The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has, for the first time in 20 years, referred Iran to the UN Security Council over its failure to cooperate with investigations into uranium traces found at undeclared sites. The resolution, backed by the US, UK, France, and Germany, was passed with 23 votes in favor, while Russia, China, and Niger opposed.
Iran warned it is prepared to respond forcefully to any aggression after Donald Trump questioned the survival of the Iran-US ceasefire. Tehran reiterated that uranium enrichment is non-negotiable while demanding sanctions relief, maritime security, release of frozen assets, and regional peace through Pakistan-mediated talks
Iran’s foreign minister will hold a call with France, Germany and the UK as a European deadline looms for triggering UN sanctions under the “snapback” clause of the 2015 nuclear deal. The IAEA’s blocked access remains central to the standoff
Iran has agreed to host a technical team from the IAEA in the next few weeks to discuss cooperation modalities, amid ongoing tensions and indirect negotiation possibilities with the US and EU.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since the Iran-Israel war began, attending an Ashoura ceremony. Amid tensions with the US and Israel, Khamenei’s presence marked a symbolic return following reports of his wartime seclusion
Uranium enrichment involves increasing uranium-235 content using centrifuges. While Iran claims peaceful intentions, its enrichment to 60% raises global concerns, as 90% is considered weapons-grade
Natanz’s centrifuges and Fordow’s hardened underground facility are central to Iran’s uranium enrichment efforts. With uranium levels now enriched up to 60%—dangerously close to weapons-grade—and IAEA inspectors unable to access the sites post-strike, Iran’s stockpile is now effectively unmonitored
