Latest in Tag: Nuclear Highlight
Latest in Tag: Nuclear
Opinion| The nuclear agreement in light of European fear, American rejection, and Arab anticipation
Despite the continued hope of the EU, as well as the overwhelming desire of the US to reach an agreement, indications confirm that Iran does not want to budge on the matter. This is especially true after it succeeded in reaching the nuclear threshold by publicly enriching uranium to 60%, producing the metal needed to manufacture a nuclear bomb and operating advanced centrifuges in its three controversial reactors. These are also the areas that Iran has denied the International Atomic Energy Agency access to for inspection.
China’s nuclear strategy will not change: Envoy
This is unique among nuclear weapon states as they are the most responsible and transparent, Li said.
Nuclear war would cause global famine, kill billions
Even a nuclear conflict between rising nuclear powers would decimate crop production and result in widespread starvation
Egypt studies establishment of small nuclear reactors to produce energy
The NPPA conducts other studies, including the establishment of other nuclear power plants in the Nujaila area, other than the Dabaa plant, which is currently under development, a senior official in the NPPA told Daily News Egypt.
Washington should be “more active” in restoring Iran nuclear deal: Russian FM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday called on Washington to play a “more active role” in helping resume the stalled talks aimed at reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. “The current [US] administration was, in fact, the author behind the JCPOA (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action). So, it seems evident that they should …
Opinion| Can Joe Biden return to Iran’s nuclear agreement?
The most dangerous of these scenarios is the one that sees the need for the US to launch a military strike against Iran to destroy the latter’s nuclear infrastructure. Another scenario sees the possibility of directing the crisis towards a breakthrough through negotiations to resolve it or freeze it at the current stage until a final settlement is reached.
Egypt calls for establishing Middle East nuclear-weapon-free zone
Shoukry asserts Egypt’s keenness to implement UN agenda for reactivating disarmament measures at regional and international levels
Ethiopia asked France to acquire Rafale, nuclear missiles: French Newspaper
This list included 12 fighter jets (including Rafale and Mirage 2000), 18 helicopters, two military transport planes manufactured by Airbus, 10 Dassault Drones, electronic jamming systems, and about thirty M51 missiles with a range of more than 6,000 kilometres capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
Europeans need to do more to preserve nuclear agreement with Iran: Zarif
‘We will defend Iran against any aggression,’ says foreign minister
Iran not to adhere to certain “voluntary commitments” to nuclear deal
Decision comes after unannounced trip to Iraq by Pompeo where he met Iraqi sovereignty due to increasing Iranian regional activity
“Rosatom” explains to Egyptian companies rules and requirements of supplies of “Dabaa” nuclear plant
200 local institutions participated in Nuclear Industries Suppliers Forum, most prominently Orascom, Hassan Allam, Arab Contractors
North Korea destroys nuclear test site, threatens to call off US summit
North Korea sets off a series of explosions to demolish its nuclear test site in presence of world media
Iran to maintain oil exports if EU salvages nuclear deal
Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said that the US President Donald Trump’s decision to quit a multinational nuclear deal would not affect Tehran’s oil exports if the European Union (EU) could salvage the pact, Reuters reported. The Iran nuclear deal was signed by Trump’s predecessor, Barack Obama, along with the United Kingdom, France, Germany, China, …
Eight Iranians dead hours after Trump’s dramatic withdrawal from nuclear deal
Alleged Israeli airstrike reportedly kills Iranian fighters near Damascus
Trump’s decision to exit Iran nuclear deal spurs international rejections
European powers, China, Russia committed to deal; Rouhani warns US
Trump to pull US out of Iran nuclear deal: NYT
US President Donald Trump told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that he will pull the US out of the Iran nuclear deal, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing a person briefed on the conversation. Consequently, pre-deal sanctions will be re-imposed on the Islamic republic, a move Iran has warned that it would retaliate …
North Korea announces it will halt nuclear, missiles tests ahead of historic summit with Trump
US president welcomes Korean decision, tweeting it is very good news for the world
Russia launches operations of nuclear unit similar to Dabaa units
Probability of radiation leak in the reactor is unlikely due to multiple protective barriers, says Likhachev
Dabaa nuclear power plant deal finalised despite environmental concerns
The State Council reviewed the final draft of the contract between Russia and Egypt for the plant
IAEA general conference adopts Egypt-initiated resolution
The resolution involves the application of safeguards over nuclear activities
Iran claims US military drone violated its airspace as new air-defense system installed
Iran’s military has warded off a US military drone it says had violated its airspace. The alleged incident came the same day Iran inaugurated a new Russian-made air defense system around a sensitive nuclear site.
Iran deploys anti-aircraft missiles to nuclear facility
The Tehran government has placed Russian-supplied anti-aircraft missiles at the Fordo nuclear facility. The uranium enrichment plant was due to be scaled down under last year’s deal with world powers.
Chinese town suspends nuclear waste project
A city in the eastern part of China has said it’s suspending preliminary work on a nuclear waste processing plant after days of protests by local residents over health concerns. No final decision has been made yet.
Iranian nuclear scientist executed for spying: reports
Official Iranian media say Tehran has hanged a nuclear scientist for spying for the US. However, the circumstances of his life and death remain mysterious.
Parliament ratifies Egypt-Saudi nuclear energy agreement despite criticism
Nuclear energy expansion in Egypt was widely perceived as a threat rather than an opportunity
Japan to cut emphasis on nuclear in next energy plan
Japan is rethinking its energy diet and could announce a shift away from nuclear power as soon as next year. Scrapping nuclear would mean more renewable energy generation, but also a heavier reliance on coal.
Al-Sisi approves Russian loan agreement worth $25bn to establish nuclear plant
The station includes four 1200 MW capacity power units to be implemented over 7 years
Egypt, United States review security situation in Middle East conflict zones
Shoukry, Kerry met on the sidelines of NSS 2016 where the latter also discussed the importance easing restrictions on NGOs
Novovoronezh NPP launches first criticality program of AES-2006 power unit
First stage of criticality ensures additional safety, fuel assembly dummies, says plant manager
Cultural reflections on disaster, five years after Fukushima
Earthquake, tsunami, nuclear meltdown: Fukushima was hit by a triple catastrophe in March 2011. Five years later, reverberations are still being felt in culture – in cinema, theater and literature.