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'It wasn’t anything special'

Iranian President downplays injury during Israeli strike

Iran’s President Pezeshkian warns Trump’s actions could ignite war, downplays war injury, and invites nuclear inspectors amid looming UN sanctions and rising regional tensions.

Iranian President downplays injury during Israeli strike

Snapback to take effect:

UN rejects last-ditch effort to delay sanctions on Iran

UN Security Council rejects resolution that would give Iran a six-month extension before sanctions are reimposed.

UN rejects last-ditch effort to delay sanctions on Iran

Iran’s President:

'European sanctions move lacks international legitimacy'

Iran’s President Pezeshkian condemns France, Britain, and Germany for reviving UN sanctions, accusing them of yielding to US pressure and undermining the JCPOA at the UN General Assembly.

'European sanctions move lacks international legitimacy'

IAEA chief:

Iran talks at 'difficult juncture' as sanctions set to return

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns Iran talks are at a “difficult juncture” as snapback sanctions near. Dialogue continues, but Tehran accuses Europe of undermining diplomacy.

Iran talks at 'difficult juncture' as sanctions set to return

Iran denies reports of planned meeting with E3 in Vienna

Iranian official denies reports of a meeting with European counterparts in Vienna as UN sanctions loom.

Iran denies reports of planned meeting with E3 in Vienna

Iran:

'UN vote effectively suspended nuclear cooperation'

Iran's top security body says it will suspend cooperation with the UN's nuclear watchdog following a UN Security Council vote to reimpose sanctions.

'UN vote effectively suspended nuclear cooperation'

Sa'ar welcomes

UN backs reimposition of sanctions on Iran

The UN Security Council fails to stop the re-imposition of sanctions on Iran's nuclear program. Foreign Minister Sa'ar hails the move, saying it will help prevent a nuclear-armed Iran, while Iran vows to respond to “unlawful” action.

UN backs reimposition of sanctions on Iran

After US pressure:

Iran backs down on anti-Israel measure at IAEA

Iran abruptly withdraws a resolution condemning attacks on its nuclear sites, a move Western diplomats say followed intense US lobbying and a threat to cut IAEA funding.

Iran backs down on anti-Israel measure at IAEA

Europe and Iran fail to bridge gap on nuclear safeguards

Talks between Iran and European nations on Iran's nuclear program stall, with UN sanctions set to be reimposed. Tehran refuses concessions, despite Western demands for concrete action, and vows retaliation.

Europe and Iran fail to bridge gap on nuclear safeguards

US Energy Secretary:

'Iran's nuclear weapons pathway must be dismantled'

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright declares that Iran's nuclear program must be "completely dismantled" following joint US-Israeli attacks on its enrichment plants.

'Iran's nuclear weapons pathway must be dismantled'

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'Enriched uranium buried under rubble of Israeli strikes'

Iran's Foreign Minister reveals enriched nuclear material is "under the rubble" of facilities hit in the recent war with Israel, adding to global concerns over the regime's nuclear program.

'Enriched uranium buried under rubble of Israeli strikes'

Amid Western pressure

Iran resumes limited cooperation with IAEA

Iran signs new nuclear framework with IAEA in Cairo, marking first talks since June war with Israel. Tehran demands guarantees before resuming US negotiations.

Iran resumes limited cooperation with IAEA

Nuclear experts

'Iran has no identifiable route to produce weapon-grade uranium'

Institute for Science and International Security report finds that 'for the first time in over 15 years, Iran has no identifiable route to produce weapon-grade uranium in its centrifuge plants.'

'Iran has no identifiable route to produce weapon-grade uranium'

IAEA chief:

'Time running out to resume Iran nuclear inspections'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns time is short to resume nuclear inspections in Iran. Talks continue as Europe threatens sanctions unless Tehran complies and re-engages in nuclear diplomacy.

'Time running out to resume Iran nuclear inspections'

Iran’s FM:

'Ready to resume nuclear talks - if US shows respect'

Iran says it’s close to a new IAEA deal, but demands respect and sovereignty before resuming nuclear cooperation.

'Ready to resume nuclear talks - if US shows respect'

Nuclear watchdog:

Iran grew near-weapons Uranium before Israeli strikes

IAEA reports Iran expanded 60% enriched uranium stockpile ahead of Israeli strikes, raising serious concerns over inspections and verification access.

Iran grew near-weapons Uranium before Israeli strikes

Iran:

'US missile demands sabotage nuclear talks'

Iran says nuclear talks with the US remain possible, but missile restrictions demanded by Washington are obstructing progress, warns such conditions “negate any talks.”

'US missile demands sabotage nuclear talks'

China, Russia slam European push to restore Iran sanctions

China and Russia back Iran in rejecting a European bid to reimpose UN sanctions, calling the snapback move “legally flawed” amid failed nuclear talks and rising tensions over uranium enrichment.

China, Russia slam European push to restore Iran sanctions

Putin to meet Iran’s Pezeshkian amid sanctions showdown

Putin will meet Iran’s President in China following the E3’s announcement that it will reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear non-compliance.

Putin to meet Iran’s Pezeshkian amid sanctions showdown

After 'snapback':

Iran offers nuclear talks - if West shows goodwill

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Iran is ready to resume fair nuclear talks after the E3 moved to reimpose UN sanctions over alleged violations of the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran offers nuclear talks - if West shows goodwill

E3 triggers UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear deal violations

European powers trigger snapback mechanism ahead of October deadline, citing Iran's noncompliance with 2015 nuclear deal following US and Israeli airstrikes.

E3 triggers UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear deal violations

Satellite images reveal:

Iran rapidly cleaning up Israeli-targeted nuclear site

Iran is swiftly clearing a bombed nuclear site in Tehran, likely to erase evidence of weapons work, as satellite images show major demolition.

Iran rapidly cleaning up Israeli-targeted nuclear site

'Terrorism is in its DNA'

Crown Prince urges E3 to sanction Iran over nuclear threat

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calls on the UK, France, and Germany to reinstate snapback sanctions, warning that Iran’s regime is exploiting talks to advance its nuclear goals and evade international oversight.

Crown Prince urges E3 to sanction Iran over nuclear threat

Report: UN sanctions on Iran imminent as E3 acts

Britain, France, and Germany set to begin UN sanctions process this week, citing Iran’s failure to meet nuclear commitments; Tehran warns of harsh response.

Report: UN sanctions on Iran imminent as E3 acts

Clock ticking:

Iran refuses to yield as sanctions deadline nears

As Iran and E3 representatives meet ahead of deadline for reinstating sanctions, a source tells Axios the Iranians "haven't put tangible detailed deliverables on the table."

Iran refuses to yield as sanctions deadline nears

Iran nuclear talks resume amid sanctions threat

Nuclear talks between Iran and Europe to resume on Tuesday, as the Europeans threaten sanctions over Iran’s uranium enrichment program.

Iran nuclear talks resume amid sanctions threat

Khamenei:

'Iran won’t obey US, nuclear standoff unsolvable'

Iran’s Supreme Leader declares Iran’s standoff with the US “unsolvable,” vowing defiance amid nuclear tensions and warning Tehran would never submit to American or Western pressure.

'Iran won’t obey US, nuclear standoff unsolvable'

Report:

Tehran shows readiness to reduce enrichment amid sanctions threat

Iran considers reducing uranium enrichment to 20% as European powers push for renewed nuclear talks and threaten snapback sanctions, the Telegraph reports.

Tehran shows readiness to reduce enrichment amid sanctions threat

Report:

E3 Foreign Ministers' call with Iran hits brick wall

According to an Axios report, a phone call between the Foreign Ministers of Britain, France, and Germany and their Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, failed to make any progress on the nuclear issue.

E3 Foreign Ministers' call with Iran hits brick wall

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'Not yet' time for nuclear talks with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the time for "effective" nuclear talks with the US has not yet arrived, following a pause in negotiations after Israeli and US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

'Not yet' time for nuclear talks with US

Iran defiantly continues talks with IAEA after Israeli strikes

Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with the IAEA despite a recent Israeli-American bombing campaign that destroyed key sites.

Iran defiantly continues talks with IAEA after Israeli strikes

Iranian MP:

'Our missiles can match nuclear destruction, reach US and Canada'

Iranian MP Abolfazl Zohrevand claims upgraded missiles can strike the US and cause nuclear-level damage, warns of an inevitable war unless Iran achieves full power and the US abandons global dominance.

'Our missiles can match nuclear destruction, reach US and Canada'

Iran working with Russia, China to thwart Europe sanctions

Iran says it's working with Russia and China to block European efforts to reimpose sanctions tied to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran working with Russia, China to thwart Europe sanctions

Iran:

'Direct talks with US possible, but no zero enrichment'

Iran’s vice president says Tehran could hold direct nuclear talks with the US if conditions are equal. Tehran has so far rejected Washington’s demand to halt uranium enrichment.

'Direct talks with US possible, but no zero enrichment'

E3:

'We’re ready to trigger snapback sanctions if Iran rejects talks'

France, Germany and the UK warn they will trigger UN sanctions if Iran fails to resume nuclear talks before the end of August.

'We’re ready to trigger snapback sanctions if Iran rejects talks'

No inspections planned

Iran to host IAEA official

The IAEA's deputy head will visit Iran Monday to ease tensions, but no inspections will occur. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi reiterates that cooperation is contingent on new terms.

Iran to host IAEA official

Report: Iran moves key nuclear scientists to safe areas

Iran relocates surviving nuclear scientists to safe areas, as Israel monitors 100 Iranian scientists, The Telegraph reports.

Report: Iran moves key nuclear scientists to safe areas

Trump issues threat to Iran:

'If they restart their nuclear program, we'll be back'

President Trump threatens Iran with a swift response if they restart their nuclear program, following US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in June.

'If they restart their nuclear program, we'll be back'

Iran demands US compensation before nuclear talks can resume

Iran's Foreign Minister says Tehran won't resume nuclear talks unless the US compensates for damages from recent strikes. Demands include financial reparations and guarantees against future attacks.

Iran demands US compensation before nuclear talks can resume

Trump:

Gaza hunger crisis is ‘terrible,’ Hamas is stealing US food aid

President Trump says Iran’s nuclear program was “decimated” and lauds US pilots’ B-2 missions. On Gaza, he calls the situation “terrible,” noting $60 million in US aid hasn’t reached the people, blaming Hamas for diverting food and funds.

Gaza hunger crisis is ‘terrible,’ Hamas is stealing US food aid

Satellite images reveal:

Renewed Iranian nuclear work at Isfahan and Fordow

Satellite images show Iran has reopened a blocked tunnel at its Isfahan nuclear complex, with signs of new construction at Fordow. Expert David Albright warns the regime may be preparing to quickly restore key underground nuclear capabilities.

Renewed Iranian nuclear work at Isfahan and Fordow

Iran, European powers agree to continue nuclear talks

Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with European powers after "serious, frank, and detailed" discussions in Istanbul, the first since last month's bombings of Iran’s nuclear sites.

Iran, European powers agree to continue nuclear talks

Iran threatens to quit NPT over snapback sanctions

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi threatens that Iran will leave the Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of meeting with EU countries which have warned of the reimposition of snapback sanctions.

Iran threatens to quit NPT over snapback sanctions

Iranian President admits: 'Israel dealt powerful blows to Iran'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian tells Al Jazeera Israel struck Iran hard, promising Iran will continue uranium enrichment despite diplomatic overtures.

Iranian President admits: 'Israel dealt powerful blows to Iran'

Iran threatens Gulf security if Europe moves on sanctions

Iranian lawmaker warns that the Islamic Republic could end regional security cooperation if European states trigger the UN snapback mechanism to reimpose sanctions.

Iran threatens Gulf security if Europe moves on sanctions

Trump demands CNN apology over Iran nuclear strike report

President Trump calls on CNN to apologize after Iran’s foreign minister admitted US airstrikes caused “very severe” damage to its nuclear sites - contradicting CNN’s report that strikes had minimal impact.

Trump demands CNN apology over Iran nuclear strike report

Iranian FM:

'Enrichment is dear to us, no plans to stop'

Iran’s Foreign Minister says his country refuses to abandon uranium enrichment, calling it a matter of "national pride."

'Enrichment is dear to us, no plans to stop'

Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul

Iran says it will hold nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany in Istanbul on Friday, amid rising tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul

Europe warns Iran:

'Resume diplomacy or face sanctions'

France, Britain, and Germany issue a stern warning to Iran, demanding immediate resumption of nuclear diplomacy and threatening to reinstate UN sanctions by summer's end if "concrete progress" towards a nuclear deal isn't made.

'Resume diplomacy or face sanctions'

Trump:

'I'm in no rush to talk to Iran'

US President Trump states he is "in no rush" to talk to Iran, despite their desire for discussions.

'I'm in no rush to talk to Iran'

Europe gives Iran August deadline for 'snapback' sanctions

The EU is moving to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran with an August 29 deadline for nuclear progress. This action could trigger a full "snapback" of sanctions by October 15.

Europe gives Iran August deadline for 'snapback' sanctions

Iran: No new date for US nuclear negotiations

Iran delays nuclear talks with the US following Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities. Foreign Ministry spokesman says "no specific date, time or location has been determined" for a meeting.

Iran: No new date for US nuclear negotiations

Israel warns:

Iran’s uranium potentially retrievable after US strikes

Israeli official says that the deeply buried enriched uranium at an Iranian nuclear facility may be retrievable, complicating assessments of US strike damage.

Iran’s uranium potentially retrievable after US strikes

PM's office:

Netanyahu, US Defense Sec. discussed Iran, regional security

Netanyahu's office says the PM and Defense Secretary Hegseth discussed countering the Iranian threat, fostering regional security cooperation, and bolstering the strategic relationship between Israel and the US.

Netanyahu, US Defense Sec. discussed Iran, regional security

Tehran rejects Trump's claim of scheduled talks

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson firmly denies a US claim of a meeting request, contradicting President Trump's assertion of scheduled talks.

Tehran rejects Trump's claim of scheduled talks

UK warns Iran:

'Dramatic sanctions' if UN inspectors aren’t allowed

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy warns Iran of "dramatic sanctions" if it doesn't clarify its nuclear program and allow UN inspectors.

'Dramatic sanctions' if UN inspectors aren’t allowed

French intel chief:

Iran's nuclear program 'very, very delayed' by US-Israeli strikes

France's foreign intelligence chief, Nicolas Lerner, confirms US and Israeli strikes "very, very delayed" Iran's nuclear program by "various months," seriously affecting every stage from enrichment to warhead design.

Iran's nuclear program 'very, very delayed' by US-Israeli strikes

Alma Research Center Analysis:

From war to a diplomatic solution for Iran?

The Iranian Nuclear Program in regional and global perspective.

From war to a diplomatic solution for Iran?

Trump:

'Good chance' for deal with Hamas this week

President Trump anticipates a "good chance" of a deal with Hamas this week to release remaining hostages. He also plans to discuss a "permanent deal" with Iran with PM Netanyahu.

'Good chance' for deal with Hamas this week

UN atomic agency pulls inspectors out of Iran amid threats

Departure follows Tehran's suspension of cooperation with UN atomic agency and rising threats against IAEA leadership.

UN atomic agency pulls inspectors out of Iran amid threats