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Experts warn that Iran's continued construction at the IAEA-uninspected Pickaxe Mountain facility in the Zagros Mountains raises concerns about compliance with the Trump-era MOU. Satellite imagery from June 2026 shows ongoing activity at the site, which analysts suggest could become a nuclear enrichment plant if negotiations fail. The IAEA has not responded to queries about seeking access to the facility.

The US-Iran deal allows UN inspectors access to nuclear sites, according to IAEA chief Rafael Grossi. He confirmed discussions with Iranians about visiting sites and emphasized the need for a strong verification system.

The IAEA chief emphasized 'very strong' nuclear verification in Iran after the Middle East conflict to prevent nuclear weapon development. The United States and Iran are negotiating a broader agreement to end the war, with Iran's nuclear program as a key issue.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi announced that the UN nuclear watchdog will begin inspecting Iran's nuclear sites under a US-Iran memorandum of understanding. He emphasized the need for inspections to supervise the agreement and stated technical work has already started.

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated that UN nuclear inspections in Iran's enrichment sites will proceed despite Tehran's caution. An Iranian diplomat indicated such inspections would occur only after a final agreement is reached, highlighting ongoing disagreements between the US and Iran over the interim deal's provisions.

The U.S. and Iran publicly disagree over nuclear inspections under their interim deal, with the IAEA confirming visits to Iranian sites but Iran delaying them until a final agreement. Ongoing conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon also threaten regional stability.

The U.S. and Iran are in dispute over whether Iran agreed to allow U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites, with President Donald Trump threatening to cut talks if inspections are not approved. A separate plan to resolve a shipping bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz is underway, involving Iran, the U.S., and regional partners, though tensions persist due to ongoing conflicts in Lebanon.

The U.N. nuclear agency head confirmed plans to inspect Iranian enrichment sites under the U.S.-Iran interim deal, but Iranian officials stated inspections would occur only after a final agreement. Public disputes between the U.S. and Iran over nuclear terms, alongside renewed Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, risk destabilizing regional ceasefire efforts.

The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran's nuclear sites to prevent uranium enrichment for weapons, with Iran claiming its program is peaceful. Iran has 441 kg of 60%-enriched uranium, a step from weapons-grade material, according to the IAEA.

The IAEA expects to resume full monitoring of Iran's nuclear activities despite conflicting statements from Tehran and Washington. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi dismissed the 'war of words' between the two sides, and President Donald Trump threatened to halt...

The head of the U.N.'s nuclear agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, stated inspectors will visit Iranian nuclear enrichment sites, a key step in a U.S.-Iran interim deal. Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, rejected this, insisting inspections can only occur after a final agreement. The IAEA has been blocked from accessing these sites since a 2025 war between Israel and Iran.

Iran and the U.S. issued conflicting statements on nuclear negotiations, with Iran denying agreement to U.N. inspections and excluding missile programs from discussions. Israeli forces killed two individuals in southern Lebanon, claiming they were Hezbollah terrorists, while Russia allegedly pressures Belarus to escalate involvement in the Ukraine war. Other developments include France's first Ebola case and Niger's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.

The head of the U.N.'s nuclear agency stated inspectors will visit Iranian nuclear enrichment sites, but Iran insists such visits can only occur after a final agreement. The IAEA has been unable to access these sites since 2025, hindering verification of Iran's uranium stockpile.

The head of the UN's nuclear agency, Rafael Grossi, confirmed that inspectors will visit Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites under an interim US-Iran deal, despite prior access restrictions since the 2025 Israel-Iran conflict. The inspections are critical for verifying Iran’s uranium stockpile, though Iran and the US have provided conflicting statements about their implementation.

The UN nuclear agency head confirmed inspectors will visit Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites under the US-Iran interim deal, a key requirement for verifying uranium stockpile reductions. Iran and the US provided conflicting statements on site inspections, with Iran blocking access to enrichment facilities since a 2025 Israel-Iran war.

The U.S. and Iran are disputing whether Tehran agreed to U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites. A plan to resolve the shipping bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz, involving cooperation with Iran, Oman, and other regional states, is underway. The U.S. and Iran continue negotiations through mediators in Pakistan and Switzerland.

The U.S. and Iran are disputing whether Tehran agreed to U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites, with Iran's Foreign Ministry rejecting U.S. claims. A separate plan is underway to resolve a shipping bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz, involving Iran, Oman, the U.S., and other regional states.

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is incorrect in claiming there are no plans for IAEA inspections of its damaged nuclear sites, asserting that inspections will occur at the 'appropriate time.' This follows Iran's president declaring the country will not negotiate its defensive capabilities during a joint press conference with Pakistan in Islamabad.

The U.S. and Iran dispute whether Tehran agreed to U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites, while a plan to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz is underway. Iran's Foreign Ministry rejected U.S. claims of agreement, and President Trump asserted Iran's concession was necessary for negotiations. The IAEA has not confirmed access to bombed enrichment sites.

The U.S. and Iran are disputing whether Tehran agreed to allow U.N. inspections of bombed nuclear sites, complicating war-ending negotiations. A plan to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz is underway, but Iran has reopened the closure amid renewed fighting in Lebanon involving Hezbollah.

The U.S. and Iran are disputing whether Tehran agreed to U.N. nuclear inspections, with Iran's Foreign Ministry denying access to bombed sites while U.S. officials claim a future agreement. A plan to evacuate stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz is underway, but Iran's closure of the strait amid regional tensions complicates progress. Negotiations between U.S. and Iranian teams in Switzerland continue amid heightened regional conflict.

The U.S. and Iran dispute whether Tehran agreed to allow U.N. inspectors to examine bombed nuclear sites, complicating war-ending negotiations. A plan to evacuate stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz is underway, but Iran has reopened tensions by closing the strait amid renewed fighting in Lebanon.

The U.S. and Iran dispute whether Tehran agreed to allow U.N. inspectors to examine bombed nuclear sites, complicating efforts to finalize a war-ending deal. A plan to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz is underway, but tensions persist over control of the waterway and access to nuclear facilities.

Iran rejected U.S. claims about allowing UN nuclear inspections after U.S. Vice President JD Vance highlighted the return of inspectors as a negotiation breakthrough. The U.S. temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran, allowing oil sales in dollars, while Israel and Lebanon began new talks over a ceasefire. A UN report accused Israel of targeting children in Gaza, leading to allegations of genocide and war crimes.

Iran has refused to allow UN inspectors to access nuclear sites bombed by the US and Israel, despite a memorandum of understanding with the US to end the Middle East war. Diplomatic efforts to resolve broader issues, including Iran's nuclear program and sanctions, are ongoing with a 60-day period for finalizing a deal.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan for talks with officials mediating U.S.-Iran negotiations to end the Middle East war. Discrepancies emerged over IAEA access to U.S.-bombed Iranian nuclear sites, and renewed violence in Lebanon threatened diplomatic progress. A 'de-confliction cell' was agreed to address Lebanon-Israel fighting, and the Strait of Hormuz's openness was discussed.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied scheduling a visit by IAEA inspectors to nuclear sites bombed by the U.S., contradicting claims by U.S. Vice President JD Vance. Inspectors have not accessed the targeted enrichment sites since a 2025 war between Israel and Iran.

Iran's Foreign Ministry denied scheduling a visit by International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to U.S.-bombed nuclear sites, contradicting U.S. Vice President JD Vance's claim of an agreement. The IAEA has not accessed these sites since the 2025 U.S.-Iran conflict. Iran's representative also stated agricultural imports would depend on prices and quality, without directly addressing U.S. President Donald Trump and Vance's comments.

Iran’s president is in Pakistan for talks mediated by officials working to finalize a U.S.-Iran deal to end the Middle East war. Technical teams in Switzerland are addressing nuclear inspections and security issues, while discussions include a de-confliction cell for Lebanon and ensuring openness of the Strait of Hormuz.

Technical discussions between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland aim to finalize a nuclear agreement roadmap, including Iran inviting IAEA inspectors. The U.S. and Qatar will oversee unfreezing Iranian assets tied to agricultural purchases, while deconfliction mechanisms for the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon are discussed.

Iran will continue cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under existing legal frameworks, as stated by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei. The cooperation aligns with approvals from the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Supreme National Security Council, and comes amid efforts to sign a US-Iran memorandum of understanding focused on nuclear oversight.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran would have developed a nuclear weapon and used it on Israel without recent conflicts, but public evidence contradicts this. The UN nuclear watchdog and U.S. intelligence agencies find no active Iranian nuclear weapons program since 2003, despite Iran enriching uranium to near-weapons-grade levels.

Iran has agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into the country, according to US Vice-President J.D. Vance, following initial US-Iran talks aimed at ending the Middle East war. The announcement was made during discussions with Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Switzerland.

Vice President JD Vance stated that initial peace talks with Iran created a 'good foundation' for a permanent war-ending deal. Progress was noted on four key points, including securing the Strait of Hormuz and coordinating a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. President Donald Trump criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over a photo request and Italy's cooperation during the Iran war, escalating tensions that led to Italy's foreign minister canceling a U.S. trip.

Iran agreed to invite International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors into the country, as announced by U.S. Vice President JD Vance after nuclear talks in Switzerland. The U.S. sought this invitation to inspect key Iranian nuclear sites, which were bombed by the U.S. and Israel, with coordination for a visit planned 'this week, maybe as soon as today.'

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland to negotiate technical details of an interim deal addressing Iran’s nuclear program, the war in Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions persist due to recent escalations in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, and Iran’s closure of the Strait, despite a renewed ceasefire in Lebanon.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland to negotiate details of an interim deal addressing Iran’s nuclear program and ending regional conflicts. Talks face challenges due to escalating fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, and Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route.

Vice President Vance traveled to Switzerland for initial nuclear negotiations with Iran, the first direct talks since April. The discussions aim to address nuclear issues and the Lebanon ceasefire amid tensions over Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Mediators from Pakistan, Qatar, and the International Atomic Energy Agency are present, with the U.S. offering access to frozen Iranian funds in exchange for UN inspections of Iran's nuclear sites.

Iran denied inviting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to inspect its nuclear facilities, stating that any wider access depends on ongoing negotiations. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that inspections at the Bushehr nuclear power plant will continue, but access to other sites will hinge on the outcome of talks with the US.

A US-Iran memorandum of understanding failed to resolve key issues like Iran's nuclear program, missile development, and proxy conflicts, deferring critical decisions to a potential future deal. The article attributes the current stalemate to the 2018 US withdrawal from the JCPOA, which led to Iran exceeding uranium enrichment limits and economic sanctions causing internal turmoil.