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Israel, Iran and the right to have nuclear weapons

June 25, 2025 4:17 pm

While Iran faces scrutiny over its potential to develop nuclear weapons, Israel — estimated to possess between 80 and 90 nuclear warheads with the capacity to produce more — attracts little international attention and remains largely shielded from accountability

Why regime change in Iran is easier said than done

June 24, 2025 11:37 am

Change cannot be delivered from the skies, nor imposed through external pressure alone. It must be nurtured from within, supported by sustained diplomatic engagement, and informed by humility about the limits of outside influence

‘Bunker-buster’ MOP and B-2: Why US bomb, stealth bomber were Israel’s best chance at destroying Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility

June 22, 2025 2:21 pm

America has entered Israel’s war with Iran, attacking a major underground nuclear facility that Israel does not have the capability to penetrate. Here’s what happened, and the bomb that was used

Which are the 3 nuclear sites hit by US air strikes in Iran?

June 22, 2025 11:15 am

US airstrikes Iran 2025: US and Israeli officials said American stealth bombers and the GBU-57 bunker-buster bomb — capable of penetrating fortified underground targets — were used in the operation.

Knowledge Nugget: What you must know about Uranium enrichment for UPSC exam

June 06, 2025 12:37 pm

A confidential IAEA report reveals Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched near weapons-grade levels, putting nuclear technology back in focus. But what exactly is uranium enrichment? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the top 9 nuclear-armed countries in 2025.

UN nuclear watchdog flags Iran's growing uranium stockpile amid talks with US

May 31, 2025 11:20 pm

The report noted that it is enough for about 10 nuclear weapons if further refined as “approximately 42 kilograms of 60 per cent enriched uranium” is enough to produce one atomic bomb.

Let’s talk about Israel, not Iran

April 16, 2015 12:17 am

Tel Aviv’s unchecked nuclear capabilities, not Tehran’s pursuit of a bomb, have destabilised West Asia.

West, Iran say big gaps remain as deadline looms in nuke talks

July 13, 2014 6:52 pm

If no agreement is reached by Sunday next week, both sides can decide to extend the interim pact for some weeks.

Iran cuts uranium feed, starts implementing nuclear deal to reduce capacity

January 20, 2014 2:42 pm

Iranian state TV reported it has halted its 20 per cent uranium enrichment, as per the agreement reached in Geneva.

Iran deal first step towards comprehensive solution: Obama

November 24, 2013 12:11 pm

Under the deal,Iran has agreed to halt all enrichment above five per cent.

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