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June 27, 2025
No Nuclear Talks Scheduled But US, Iran Maintain Contact, Both Sides Say

The United States and Iran remain in contact over the resumption of talks on Tehran's nuclear program, but no formal negotiations are planned, officials from both sides said on June 26.
June 26, 2025
Where’s Iran’s Uranium? In Wake Of US Bombing, A Mystery And An Anxious Hunt

Iran is known to have enriched around 400 kilograms of its uranium stock to around 60 percent. It’s a relatively easy step to bring that up to weapons-grade if Tehran wanted. For now, however, the question is: where is that uranium?
June 26, 2025
Khamenei Reemerges In New Video, Says Iran Gave A 'Hard Slap' To US, Downplays Nuclear Damage

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared “victory” over Israel in his first message after a US-brokered ceasefire went into effect on June 24.
June 26, 2025
Iran's Guardian Council Approves Suspension Of Cooperation With UN Nuclear Watchdog

Iran's constitutional watchdog, the Guardian Council, on June 26 approved parliament's move to suspend Tehran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after the country’s nuclear sites were bombed over the weekend in the 12-day conflict with Israel.
June 26, 2025
New Satellite Images Show Damage And Clean Up At Iran's Nuclear Sites

New Maxar satellite images reveal the extent of damage at Iranian nuclear sites following US and Israeli air strikes. Some photos show signs of a clean up under way with bombing craters being filled in.
June 25, 2025
Dry Skin, Hot Food: Life Inside The B-2 Bombers That Struck Iran's Nuclear Sites

The pilots of "Operation Midnight Hammer," who flew one of the longest ever combat missions in the B-2 stealth bomber, had little time for sleep, and no chance to change clothes.
June 25, 2025
Iran Detains Hundreds On Suspicion Of Spying For Israel

Amid rising concerns about Israeli infiltration of Iran’s security and intelligence services, Iranian forces have detained more than 700 people on suspicion of espionage.
June 25, 2025
Iran's Parliament Votes To Suspend Cooperation With UN Nuclear Watchdog

Iranian lawmakers have overwhelmingly voted to suspend Tehran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency after the country’s nuclear sites were bombed in a 12-day conflict with Israel,
June 25, 2025
US To Meet With Iran Next Week As Doubts Linger Over Bombing Impact

US President Donald Trump said his administration would meet with Iranian officials next week to discuss its nuclear program just days after the US military targeted three of its facilities with massive bombs.
June 25, 2025
Skies Calm Over Israel, Iran As Truce Appears To Hold After Tumultuous Start

The skies over Israel and Iran appeared calm as the second day of a cease-fire brokered by US President Donald Trump appeared to be holding after a shaky beginning.
June 24, 2025
12 Days Of War: Takeaways From The Israel-Iran Conflict

After 12 days of direct conflict marked by air strikes and missile attacks, Israel and Iran have agreed to a cease-fire. Both sides claim success, but experts say Iran’s nuclear program remains partially intact, deterrence has weakened, and the risk of future escalation has not been eliminated.
June 24, 2025
Iranians Flock To RFE/RL's Radio Farda Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

Audiences inside Iran and across the Middle East have flocked to RFE/RL’s Persian-language Service, Radio Farda, amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.

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