by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent
(Worthy News) – On Monday, Iran announced the construction of a fourth nuclear research reactor in the central city of Isfahan, coming just days after revealing plans for a new nuclear power plant complex in the southern part of the country.
The Iranian State News Agency (IRNA) reported the initiation of construction for a new 10-megawatt “research reactor,” designed to fulfill multiple purposes such as testing fuel and nuclear materials, along with producing industrial radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.
Iran’s nuclear program has faced international scrutiny, with external experts expressing concerns that its ultimate goal may be the development of nuclear weapons. However, Iran asserts that its intentions are purely peaceful and insists its nuclear activities are solely for civilian purposes.
Iran has been subject to a range of U.S. sanctions since Donald Trump’s 2018 decision to exit a 2015 international agreement. This deal was intended to curb Iran’s alleged nuclear ambitions.
In January, Rafael Grossi, the director general of the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reported that Iran was “limiting” its cooperation with the agency, describing the situation regarding Iran’s nuclear program as “frustrating.”
Critics caution that Iran can enrich its substantial uranium stockpile to weapons-grade material rapidly, enabling the development of nuclear weapons, even though Iran publicly denies any intention of pursuing such weapons.
Yet, the credibility of these denials is eroded by the persistent calls from Iranian leaders for the “Death of Israel,” referring to it as the “Little Satan” and advocating for the destruction of the United States, labeling it as the “Great Satan.” Such rhetoric casts doubt on their declarations of pursuing a nuclear bomb.
Copyright 1999-2025 Worthy News. This article was originally published on Worthy News and was reproduced with permission.
Latest News from Worthy News
The U.S. National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) warned Friday that recent calls by al-Qaeda for attacks against the United States highlight the group’s ongoing threat more than two decades after 9/11.
Thousands of mourners gathered Sunday at State Farm Stadium for the memorial of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, where President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and several members of the Trump administration delivered deeply personal and faith-centered tributes.
The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency session Monday after Estonia accused Russia of a “brazen provocation” for sending three fighter jets into its airspace, escalating concerns of a widening confrontation between Moscow and NATO.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday intensified ground and air operations in Gaza City, striking hundreds of targets, eliminating terrorists, and dismantling Hamas infrastructure across multiple fronts.
The Trump administration is moving ahead with a massive arms package for Israel, requesting congressional approval to sell nearly $6 billion in U.S.-made weapons despite international outcry over Israel’s widening war in Gaza and a controversial strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar.
The United Nations Security Council on Friday voted to reimpose sweeping economic sanctions on Iran over its resurgent nuclear program, after strong pressure from European powers. The move immediately drew sharp condemnation from Tehran, which rejected the legitimacy of the decision.
The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, calling it “unacceptable” because it failed to condemn Hamas and recognize Israel’s right to defend itself.