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Rafael Grossi has urged Iran to grant access to all nuclear sites, including those damaged in recent attacks. The IAEA notes no verified status on Iran’s near-weapons-grade uranium since last year’s bombings, while Tehran maintains a peaceful program. The UN Security Council convened to address nonproliferation breaches with major powers split on the response.
The Department of Energy has begun lending up to $4.4 billion to restart three decommissioned U.S. nuclear plants—Palisades, Three Mile Island, and Duane Arnold—to restore about 2.25 gigawatts of power. Big Tech contracts underpin some plants, aiming to deliver carbon-free electricity quickly; critics warn safety and aging infrastructure risk. The Trump administration is backing nuclear as a fast-track energy solution.