom, and the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy have begun work at the Dabaa nuclear power plant, Egypt’s first. Egypt
Iranian officials say decision is theirs to build bomb Iranian officials state that they can increase enrichment for a nuclear bomb but have chosen not to do so. Iran
Egypt licenses first power unit at Dabaa nuclear power plant The Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority licensed the construction of the first power unit at the Dabaa nuclear power plant, in a step showing that the Russian-Egyptian venture has not been affected by Russia’s war on Ukraine and the ensuing sanctions imposed on Moscow. Egypt
Iran turns off nuclear site cameras in response to IAEA Iran and the IAEA continue escalatory measures. Iran
Iran criticizes nuclear watchdog's 'unfair' report A new IAEA report underlined Tehran's failure to come clean on its undeclared nuclear sites and fears are growing that the assessment may further complicate a revival of the Iran nuclear deal. Iran
Egypt, Russia discuss next steps for nuclear power plant Despite the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and sanctions imposed on Moscow, a Russian delegation visited Egypt to inspect the construction work at the Dabaa nuclear plant. Egypt
Nonproliferation experts push for Iran deal resurrection as talks stall Dozens of nonproliferation experts and former officials have warned that failure to bring Iran back into compliance with the landmark accord would be "misguided, irresponsible, and dangerous." Iran
UAE expands nuclear power plant, doubles electricity production The UAE is still reliant on oil and gas, though nuclear energy is rising in the country and across the region. United Arab Emirates
Iran accuses Lindsey Graham of calling for assassination of Iranian scientists The Republican lawmaker told reporters in Jerusalem last month that he would “expect more accidents” to befall Iranian scientists in an apparent reference to alleged Israeli assassinations of the country’s nuclear scientists. Iran
Iran talks to resume Tuesday as negotiations enter final phase Negotiators will return to Vienna days after the United States approved several sanctions waivers related to Iran’s civilian nuclear program. Iran
