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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
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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,