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How CIA, Mossad Used A Computer Virus To Dismantle Iran's Nuclear Program
The story of Stuxnet's development and deployment began years earlier. The inception of Stuxnet can be traced back to the early 2000s, during a period of heightened tension between Iran and Western nations over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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Explained: How Close Is Iran To Having A Nuclear Bombs
As its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers has eroded over the years, Iran has expanded and accelerated its nuclear programme, reducing the time it would need to build a nuclear bomb if it chose to, though it denies wanting to.
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Israel Says Iran Lied On Nuclear Arms, Pressures US To Scrap Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled on Monday what he said was evidence of a secret Iranian nuclear weapons program that could step up pressure on the United States to pull out of a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
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"Iran Lied": Have Proof Of Their Secret Nuclear Bomb Plans, Says Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country has half a ton of Iranian documents that prove Tehran had a secret program to build nuclear bombs, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to hint that he would pull the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear accord.
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UN Watchdog Decides To Close Nuclear Weapons Probe Of Iran
The U.N. nuclear watchdog's 35-nation board decided on Tuesday to close its investigation into whether Iran once had a secret nuclear weapons programme, opting to support Tehran's deal with world powers rather than dwell on its past actions.
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Iran 'Forever Forbidden' From Having Nuclear Arms: John Kerry
Iran is "forever" banned from building a nuclear weapon under an existing international treaty, top US diplomat John Kerry said Wednesday, seeking to dismiss fears that limits on its program imposed in a new deal may eventually be lifted.
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Iran Seeks Give And Take on Militants, Nuclear Program
Iran is ready to work with the United States and its allies to stop Islamic State militants, but would like to see more flexibility on Iran's uranium enrichment program, senior Iranian officials told Reuters.
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Oil falls as Middle East tension eases
Brent crude oil fell in volatile trading on Friday, on track for its third straight weekly loss as diplomatic strides on Iran's nuclear program and Syria's chemical weapons drained geopolitical risk premium from the markets.
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US loosens sanctions on Iran for mobiles, gadgets
The United States believes Iran is enriching uranium to levels that could be used in nuclear weapons, but Tehran says its program is for peaceful purposes.
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Iran nuke work at bunker is confirmed
Diplomats on Monday confirmed a report that Iran has begun uranium enrichment at an underground bunker and said the news is particularly worrying because the site is being used to make material that can be upgraded more quickly for use in a nuclear weapon than the nation's main enriched stockpile.
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How CIA, Mossad Used A Computer Virus To Dismantle Iran's Nuclear Program
The story of Stuxnet's development and deployment began years earlier. The inception of Stuxnet can be traced back to the early 2000s, during a period of heightened tension between Iran and Western nations over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
-
Explained: How Close Is Iran To Having A Nuclear Bombs
As its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers has eroded over the years, Iran has expanded and accelerated its nuclear programme, reducing the time it would need to build a nuclear bomb if it chose to, though it denies wanting to.
-
Israel Says Iran Lied On Nuclear Arms, Pressures US To Scrap Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled on Monday what he said was evidence of a secret Iranian nuclear weapons program that could step up pressure on the United States to pull out of a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
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"Iran Lied": Have Proof Of Their Secret Nuclear Bomb Plans, Says Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country has half a ton of Iranian documents that prove Tehran had a secret program to build nuclear bombs, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to hint that he would pull the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear accord.
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UN Watchdog Decides To Close Nuclear Weapons Probe Of Iran
The U.N. nuclear watchdog's 35-nation board decided on Tuesday to close its investigation into whether Iran once had a secret nuclear weapons programme, opting to support Tehran's deal with world powers rather than dwell on its past actions.
-
Iran 'Forever Forbidden' From Having Nuclear Arms: John Kerry
Iran is "forever" banned from building a nuclear weapon under an existing international treaty, top US diplomat John Kerry said Wednesday, seeking to dismiss fears that limits on its program imposed in a new deal may eventually be lifted.
-
Iran Seeks Give And Take on Militants, Nuclear Program
Iran is ready to work with the United States and its allies to stop Islamic State militants, but would like to see more flexibility on Iran's uranium enrichment program, senior Iranian officials told Reuters.
-
Oil falls as Middle East tension eases
Brent crude oil fell in volatile trading on Friday, on track for its third straight weekly loss as diplomatic strides on Iran's nuclear program and Syria's chemical weapons drained geopolitical risk premium from the markets.
-
US loosens sanctions on Iran for mobiles, gadgets
The United States believes Iran is enriching uranium to levels that could be used in nuclear weapons, but Tehran says its program is for peaceful purposes.
-
Iran nuke work at bunker is confirmed
Diplomats on Monday confirmed a report that Iran has begun uranium enrichment at an underground bunker and said the news is particularly worrying because the site is being used to make material that can be upgraded more quickly for use in a nuclear weapon than the nation's main enriched stockpile.
