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Japan is set to join the UK, France, Germany, and Italy in issuing a joint statement on Iran's nuclear program. The move underscores growing diplomatic coordination to address concerns about Tehran's nuclear activities.
Iran's foreign minister says a memorandum of understanding with the US is closer than ever, citing progress in indirect talks mediated by Oman and Qatar. He warns that finalizing the agreement depends on Washington's political will and goodwill.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot held a phone call on December 24 to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments, according to Iran's foreign ministry. Araghchi stressed the need for enhanced Iran-France cooperation and diplomatic efforts to reduce Middle East tensions, while Barrot voiced concern over recent regional events.
The IAEA Board of Governors on June 11 adopted a U.S.-backed resolution demanding that Iran provide full details on its enriched uranium stockpile and allow inspectors access for verification. The resolution passed with 21 votes in favor, 3 against, and 10 abstentions, amid heightened tensions after the downing of a U.S. helicopter. Iran rejected the resolution, calling it politically motivated and warning it could further complicate fragile ceasefire negotiations with the United States.
Iran on June 5 vehemently rejected a new resolution from the IAEA Board of Governors, calling it politically motivated. Tehran vowed to continue defending its rights under the NPT, as the resolution demanded full cooperation with inspectors and clarification on uranium traces.
Iran denounced a UN Security Council meeting on its nuclear program as a provocation by Western nations, insisting its program is peaceful. Tehran remains open to dialogue but refuses to bow to pressure, amid stalled negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran warns the IAEA not to become a political tool led by the United States, urging it to act on technical grounds amid escalating tensions over Tehran's nuclear program. The warning follows IAEA criticism of Iran's cooperation, which Tehran dismisses as baseless and politically motivated.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia's 'extremely heinous' attack on a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near the Chernobyl power plant, though no radiation leak was reported. The IAEA confirmed the strike severely damaged a building meters from stored nuclear material. No casualties were reported and the fire was extinguished.
In the 100 days since the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, there have been at least four moments when the two sides appeared close to a peace agreement, only to fail due to deep disagreements over the nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz, and the conflict in Lebanon. Direct talks in Islamabad collapsed after 21 hours, a Lebanon ceasefire was broken by continued airstrikes, and a brief opening of the Strait of Hormuz failed amid a US naval blockade.
