The Day Iran's Nuclear Program Expanded

Iranian media on November 2nd primarily focused on the country's nuclear program. Early reports indicated continued nuclear negotiations, with Iraqchi expressing readiness for talks and Oman inviting the US and Iran to dialogue. However, Iraqchi also denied nuclear material had been moved and reaffirmed enrichment would not halt under pressure. Later in the morning, President Pezeshkian met with senior nuclear industry managers, emphasizing the peaceful purposes of Iran's nuclear program and announcing plans to build 8 new atomic power plants with Russian cooperation. The government also confirmed receiving messages regarding the resumption of negotiations with the US. This expansionist rhetoric regarding the nuclear program became the dominant narrative throughout the day, overshadowing other domestic issues like inflation warnings and regional tensions, such as Maduro's plea for military aid.