Topic: Mohamed ElBaradei

IAEA report: Iran tested advanced nuclear warhead design

Portions of an IAEA report that were previously unpublished show evidence that Iran may have experimented with a more advanced nuclear warhead than thought. The news comes as talks with the West have largely stalled.

Mohamed ElBaradei looks to US to fix nuclear system 'in tatters'

As head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Mohamed ElBaradei says the world has not done well in preventing nuclear proliferation. But ElBaradei has high hopes for the Obama administration.

Iran nuclear program: Clock is ticking as uranium collects

It's amassing low-enriched uranium at the rate of 2.75 kilograms per day – enough to give Iran nuclear program enough feedstock for two bombs by February, by one estimate.

Iran stalls nuclear program deal as clock ticks towards sanctions

Iran has 'responded' to a nuclear swap deal. But the IAEA won't say if Iran said 'yes' or 'no.' It appears Iran is making fresh demands. If so, sanctions from the US may be coming soon.

Draft of Iran nuclear deal: Start of a thaw in relations with US?

The tentative Iran nuclear deal could be the beginning of a shift from a dominant antagonism to an openness to addressing mutual interests, some diplomatic experts say.

Iran nuclear talks: Will fuel swap be finalized?

The meeting between Iran and world powers was off to a 'good start,' said the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and discussion of a nuclear-fuel swap would continue Tuesday.

Obama's Nobel Peace Prize hailed and questioned

Nuclear talks: Iran agrees to meet US, world powers twice more in October

Iran appeared to understand there was new urgency on the nuclear issue, agreeing at the Geneva talks to open its second enrichment facility to inspectors.

Obama says Iran must take 'concrete steps' on nuclear issues

The talks in Geneva were historic, but some experts say Iran gained prestige without having to concede much.

Is Iran hiding other secret nuclear sites?

Iran may have built a shadow infrastructure to provide the raw material for building nuclear weapons, experts say.

Iran nuclear talks in Geneva: What is Tehran's strategy?

At a midday break, diplomats said the tone has been "civil" but a US official says Iran's delegation lacks the 'cohesion and confidence' to make a deal.

Obama accuses Iran of secret nuclear facility

Ahead of G-20 meetings on Friday, Obama said the nuclear facility underscores Iran's 'continued unwillingness to meet its obligations' under international agreements.

World powers tell Iran to answer fast on nuclear talks

Officials from Germany and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council met in Frankfurt Wednesday.

Iran gives IAEA more access to nuclear sites

The move comes days before the UN nuclear watchdog will release a report on Iran's nuclear program that is expected to be critical.

Day 5 of Iran protests: Where do we stand?

As tens of thousands marched in Tehran Wednesday, the government moved to recount ballots and crack down on bloggers and news websites.

Opinion: World's nuclear watchdog needs a strong and wily chief

Promoting peaceful atomic energy while keeping nuclear weapons in check will require a strong International Atomic Energy Agency. Its current struggle to pick a new director shows how high the stakes are.

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US officials weigh Iran's nuclear weapons capability

Defense Secretary Gates said Tehran was not close to having a bomb. A new report in which senior advisers to Obama participated urges further sanctions.

Tehran to Washington: Get used to a nuclear Iran

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Bush, at the U.N., warns world again of extremist threats

He also singles out Iran's pursuit of a nuclear program as endangering international security.

Opinion: The alternative to an Israeli attack on Iran

Serious diplomacy, not military action, will bring regional security.

Can Syria avoid sanctions with a U.N. nuclear inspection?

An IAEA team visits the site of an alleged nuclear weapons facility bombed by Israel in September.

Nuclear report: parsing Iran's intent

As UN nuclear watchdog meets in Vienna, sparring is sharp over Iran's goals for its program.