Iran nuclear bomb

Iran claims Natanz nuclear facility struck, IDF says 'unaware' of attack

The IDF told The Jerusalem Post that it was not aware of an Israeli strike targeting Natanz.

A satellite image shows a closer view of a destroyed vehicle at the Pickaxe Mountain facility in Natanz, Iran, March 7, 2026.
A combination picture of satellite images show the Parchin military complex, between 2024 and 2026.

IDF strikes Iranian explosives experiments nuclear facility at Parchin-Taleghan 2

Israelis take cover in a public shelter in the northern Israeli city of Safed as a siren sounds warning of incoming missiles fired into Israel, March 10, 2026

Iran fires waves of ballistic missiles at Israel, crash reported in Beit Shemesh open area

Smoke billows after airstrikes on oil depots on March 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. The United States and Israel continued their joint attack on Iran that began on February 28.

Secret site bombed by IDF critical to Iran's nuclear ambitions, Israeli sources say - exclusive


Iran close to testing nuclear weapons for first time - European intel

Iran's fast-moving development of weapons-grade uranium is bringing the possibility of an Iranian first nuclear test closer.

 A missile is launched during an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran

Payoff in US-Iran prisoner release incentivizes kidnappings, terror - Rep. Hoyer

US congressman Steny Hoyer shares concern with “Israeli officials across the spectrum" about the potential Saudi nuclear program turning military.

Iranian missile systems are displayed during the ceremony of joining the IRGC Navy at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 5, 2023

Iran not currently advancing towards nuclear weapons – report

Although Iran is not currently taking the crucial steps towards developing nuclear weapons, according to a report, there are still causes for concern.

 Iranian centrifuges are seen on display during a meeting between Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and nuclear scientists and personnel of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), in Tehran, Iran June 11, 2023.

Letters to the Editor, May 29, 2023: Rabbinical dominance

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US, France say Iran ballistic test worrying in light of nuclear escalation

Western powers are particularly concerned because UN Security Council restrictions on missiles lasts until October 2023 after which Iran is free to pursue its ballistic missile activity.

 A new surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Khaibar with a range of 2,000 km, unveiled by Iran, is seen in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2023

What is Iranian nuclear ‘weaponization’ and why is it decisive? - analysis

In the last few decades, there was a battle to stop Tehran from being able to develop a nuclear weapon.

A SATELLITE view of Iran's Fordow nuclear plant.

Is Iran’s new underground nuke site a dire threat in light of potential arsenal? - analysis

Israeli officials warned that Iran’s weapons group is also making progress and you could come out with a perfect storm.

 A missile is launched during an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran

What’s next after Iran, IAEA cut dramatic deal? - analysis

Signs are that the drama was once again superficial and that the IAEA and the West may have fallen for yet another deception by Tehran.

 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi looks on during a news conference with Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami as they meet in Tehran, Iran, March 4, 2023.

Azerbaijan envoy to Israel: You cannot use our airfields to attack Iran

Azerbaijani Ambassador-Designate to Israel Mukhtar Mammadov denied a report by Haaretz that the country has prepared an airfield to assist Israel.

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Uranium, missiles or weaponization: Where does Iran go from here? - analysis

Iran is now approaching a kind of “what’s next” issue. Where does it go from here? Let’s look at the recent news. 

 A missile is launched during an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran