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General Assembly Weighs Russia-China Veto of Iran Sanctions Panel
The UN General Assembly debated Russia and China's veto blocking renewal of the expert panel monitoring Iran sanctions, deepening a rift over 2025's snapback process.
IAEA Refers Iran to UN Security Council for First Time in 20 Years
The IAEA Board voted 23 to 3 to refer Iran's nuclear file to the Security Council — the first such action in 20 years — as China and Russia moved to block any penalties.
Iran Sanctions Watchdog Faces Expiry as U.N. Council Remains Divided
The U.N. Panel of Experts monitoring Iran sanctions expires September 27, leaving a monitoring gap as the Security Council remains split over snapback legitimacy.
IAEA Cannot Verify Iran's Uranium; Russia and China Block Oversight
The IAEA says it cannot verify the size or location of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile. Russia, China, and Iran jointly rejected the agency's September 9 oversight resolution.
IAEA Board Refers Iran Nuclear File to UN Security Council
The IAEA Board of Governors voted to refer Iran's nuclear file to the UN Security Council; Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejected the resolution Thursday.
IAEA Refers Iran to UN Security Council Over Nuclear Non-Compliance
The IAEA board voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance, the first such action in more than two decades, backed by Western nations.
IAEA Refers Iran to UN Security Council Over Nuclear Non-Compliance
The IAEA Board of Governors voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance, a formal escalation pressed by the U.S., Germany, France, and the UK.
IAEA Board Refers Iran to UN Security Council for Nuclear Violations
The IAEA's board of governors voted Wednesday to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance, a move initiated by the US, UK, France, and Germany.
IRGC Warns of Blasts Near Nuclear Hub; IAEA Blind for Over a Year
Iran's IRGC warns of explosions near a major nuclear facility as IAEA chief Grossi tells the Board of Governors the agency has been completely blind to Iran's nuclear program for over a year.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Care Home, Killing 34 in Deadliest Attack of 2026
Russia hit a residential care home in Kyiv Saturday, killing at least 34 people in what AP News confirmed as the deadliest single strike on Ukraine this year.
North Korea Vows 'Powerful Response' to $125 Million US-South Korea Arms Deal
Pyongyang threatened a 'powerful response' to a $125 million US arms package for Seoul covering tactical missiles, even as nuclear diplomacy efforts gain new backing.
Iran Says Attacked Nuclear Sites Not Secure for IAEA Inspections
Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami says sites damaged in recent strikes remain unsafe for IAEA inspectors, as Tehran cites ongoing wartime conditions.
Iran Warns of Military Ship Ban in Hormuz Under Potential Oman Deal
Iran demands foreign military ships be barred from the Strait of Hormuz in Oman-mediated talks, as the regime's nuclear chief blocks IAEA access to strike-damaged sites.
Russia Reports Drone Strike Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
Russia reports a Ukrainian drone struck near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest, intensifying international concern over nuclear safety amid ongoing warfare.
IAEA Set to Remove Nuclear Material From Syria in U.S.-Brokered Deal
International inspectors are poised to secure and remove undeclared nuclear material from a Syrian site under a U.S.-brokered agreement designed to prevent a clash between Israel, Syria, and Turkey.
Iran Calls on IAEA to Condemn U.S. Strike on Nuclear Sites
Tehran accuses Washington of deliberately targeting civilian nuclear infrastructure and asks the UN atomic watchdog to formally censure the American military campaign.
Iran Denies IAEA Access to Bombed Nuclear Sites, Stockpile Unaccounted
Iran's parliament has barred IAEA inspectors from bombed nuclear sites, leaving roughly 440 kg of 60%-enriched uranium unverified and undermining the Islamabad MOU.
Ukrainian Drone Kills Chief Engineer at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, Russia Says
Russia reported that a Ukrainian drone strike killed the chief engineer at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest, deepening fears about safety at the Russian-occupied facility.
Iran Nuclear Deal Faces Collapse as Strikes Consume the 60-Day Window
With 39 days left in the Islamabad MoU's 60-day nuclear window, fresh strikes and reimposed sanctions are threatening to collapse Iran-U.S. talks before a final deal can take shape.
Iran Refuses IAEA Access to Nuclear Sites With Deal Deadline Six Weeks Away
Tehran insists inspectors may not enter bombed enrichment facilities until a final deal is signed, even as the 60-day ceasefire clock runs toward an August expiration.
Iran's Nuclear File: What the MoU's Phased Arrangement Requires
The memorandum of understanding pairs Hormuz transit with a 'phased nuclear arrangement.' Here is what that clause commits Iran to, and why no halt resolves it alone.
IAEA Chief Says 'Technical Work Starts' on Iran Nuclear File
The IAEA chief told reporters Thursday that 'now the technical work starts' on the Iranian nuclear file, the first Vienna-level posture since the Versailles signing.
IAEA Board Demands Iran Declare Uranium Stocks; Tehran Rejects Vote
The IAEA Board of Governors passed a US-backed resolution ordering Iran to account for its uranium stockpile. Tehran called the move counter-productive within hours.
Trump Says Iran Deal 'Very Close' on Day 100 of War
Trump told NBC a deal with Iran is 'very close' and that Tehran has 'conceded' on nuclear weapons, hours after Iran formally raised its complaint to the IAEA on day 100 of the war.
Iran takes nuclear-strike complaint to IAEA as war hits day 100
Iran formally raised its complaint over strikes on its nuclear sites at the IAEA Board of Governors on day 100 of the war, as US forces downed two more drones over Hormuz.
IAEA says Iran deal is close. Tehran says talks are deadlocked.
Grossi told reporters a US-Iran nuclear framework is 'pretty close.' Hours later, a Khamenei adviser told CNN the talks are stuck and warned of a wider war.
IAEA Chief Calls Iran Uranium Transfer 'Difficult but Not Impossible'
IAEA Director General Grossi said moving Iran's 440kg of near-weapons-grade uranium out of the country is technically feasible, as Trump predicts a deal within a week and Tehran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon could end talks.
White House Set to Unveil Iran Deal Sunday With 60-Day Ceasefire
Reports describe a US-Iran framework due Sunday: a 60-day ceasefire extension, phased release of frozen Iranian assets tied to nuclear verification, capped enrichment, and IAEA inspections.
IAEA's Grossi Tells UNSC Barakah Strike Is 'Grave Concern'
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi briefed the UN Security Council on Tuesday on the May 17 drone strike at the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, calling the situation one of grave concern.
US Shows Flexibility on Limited Iranian Nuclear Activity
Washington signals it may allow limited enrichment under IAEA supervision but is withholding the bulk of frozen Iranian assets under a phased timetable.
Vance Says Iran Talks Progressing, but No One Can Verify Iran's Nukes
VP Vance claims diplomatic progress on a ceasefire deal while the IAEA has lost all visibility into Iran's 440-kilogram enriched uranium stockpile since February strikes.
Iran Parliament Warns of 90% Uranium Enrichment If U.S. Resumes Strikes
Iran's parliament speaker threatened to push enrichment to weapons-grade 90% if the U.S. resumes strikes, as the ceasefire frays and Trump heads to Beijing.
IAEA Chief Grossi: Iran's Uranium Stockpile Likely Survived Strikes
IAEA Director General Grossi says Iran's enriched uranium stockpile is probably intact inside Isfahan's underground complex, complicating US claims of successful denuclearization.
IAEA Blind Spot: Iran's 440kg of 60% Uranium in Isfahan Tunnels
IAEA Director Grossi says satellite imagery places roughly half of Iran's 440kg 60%-enriched uranium stockpile in Isfahan's underground tunnels, with no inspectors on site since February.
What is the IAEA, and what can it actually do?
The International Atomic Energy Agency is the only entity with on-the-ground access to Iran's nuclear program. Its quarterly reports are the most-cited documents in any nuclear-policy conversation. Here's how it actually works — and what its limits are.