Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has clarified Israel's position on Iran's nuclear program, stating that while Israel has no issue with Iran having nuclear power plants for electricity generation, the country cannot be allowed to enrich uranium itself.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a successful opening strike targeting Iran's nuclear program. He urged citizens to stay vigilant, follow orders, and remain in protected areas, expressing confidence in future victories with the support of Israeli forces and divine help.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has called for international help to stop Iran completing its nuclear program, after the publication of a damning report.
Washington maintains that Iran's uranium enrichment programme could lead to developing nuclear bombs, while Tehran has consistently denied the claim, insisting that its nuclear programme is meant for civilian purposes.
Former Atomic Energy Commission Chairman MR Srinivasan passed away at the age of 95 on Tuesday. The Padma Vibhusan recipient had played a key role in the development of India's nuclear power programme.
The Prime Minister's upcoming visit comes at a time when the US and Iran are holding talks with Washington seeking a deal on the latter's nuclear programme and tensions in West Asia with the Hamas-Israeli conflict.
In a post on X, Grossi wrote, "Important to meet with Foreign Minister @araghchi during my timely visit to Iran. Cooperation with @IAEAorg is indispensable to provide credible assurances about the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme at a time when diplomacy is urgently needed."
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff posts on X, stating that a deal with Iran will only be completed if it aligns with President Trump's vision of peace, stability, and the elimination of Iran's nuclear program.
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the US is taking measures to disrupt the flow of revenue that the Iranian regime uses to fund its nuclear program and support terrorist proxies.
Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz welcomed what he called the "important decision" made International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors demanding that Iran comply with its international obligations and "cease advancing its dangerous nuclear program."