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The UN nuclear watchdog, IAEA, and Western nations have called on Iran to re-engage on nuclear inspections and clarify the status of its enriched uranium. This comes as Western countries pressure Iran with a resolution regarding its nuclear program.
The United Arab Emirates reported a drone strike near its Barakah nuclear power plant, which sparked a fire and was condemned as a dangerous escalation. The UAE attributed the attack to Iran or its proxies, drawing international concern.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a UN nuclear watchdog, has issued a warning about North Korea's rapid expansion and significant progress in its nuclear weapons capabilities. This alert highlights a sharp rise in the country's nuclear activity.
The NGO UN Watch has called on democracies to explain the election of countries with poor human rights records, such as Iran, to positions within UN bodies like ECOSOC's Committee for Program and Coordination.
Global oil prices jumped above $115 a barrel and Asian stocks fell sharply as the US-Israel war with Iran escalates, following earlier surges after Yemeni Houthis attacked Israel and widened the conflict.
UN watchdog says projectile struck Iran nuclear power plant Jordan Times
Iran has launched attacks targeting Qatar and other US Gulf allies, with Qatar intercepting a missile attack and drone attacks disrupting flights in Dubai. This comes despite US intelligence warnings that contradicted claims of surprise regarding Iran's strikes.
UN experts disturbed by the president and US political leaders’ growing use of dehumanising language to target migrants The “racist hate speech” being used by Donald Trump and other US political…
An article questions the nature of UN Watch, debating whether it functions as a genuine civil society organization or as a political proxy.
Hillel Neuer of UN Watch encourages students to use facts and rational arguments as powerful tools against those who express hatred towards Israel.
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has called on France to ensure effective and transparent consultations with Indigenous Kanaks regarding any reforms to New Caledonia's self-determination process.
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog stated during a visit to Seoul that North Korea is significantly increasing its ability to produce atomic weapons.
One person was killed by shell fragments following US and Israeli airstrikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reporting on nuclear radiation levels.
Israel's military has intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, marking the first such interception since the war began, while at least 12 US troops were reportedly injured in an Iranian attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
Iran has reportedly developed a new uranium enrichment site at an underground complex in Isfahan, which was apparently badly damaged in attacks by the US and Israel on Iran's nuclear facilities last…
Donald Trump's nominee for a top diplomatic post, Jeremy Carl, has withdrawn from consideration following growing bipartisan backlash over his past controversial race and Israel comments, marking a setback for Trump despite initial support.
The UN nuclear watchdog has reported that Iran is conducting regular activity at its uranium-enrichment sites that were previously bombed.
Former SYRIZA Foreign Minister and UN independent expert, Giorgos Katrougalos, responded to allegations from the NGO UN Watch regarding alleged funding of $100,000, stating that independent experts are unpaid.
A UN watchdog has claimed that Israel's death penalty law contributes to racial discrimination.
Pakistan has received its first container vessel at Karachi port following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which occurred after Iran and the US reportedly agreed on a conditional ceasefire on April 8.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was seen smiling as he watched special forces troops demonstrate extreme strength and endurance at a military showcase, including pummeling each other with bricks and axes.
President Donald Trump has reiterated his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' its power plants and energy infrastructure. Tehran has warned it will respond with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy targets if its facilities are targeted and stated the strait is open to all except "enemy" ships.
UN nuclear chief says Iran's nuclear program cannot be eliminated by airstrikes alone, with uranium stockpiles and underground facilities remaining intact.
North Korea and China are set to resume passenger train services after a six-year hiatus, signaling a potential easing of border restrictions and increased bilateral exchanges.
Window Closing On Iran Diplomacy: IAEA's Grossi Issues Pessimistic Outlook Oil prices climbed early Thursday as markets zeroed in on the prospect of US action against Iran, lifting energy shares alongside crude - with West Texas Intermediate above $66 a barrel. The US military build-up in the Middle East means Iran's window to reach a diplomatic agreement over its atomic activities - which Tehran insists is for peaceful domestic energy purposes - is at risk of closing fast, according to the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog speaking to Bloomberg Television. At this moment the Trump-assembled armada threatening Iran includes two aircraft carriers, a dozen warships, hundreds of jets, and advanced air defenses. Over 150 US military cargo flights have delivered weapons to the Middle East this month, with a surge of aircraft still headed to the region. Some say the build-up is already nearing Iraq war levels. Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi underscored the clock is ticking. "There is not much time but we are working on something concrete," said Grossi, in reference to meetings in Geneva with Iranian diplomats. "There are a couple of solutions the IAEA has proposed. IAEA inspectors haven't verified the state of Iran's stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium or assessed the scope of damage dealt to enrichment facilities for more than eight months. Ironically enough, it was the unprovoked surprise Israeli and US attacks which shut the door on such inspections, also after the White House itself insisted on several occasions that the Islamic Republic's nuclear program was "obliterated" in the series of US bunker-buster bomb attacks on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Which is it? Bloomberg and various analysts have speculated that before the Israeli attacks in June, Iran had enough highly-enriched material to quickly craft about a dozen warheads, assuming the scenario Tehran issued the order to weaponize its nuclear program. Grossi said he also met with Trump’s envoys on Tuesday in Geneva, alongside the IAEA's some six hours of meetings with Iranian diplomats. He asserted that an IAEA return to the damaged facilities in Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz "hinges on the possibility of a wider type of agreement." "We are conscious of the fact that there is this political negotiation," Grossi added. However, the Iranians are likely going to remain deeply distrustful of the UN watchdog and Grossi himself, given that the surprise June attack resulted in Iranian officials accusing the IAEA team of leaking sensitive data on Iranian facilities to Israel. This is perhaps why Grossi himself appears pessimistic when commenting on the potential the forge a new deal before US military action ensues. "There cannot be a deal if the IAEA isn’t able to verify," said Grossi, who described to Bloomberg he's seeking a solution by threading the red lines set by both sides. "It’s not impossible," he said. "There are certain things that Iran understands cannot be pursued. We have to provide the watertight verification there is no deviation." Some reports say a US attack on Iran could come as early as this weekend... Major US naval, air buildup in the Middle East sets stage for potential Iran war. CNN and CBS reported Wednesday that the US military will be ready to launch strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, though Trump has reportedly not made a final decision yet… pic.twitter.com/cRJOwP2PY8 February 19, 2026 As the second US carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is about to enter the Mediterranean while headed toward the CENTCOM area of responsibility, regional analyst Levent Kemal observes, "The US military buildup in the Middle East is going beyond dialogue or gunboat diplomacy. This is clearly an important preparation for a war aimed at removing the Iranian regime from the regional power balance equation." Tyler Durden Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:15