Institute for Science and International Security
Coverage of Institute for Science and International Security in the Nexus archive.
- Experts say ‘deeply’ concerned over Iran’s work at underground nuclear site
Experts warn that Iran's continued construction at the IAEA-uninspected Pickaxe Mountain facility in the Zagros Mountains raises concerns about compliance with the Trump-era MOU. Satellite imagery from June 2026 shows ongoing activity at the site, which analysts suggest could become a nuclear enrichment plant if negotiations fail. The IAEA has not responded to queries about seeking access to the facility.
- Where NATO alliance stands as Trump meets with Secretary General Mark Rutte
President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday. An analysis was provided by Spencer Faragasso of the Institute for Science and International Security.
- Trump Says Iran Will Suspend Nuclear Program as Hormuz Reopens
President Donald Trump claimed Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening, sparking hope for a war-ending deal. Talks for a lasting agreement are expected to begin this weekend.
- President Trump's negotiating team praised by nuclear experts for walking away from Pakistan talks
The Trump administration's decision to walk away from U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Pakistan was praised by experts for rejecting Iran's enrichment capabilities. Experts argue Iran's uranium enrichment poses a nuclear weapons risk, and a proposed 20-year moratorium on enrichment faced opposition from Senator Lindsey Graham.