Iran’s foreign minister meets with UN nuclear watchdog in bid to avert sanctions Abbas Araghchi will likely also meet with European officials, as window for reaching an agreement narrows The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025
IAEA Says Iran Nuclear Diplomacy At a 'Difficult Juncture' The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, told AFP Monday that diplomatic efforts to resolve the dispute over Iran's nuclear program were at a "difficult juncture" but dialogue would continue. International Business Times · Sep 22, 2025
Iran says it will suspend cooperation with UN’s nuclear watchdog President Masoud Pezeshkian also says Tehran will ‘overcome obstacles’ if wide-ranging UN sanctions are reimposed. Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2025
UN sanctions on Iran set to return after Security Council vote Tehran rejects move as ‘lacking any legal or logical justification’ The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025
UN resolution to prevent 'snapback' sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme fails to pass The resolution was put forward by South Korea but did not garner the support of the nine countries required to halt the series of penalties from taking effect at the end of the month. Euronews · Sep 19, 2025
UN Security Council plans a vote on Iran 'snapback' sanctions ahead of deadline The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution on whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025
Europeans say Iran hasn't taken necessary steps to stop 'snapback' of UN sanctions Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi again asserted that the slapping UN sanctions back on Tehran was "lacking any legal or logical justification." Euronews · Sep 17, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv to receive first Patriot and HIMARS missiles under Europe-funded weapons scheme Nato official says weapons 'already flowing' under new PURL initiative The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
IAEA Raises Nuclear Power Projections, US Needs More Uranium The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revised upward its nuclear power projections, signaling an entirely shifted momentum for the sector. The decision marks the fifth consecutive upward revision since 2021, when forecasts began to rebound following a “lost decade” triggered by the Fukushima disaster in 2011. Benzinga · Sep 16, 2025
Iran pushes for IAEA resolution as top council backs nuclear inspections Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says there will be no inspections if biting UN sanctions are reinstated. Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025
Nuclear watchdog hails new deal with Iran, but inspections remain on hold Iran and the UN’s nuclear watchdog have agreed on a fresh framework to resume cooperation after months of strained ties – though both sides admit more work is needed before international inspectors can return to Iranian facilities. Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2025
Iran considers nuclear inspection access, urges action against Israel Iran says national security council must greenlight any inspections, now limited only to Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant. Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2025
UN inspectors can resume work at Iran nuclear sites after breakthrough deal Rafael Grossi, IAEA director general, says agreement with Tehran is ‘important step in the right direction’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025
UN nuclear chief says agreement provides for access to all of Iran's nuclear facilities An agreement between Tehran and the U.N. nuclear watchdog provides for U.N. inspectors to access all of Iran’s nuclear facilities The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025 Iran and the IAEA are expected to resume cooperation under agreement backed by Egypt Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have signed an agreement in Cairo to open the way for resuming cooperation, including on ways of resuming inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities
Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2025 IAEA chief notes progress in Iran talks over nuclear site inspections Head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, says he hopes for a ‘successful conclusion’ in talks.
Euronews · Sep 3, 2025 Iran increased stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium before Israeli strikes, IAEA says The confidential report also said Iran and the IAEA have not reached an agreement on resuming inspections of sites affected by Israeli and US bombings in June.
The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025 Iran increased stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium before Israeli attack, UN agency says A confidential United Nations report seen by The Associated Press says Iran further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels before Israel launched its military attack on June 13
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025 UN watchdog finds uranium traces at suspected Syrian former nuclear site The United Nations' nuclear watchdog reports finding traces of uranium at a site in Syria
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2025 Iran accuses Europe of surrendering nuclear deal to Trump’s veto Foreign ministry official says US will be dictating what happens once UN-wide sanctions are reimposed
Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2025 How triggering snapback sanctions may deepen Iran nuclear crisis Europe’s move to re-impose UN sanctions against Iran will make nuclear diplomacy more difficult, experts say.
Euronews · Aug 28, 2025 European nations start process to impose 'snapback' sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme The mechanism freezes Iranian assets abroad, halts arms deals with Tehran and penalises any development of its ballistic missile program.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2025 UK, Germany and France say they have triggered UN sanctions on Iran Move by trio of European powers gives Tehran 30 days to improve access for inspection of its nuclear sites
Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2025 Are European powers pushing Iran into a corner with UN sanctions threat? France, the United Kingdom and Germany are demanding Iran make tough concessions to avoid coming under more sanctions.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 28, 2025 Iran faces return of UN sanctions as nuclear inspectors arrive France, Germany and the UK on Thursday triggered the UN “snapback” mechanism to restore sanctions on Iran, saying Tehran has violated the 2015 nuclear deal. The step coincided with the return of UN inspectors to Iran for the first time since Israel’s June attacks on its nuclear sites.