Topic: #nuclear
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Valar Atomics Ward 250 reactor achieves criticality, beats DOE by 3 months
Valar Atomics' Ward 250 microreactor reached criticality on March 31, 2026, becoming the first full-scale reactor to hit that benchmark under the US Department of Energy's accelerated pilot program, three months ahead of the DOE's July 4 deadline.
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Iran-US draft nuclear accord nears completion with sanctions relief framework
A draft memorandum between Iran and the US outlines nuclear non-proliferation commitments, phased release of $24 billion in frozen assets, and a 60-day sanctions negotiation window. A senior US official said the deal is 75-85% complete, though key gaps remain on ballistic missiles and regional proxies.
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IAEA brokers sixth ceasefire to repair Zaporizhzhia power line
The International Atomic Energy Agency brokered a localized ceasefire on June 5, 2026, to allow repairs to a critical power line serving Europe's largest nuclear facility, which has been offline since Russia seized it in March 2022.