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The International Atomic Energy Agency (iaea) is intensifying its scrutiny of Iran, as its board calls for increased transparency regarding the country's nuclear activities. This move comes in light of worries about Iran's escalating enriched uranium reserves and the restricted access granted to inspectors.

A Russian drone struck a spent nuclear fuel storage facility in Ukraine's Chornobyl exclusion zone, officials reported. While authorities confirmed radiation levels remained normal, President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a deliberate act of recklessness targeting critical infrastructure. This incident adds to a pattern of Russian actions endangering nuclear safety, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of systemic nuclear blackmail.

The US expressed deep regret that states party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) failed to reach a consensus on a final document at the conclusion of the 2026 Review Conference, specifically criticising the "inability of some NPT States Parties to take Iran's threat to global nonproliferation seriously," Al Jazeera reported.

Iran's Supreme Leader has ordered the country's near-weapons-grade enriched uranium stockpile to remain within Iran, complicating peace talks. This directive hardens Tehran's stance, as the US and Israel demand its removal. The move comes amid ongoing regional conflict and deep suspicion of further US airstrikes.

The UAE strongly condemned a drone strike on its Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, calling it a dangerous escalation and a threat to regional stability. Saudi Arabia also intercepted drones from Iraq. Amidst rising tensions, US President Trump warned Iran to act swiftly, while Tehran threatened retaliation against perceived US-Israeli aggression.

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Iran's UN mission accused the US of misrepresenting its nuclear program at a review conference, deflecting from Washington's own violations. Tehran insists its enriched uranium is iaea-supervised, with no diversion. Meanwhile, Iran's envoy warned that regional stability hinges on ending aggression and respecting its sovereignty, urging the UN Security Council to intervene amidst escalating tensions.

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Marking Chernobyl's 40th anniversary, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy accused Russia of "nuclear terrorism," citing drone activity near the plant and warning of man-made disasters. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones struck a Russian fertilizer plant, causing a pipeline leak. Russia also launched numerous drones overnight, with Ukraine intercepting most.

North Korea's nuclear weapons production capability is seeing a "very serious increase," according to the iaea chief. Heightened activity at the Yongbyon complex, including its reactor and reprocessing unit, signals a significant expansion. New uranium enrichment facilities are also under construction, boosting production capacity. This development raises global concerns about regional security and nuclear proliferation.

Iran's foreign minister has alerted the UN to grave risks of radioactive contamination following recent US-Israeli strikes near the Bushehr nuclear power plant. A projectile near the facility killed one staff member, prompting iaea concerns about escalating attacks near nuclear infrastructure and the potential for accidents.

A security staff member died and a building was damaged after a projectile hit near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday. This is the fourth incident targeting the facility since the conflict began. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed the strike. Iranian authorities stated the plant's core infrastructure remains unaffected and electricity production continues without disruption.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with International Atomic Energy Agency (iaea) Director General Rafael Grossi to discuss expanding the role of nuclear energy to meet net zero commitments. Both the leaders discussed how to extend nuclear technology applications in areas like food, health, water treatment and countering plastic pollution in the Global South. iaea Director General and PM Modi also discussed regional issues, including Ukraine, JCPOA and Indo-Pacific.

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China, a close ally of Iran, today asked the Islamic republic to improve its cooperation with the iaea, after the UN agency's report said that Tehran was pressing ahead with its controversial atomic programme.

Marco Rubio criticizes calls in Iran for the arrest of iaea chief Rafael Grossi. He supports the iaea's work in Iran. Tensions are high after strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Iran might limit iaea cooperation. Grossi warns Iran is close to having nuclear weapons. US and Iran may hold talks soon. Iran's uranium is near weapons-grade level.

India has voted in favour of a British proposal at the iaea meant to ensure continuous supply of nuclear fuel or low-enriched uranium to countries desirous of developing nuclear power for peaceful uses even in the face of adverse political developments between the donor and recipient country.

India joined Pakistan and Libya in abstaining from voting on a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (iaea) that slammed Iran for its lack of cooperation with the global community on the nuclear issue. Thirty countries voted in favour of the resolution, that was drafted by the US, UK, France and Germany. Russia and China voted against it.

While it remained non-committal on whether or not it was going to allow iaea to inspect the military facility near Tehran, Parchin, anytime soon, its chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili, who is visiting India, said that Iran was already working to strengthen not just the nuclear watchdog but also NPT.

India will complete the process of putting its 14 civilian nuclear facilities under iaea safeguards by the year end as part of a commitment made under the India-US nuclear deal.

International Atomic Energy Agency (iaea) director general Rafael Mariano Grossi commended India's responsible nuclear power record and its global leadership in civil nuclear applications during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister emphasized India's commitment to safe and secure atomic energy and its ambitious goals to increase environmentally-friendly nuclear power capacity. Both sides agreed to explore cooperation between India and iaea for extending civil nuclear technology applications.

iaea's operational safety review team (OSART) will visit India for the first time towards the end of October to review the safety of two of Rajasthan's atomic power stations, said chairman of Atomic Energy Commission R K Sinha on Wednesday.