US to back E3 resolution on Iran’s IAEA non-cooperation - WSJ

Jun 4, 2025, 13:38 GMT+1

The United States is likely to support a resolution led by European powers at the International Atomic Energy Agency next week over Iran’s failure to cooperate with nuclear safeguards, Wall Street Journal reporter Laurence Norman said Wednesday.

“I am hearing the US will back/join an E3 resolution… on Iran's safeguards non-cooperation,” Norman posted on X. He added that the draft will likely highlight a “key specific non-compliance claim,” and that Washington’s support makes its adoption all but certain.

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Revolutionary Guards Navy chief warns of response to any naval attack

Jun 4, 2025, 12:26 GMT+1

Iran will respond forcefully to any assault at sea, said Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri on Wednesday.

“Any warship or country that tries to attack us will face a strong response,” he added.

Tangsiri also praised Yemen’s Houthis, calling them “a source of pride for Islam.”

“They defend the oppressed and have proven their resolve through their support for Palestine.”

Culture minister praises Khamenei’s nuclear remarks as 'clear message to public'

Jun 4, 2025, 12:22 GMT+1

Iran’s Culture Minister Abbas Salehi described Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s latest speech on uranium enrichment as an explanation of the country’s nuclear program for the general public.

In a post on X, Salehi called Khamenei’s remarks “a logical, legal, national, and comprehensible clarification” that strengthened public resolve.

“The Leader has created enhanced national strength against the greed and excess of Iran’s enemies,” he wrote.

Khamenei said Wednesday that Iran would not abandon enrichment and dismissed foreign objections.

No enrichment, no deal, FM Araghchi says

Jun 4, 2025, 12:17 GMT+1

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Tehran’s nuclear stance on Wednesday, saying Iran will not compromise on uranium enrichment.

“No enrichment, no deal. No nuclear weapons, we have a deal,” he wrote in a post on X.

Araghchi said few nations can fuel nuclear reactors because it requires major financial, industrial, and academic capacity—something Iran has built at great cost.

“There is no scenario in which we will give up on the patriots who made our dream come true,” he said.

Israeli official says no strike on Iran while nuclear talks continue – i24

Jun 4, 2025, 11:54 GMT+1

Israel will not launch an attack on Iran as long as nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington remain underway, i24 News reported Wednesday, citing an unnamed Israeli official.

The report came hours after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei publicly rejected a new US proposal on Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran will advance nuclear program 'with strength and resolve,' atomic chief says

Jun 4, 2025, 11:50 GMT+1

Iran’s nuclear chief on Wednesday pledged to continue advancing the country’s nuclear program with what he described as “faith, revolutionary spirit, and heartfelt conviction,” vowing to resist demands from the United States and other powers.