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European nations start process to impose 'snapback' sanctions on Iran

The mechanism freezes Iranian assets abroad, halts arms deals with Tehran and penalises any development of its ballistic missile program.

Iran

IAEA Chief says Iran's cooperation with inspectors 'work in progress'

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog warned that the agency is not yet satisfied with Iran's cooperation with international inspectors, just as European leaders appeared poised to reimpose sanctions on Tehran after a series of last-minute meetings failed to reach a diplomatic resolution

Iran

Iran’s FM to hold call with Europeans to discuss nuclear programme

The call comes as the three parties to Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal threaten to reimpose sanctions under a mechanism known as "snapback".

Iran

UN nuclear watchdog official to visit Iran but no inspections planned

Iran has had limited IAEA inspections in the past as a pressure tactic in negotiating with the West, and it is unclear how soon talks between Tehran and Washington for a deal over its nuclear programme will resume.

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Iran says it's ready for nuclear talks if US works to rebuild trust

Iran is set to meet on Friday in Istanbul with Britain, France and Germany, known as the E3 nations, and the European Union’s deputy foreign policy commissioner.

USA

Trump says US could hit Iran's nuclear sites again 'if necessary'

"We will do it again, if necessary!" US President Donald Trump warned after Iran's foreign minister said three nuclear facilities had been badly damaged in strikes in June.

Iran

Iran to consult with Russia and China ahead of European nuclear talks

Iran, China and Russia will discuss Tehran's nuclear activities and sanctions on Tuesday, with the E3 nations set for talks on Friday amid threats of reimposing sanctions.

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Mossad was behind 2020 killing of top Iranian scientist, report claims

New details reveal that the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was carried out with a remote-controlled automatic weapon.

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Experts will assess damage to Iran's nuclear sites, says diplomat

In an interview with Euronews, Malek Hossein Gevzad said that the crisis has brought the Iranian people closer together.

Iran

Strikes on Iran's Fordow facility rendered it inoperable, Israel says

The Israeli assessment contradicts a leaked intelligence report from the US, which suggests that Iran’s nuclear programme has only been set back by a few months.

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US strikes on Iran only set back nuclear plans by months, report says

The report contradicts earlier statements by Trump in which he claimed that the US’ targeted operation on Iranian nuclear sites “obliterated” their programme, setting it back many years.

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Have US strikes ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear sites, as Trump claims?

Post-strike satellite images from the three targets of Operation Midnight Hammer provide a first glimpse into the damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

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'There is no red line that they have not crossed' - Araghchi

Israel says US and Tel Aviv’s early Sunday attacks on Iran were carried out “in full coordination”.

Europe News

Europe’s leaders call for talks, but Iran says diplomacy’s been blown

European leaders are treading a delicate line between tepid support for the US strikes, with entreaties for a return to diplomacy. The Iranians don't seem eager to return to negotiations however.

World News

Iran's missile arsenal remains largely untapped

Despite escalating tensions with Israel, Tehran retains a sophisticated missile arsenal—including cruise, hypersonic, and ballistic missiles—with some capable of reaching over 2,000 kilometres.

Iran

Israel-Iran conflict enters its second week with fresh attacks

Israel and Iran have exchanged fresh attacks as the conflict entered its second week, despite talks between European ministers and Iran's top diplomat, aimed at de-escalating tension, taking place on Friday.

World News

Trump to decide on US joining strikes on Iran within two weeks

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz also said that Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “cannot continue to exist”, as he likened the Iranian leader to a “modern day Hitler” in a post on X.

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What is Iran's Fordow nuclear site and why is it so critical?

After the US bombed the key underground nuclear site in Iran, we take a look at the history and function of the Fordow enrichment facility.

Europe News

EU to influence Iran nuclear talks from sidelines in Geneva

Despite likely being absent from formal negotiations in Geneva on Friday, the European Union is open to dialogue in a bid to influence the next round of nuclear talks between French, German, and British foreign affairs ministers and their Iranian counterpart.

Iran

How did Israel's attacks impact Iran's nuclear programme?

Israel attacked Iran's Arak heavy water reactor, causing no civilian damage. The strikes targeted major nuclear sites and killed 14 Iranian scientists.