IAEA head says inspectors to visit Iranian nuclear facilities
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) head Rafael Mariano Grossi said on Wednesday that his inspectors would visit Iranian nuclear enrichment sites, according to media reports.
“Whether this happens the day after tomorrow or in one week or in 10 days, it’s important, but not essential,” Grossi told journalists in Tokyo. “This is going to happen.”
A day earlier, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that Iran has no plan to allow IAEA inspectors to visit the country’s damaged nuclear sites.
US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war
(Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said hat Iran had agreed ?to nuclear inspections into "infinity," while Tehran said it had made no such concession in negotiations, raising questions about the viability of their fragile peace deal.
The two countries, which ended a first round of negotiations in Switzerland on Monday, also offered conflicting accounts about financial incentives for Iran, control of the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel's parallel war in Lebanon - all major aspects of their framework deal signed last week aiming to end the war.
Nevertheless, Trump said negotiations with Iran were going smoothly. "We're getting along quite well," he said at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Israel, Lebanon discuss pilot project for transfer of some southern territory to Lebanese army
(AFP) - Israel and Lebanon are discussing a US-backed pilot project under which Israeli troops would hand over control of some territory in southern Lebanon to the Lebanese Armed Forces, according to three Israeli officials.
The officials said the Lebanese troops involved would undergo US training and vetting to ensure they are not linked to Hezbollah, while Israel would maintain a military presence in the buffer zone.
UN nuclear agency boss signals that inspectors will visit Iran's nuclear sites
(AFP) - The head of the UN's nuclear agency has signalled that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites will be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim deal between the United States and Iran to reach an end to the war.
The comment by International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Mariano Grossi is the firmest yet from the United Nations agency, which is viewed as key in determining the status of Iran's nuclear stockpile.
Since Israel launched a 12-day war on Iran in 2025, the IAEA has been blocked by Tehran from visiting enrichment sites where the Islamic Republic is believed to store enough highly enriched uranium to potentially build as many as 10 nuclear weapons, should it choose to rush for the bomb.
The US and Iran offered contradictory remarks Tuesday about whether those sites would be inspected.
“I can understand political statements, they are part of the reality, but the fundamental thing I would like to remind you and draw your attention to is that there has been a Memorandum of Understanding, signed by both presidents,” Grossi told journalists at a news conference at the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
UN starts evacuating 11,000 sailors from Strait of Hormuz
The United Nations maritime agency has started an evacuation operation to assist more than 11,000 sailors who have been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for several months, according to AlJazeera.
The move comes after a US-Iran memorandum of understanding led to a pause in hostilities, creating an opportunity to address the situation of vessels and crews affected by the disruption.
The strategic waterway had effectively remained inaccessible since February after restrictions were imposed by Iran, leaving numerous ships and their crews unable to continue their journeys.
Italian Gaza activists freed in Libya
Italy has confirmed the release of three nationals held in Libya after joining a humanitarian mission to Gaza, and whose detention organisers slammed as "illegal".
The trio were among 230 activists from around the world taking part in a land convoy transporting medicine, mobile homes and other supplies to the war-torn territory, the Global Sumud Flotilla said.
Global Sumud Flotilla said the trio had arrived in Tunisia along with a Tunisian man who had also been detained.
Another six activists "are expected to be released over the next 24 hours" after 30 days of "illegal detention", it wrote on X.
The volunteers were "subjected to arbitrary detention, severed communications, and sustained psychological pressure," the organisation said.
US-Iran peace agreement will yield further positive results in region: Naqvi
(Dunya News) – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the US-Iran peace agreement will yield further positive results for the region.
He stated this during a meeting with Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni
Detailed discussion on Pakistan-Iran relations and the latest regional situation following the peace agreement
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Dr. Eskandar Momeni thanked for the warm welcome on the arrival of the Iranian President and his delegation to Pakistan.
Both sides express satisfaction over reduced tensions in the region.
Rubio Says no country can impose tolls or fees on vessels using Strait of Hormuz
(Web Desk) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Abu Dhabi as part of efforts to consult Gulf allies regarding a potential agreement between the United States and Iran.
According to US media reports, Washington is expected to provide security assurances to Gulf countries amid ongoing discussions related to Iran and regional stability.
Speaking after his arrival in Abu Dhabi, Rubio reiterated the US position on the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as an international waterway. He said that under international law, no country has the right to impose tolls or fees on vessels using the strategic maritime route.
Addressing journalists, Rubio stated that taxation or the collection of fees on an international waterway would be contrary to international legal principles. He added that countries across the region support the US stance on the issue.
Oman announces temporary maritime corridor through Strait of Hormuz
Oman said it had coordinated with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to provide a temporary maritime corridor for vessels seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz, the state news agency reported.
Vessels wanting to use the temporary corridor would need to coordinate with the IMO, based on coordinates announced by the organisation and Omani authorities, it added.
The measure was aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway in line with international law and the law of the sea, which uphold freedom of navigation without imposing transit fees, AFP reported.
Trump slams Senate over war powers act vote
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