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What are the latest developments on the Iran conflict?

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The latest developments in the Iran conflict include a fragile ceasefire after a 12-day escalation between Iran and Israel, significant casualties and destruction, and ongoing tensions around Iran's nuclear program. Israeli and U.S. strikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, military commanders, and scientists, resulting in hundreds of deaths, including civilians. Iran has refused access to IAEA inspectors at bombed nuclear sites, citing safety concerns, and has threatened to suspend cooperation with the agency. The UN nuclear chief states Iran's nuclear capabilities are damaged but not destroyed, and Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months. Large state funerals have been held for top commanders and scientists, with public anger directed at both Israel and the U.S. Internationally, Egypt has condemned Israeli actions and called for sustained ceasefire and renewed diplomatic talks.

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Iran says IAEA inspectors cannot visit its bombed nuclear sites
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Africanews
4 days ago
Iran says IAEA inspectors cannot visit its bombed nuclear sites

Iran refuses to allow IAEA inspectors to visit nuclear sites recently bombed by the U.S. and Israel, citing safety concerns. Iran also threatens to suspend cooperation with the IAEA, blaming the agency for justifying Israeli attacks.

U.N. nuclear chief says Iran's program damaged but not destroyed
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CBS News
4 days ago
U.N. nuclear chief says Iran's program damaged but not destroyed

The UN's nuclear watchdog chief states that Iran's nuclear program is damaged but not destroyed after U.S. airstrikes. Iran retains the capacity to restart uranium enrichment within months if it chooses, contradicting U.S. claims of total destruction.

Iran could resume enriching uranium 'within months'
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CBC News
5 days ago
Iran could resume enriching uranium 'within months'

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency warns that Iran could resume enriching uranium for a potential nuclear weapon within months, despite claims by the U.S. that Iran's nuclear facilities were 'totally obliterated.'

Iran’s judiciary says at least 71 killed in Israel’s attack on Tehran prison
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Africanews
5 days ago
Iran’s judiciary says at least 71 killed in Israel’s attack on Tehran prison

Iran's judiciary confirmed at least 71 deaths in Israel's attack on Evin Prison, including staff, soldiers, prisoners, and visiting family members. The attack caused extensive damage and raised concerns about inmate safety.

Egypt condemns Israeli 'aggression' against Iran, backs ceasefire
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Africanews
5 days ago
Egypt condemns Israeli 'aggression' against Iran, backs ceasefire

Egypt's foreign minister condemned Israel's attacks on Iran, especially on nuclear facilities and the assassination of military figures, and emphasized the need to sustain the ceasefire and resume diplomatic talks between Iran and the U.S.

Iran says Israel's strike on Evin jail during war killed 71
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Reuters
5 days ago
Iran says Israel's strike on Evin jail during war killed 71

An Israeli airstrike on Tehran's Evin prison killed 71 people, including staff, conscripts, detainees, and visitors. The attack was part of a broader Israeli campaign targeting regime institutions in Tehran.

Iran mourns commanders, scientists, and civilians killed by  strikes
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Al Jazeera
5 days ago
Iran mourns commanders, scientists, and civilians killed by strikes

Iran held a state funeral for top military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians killed during Israeli strikes. The 12-day conflict resulted in hundreds of deaths and economic instability. Despite a ceasefire, there are concerns about renewed conflict.

Iran holds funerals for military leaders killed during 12-day war with Israel
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CBS News
5 days ago
Iran holds funerals for military leaders killed during 12-day war with Israel

Iran held a state funeral for prominent figures, including top military commanders and nuclear scientists, killed during the 12-day war with Israel. Mourners expressed anger at both Israel and the U.S., blaming them for over 600 Iranian deaths.

Thousands mourn top Iranian military figures
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Africanews
6 days ago
Thousands mourn top Iranian military figures

Thousands gathered in Tehran to mourn senior Iranian military leaders killed during Israeli airstrikes. The attacks led to Iranian retaliation with missile strikes on Israeli cities and significant casualties on both sides.

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