Summary
Iran is discussing whether to allow the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to access certain nuclear sites following recent attacks. This comes amid tension over Israel's actions in Qatar and Iran's warnings about leaving a nuclear treaty if UN sanctions are reinstated. Iran is also working on a potential prisoner swap with France.
Key Facts
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is meeting lawmakers to discuss nuclear site access for the IAEA after recent attacks.
- The IAEA agreement includes inspections of all facilities in Iran but requires case-by-case approval by Iran's top security council.
- Iran claims its high-enriched uranium remains under sites that were bombed.
- Iran may leave the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty if UN sanctions are renewed.
- France, Germany, and the UK have triggered a "snapback" mechanism, pressuring Iran to agree to a new deal.
- Rising tensions involve Iran considering quitting international nuclear agreements if pressured further.
- Iran and France are negotiating a prisoner swap, with discussions reported to be close to finalization.
