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2024 - 11 - 19

Iran’s Nuclear Game: From Drones to Daring Diplomacy!

Assassination Plot - Canada - Geopolitics - IAEA - International Relations - Iran - Nuclear Weapons - Sanctions - Uranium Enrichment

Did Canada just save a former minister from a plot thicker than your grandma's gravy? Get the lowdown on Iran's nuclear antics and the unexpected twists in diplomacy!

Iran has recently been in the news for ramping up its stock of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, a move that has raised alarms across the globe. According to a UN report, uranium enriched at 60 percent purity is just a step away from being classified as weapons-grade, which requires a purity of 90 percent. This increase in enrichment comes as Iran continues to challenge international demands to halt its nuclear program. With tensions mounting, the international community is watching closely, and the stakes could not be higher.

In a surprising turn, Iran has also agreed to cease the production of uranium enriched near bomb-grade levels, as confirmed by inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This cessation reflects a willingness to engage in negotiations, albeit under significant pressure from Western powers and the looming threat of sanctions. Iranian officials have defended their actions, contending that any increases in enrichment are merely strategic leverage in discussions and should not be seen as an outright threat.

Amidst this nuclear chess game, Canadian authorities made headlines by foiling a plot aimed at assassinating Irwin Cotler, a former justice minister and staunch critic of the Iranian regime. Cotler's activism has often placed him in the crosshairs of Iranian operatives frustrated with his vocal stance against their government. This incident marks not just an unusual chapter in Canada-Iran relations but also a significant acknowledgment of the threats posed by foreign agents on Canadian soil.

While the world remains fixated on Iran's nuclear stockpile, the nation’s involvement in global conflicts, such as supplying drones to Russia, has added another layer to the narrative. As the situation unfolds, the interconnections between military actions, diplomatic negotiations, and international sanctions create a complex web that only a seasoned diplomat could hope to untangle.

Interestingly, did you know that Iran's recent uranium enrichment levels are comparable to those of countries with established nuclear programs? This alarming fact underscores the urgency of international dialogue to mitigate tensions. Furthermore, the plot against Cotler shines a light on the broader implications of Iran's foreign policy, which seems to prioritize aggressive tactics even as they navigate the intricate realm of nuclear negotiations. The stakes are undeniably high, and the world will be waiting to see how this high-stakes drama unfolds!

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Iran has increased uranium stockpile enriched to near-weapons ... (Globalnews.ca)

Uranium enriched at 60 per cent purity is just a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90 per cent, according to the UN report.

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Iran to Stop Producing Near Bomb-Grade Uranium, IAEA Says (BNN)

Iran has agreed to stop producing uranium enriched close to the level required for nuclear weapons, according to United Nations inspectors.

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Iran increases its near weapons-grade uranium (Voice of America)

Atomic weapons can be created when uranium enriched to 60% is further enriched to 90%. The enrichment procedure is a short, technical process. However, Iran has ...

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Iran slams new EU, UK sanctions as unjustified (Voice of America)

"While the president of Ukraine has admitted that no Iranian ballistic missiles have been exported to Russia, the measures of the European Union and United ...

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Iran offers to cap enriched uranium stock if UN watchdog scraps ... (The Times of Israel)

European powers set to admonish regime at IAEA meet for lack of cooperation with inspectors; stockpile of 60% enriched uranium has grown in recent months, ...

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Iran has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near ... (Coast Reporter)

VIENNA (AP) — Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels in defiance of international demands, according to a ...

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Iran discusses capping stocks of highly enriched uranium (Financial Times)

Talks with UN nuclear agency signal republic could be willing to make compromises on nuclear programme.

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Iran offers to cap sensitive uranium stock as IAEA resolution looms (Reuters)

Iran has tried in vain to prevent a Western push for a resolution against it at the U.N. nuclear watchdog's board meeting by offering to cap its stock of ...

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'It's not about me': Human rights activist Irwin Cotler on alleged ... (CTV News)

Canadian human rights advocate and former Liberal justice minister Irwin Cotler — who was the target of an alleged foiled assassination plot by agents of ...

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Canada foiled Iran plot to assassinate former minister (The New Arab)

Canadian authorities claimed that they recently foiled an Iranian plot to assassinate a former justice minister, who has been a harsh critic of Iran.

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How Iran's drones supercharged Russia's 1000-day fight in Ukraine (Iran International)

By mid-October 2022, Ukrainian forces began identifying Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones in Russian attacks, confirming their deployment in the conflict.

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Iran defies pressure, increases stockpile of near weapons-grade ... (Business Standard)

Iran has defied international demands to rein in its nuclear programme and has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, ...

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Iran defies international pressure, increasing its stockpile of near ... (CTV News)

Iran has defied international demands to rein in its nuclear program and has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, ...

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Iran warns European powers IAEA censure will 'complicate' nuclear ... (Aljazeera.com)

Tehran reportedly offers to stop expanding high-enriched uranium stockpile during visit by UN nuclear watchdog chief.

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Iran warns France against 'complicating' situation ahead of IAEA vote (Tehran Times)

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned his French counterpart that adopting a censure resolution against the Islamic Republic at the ...

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Ignoring threats, Western powers officially ask UN nuke watchdog to ... (The Times of Israel)

Iranian FM warns French counterpart move will 'complicate matters,' but Britain, France and German said driven by need to pressure Tehran to comply on nuke ...

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European powers, US seek to censure Iran at UN nuclear watchdog ... (Al-Monitor)

Tensions between Iran and Western powers have repeatedly flared since a 2015 deal curbing Tehran's nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief fell apart ...

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Nucléaire iranien: les Occidentaux ont déposé une résolution, mise ... (Le Journal de Montréal)

«Cette initiative (...) ne fera que compliquer le problème», a averti le chef de la diplomatie iranienne, Abbas Araghchi, lors d'un appel téléphonique avec son ...

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L'Iran augmente ses réserves d'uranium proche d'une qualité ... (L’actualité)

L'Iran a défié les demandes internationales de freiner son programme nucléaire et a augmenté ses réserves d'uranium enrichi à des niveaux proches de ceux de ...

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L'Iran ''réagira en conséquence'' à la résolution des pays occidentaux (L'Orient-Le Jour)

L'Iran ''réagira en conséquence'' à la résolution déposée à l'AIEA par des pays européens et les Etats-Unis condamnant le manque de coopération de l'Iran ...

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Western powers move to censure Iran at UN nuclear meet (FRANCE 24)

European powers and the United States have submitted a resolution censuring Iran for its poor cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, diplomats told AFP ...

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UN nuclear chief welcomes Iran's 'concrete step' on uranium stockpile (FRANCE 24)

UN atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi on Wednesday welcomed Iran's "concrete step" on agreeing to cap its stockpile of highly enriched uranium after Tehran ...

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Iran Vow to Cap Enriched Uranium Stock Unconditional, IAEA Says (BNN)

Iran's pledge to cease stockpiling uranium enriched close to the levels needed for nuclear weapons was made unconditionally and is the first time the nation ...

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Iran threatens 'proportionate response' if IAEA resolution passes ... (JNS.org)

Western countries formally submitted a resolution for vote at the Board of Governors meeting this week to censure Tehran over its nuclear activities.

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Iran has offered to keep uranium below purity levels for a bomb ... (The Guardian)

UN inspectorate chief calls Tehran's move a 'concrete step in the right direction', amid threat of restored sanctions.

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IAEA chief says Iran agreed to halt 60% uranium stockpile (Iran International)

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says that Iran has agreed to freeze its uranium stockpile enriched to 60% following his request during recent talks in ...

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L'Iran propose de limiter son uranium enrichi, l'AIEA salue un ... (FRANCE 24)

L'Iran a engagé des mesures pour stopper l'expansion de son stock d'uranium hautement enrichi, selon un rapport de l'Agence internationale de l'énergie ...

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