Argentine diplomat, IAEA Director General since 2019
Labour has confirmed Andy Burnham as the new party leader and upcoming prime minister after an uncontested leadership contest. Starmer has stepped down, with Burnham expected to form a government and announce a cabinet in the coming days. UK-Ukrainian support continues as Burnham readies for office.
The US has partly restricted intelligence sharing with South Korea after Seoul's unification minister publicly identified a suspected North Korean uranium enrichment site. South Korea's government defends the remarks as based on open-source research, while the US cites concerns over unauthorized disclosures. The restrictions follow diplomatic tensions and ongoing North Korean missile tests.
North Korea has conducted multiple missile tests, including short-range ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, from the Sinpo area. These launches are the seventh this year and come amid ongoing tensions with South Korea, Japan, and the US. North Korea rejects UN sanctions and continues to expand its nuclear and missile capabilities.
Recent attacks on Chernobyl's containment structure highlight ongoing risks linked to the Ukraine conflict. A drone strike in February damaged the New Safe Confinement shell, raising concerns about nuclear safety and the potential impact on long-term containment. The incident underscores the evolving security threats to nuclear sites amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Candidates for the UN Secretary-General role have undergone public questioning at UN headquarters. The process aims to increase transparency as the organization faces calls for reform and internal challenges. The contenders include Michelle Bachelet, Rafael Grossi, Rebeca Grynspan, and Macky Sall, with the final decision expected by late July.
The president has continued to press the blockade as a pressure tool in the two‑month conflict, stating Iran must agree to dismantle its nuclear program before any deal can be reached. Tehran has pledged to disrupt Hormuz traffic further as the war persists and energy markets remain unsettled.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told CBS’s 60 Minutes that Iran’s enriched uranium must be taken out and that there is more work to complete before the conflict is over; Trump has reportedly signaled a willing stance, though public positions differ.
Drones attacked the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant area in Abu Dhabi, triggering a fire outside the plant’s inner perimeter. Authorities report no radiological impact or injuries, and investigations are underway. Regional players condemn the strike and pledge to defend sovereignty; Iran-linked groups are cited by officials as potential actors.
A drone has struck an electrical generator outside the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi after Emirati air defences have intercepted two other drones. The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation has said the plant has remained safe, with no radiological release or injuries, while the IAEA is following the situation closely.
The UAE has intercepted most drones aimed at the Barakah nuclear power plant. One drone penetrated the perimeter and struck a generator outside the inner perimeter. Officials say there were no radiological releases and the plant remains safe, stable and operational.
Ayatollah Khamenei’s directive has tightened the stance on Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium, complicating U.S.-Israel efforts to end the war with Iran. Israeli officials say Trump has pledged to move uranium out of Iran, while Tehran insists the stockpile will not leave the country. Negotiations remain unsettled amid mutual distrust and ongoing ceasefire tensions.
The IAEA has sent a confidential report to member states saying its assessment of Iran's nuclear programme has not materially changed and that it remains unable to verify the current size, composition or location of enriched uranium stockpiles following U.S. and Israeli strikes. The agency is urging Tehran to restore safeguards access urgently ahead of the Board of Governors meeting.
A Shahed drone has struck a fuel‑reception building near the decommissioned Chornobyl plant on 7 June 2026, causing significant structural damage and a localized fire that was extinguished. Ukraine and the IAEA have said no spike in radiation has been detected and no spent fuel was stored in the damaged building. The IAEA is preparing a site inspection.
A drone strike has damaged a turbine hall wall at the Zaporizhzhia plant near Ukraine. Ukraine denies responsibility while Russia and Rosatom allege Ukrainian action. The IAEA and Energoatom report no radiation increase, and investigations are ongoing as both sides trade accusations amid continuing conflict.
North Korea has unveiled a new uranium enrichment facility and has said weapons-grade production has more than doubled over five years. Leader Kim Jong Un has visited the plant, endorsed advanced production processes and has ordered an accelerated, "exponential" expansion of the country's nuclear forces, prompting allied consultations on deterrence.
The IAEA Board of Governors has backed a US-led resolution urging Iran to declare remaining enriched uranium stocks and allow inspectors access. The move comes as US-Iran strikes resume in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions and complicating ongoing ceasefire talks.
Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium remains a matter of international concern as IAEA reports and recent attacks on sites complicate the path to any new deal. Negotiations are ongoing; inspectors are seeking access and accountability for bombed facilities and stored material.
The United States and Iran have postponed a signing ceremony for a preliminary 60-day deal on their talks, after Iran pulls out amid Lebanese ceasefire concerns. The two sides are set to continue negotiations over the next 60 days, with uncertainty over Iran’s nuclear timetable and regional tension.
The first round of U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland has wrapped, with Iran denying any new commitment to allow IAEA inspections of war-damaged sites, while U.S. and some allies touts progress, including a potential mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and lines of deconfliction in Lebanon. Officials from both sides describe the exercise as a step forward, but key issues remain unsettled.
News emerges that negotiators have laid out a roadmap for a final nuclear accord within 60 days, with sanctions relief and asset management discussions under way. A waiver on sanctions is in effect for 60 days, and talks cover regional stability and Strait of Hormuz transit. Multiple mediators say progress is encouraging but not guaranteed.
The US and Iran have signed a preliminary agreement and opened a 60-day negotiating window that has paused charges through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman have formed a working group to study future administration and service fees. Shipping has begun to return but remains well below prewar levels while demining and safety work continues.
The IAEA has called for a robust verification system and full access to Iran's nuclear sites as part of ongoing talks to end the regional war, following a resumed dialogue between Tehran and Washington and a push for inspections to proceed alongside a broader ceasefire.
The United States and Iran have signed an initial accord to end broader hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Lebanon and Hezbollah amid shifting regional dynamics. Israel and Lebanon are negotiating a framework with U.S. mediation to withdraw Israeli forces from pilot zones, but demands over security and timelines risk derailing a deal. Across the region, reactions are mixed as Tehran, Washington and Jerusalem balance diplomacy with long-standing tensions.
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding that opens 60 days of talks focused on Iran’s nuclear program and related issues. The IAEA has signaled that inspections will be necessary to verify the stockpile and material status, while Iran says it will not grant access to attacked facilities without a final agreement and after sanctions are lifted. Officials say the process could include downblending uranium as an alternative.
The Guardian and other outlets report that Vice-President JD Vance has claimed the US holds all the cards in its Iran negotiations, saying outcomes will favor the US either way. Centcom confirms further strikes on Iranian targets in response to continued aggression against shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. A federal appeals court has rejected the EPA’s bid to roll back soot pollution rules. The coverage spans reactions in politics, diplomacy, and domestic policy.
Technical-level talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan have continued between Iran and U.S. teams in Doha and Geneva to implement the Islamabad memorandum. Delegations have agreed a monitoring channel, discussed phased release of frozen Iranian funds and arrangements for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while disagreements persist over inspections and control of the strait.