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Nuclear Inspectors Exit Iran After Cooperation Halt, Says UN Watchdog

July 4, 2025, 6:57 pm

Iran has formally cut back its cooperation with the UN nuclear agency, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The step comes after a 12-day war with Israel and included joint Israeli-US military attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. Therefore, IAEA inspectors have departed Iran, while the agency is calling on Tehran to reinstate vital monitoring activities.

The step, which was endorsed by Iranian lawmakers, further tightens nuclear diplomacy as well as raises international suspicions about uranium enrichment and openness.

Inspectors Depart Iran Following Conflict

“An IAEA team of inspectors today safely departed from Iran to return to the agency headquarters in Vienna, after staying in Tehran throughout the recent military conflict.” The agency tweeted on X that it’s on-the-ground presence amidst the conflict was invaluable.

An IAEA team of inspectors today safely departed from Iran to return to the Agency headquarters in Vienna, after staying in Tehran throughout the recent military conflict. pic.twitter.com/65YQcDL7Ik

— IAEA – International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ (@iaeaorg) July 4, 2025

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi emphasized the importance of resuming monitoring and verification as soon as possible. He referred to it as “indispensable” for nuclear monitoring.

Iranian Parliament Votes to Stop Cooperation

Iran’s suspension went into effect on Wednesday and that too one day before. On June 25, the Iranian parliament strongly supported the action. Lawmakers approved the measure after a ceasefire entered into force.

The bill seeks to safeguard Iran’s nuclear rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The legislation particularly underscores the right to enrich uranium, according to Iranian media. The government maintains that suspension of cooperation is a legal assertion of national sovereignty.

U.S. Reaction and Stalled Negotiations

Washington denounced Iran’s action, and the U.S. labeled it “unacceptable” and asked Iran to resume negotiations. Negotiations had been suspended after Israel launched military strikes on June 13. The U.S. maintains that sustained diplomacy is essential to prevent further nuclear escalation.

The IAEA now faces a hard decision as it cannot monitor Iran’s nuclear activity without access. The situation is tense as the world awaits Tehran and major powers’ reactions in the days ahead.

Iranian Official Warns of Escalation if US Backs Israeli Attacks

June 20, 2025, 4:00 am

The US entering Israeli strikes would be “hell for the whole region”, Iran’s deputy foreign minister has warned.

Saeed Khatibzadeh stated this is “not America’s war” and if US President Donald Trump does enter, he will forever be remembered as “a president who entered a war he doesn’t belong in”.

He declared US engagement would make the conflict a “quagmire”, perpetuate aggression and postpone the end of the “brutal atrocities”.

Missile Attacks and Rising Tensions

The remarks followed Iranian missile attack on the Soroka hospital in southern Israel. Iranian state media said the attack focused on a military location adjacent to the hospital, but not the hospital itself.

Israel’s Health Ministry reported 71 individuals were hurt in the assault on the Soroka Medical Centre.

In the meantime, Israel’s army stated it had struck Iran’s nuclear facilities such as the “inactive” Arak heavy water reactor and Natanz complex.

Tehran has not reported a casualty update in Iran from Israeli strikes.

US White House Awaits Trump’s Decision

The newest attacks occur at a pivotal moment. On Thursday, the White House announced Trump would determine if and how the US becomes directly involved in the conflict in the next two weeks.

Speaking in a interview Khatibzadeh insisted that “of course, diplomacy is the first option”, but said but while bombardment continues “we cannot start any negotiation”.

He repeatedly called Iran’s attacks on Israel “self defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter” and said “we were in the middle of diplomacy” when in a major escalation of the conflict on 13 June, Israel launched attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, killing several top generals and nuclear scientists.

Nuclear Deal Breakdown and US President Trump’s Role

The deputy foreign minister called the conflict “unprovoked” and “unnecessary”.

Responding to Trump‘s repeated comments that the conflict could have been avoided if Iran had accepted a nuclear deal, Khatibzadeh said they were negotiating until Israel “sabotaged” discussions by launching attacks Iran.

“We were planning to have the sixth round of nuclear talks in Muscat, and we were actually on the verge of reaching an agreement,” he said.

“President Trump knows better than anybody else that we were on the verge of reaching an agreement.”

Diplomatic Channels and Nuclear Allegations

He also condemned Trump’s “baffling and contradictory” Twitter posts and interviews, which he claimed suggested “that Americans have been aware and have participated” in the conflict.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi have been reported to have talked on the phone multiple times since Friday, in an effort to secure a diplomatic resolution of the crisis, Reuters said.

Araqchi told Tehran would not resume negotiations until the attacks were halted by Israel, three diplomats told the news agency and requested not to be named because of the delicacy of the situation.

Israel has accused Iran of recently “steps to weaponise” its stockpile of enriched uranium, which can be utilized for nuclear bombs or power plants. Iran has forever maintained that its nuclear programme is purely peaceful.

IAEA Statement and Iran’s Response

On Friday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) – the UN nuclear watchdog – reported that Iran had accumulated enough uranium enriched to 60% purity – a mere technical step from weapons grade, or 90% – to potentially produce nuclear bombs.

“This is nonsense,” Khatibzadeh said in response. “You cannot start a war based on speculation or intention.

“If we wanted to have a nuclear bomb, we would have had it way before.

“Iran has never developed any programme for nuclear weaponisation of peaceful nuclear activities. Bottom line.”

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said that nuclear facilities “must never be attacked, regardless of the context or circumstances, as it could harm both people and the environment”.

G7 Summit and Prospects for Dialogue

Khatibzadeh also discussed potential diplomatic channels after a G7 summit in Canada.

He said: “What we are hearing from Europeans is that they would like to get back to diplomacy at a ministerial level”.

“They are going to have a meeting in Geneva and we are very much happy that finally they have to come and talk at the table about the issues at hand.”

Iran-Israel War Escalates as Hospital Hit and Trump Weighs US Military Intervention

June 19, 2025, 4:41 pm

Iran-Israel war escalates rapidly as Iranian missiles strike a major hospital in southern Israel. The surprise attack on Soroka Medical Centre in Beersheba pushes the conflict into a dangerous new phase, now entering its seventh day. Both nations target military and nuclear sites with increasing ferocity, while global tensions soar. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump signals possible intervention, intensifying fears of a wider regional war.

Hospital Struck as Conflict Intensifies

The Israeli Defence Forces confirmed Iranian missiles hit Soroka Medical Centre, Israel’s largest hospital in southern Beersheba, causing “extensive damage.” Multiple strikes hit the region, injuring at least 47 people, according to rescue officials and hospital staff.

In retaliation, Israel attacked Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor, a critical nuclear site vital to Iran’s atomic infrastructure. The strike followed evacuation warnings issued to nearby towns and cities. Israeli leaders directly blamed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for escalating the violence. The IDF vowed to intensify operations and warned of stronger counterattacks against Iran’s growing aggression.

Iran-Israel War: Trump and Putin Enter Crisis

As the conflict escalates, senior US officials prepare for possible military strikes against Iran, Bloomberg reported. At the White House, Trump told reporters, “I may do it, I may not do it…I mean, nobody knows what I’m going to do.” He added, “I like to make the final decision one second before it’s due because things change, especially with war.”

Meanwhile, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin offered to mediate between Iran and Israel. He proposed a settlement that allows Iran a peaceful atomic program while addressing Israel’s long-standing security concerns. “We have shared our proposal with Israel, Iran, and the United States,” Putin said.

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, reaffirmed that Iran will not seek nuclear weapons, stating, “We are committed to diplomacy and peaceful resolution.”

European diplomats will hold nuclear talks with Iran on Friday. However, US participation remains uncertain as diplomatic efforts continue.

At Least 10 Dead in Israel, 128 in Iran as Cross-Border Strikes Escalate

June 15, 2025, 11:54 pm

Tensions between Israel and Iran surged over the weekend as both countries launched deadly airstrikes on each other’s territories, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction. The escalation marks one of the most intense flare-ups in the region in recent years, with officials on both sides vowing further action.

Deadly Toll in Israel After Iranian Strikes

Israeli authorities confirmed that 10 people, including two children, were killed in a fresh wave of Iranian missile attacks that struck residential areas across northern and central Israel on Saturday night. More than 100 others were injured in the strikes, which marked a second consecutive night of Iranian retaliation.

Among the hardest hit areas was Bat Yam, near Tel Aviv, where a 10-storey apartment building was struck. Six people, including a 10-year-old boy and an eight-year-old girl, died in the blast. Rescue workers described a chaotic scene, with survivors trapped under rubble and others suffering from smoke inhalation.

“We started triaging people while the building was still on fire,” said rescue paramedic Ori Lazarovich. “People came out all grey, covered in soot and ash… Some were crying and holding their family members. I saw fear in their eyes.”

In the northern Arab town of Tamra, four more civilians were killed in separate strikes. A woman living near the Bat Yam blast zone told, “We’ve been here 24 years and now we have to start over. I’m holding myself back from crying.”

Visiting the site, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Iran for the “premeditated murder of civilians” and promised the Islamic Republic would pay a “very heavy price.”

Iran Hit by Major Israeli Air Assault

Iranian authorities reported that 128 people were killed and around 900 injured following Israeli airstrikes across Tehran and other key locations. Iran’s oil ministry confirmed that a major oil depot in Shahran, Tehran, was hit. Israel claimed to have struck over 80 targets, including the Iranian Ministry of Defense and hidden nuclear archive facilities.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a public warning in Farsi, urging Iranian citizens to evacuate all weapons manufacturing sites. “For your own safety… do not return until further notice,” IDF spokesman Avichay Adraee said.

Global Reactions and Future Outlook

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that Iran had the right to defend itself from Israeli aggression and called for an end to the strikes. Meanwhile, former Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi, speaking from exile, said the attacks had “re-energised” regime opponents.

In the United States, President Donald Trump told ABC News that American involvement in the conflict “is possible” and said he would be open to Russian President Vladimir Putin mediating between the two nations.

Israel-Iran Trade Fire, Spark Fears of Full-Scale War

June 14, 2025, 1:14 pm

In a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran and Israel exchanged multiple waves of missile strikes early Saturday, marking one of the most intense confrontations between the two nations in recent years. The clashes began after Israel launched what it described as its largest-ever military operation, targeting Iranian facilities believed to be linked to the country’s nuclear program.

The attacks triggered air raid sirens across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, sending civilians fleeing for cover as explosions lit up the night sky. The ongoing conflict has raised fresh fears of a broader regional war, drawing international concern and prompting urgent calls for de-escalation.

Missile Strikes Shake Middle East: Israel, Iran Trade Blows

Air raid sirens blared across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in the early hours, sending residents scrambling for shelter. The Israeli military confirmed that dozens of missiles were fired from Iran and claimed that “some of which were intercepted.” Rescue teams were dispatched to several impact sites, though the military did not confirm the extent of damage or casualties.

Witnesses reported a loud boom in Jerusalem, and Israeli media confirmed a suspected missile landed in Tel Aviv. It remains unclear whether the damage was caused by Iranian missiles or Israel’s defense systems.

“More Is On The Way,” Says Netanyahu as Iran Vows Painful Revenge

Following the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Iran would face further consequences: “More is on the way.” Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accused Israel of initiating a war and warned, “The Iranian nation must be guaranteed that our response will not be half-measured.”

In Tehran, explosions echoed through the night. Iran’s Far News Agency reported that a third wave of airstrikes was launched on Saturday. Following earlier salvos on Friday targeting Israeli military and nuclear sites. Iran warned that “nowhere in Israel would be safe.”

Israeli police said one person had died, while the ambulance service confirmed 34 people were injured, most suffering minor wounds.

The United States stepped in on Friday night. Two officials confirmed that American forces helped intercept Iranian missiles headed for Israel. Former President Donald Trump remarked that Iran still had time to stop the conflict by negotiating a nuclear deal. However, Iran dismissed the idea, calling nuclear talks with the US “meaningless.”

Iran’s regional allies, like Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, severely weakened by previous Israeli offensives, have so far stayed out of the fight. Still, fears of a broader war persist across the region.