https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-turns-to-russia-for-nuclear-power-as-iaea-oversight-faltersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-turns-to-russia-for-nuclear-power-as-iaea-oversight-faltershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-turns-to-russia-for-nuclear-power-as-iaea-oversight-falters#u171173Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:38:34 +0000Iran is expanding its nuclear cooperation with Russia amid faltering International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) oversight. The two countries plan to jointly construct small modular reactors (SMRs) and expand existing nuclear facilities, such as the Bushehr plant. This cooperation comes as the IAEA faces challenges in monitoring Tehran's nuclear activities.Why it mattersThe expansion of nuclear cooperation between Iran and Russia has significant implications for regional geopolitics and nuclear security. The IAEA's ability to monitor Iran's nuclear activities has been restricted,