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Syria is cooperating with the IAEA to address nuclear materials left from the Assad era, including several tons found at an undeclared site in Damascus. The agency praised Syria's voluntary declaration and said the material will be placed under international safeguards.
President Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replied to his offer for talks. While details were not provided, Trump called it a positive step. Analysts see potential for renewed diplomacy despite persistent hurdles.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said new US sanctions will not affect Tehran's stance or resolve, stressing the country will continue its foreign policies. He criticized the sanctions as violating international law and reaffirmed Iran's right to peaceful nuclear development.
An expert predicts Kim Jong-un might seek new summits with President Trump, potentially after the US midterms, if North Korea adopts a revised strategy to solidify its nuclear status. This would contrast with Washington's demand for full denuclearization first. Talks have stalled since the 2019 Hanoi summit.
North Korea on August 15 condemned the upcoming Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military exercises between the US and South Korea, calling them provocative and warning of new deterrence measures. Pyongyang accused Washington of pushing the world to the brink of nuclear war, while the US-South Korea command said the drills account for lessons North Korea learned in Ukraine.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's allegations about Iran's nuclear program, calling them baseless and politically motivated. He reiterated Iran's commitment to a peaceful nuclear program under IAEA supervision, and urged the international community to ignore what he called misinformation from Israel.
Iran's Expediency Council declared on September 15 that Tehran will never withdraw from the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil artery. The statement, reported by Fars, underscores Iran's resolve amid stalled nuclear talks and ongoing tensions with the United States.
Iran's parliamentary committee has approved the framework of a nuclear bill, moving it to the full parliament for deliberation. The bill aims to fortify the legal basis for nuclear activities amid ongoing international tensions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the US must end its violations before the two countries can resume dialogue. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions and stalled nuclear negotiations.
