Overview
- Atomic chief Mohammad Eslami said reducing Iran’s 60% enriched uranium would happen only if all U.S. sanctions are lifted, while rejecting claims that sending material out of the country was discussed.
- Indirect contacts in Muscat restarted and were called a “good start” by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, with both sides expecting another round.
- The IAEA says it has lost “continuity of knowledge” of Iran’s nuclear materials, lacks access to several sites hit in June 2025, and the location of roughly 400–440 kg of 60% enriched uranium remains unverified.
- U.S. regional force levels rose as President Trump touted an “armada,” and the Transportation Department warned U.S.-flagged vessels to avoid Iranian waters, with Brent crude climbing about $1 afterward.
- Senior Iranian figures stress talks will focus solely on the nuclear file and say zero uranium enrichment will not be accepted under any deal.