Iranian foreign relations
US president Donald Trump faces a critical juncture in his long-standing confrontation with Iran, as the UN's nuclear watchdog has found evidence that Tehran is in breach of its non-proliferation agreement for the first time in 20 years. The International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) report has
Iranian foreign relations
As concern about a potential Israeli strike on Iran mounts, the United States has withdrawn diplomats from Iraq and authorized the voluntary departure of U.S. military family members from the Middle East. This move comes as efforts by the Trump administration to broker a deal to cut off Iran&
Iranian foreign relations
Iran has warned that it will accelerate its nuclear program by building a new enrichment site and increasing uranium production, after a UN nuclear watchdog censured the country for failing to uphold its nonproliferation obligations. The move follows growing concerns that Israel may launch a strike against Iran's
Iranian foreign relations
As tensions rise between the West and Iran over its nuclear program, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) plays a crucial role in ensuring Tehran's compliance. The IAEA's work, however, is impacted by Iran's decision to limit access to its nuclear sites and cameras,
Iranian foreign relations
Iran's intelligence operation, which has reportedly seized thousands of classified Israeli documents, has sent shockwaves through the Israeli intelligence community, with Tehran warning that it has the capability to directly target and destroy Israel's secret nuclear facilities. Amidst escalating tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv, Iran&
Iranian foreign relations
The Iran-US nuclear standoff has exacerbated the inherent weaknesses of the nuclear arms control regime, with Iran continuing to enrich uranium despite US pressure. The crisis deepened when US President Donald Trump threatened military action if Iran failed to sign a new nuclear deal, with Trump stating, "They won&
Iranian foreign relations
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi has cautioned that a potential Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities could further push Tehran towards developing nuclear weapons. Grossi stated that such an act could solidify Iran's determination to pursue a nuclear weapon or withdraw from the
Foreign ministers
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stressed that uranium enrichment is a core national need, dismissing concerns from Western nations about nuclear proliferation. Araghchi emphasized that Iran's right to enrich uranium has been a central issue in past and current nuclear negotiations, citing the need for Iran to
Foreign ministers
Peace talks in Istanbul have added a new dimension to the search for a diplomatic solution between Russia and Ukraine, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. Despite the progress, the situation in Gaza remains dire, with the UN saying aid deliveries are severely restricted and describing the current flow of
Mediation
The US president, Donald Trump, claimed on May 28 that he personally intervened to stop Israel from attacking Iran's nuclear facilities during a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This revelation has sparked intense debate over the contrasting views of the two countries on Iran's
Foreign ministers
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has warned that Tehran will no longer discuss its nuclear program with European officials if the UK aligns with US demands to eliminate Iran's uranium enrichment facilities. The sudden escalation comes after Peter Mandelson, the UK's Ambassador to Washington,
Mediation
Iranian Vice President and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, has expressed optimism that US inspectors will be granted a license to check Iran's nuclear facilities if an agreement is reached between Iran and the US. Eslami believes that accepting Iran's position on its
