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The IAEA has terminated its nearly two‑decade investigation into Syria's undeclared nuclear activities after inspectors visited sites in Deir ez‑Zor and a previously undisclosed location. Inspectors have uncovered a near‑complete reactor, a fuel‑fabrication plant and about 73 tonnes of natural uranium metal; the material is now under IAEA containment and surveillance measures.
Iran has warned that any new US or Israeli strikes will draw an immediate, geographically unrestricted response after senior commanders met the country’s supreme leader. Qatari mediators have held talks in Tehran, and Iran has received a letter from US Vice‑President J.D. Vance as Washington says negotiation channels remain open ahead of US midterms.