2 h. ago UN nuclear inspectors exit Iran amid rising military tensions

Inspectors from the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have safely departed Iran and returned to Vienna, according to an official statement from the agency. The IAEA is now calling for the urgent restoration of monitoring and verification activities in Iran, which were halted after Iran formally suspended cooperation last Wednesday. The […]

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46 h. ago US strikes set back Iran’s nuclear programme by up to two years, says pentagon

The Pentagon revealed on Wednesday that recent US airstrikes have significantly damaged Iran’s nuclear programme, setting it back by as much as two years. The strikes, carried out on June 22, targeted three key nuclear facilities using powerful bunker-buster bombs and Tomahawk cruise missiles. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said intelligence assessments within the Department of […]

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66 h. ago Russia calls on Azerbaijan to mend ties amid worsening diplomatic standoff

MOSCOW/BAKU – Russia on Wednesday urged Azerbaijan to repair strained diplomatic ties, warning that the current crisis could damage long-standing cooperation between the two nations if left unresolved. Tensions escalated after two ethnic Azerbaijanis died during police raids in Russia last week. In response, Baku arrested two Russian journalists and around 15 other Russian nationals […]

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2 d. ago US strike causes major damage to Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, says FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has confirmed that the US bombing of the Fordow nuclear site caused “serious and heavy” damage to the facility. Speaking in an interview with CBS News, Araqchi stated that the extent of the destruction is still under evaluation by Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation. While the full picture remains unclear, Araqchi […]

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3 d. ago G7 pushes for renewed talks on Iran nuclear deal amid ceasefire

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have called for the immediate resumption of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, following a recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran. In a joint statement released on Monday, they emphasized the need for a comprehensive, verifiable, and long-lasting agreement. Since April, the United States and Iran have […]

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4 d. ago White house rejects claim of minor damage to Iran’s nuclear sites

The White House has rejected a report by The Washington Post that claimed limited damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities. The report said recent U.S. strikes only delayed Iran’s nuclear program by a few months. It was based on secret talks between top Iranian officials, which were recorded by U.S. intelligence. The paper suggested the damage […]

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4 d. ago Trump: We ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear sites, no talks needed

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he is not offering anything to Iran, nor holding any talks. He claimed there is no need for dialogue after the US and Israel attacked Iranian nuclear facilities. “We totally obliterated their nuclear sites,” Trump posted on Truth Social. He compared his stance to former President Obama, saying, […]

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4 d. ago Iran accuses IAEA of double standards, suspends nuclear oversight

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly criticized the chief of the UN nuclear watchdog, accusing him of taking a “destructive” approach that prompted Tehran to halt cooperation with the agency. In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday, Pezeshkian defended Iran’s recent decision to cut ties with the International Atomic […]

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5 d. ago Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months, warns UN nuclear chief

TEHRAN: Rafael Grossi, the head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog, stated that Iran could begin producing enriched uranium in just a few months, despite US claims of success in their military strikes against Tehran’s nuclear program. Grossi’s comments cast doubt on the effectiveness of recent US attacks aimed at halting Iran’s nuclear progress. The US […]

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5 d. ago Iran could produce enriched uranium in months, UN nuclear chief warns

US says strikes hit key Iranian nuclear sites; Trump warns of more bombing if uranium enrichment escalates NEW YORK: Iran could be producing enriched uranium in a few months, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi was quoted as saying on Sunday, raising doubts about how effective US strikes to destroy Tehran’s nuclear […]

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5 d. ago Iran could restart uranium enrichment in months, says UN nuclear chief amid US warning

VIENNA – Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months despite recent US and Israeli airstrikes targeting key nuclear facilities, according to the head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog. The warning raises fresh concerns over the effectiveness of efforts to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said […]

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5 d. ago 71 killed in Israeli strike on Iran’s Evin prison as regional tensions boil over

TEHRAN – Iran has confirmed that 71 people were killed when Israel targeted Tehran’s Evin Prison during a major airstrike on June 23. The attack marked a dramatic escalation, striking not just military or nuclear sites, but also one of Iran’s most symbolic detention centers. Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir said the victims included prison […]

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6 d. ago Iran bans UN nuclear chief amid rising conflict with Israel and US

TEHRAN – Iran has officially barred Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), from entering the country, as tensions continue to escalate in the region. In a major move, Iran also removed IAEA surveillance cameras from several of its nuclear facilities, cutting off key international oversight. This step marks a sharp […]

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6 d. ago Trump rejects claims of $30 billion nuclear offer to Iran, calls reports a ‘hoax’

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has firmly denied reports suggesting that his administration offered Iran $30 billion to develop a civilian nuclear energy program. He accused media outlets of spreading false information and dismissed the reports as “ridiculous.” CNN and NBC News earlier reported that the Trump administration recently considered economic incentives for Iran […]

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7 d. ago Pentagon chief supports Trump’s claim of success in Iran nuclear strikes

WASHINGTON – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth strongly defended the American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, backing President Donald Trump’s claims that the operation was a major success. He criticized media reports that questioned the impact of the strikes. Last weekend, US B-2 bombers dropped massive bunker-buster bombs on two Iranian nuclear facilities, while a […]

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7 d. ago Iran approves bill to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

TEHRAN – Iran’s legislative vetting body approved a bill on Thursday to suspend cooperation with the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The decision follows recent US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Iranian lawmakers had voted in favor of the bill on Wednesday, just after a ceasefire ended a […]

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7 d. ago Iran rejects new US nuclear talks, downplays impact of strikes

TEHRAN – Iran denied on Thursday any plans to resume nuclear talks with the United States following a 12-day war with Israel. Iranian officials also dismissed claims about severe damage caused by recent US strikes on their nuclear sites. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called speculation about new negotiations “unfounded” and said Tehran has no […]

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8 d. ago Russia urges Iran to keep working with UN nuclear watchdog amid rising tensions

Moscow has called on Iran to continue cooperating with the UN’s nuclear watchdog despite new tensions in the region. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made the statement on Thursday after Iran’s parliament approved a bill to suspend collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This bill followed recent Israeli and US airstrikes on Iran’s […]

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9 d. ago Iran’s nuclear program crippled by US strikes, says CIA amid conflicting reports

Iran’s nuclear program has suffered severe damage following recent US airstrikes, according to CIA Director John Ratcliffe. He revealed that newly gathered intelligence from a trusted source confirms the destruction of major facilities, including Natanz, Fordow, and Esfahan. Ratcliffe stated that rebuilding the infrastructure would take several years, significantly delaying Iran’s nuclear capabilities. However, the […]

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9 d. ago Trump declares ‘victory for all’ despite doubts over US strikes

United States President Donald Trump has declared a “victory for everybody” as the ceasefire that ended 12 days of fighting between Iran and Israel continues to hold, despite uncertainty over the effectiveness of US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Trump, speaking in The Hague where he attended a NATO summit on Wednesday, said his decision […]

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