Israel confirmed the targeted elimination of Hossein Salami, a top architect of Iran’s military operations, during a high-risk preemptive strike against nuclear and military sites across Iran.
For the first time in nearly two decades, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has officially declared that Iran is violating its nuclear non-proliferation obligations.
The United States is evacuating some diplomatic staff from its embassy in Iraq and authorizing the voluntary return of dependents from Bahrain and other Middle Eastern locations amid deteriorating nuclear negotiations with Iran. The move signals growing concern over regional instability and the potential collapse of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Russia announced on Monday the formation of a new cybersecurity alliance with 11 authoritarian-leaning nations, including Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, North Korea, Iran, and China’s allies. The pact, titled “International Cooperation in the Field of Information Security,” seeks to promote a state-controlled model for internet governance and digital policy under the United Nations.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf declared solidarity with Venezuela’s socialist regime during a visit to Caracas on Sunday, vowing to stand against “global arrogance” — a thinly veiled reference to the United States. The trip marks part of a broader Latin American tour, including stops in Cuba and Brazil, and participation in the Parliamentary Forum of the BRICS bloc.
A confidential International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report has concluded that, as of May 17, Iran has stockpiled 408.6 kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity, representing a 50% increase since February.
The Trump administration has presented Iran with a new nuclear deal proposal, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Saturday. The plan, delivered by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, marks the first formal offer from the U.S. since negotiations restarted in early April.
Iran, China, and Russia have convened to coordinate their positions on Iran's nuclear program, raising concerns about a unified front opposing U.S. efforts.
