Nuclear Energy Now tracks the latest nuclear energy developments across technology, diplomacy, industry trends, and geopolitics.

Nuclear energy, after decades of skepticism following incidents such as Fukushima, Chernobyl, and Three Mile Island, is seeing renewed global interest. Rising electricity demand, the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, climate change-driven decarbonization targets, and growing concerns about grid reliability are challenges that nuclear energy—a reliable, emissions-free energy solution—can help to tackle. But nuclear energy’s comeback brings its own challenges. Nuclear energy must prove cost-competitive, continued public acceptance is paramount, and attacks on nuclear energy facilities emphasize the importance of safeguards.  

Iran Cuts Ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency 

Iran has formally suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), under a new law, barring inspectors and removing surveillance equipment at nuclear facilities. These new restrictions require IAEA inspectors to obtain permission from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, which is dependent on vague security guarantees. This move follows the United States’ strikes last month on three Iranian nuclear sites, which Washington says “obliterated” the sites. Yet, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi warns that the US strikes caused severe damage, but Iran could likely begin enriching uranium again in just a few short months. Meanwhile, Russia’s foreign minister, speaking at the BRICS summit in Brazil, noted that Russia is willing to assist Iran in 

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