International Atomic Energy Agency.
international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons
- Reports this week
- 29
- Active events
- 14
- Connections
- 338
What's happening
Active this week
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Iran objects to the IAEA politicizing technical reports, while Trump claims US success in managing Iran's nuclear program.Well supported13 reports2 developments inside
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Oman is mediating talks between the US and Iran regarding the fate of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, while Trump issues threats against Oman.Well supported133 reports9 developments inside
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Iranian nuclear activities concern Israeli security demands, while Israeli strikes in Beirut threaten US-Iran negotiations.Well supported16 reports8 developments inside
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A Ukrainian drone strike targeted the Zaporizhzhia plant, which is managed by Rosatom, while the IAEA monitors safety.Some support1 report
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Peace talks between the US and Iran are underway in Switzerland, focusing on a potential Lebanese border ceasefire and maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz.Well supported105 reports49 developments inside
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Stan Karanasios and the University of Queensland provide academic input on using the IAEA as a governance model for AI.Some support1 report1 development inside
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OpenAI proposed modeling AI oversight on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during an internal presentation led by Sam Altman.Some support1 report
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Peace efforts regarding US-Iran negotiations are underway, with international bodies noting Pakistan's leadership role.Well supported74 reports9 developments inside
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Peace talks are held in Doha while Iran pressures the IAEA chief regarding its nuclear program.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Iran suspended cooperation with the IAEA concerning the Khondab reactor near Arak.Some support1 report
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IAEA and FAO collaborate with Pakistan on climate mitigation and developing climate-resilient crops.Some support1 report
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Candidates for key UN and IAEA roles are emerging, with Donald Trump expressing reservations about António Guterres' successor.Some support2 reports
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JD Vance discussed a preliminary deal with Iran regarding nuclear inspectors and cooperation to end the war.Well supported36 reports8 developments inside
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Syria announced full cooperation with the IAEA and joined an international coalition against ISIS.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program are underway, complicated by military action in Lebanon.Well supported42 reports17 developments inside
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Talks regarding Iran's nuclear program progress took place.Well supported39 reports10 developments inside
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Trump proposed terms for enriched uranium handover while the IAEA monitors Iran's nuclear activities, which includes minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz.Well supported69 reports2 developments inside
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IAEA standards guide reactor design and waste management practices in Thailand.Some support1 report
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IAEA seeks access to Iranian nuclear sites.Well supported24 reports1 development inside
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The US allegedly attacked an Iranian nuclear facility while it was under IAEA safeguards.Well supported19 reports2 developments inside
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Iran retains a chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz while Trump criticizes the 2015 nuclear agreement.Well supported17 reports
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India reaffirmed its commitment to the UN and peaceful nuclear use, with Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo addressing the IAEA report.Some support8 reports
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Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, spoke in Geneva regarding the nuclear watchdog's role, welcomed by the UN.Well supported35 reports
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UN chief António Guterres condemned a deadly church attack in Jordan, while the IAEA warned Iran regarding nuclear non-proliferation.Some support4 reports
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Conflict involving nuclear status, strikes, and the Strait of Hormuz risks global shipping.Well supported394 reports63 developments inside
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Iraq closed its border crossing with Iran and the IAEA sealed uranium at Isfahan facilities.Some support11 reports
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EPA, IAEA, and Ministry of Agriculture initiated cooperation on food, agriculture, and environmental projects in Sinoe County.Some support1 report
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Netanyahu seeks to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, while critics accuse him and Trump of leading into war.Well supported10 reports2 developments inside
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Former Senegalese President Macky Sall and IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi are noted.Some support1 report
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José Raúl Mulino secured equipment donation from the International Atomic Energy Agency, and a new center was established in Panama City.Some support1 report
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Syria is engaging with international bodies like OPCW and IAEA regarding chemical weapons and nuclear programs, while asserting claims over the Golan Heights and Damascus.Some support2 reports
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is involved in an OA Coordination Centre in Fiji.Some support1 report
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Uzbekistan is seeking US technical assistance and tasking Rosatom with building a nuclear cluster, with oversight consortium formation announced.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Talks regarding the Iranian nuclear program, including potential IAEA inspections and a Memorandum of Understanding with Trump.Well supported31 reports8 developments inside
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CNNC utilizes the IAEA platform to propose and seek cooperation regarding fusion energy applications.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Trump negotiated a deal with Iran, resulting in sanctions release and renewed IAEA inspection requirements.Well supported4 reports
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Israel launched attacks on Iran's facilities while the IAEA reviews the nuclear issue and safeguards cooperation is suspended.Well supported44 reports
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Talks regarding a US-Iran memorandum of understanding are underway, with the Iranian government represented by Masoud Pezeshkian.Well supported87 reports12 developments inside
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Iran's parliament is debating a motion to withdraw from the NPT amid reports of IAEA failing to safeguard nuclear rights.Some support1 report
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A commission is discussing Iran's potential withdrawal from the NPT regarding its nuclear program centered in Tehran.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Sanctions and external pressure are prompting a review of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).Some support3 reports
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IAEA and Pakistan are involved in talks regarding Iran's nuclear program and regional tensions, amidst ongoing strikes against Hezbollah.Well supported11 reports4 developments inside
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JD Vance reports on Donald Trump's views regarding regional peace, focusing on Iran and Lebanon.Well supported8 reports7 developments inside
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Kazakhstan and Belarus observers participate in a joint nuclear drill at the Beloyarsk plant involving Rosatom and Rosenergoatom, guided by IAEA standards.Some support1 report
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Susan Rice criticized concessions made in the US-Iran nuclear agreement, which involved negotiations between the US and Iran.Some support2 reports
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Talks are underway regarding nuclear deal and ceasefire.Well supported151 reports59 developments inside
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JD Vance led negotiations with Iranian officials near Lake Lucerne while the IAEA monitored the nuclear deal.Well supported11 reports4 developments inside
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Nuclear issues are complicating talks while strikes in Lebanon are escalating the wider conflict.Well supported28 reports17 developments inside
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Iran utilizes Hezbollah as a proxy in the region, leading to the collapse of peace talks and political criticism of interim frameworks.Well supported37 reports9 developments inside
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Iran is reportedly undergoing an inspection by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regarding nuclear materials, involving discussions between the administration and John Ratcliffe.Some support2 reports
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A peace plan emerges involving Qatar, NATO, and the IAEA to oversee the Donbas conflict, based on proposals by Honcharenko.Some support1 report
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Israeli attacks on Hezbollah militants continue amid ceasefire talks and discussions on Iran's nuclear program.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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Talks regarding Iran's nuclear program are underway, but they are being negatively impacted by a military campaign in Southern Lebanon.Well supported11 reports
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Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continues, while the diplomatic efforts of JD Vance regarding talks with Iran are stalled.Well supported17 reports4 developments inside
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Iran will invite the IAEA to inspect nuclear sites, and JD Vance may postpone his trip related to the deal.Well supported4 reports
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Donald Trump and JD Vance discussed the technical details of the nuclear stockpile and promoted a new agreement on nuclear issues.Some support2 reports
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Israel allied with U.S. in a war against Iran, leading to damage to the Iranian nuclear program.Some support2 reports
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Trump sought to prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons as Israel launched war against Iran, amid IAEA scrutiny.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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During the G7 summit in Evian, Trump is discussing a tentative peace deal to end the Iran war, while Schumer calls for briefings.Well supported28 reports17 developments inside
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US and Iran signed a peace MoU during the G7 summit in Evian, France, with Vance attending the ceremony.Well supported42 reports14 developments inside
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What's reaching International Atomic Energy Agency
Events traced to International Atomic Energy Agency, step by step, newest first- US strikes near Bushehr nuclear plant challenge IAEA monitoring roleUS strikes near Bushehr nuclear plant challenge IAEA monitoring rolePossible
- India's commitment reinforces IAEA's role in global nuclear safetyIndia's support strengthens the IAEA's mandate for peaceful nuclear science.Likely
- Global nuclear threats may expand IAEA's monitoring scopeThe IAEA faces increased pressure to monitor global nuclear risksLikely
- IAEA oversight may increase over Japan's nuclear waste crisisIAEA oversight may increase due to Japan's nuclear waste and discharge challengesLikely
- Strikes in Zaporizhzhia increase international oversight demands on IAEAThe IAEA may face increased demands for monitoring following strikes in Zaporizhzhia.Likely
- How will the agreement between the US and Iran affect the International Atomic Energy Agency?Iran will invite the IAEA to inspect its nuclear sitesReported
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- Iran nuclear talks may expand IAEA's international supervisionPeace talks may increase international oversight of Iran's nuclear material.Reported
- How does Iran's failure to meet NPT safeguards obligations affect the International Atomic Energy Agency?IAEA faces severe operational limitations due to Iran's non-cooperationReported
Explainers that pass through International Atomic Energy Agency
International Atomic Energy Agency is a step on the way to someone else- North Korea's nuclear threat may increase monitoring demands on NISIncreased international focus on North Korea's nuclear program may raise NIS monitoring prioritiesPossible
- China may face pressure over North Korea's nuclear programIncreased international pressure on North Korea may force China to adjust its strategic support.Possible
- Grossi's nuclear warnings increase pressure on UN Security CouncilUNSC may face increased pressure to enforce nuclear resolutions against North KoreaPossible
- How could the IAEA's policy decisions affect the United Nations' global mandate?IAEA conference decisions may shape global nuclear cooperation and safety standardsPossible
- IAEA conference decisions may inform UN Security Council's security mandateIAEA conference decisions may inform the UN Security Council's security mandatePossible
- How will the talks regarding Iran's nuclear program affect Tehran?Talks on Iran's nuclear program could reshape Tehran's international statusReported
Around International Atomic Energy Agency this week
News at the entities that move International Atomic Energy Agency most-
Donald Trump OperationalNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves International Atomic Energy Agency
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Iran StructuralRussia and Iran are accused of military cooperation, with Iran supplying Shahed drones and Russia sharing data for US attacks.Moves International Atomic Energy Agency
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United Nations StructuralTurkey's Erdogan used the UN General Assembly to stress the importance of Turkish Cypriots' rights in Cyprus.Moves International Atomic Energy Agency
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Austria StructuralIndonesia and Austria deepened strategic collaborations through diplomatic receptions and cultural heritage displays.Moves International Atomic Energy Agency
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Rafael Grossi StructuralRafael Grossi and Rebeca Grynspan are candidates for the UN Secretary-General role.Moves International Atomic Energy Agency
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North Korea OperationalUS imposes sanctions on Canadian firms and blocks transactions linked to North Korea, while Seychelles-linked firms facilitate Iranian transactions.Moves International Atomic Energy Agency
Connections
The 40 strongest of 338, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Rafael Grossi Structural
Rafael Grossi serves as the Director General and chief executive of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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Donald Trump Operational
Trump and the IAEA engage in active policy coordination, negotiation, and conflict regarding international nuclear safeguards and inspection protocols.
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Iran Structural
The IAEA formally monitors and verifies Iran's nuclear program under international safeguards and cooperation agreements.
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United Nations Structural
IAEA functions as a specialized nuclear agency operating under the mandate and oversight of the United Nations.
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North Korea Operational
IAEA monitors NK's nuclear program, which NK consistently rejects and defies international resolutions and calls for compliance.
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Syria Structural
IAEA provides international safeguards, monitoring, and investigation into Syria's nuclear activities and compliance.
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Austria Structural
Austria serves as the host nation, providing the sovereign territory and legal framework for the IAEA's operations.
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Ishaq Dar Operational
Ishaq Dar and the IAEA engage in high-level discussions regarding nuclear stockpile reduction and regional peace initiatives.
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Saudi Arabia Structural
IAEA oversees and monitors Saudi Arabia's nuclear activities under international safeguards and cooperation agreements.
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Zaporizhzhia Structural
The IAEA provides formal international oversight, monitoring, and intermediary services for the nuclear power plant operations located in Zaporizhzhia.
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Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Structural
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran's facilities are subject to comprehensive safeguards and supervision by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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BRICS Operational
BRICS actively monitors, expresses concern, and calls for adherence to IAEA nuclear safety standards regarding attacks on facilities.
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Ali Khamenei Operational
The IAEA monitors Iran's nuclear program, but its findings and access are subject to political rejection and control by Ali Khamenei.
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Constitutional Council Structural
The Constitutional Council utilizes sanctions bills to impose formal limitations on the operational cooperation of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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Bangladesh Structural
Bangladesh is a member state of the IAEA and operates under its international safeguards agreements regarding nuclear issues.
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Romania Structural
Romania holds the formal and ongoing position of IAEA Vice-Governor.
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United Nations General Assembly Operational
The IAEA actively interacts with and influences the mandates and sessions of the UN General Assembly through its technical findings.
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India Structural
India's uranium exports are subject to regulatory safeguards imposed by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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Kazakhstan Structural
Kazakhstan is formalizing a long-term strategic partnership with the IAEA regarding nuclear safety and peaceful use, extending cooperation through 2036.
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Egypt Structural
IAEA provides international oversight and technical support for Egypt's nuclear program, while Egypt actively participates in IAEA governance through resolutions.
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Mohammad Eslami Operational
Eslami actively engages with and challenges the IAEA's mandates and oversight regarding Iran's nuclear program.
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Togo Structural
Togo is a formal member of the IAEA and operates under its cooperation frameworks.
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Wang Peng Structural
Wang Peng's work (INSO) was launched with the formal support and backing of the IAEA.
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Robert Floyd Structural
Robert Floyd serves the IAEA by chairing its advisory groups, establishing a functional dependency.
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Mohammad Eslami Structural
Eslami holds the formal leadership role of the organization monitored and regulated by the IAEA.
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Vienna Structural
The International Atomic Energy Agency maintains its headquarters and conducts major operations in Vienna.
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United Nations Security Council Structural
The IAEA provides technical findings and referrals to the UNSC to support its mandate execution.
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Damascus Operational
The IAEA conducts nuclear probes and is granted access to sites in Damascus to recover nuclear material.
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Pakistan Structural
The IAEA maintains formal oversight and regulatory agreements regarding Pakistan's nuclear program and participates in its governance.
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Tehran Operational
Tehran actively imposes operational limitations on the IAEA's ability to conduct inspections and monitor nuclear sites.
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JD Vance Operational
JD Vance is actively involved in high-level talks and negotiations with the IAEA regarding nuclear access and site visits related to Iran.
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Najat Mokhtar Structural
Najat Mokhtar serves as the Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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Kazem Gharibabadi Operational
Gharibabadi consistently rejects, tracks, and criticizes the IAEA's findings and oversight claims.
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Iraq Structural
IAEA exercised formal oversight of the nuclear reactor program in Iraq.
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Morocco Operational
Morocco actively participates in the IAEA by submitting and sponsoring resolutions.
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Gregory Meeks Operational
Lawmakers associated with Gregory Meeks actively challenge and criticize the standards and inspections administered by the IAEA.
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Kenya Structural
Kenya relies on the IAEA for technical support and oversight regarding its nuclear activities.
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Vietnam Operational
Vietnam is an active member of the IAEA, aligning its nuclear development with the agency's international standards.
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Nigeria Structural
Nigeria holds a seat on the IAEA Board of Governors, indicating formal participation in the organization's international nuclear governance structure.
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Bashar al-Assad Structural
The IAEA conducts international oversight of nuclear facilities and programs related to the regime led by Bashar al-Assad.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
4 events- A Ukrainian drone strike targeted the Zaporizhzhia plant, which is managed by Rosatom, while the IAEA monitors safety.
- OpenAI proposed modeling AI oversight on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during an internal presentation led by Sam Altman.
- Iran suspended cooperation with the IAEA concerning the Khondab reactor near Arak.
- IAEA and FAO collaborate with Pakistan on climate mitigation and developing climate-resilient crops.
October 2026
14 events- Candidates for key UN and IAEA roles are emerging, with Donald Trump expressing reservations about António Guterres' successor.
- Syria announced full cooperation with the IAEA and joined an international coalition against ISIS.
- IAEA standards guide reactor design and waste management practices in Thailand.
- India reaffirmed its commitment to the UN and peaceful nuclear use, with Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo addressing the IAEA report.
- UN chief António Guterres condemned a deadly church attack in Jordan, while the IAEA warned Iran regarding nuclear non-proliferation.
- Iraq closed its border crossing with Iran and the IAEA sealed uranium at Isfahan facilities.
- EPA, IAEA, and Ministry of Agriculture initiated cooperation on food, agriculture, and environmental projects in Sinoe County.
- Former Senegalese President Macky Sall and IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi are noted.
- José Raúl Mulino secured equipment donation from the International Atomic Energy Agency, and a new center was established in Panama City.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is involved in an OA Coordination Centre in Fiji.
- Iran's parliament is debating a motion to withdraw from the NPT amid reports of IAEA failing to safeguard nuclear rights.
- Sanctions and external pressure are prompting a review of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
- Kazakhstan and Belarus observers participate in a joint nuclear drill at the Beloyarsk plant involving Rosatom and Rosenergoatom, guided by IAEA standards.
- A peace plan emerges involving Qatar, NATO, and the IAEA to oversee the Donbas conflict, based on proposals by Honcharenko.
September 2026
4 events- Stan Karanasios and the University of Queensland provide academic input on using the IAEA as a governance model for AI.
- Syria is engaging with international bodies like OPCW and IAEA regarding chemical weapons and nuclear programs, while asserting claims over the Golan Heights and Damascus.
- Uzbekistan is seeking US technical assistance and tasking Rosatom with building a nuclear cluster, with oversight consortium formation announced.
- CNNC utilizes the IAEA platform to propose and seek cooperation regarding fusion energy applications.
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August 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
1 eventJune 2026
36 events- Iran objects to the IAEA politicizing technical reports, while Trump claims US success in managing Iran's nuclear program.
- Oman is mediating talks between the US and Iran regarding the fate of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, while Trump issues threats against Oman.
- Iranian nuclear activities concern Israeli security demands, while Israeli strikes in Beirut threaten US-Iran negotiations.
- Peace talks between the US and Iran are underway in Switzerland, focusing on a potential Lebanese border ceasefire and maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Peace efforts regarding US-Iran negotiations are underway, with international bodies noting Pakistan's leadership role.
- Peace talks are held in Doha while Iran pressures the IAEA chief regarding its nuclear program.
- JD Vance discussed a preliminary deal with Iran regarding nuclear inspectors and cooperation to end the war.
- Negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program are underway, complicated by military action in Lebanon.
- Talks regarding Iran's nuclear program progress took place.
- Trump proposed terms for enriched uranium handover while the IAEA monitors Iran's nuclear activities, which includes minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- IAEA seeks access to Iranian nuclear sites.
- Iran retains a chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz while Trump criticizes the 2015 nuclear agreement.
- Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, spoke in Geneva regarding the nuclear watchdog's role, welcomed by the UN.
- Conflict involving nuclear status, strikes, and the Strait of Hormuz risks global shipping.
- Netanyahu seeks to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, while critics accuse him and Trump of leading into war.
- Talks regarding the Iranian nuclear program, including potential IAEA inspections and a Memorandum of Understanding with Trump.
- Trump negotiated a deal with Iran, resulting in sanctions release and renewed IAEA inspection requirements.
- Israel launched attacks on Iran's facilities while the IAEA reviews the nuclear issue and safeguards cooperation is suspended.
- Talks regarding a US-Iran memorandum of understanding are underway, with the Iranian government represented by Masoud Pezeshkian.
- IAEA and Pakistan are involved in talks regarding Iran's nuclear program and regional tensions, amidst ongoing strikes against Hezbollah.
- JD Vance reports on Donald Trump's views regarding regional peace, focusing on Iran and Lebanon.
- Susan Rice criticized concessions made in the US-Iran nuclear agreement, which involved negotiations between the US and Iran.
- Talks are underway regarding nuclear deal and ceasefire.
- JD Vance led negotiations with Iranian officials near Lake Lucerne while the IAEA monitored the nuclear deal.
- Nuclear issues are complicating talks while strikes in Lebanon are escalating the wider conflict.
- Iran utilizes Hezbollah as a proxy in the region, leading to the collapse of peace talks and political criticism of interim frameworks.
- Iran is reportedly undergoing an inspection by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regarding nuclear materials, involving discussions between the administration and John Ratcliffe.
- Israeli attacks on Hezbollah militants continue amid ceasefire talks and discussions on Iran's nuclear program.
- Talks regarding Iran's nuclear program are underway, but they are being negatively impacted by a military campaign in Southern Lebanon.
- Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continues, while the diplomatic efforts of JD Vance regarding talks with Iran are stalled.
- Iran will invite the IAEA to inspect nuclear sites, and JD Vance may postpone his trip related to the deal.
- Donald Trump and JD Vance discussed the technical details of the nuclear stockpile and promoted a new agreement on nuclear issues.
- Israel allied with U.S. in a war against Iran, leading to damage to the Iranian nuclear program.
- Trump sought to prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons as Israel launched war against Iran, amid IAEA scrutiny.
- During the G7 summit in Evian, Trump is discussing a tentative peace deal to end the Iran war, while Schumer calls for briefings.
- US and Iran signed a peace MoU during the G7 summit in Evian, France, with Vance attending the ceremony.