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Iranian Scientists Visit Russia Amid Nuclear Tensions

11/20/2025

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Iranian scientists linked to the regime visited Russia on November 7–11, 2024, to advance nuclear weapons research.
The trip was arranged by a front organization for Iran's military body SPND.
It followed an August visit amid rising tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
They sought laser technology and materials, including tritium and strontium-90, from Laser Systems, a sanctioned Russian company.
There is no evidence they received these isotopes.

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Story summary

Iranian scientists linked to the regime visited Russia on November 7–11, 2024, to advance nuclear weapons research.
The trip was arranged by a front organization for Iran's military body SPND.
It followed an August visit amid rising tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
They sought laser technology and materials, including tritium and strontium-90, from Laser Systems, a sanctioned Russian company.
There is no evidence they received these isotopes.