Iran's Atonic Chief told the IAEA Director, via a letter, that the UN nuclear watchdog's inaction emboldens aggression on nuclear sites like Bushehr

The statement from Iran's Atomic Chief underscores a rising tension around nuclear facilities, particularly in the context of international oversight by the IAEA.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Apr 2026, 08:52 UTCOn the live feed at 08:32 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Iran's response to the mediators has been compiled and we will inform you whenever necessary, IRNA reports

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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says they are continually exchanging views with the US via intermediaries

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Iran's Atonic Chief told the IAEA Director, via a letter, that the UN nuclear watchdog's inaction emboldens aggression on nuclear sites like Bushehr

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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi says Iran will deliver a decisive, immediate, and regret-inducing response to any act of aggression or imminent threat, Press TV reports

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This could signal increased risks to energy supplies and geopolitical stability in the region, particularly affecting oil (WTI) prices as markets gauge potential disruptions from any escalated aggression.

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