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'No choice but to build atomic bomb': IRGC-linked media urges Iran to pursue nuclear weapon despite US deal

Iran has argued that it has "no choice" but to develop a nuclear weapon to guarantee its security, despite Tehran's recent commitment under a preliminary agreement with the United States not to pursue nuclear arms, according to a media report linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The Times of India

Israel and Lebanon hail Washington deal, rejected by Hezbollah

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Israel and Lebanon hailed an agreement signed Friday with the United States to pave a way towards peace on their front in the Middle East war, while Iran-backed Hezbollah warned the deal would thwart plans to resolve the broader conflict.

Bangkok Post

UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs ‘very strong’ verification

TEHRAN - Iran’s pledge not to build a nuclear weapon will need “very strong” verification, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

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Iran nuclear pledge needs 'very strong' verification after war, IAEA chief says

A "very strong verification system" is needed in Iran to ensure the Islamic republic keeps its pledge not to develop nuclear weapons after the conflict in the Middle East ends, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said on Friday. Iran's nuclear programme remains a key sticking point as Washington…

France 24

'Very strong' nuclear verification needed in Iran after war: IAEA head

Following the Middle East conflict, the UN atomic watchdog chief stressed the urgent need for robust verification in Iran to prevent nuclear weapons development. IAEA head Rafael Grossi stated that while Iran denies such intentions, strong oversight is crucial. Talks are underway regarding Iran's uranium stockpile, with options including downblending…

The Economic Times

Tehran labels framework deal 'US defeat' as Trump threatens to halt talks

Iranian key negotiator hailed the US–Iran framework deal as a “declaration of US defeat,” while Trump warned that talks would end immediately if reports that Tehran is seeking to impose tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz prove to be true.

Euronews

UN watchdog chief says Iran's nuclear inspections 'going to happen'; Tehran rebuts

Iranian officials were quick to rebut Rafael Grossi's, the chief of the UN nuclear watchdog, remark as deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said no agreement had been reached on inspections of the facilities attacked during the conflict and stressed that any future access would depend on a comprehensive settlement between…

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UN watchdog says Iran nuclear inspections 'going to happen'

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi confirmed inspections at Iranian atomic sites are imminent, following a preliminary deal between Tehran and Washington. While the exact timing remains under discussion with Iran, Grossi emphasized the agreement explicitly mandates IAEA supervision of nuclear activities. This comes amidst conflicting statements from Iran and…

The Economic Times

Rubio insists strait of Hormuz will be toll-free as he arrives for Gulf meeting

US secretary of state seeks to reassure UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain over security and US-Iran ceasefire deal

The Guardian - UK

Witkoff Says Iran Has Invited IAEA Inspectors Back to Nuclear Sites as New Talks Begin

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Iran has agreed to allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to return to key nuclear facilities.

International Business Times

‘Iran just basically put its wish list into this’: The Trump-Iran agreement gives Iran a free pass on nuclear treaty violations pending final deal

The memorandum’s minimum nuclear weapons requirement is just making Iran downblend its close-to-bomb-status enriched uranium, which is reversible, nuclear weapons expert says.

Fortune

Inside Putin's Fiery St. Petersburg Rant: Nuclear Enriched Uranium, Trump Defended, and the Threat to Europe

Vladimir Putin defended Donald Trump and addressed nuclear concerns at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, highlighting Russia's diplomatic role amid tensions in Iran and Ukraine.

International Business Times UK

IRGC threatens regional energy assets as Iran trades strikes with Israel

An IRGC source warned that any further attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure would trigger strikes on energy assets in the broader region, after Israel struck Iran's Karun petrochemical plant in Khuzestan and the IRGC responded within the hour by hitting facilities in Haifa.

Euronews

UAE nuclear plant attack 'serious compromise of nuclear safety': IAEA

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has declared a recent drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant in the UAE a serious compromise of nuclear safety. The United Arab Emirates has blamed pro-Iran militants for the incident. The attack targeted an electricity facility, raising concerns about potential shutdowns.

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Bangkok Post

UN nuclear watchdog raises 'proliferation' fears over Iran sites

VIENNA - The UN nuclear agency reaffirmed in a confidential report seen by AFP on Thursday that a lack of access to Iran's nuclear material posed a "proliferation concern" and called on Teheran to act "constructively".

Euronews

Drone attack on UAE's Barakah more dangerous than Zaporizhzhia, IAEA chief tells Euronews

Rafael Grossi told Euronews the drone strike on the operating UAE nuclear plant posed greater risks than Zaporizhzhia because its reactors were live at the time of the attack, warning that tonnes of nuclear material could have triggered a radiological accident with "very, very serious consequences".

Euronews

Kazakhstan open to hosting Iran's uranium stockpile if nuclear deal is reached

Kazakhstan has offered to store Iran’s near-weapons-grade uranium to break the deadlock in US–Iran talks, as IAEA chief Grossi backed the neutral plan.

The Times of India

'Yet another propaganda ploy': Kyiv denies Russian claim of drone strike on nuclear plant

Ukraine on Sunday rejected Russian claims that it had carried out a drone strike on the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, as both sides exchanged accusations following fresh attacks amid the ongoing war.

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The Guardian - UK

UAE blames Iran or proxies for strike near nuclear plant, as Trump tells Tehran ‘clock is ticking’

Abu Dhabi denounces ‘dangerous escalation’ as Iran war ceasefire grows more precarious, and US president voices impatience at stalemate

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump again declares ‘we’ve already won’ as he pressures Tehran to make a deal

President Donald Trump said even though the U.S. has ‘already won,’ he wants to win by a ‘bigger margin’

The Independent UK

Iran uranium stockpile could build 10 nuclear bombs UN agency warns

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Talks to end the war in Iran stall as economies feel the impact of rising energy costs

Talks between Iran and the United States on ending the war seemed stalled Wednesday, despite U_S_ President Donald Trump earlier claiming Iran had informed his administration that it was in a “State of Collapse.”

Euronews

At least 21 killed in Russia's strikes on Ukraine on Chernobyl anniversary

Russian strikes killed at least 21 across Ukraine over the weekend and into Monday as Kyiv struck a Russian oil refinery, while Zelenskyy and IAEA warned of renewed nuclear risks at Chernobyl.

The Independent UK

4 vying to be the next UN chief try to set themselves apart as race heats up

Four candidates vying to lead the United Nations have spent hours being grilled about their views on issues from restoring global peace to ending escalating poverty

The Guardian - UK

US ‘restricts intelligence sharing with South Korea’ after minister identified suspected nuclear site

Washington reportedly limits satellite data after minister spoke publicly about suspected facility in North Korea

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