WASHINGTON
Iran rejects US nuclear deal, Israel strikes 12 hours later
Tehran said no to $2.8B offer on April 11. F-35s hit Natanz enrichment site before dawn. Pakistan's mediation effort collapses.
Nuclear
6 dispatches from The Meridian's correspondents
Iran's nuclear programme remains the most consequential proliferation challenge of the twenty-first century. The Meridian's nuclear affairs team, led by Dr. Miriam Stern in Geneva, provides expert analysis of uranium enrichment levels, IAEA inspection reports, centrifuge deployments at Natanz and Fordow, and the shifting timelines for a potential Iranian nuclear breakout. We cover the diplomatic frameworks — from the original JCPOA to its successors — and the military dimensions of nuclear deterrence in the Middle East. Our reporting draws on technical expertise, diplomatic sources, and intelligence assessments to give readers the clearest possible picture of where Iran's nuclear programme stands today.
PARIS
Russia Pulls 198 Workers From Iran Nuclear Plant After Strike
Largest evacuation yet signals escalating nuclear risks as Rosatom warns of 'worst-case scenario' unfolding at Bushehr facility
VIENNA
What is Iran's nuclear breakout timeline in 2026?
Iran's path to weapons-grade uranium could take weeks to months, depending on enrichment levels and international responses.
VIENNA
What is the IAEA and how does it monitor nuclear programs?
The International Atomic Energy Agency serves as the world's nuclear watchdog, inspecting facilities across dozens of countries.
LONDON
UK denies chief's role in US-Iran nuclear talks
Downing Street refutes Guardian report claiming Powell participated in pre-strike diplomatic talks with Tehran
VIENNA
Iran warheads breach Israeli missile shields
Advanced fragmentation weapons overwhelm Iron Dome as civilian casualties mount in Tel Aviv strike