Summary
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran is currently in place, and U.S. President Donald Trump announced upcoming talks between U.S. and Iranian officials. Iran insists on maintaining its nuclear program, despite U.S. claims of having destroyed it through military strikes.
Key Facts
- A ceasefire between Israel and Iran started on Tuesday and has continued into Wednesday.
- U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned that talks between the U.S. and Iran are expected next week.
- Trump stated that U.S. strikes had destroyed Iran's nuclear program, though Iran continues its nuclear efforts.
- U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed communications between the U.S. and Iran, but Iran has not confirmed talks.
- Iran's parliament is fast-tracking a proposal to stop cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi requested to resume inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities.
- French President Emmanuel Macron expressed hope for renewed discussions with Iran based on the 2015 nuclear deal.
- The U.S. and Israeli strikes targeted three Iranian nuclear sites, aiming to set back Iran's nuclear capabilities.
