Overview

• A sixth round of negotiations in Oslo, slated for July 10, has been deferred to next week pending resolution of Iran’s conditions.
• Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Le Monde that Washington must acknowledge responsibility for damage to its nuclear infrastructure before talks can resume.
• Iran has halted cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and warned it could review its Non-Proliferation Treaty commitments.
• Despite extensive damage from joint Israeli and U.S. strikes in mid-June, Tehran continues enriching uranium at up to 60 percent purity and safeguarding its stockpile.
• Both Washington and Tehran profess interest in diplomacy but deep skepticism over security guarantees and oversight undermines progress.