Nuclear Power

Analysis

How far will China, Russia go in shielding Iran from UN sanctions?

Iran is lobbying states to resist enforcement of UN sanctions — looking particularly to China and Russia to blunt the impact, even as questions remain about the limits of their willingness to act.

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

Iran rial hits record low 1.13M to dollar as UN snapback sanctions resume: What to know

The sanctions, which were trigged by the three European signatories to the nuclear deal, will not hinder Iranian oil exports to China, an official said.

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Russia, Iran sign deal to build small nuclear power plants: What to know

As Iran grapples with energy shortages and renewed sanctions pressure, Tehran and Moscow signed a memorandum Wednesday to expand nuclear cooperation through the construction of small nuclear power plants.

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Araghchi pushes last-ditch diplomacy at UN as Iran braces for sanctions snapback

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pursued urgent diplomacy in New York to block the looming snapback of UN sanctions, warning Western powers against "confrontation," as lawmakers at home demanded radical revisions of Tehran's nuclear doctrine.

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Iran's nuclear chief in Moscow, eyes nuclear power plant deal with Russia

Mohammad Eslami’s visit comes just a week after Russia’s energy minister was in Tehran, and a month after the CEO of Rosatom confirmed ongoing negotiations with Iran to build new nuclear plants in the country.

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Analysis

UN snapback sanctions deepen Iran’s 'sense of siege,' fuel fears of reprisal

Iran has warned of further escalation after its Western adversaries voted to reimpose sweeping sanctions on the Islamic Republic, as economic repercussions are expected to complicate the already grim livelihoods of ordinary Iranians.

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

IEA report: Mideast electricity generation to rise 50% by 2035 as renewables expand

The International Energy Agency said that oil and gas remain the main sources of energy in the Middle East and North Africa, but noted the region’s rising investment in alternatives and renewable energy potential.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Iran's hard-liners lash out at FM Araghchi as political rift widens over IAEA deal

Iran's recent deal with the UN nuclear watchdog has intensified domestic political fractures, with the government scrambling to balance hard-liners' scrutiny and international skepticism, as snapback sanctions loom large.

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

Iran FM signs preliminary deal with IAEA chief in Cairo amid diplomatic push

The announcement of the agreement comes less than two weeks after the European signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal triggered snapback sanctions, which will likely mean the automatic reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran within 30 days.

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Iran, IAEA officials meet in Vienna as UN sanctions clock ticks

European powers have triggered the JCPOA’s snapback mechanism, setting a 30-day clock for the return of UN sanctions on Iran.

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Ditch NPT or embrace diplomacy? Snapback sanctions widen Iran's postwar rift

Iran faces an escalating internal crisis over the UN snapback sanctions, as hard-liners demand immediate NPT withdrawal, while moderate voices call for renewed diplomacy to avert conflict and isolation.

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

Iran turns to Russia ahead of E3 nuclear talks: What to know

The meeting on Tuesday follows a call on Monday between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which Putin expressed support for Iran's nuclear program and its upcoming talks.

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