Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call to discuss the progress of Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan and the future of Iran’s nuclear programme. Focus on Gaza Peace Proposal The two leaders exchanged views on the 20-point plan put forward by

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, declared that cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog (IAEA) is now “no longer relevant,” following the reinstatement of international sanctions under the “snapback” mechanism. He specifically stated that the Cairo Agreement, signed last month with the IAEA, is invalidated in Iran’s view. Breakdown of the Statement

The United Nations Security Council voted 9 against, 4 in favour, and 2 abstentions to reject a resolution proposed by Russia and China. The resolution sought to delay the reimposition of U.N. sanctions on Iran. With its failure, the “snapback sanctions” under the 2015 nuclear deal will take effect. Snapback Mechanism Activated The sanctions being […]

Satellite imagery suggests Iran may have carried out an undeclared missile test at the Imam Khomeini Spaceport in Semnan province. The images show scorch marks on the launch pad consistent with a recent launch. No Official Confirmation Iran has not officially confirmed the launch. A parliamentarian claimed that the test involved an intercontinental ballistic missile […]

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ruled out any direct negotiations with the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme. He described such talks as a “dead end” and accused the U.S. of making demands amounting to bullying. Iran’s Nuclear Position Reiterated Khamenei reaffirmed that Iran does not intend to develop nuclear weapons, citing a […]

French President Emmanuel Macron said that United Nations sanctions on Iran are likely to be reimposed by the end of September 2025. He made the remarks after recent talks between Iran and European powers failed to bring what he called “serious” responses from Tehran. Conditions for Delay The E3 group—Britain, France, and Germany—had offered Iran […]

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has resumed limited activities in Iran after months of suspended access. Inspectors were allowed into the Bushehr nuclear power plant to oversee fuel replacement, but Iran stressed this step does not amount to full cooperation. No Wider Access Granted Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that no formal agreement has […]

Senior officials from Iran and the European powers—France, Britain, and Germany (E3)—met in Geneva for urgent talks as the threat of renewed sanctions looms. The discussions focus on whether Iran will allow international nuclear inspections and resume dialogue or face a “snapback” of United Nations sanctions linked to the 2015 nuclear deal. The mechanism expires […]

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia will expel Iran’s ambassador and three other Iranian diplomats within seven days. This marks the first ambassadorial expulsion since World War II. Intelligence from ASIO (Australian Security Intelligence Organisation) indicates that Iran directed two arson attacks: one at a kosher restaurant in Sydney and another at a

Iran has carried out its first independent military drills since its June conflict with Israel, signaling resilience despite suffering major battlefield losses. State media reported that the naval exercises, named “Sustainable Power 1404,” were conducted in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean. Warships launched cruise missiles, drones were deployed against sea targets,