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US-Iran deal: technical work can begin, says atomic energy agency

The head of the UN’s atomic energy agency on Thursday welcomed the signing of an initial Iran-US memorandum aimed at ending the war, before proposing “to sit down” with both parties to assist with concrete measures such as verification of Iran’s nuclear programme, a key sticking point.

18 Jun 2026, 12:00 UTCSource: UN NewsOriginal source

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Эскалация74% model probability

Tensions escalate as Iran's nuclear program continues to raise concerns for neighboring countries and potential US allies. The UN Security Council holds an emergency session, with member states demanding concrete action from both parties. The US imposes new sanctions on Iranian companies involved in the nuclear program, triggering a retaliatory move by Iran involving increased uranium enrichment. Confirmation indicators: Increased rhetoric

Confirmation indicators

  • Increased rhetoric
Horizon: 7–30 days
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Статус-кво19% model probability

Tensions escalate as Iran's nuclear program continues to raise concerns for neighboring countries and potential US allies. The UN Security Council holds an emergency session, with member states demanding concrete action from both parties. The US imposes new sanctions on Iranian companies involved in the nuclear program, triggering a retaliatory move by Iran involving increased uranium enrichment. Confirmation indicators: Increased rhetoric

Confirmation indicators

  • Increased rhetoric
Horizon: 7–30 days
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Деэскалация7% model probability

Tensions escalate as Iran's nuclear program continues to raise concerns for neighboring countries and potential US allies. The UN Security Council holds an emergency session, with member states demanding concrete action from both parties. The US imposes new sanctions on Iranian companies involved in the nuclear program, triggering a retaliatory move by Iran involving increased uranium enrichment. Confirmation indicators: Increased rhetoric

Confirmation indicators

  • Increased rhetoric
Horizon: 7–30 days