International Atomic Energy Agency

Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant undamaged from recent nearby strike, atomic watchdog confirms

The atomic watchdog said that the confirmation was based on its independent analysis of new satellite imagery and detailed knowledge of the site, adding that one strike had hit only 75 meters away.

 Satellite image shows the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, in Bushehr Province, Iran, May 26, 2025.
Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi meets with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner ahead of the indirect US-Iran talks, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026; illustrative.

What do we know ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva amid tension in Middle East?

A man shows a sign mentioning US President Donald Trump during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in Rome, Italy, January 13, 2026.

Trump weighs smaller strike ahead of 'bigger attack in coming months' if Iran refuses deal - report

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), speaks at the opening of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, September 15, 2025

Iran could dilute 60% enriched uranium if all US sanctions lifted, nuclear official says


IAEA chief Grossi to visit Iran ahead of return to nuclear talks

Iran agreed in September to prolong monitoring of some nuclear activities and invited Grossi to Tehran for talks on outstanding issues.

IAEA director-general Rafael Grossi listens as head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Ali-Akbar Salehi delivers his speech at the opening of the IAEA General Conference at their headquarters in Vienna, Austria September 21, 2020

COP26: Iran at the fore in Bennett’s meetings at climate conference

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with few other world leaders in bilateral meetings during the United Nations Climate Conference. Iran was a running theme.

 Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, U.S. President Joe Biden and Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson chat as they attend an evening reception to mark the opening day of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain November 1, 2021.

Monitoring of Iran's nuclear developments ‘no longer intact’ - IAEA chief

Grossi’s public airing of grievances with Tehran is significant: The IAEA tries to keep any conflicts under wraps so as not to rock the diplomatic boat.

 International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi speaks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (off frame) in the Benjamin Franklin Room ahead of a meeting at the State Department in Washington, DC, US October 18, 2021.

Bennett calls for action now, as IAEA chief heads to Iran in last-ditch effort to save JCPOA

The UN's nuclear watchdog chief will fly to Tehran for talks on reviving the Iran nuclear deal as the standoff between Iran and the West continures.

The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, before the beginning of a board of governors meeting, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Vienna, Austria, March 1, 2021.

IAEA reports Iranian progress on uranium metal

"Iran should cease its nuclear escalations and return to negotiations toward full implementation" of the nuclear agreement, said US State Department spokesperson Ned Price.

DELEGATES WAIT for the start of talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, in Vienna, Austria, last month.

Iran claims sabotage of Iran Atomic Energy Organization failed - explainer

Despite Iranian claims, both in July 2020 and April 2021, the Islamic Republic initially lied to the global media in trying to downplay sabotage operations.

Iranian workers stand in front of Bushehr nuclear power plant, 1,200 km south of Tehran

Ex-IAEA official: Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear plants won't stop threat

"It's important to bear in mind that Iran is not Syria or Iraq: It always has a backup plan."

IAF, USAF hold joint F-35 drill in southern Israel

Head of US agency overseeing nuclear weapons stockpile resigns

The action drew criticism from Senator James Inhofe, Republican chairman of the Armed Services Committee who praised Gordon-Hagerty and harshly criticized Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette.

Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of the U.S. Department of Energy and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration Lisa Gordon-Hagerty tours the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Alabama in Bangor, Washington, U.S. in this October 10, 2018

UAE launches start-up operations at first nuclear power plant

ENEC said its subsidiary Nawah Energy Company "has successfully started up Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, located in the Al Dhafrah Region of Abu Dhabi."

The open reactor with fuel rods are seen in a water pool inside the nuclear power plant Muehleberg during a yearly revision in Muehleberg, Switzerland August 16, 2012.

International Atomic Energy Agency head Yukiya Amano passes away

He had been preparing to leave his position in March, well before the end of his third four-year term, which ran until Nov. 30, 2021.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Yukiya Amano.