Nuclear talks with iran

Iran is now enriching uranium to up to 60% fissile purity, close to the 90% of weapons-grade, at two sites, and has enough material if enriched further for six bombs, believes the IAEA.

Grossi has - though slowly - demanded answers from Iran to explain illicit nuclear materials and refusing to accept partial answers that he called "not credible."

Iran, amid US domestic turmoil and new sanctions, is prioritizing ties with Europe, Egypt, and Arab states, while leveraging nuclear talks and intelligence to pressure the US and isolate Israel.

Rafael Grossi: The IAEA found man-made uranium particles at three undeclared locations – Varamin, Marivan, and Turquzabad.

Iran said that it would soon send a counter-proposal to the US via Oman, in response to a US offer that Tehran deemed "unacceptable."

The report comes after a recent special International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report said that Iran had carried out multiple implosion tests.

A new IAEA report reveals Iran carried out undeclared nuclear tests, prompting calls to refer the case to the UN Security Council. Much of the IAEA report is based on evidence from the Mossad.

Khatib said these were related to Israel's nuclear facilities and its relations with the United States, Europe, and other countries, and to its defensive capabilities.

Of course, allowing and blocking uranium enrichment are polar opposites, so the two by definition cannot coexist – or can't they?

Israeli hostage deal negotiators will not travel to Qatar for talks • US-Iran deal will not allow uranium enrichment • IDF intercepts Houthi missile

Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff reportedly presented Iran with a “detailed and acceptable proposal” for a nuclear agreement.