Iran has the capacity to start enriching uranium again in a ‘matter of months,’ according to the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The assertion contradicts U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran’s nuclear facilities were ‘totally obliterated’.

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The United States has joined Israel in striking nuclear targets in Iran. It follows an escalating broader conflict in the region including the ongoing Gaza war.

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Recent images from Evin prison in Tehran show significant destruction following an Israeli strike, with Iran's judiciary reporting 71 deaths, though this figure has not been independently verified. The prison has historically held journalists, human rights advocates, and dual nationals, with families of current French detainees seeking proof of life.

Amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the International Atomic Energy Agency's head, Rafael Grossi, has warned that Iran could resume enriching uranium for a potential nuclear weapon within months. Grossi's assessment directly contradicts U.S. President Donald Trump's assertions that Iran's nuclear facilities have been 'totally obliterated', emphasizing that Iran retains both the knowledge and industrial capacity for nuclear technology.

Iran could resume enriching uranium 'within months'

Evin prison was notorious, housing thousands of men and women. These are images reportedly filmed just four days ago at the prison. What it shows is the destruction from the Israeli strike. What's visible, the twisted metal and broken concrete, including in the visitors area. Now, Iran's judiciary claims that 71 people died, but CBC News is unable to independently verify that figure. Over the years, we know that prisoners have included journalists as well as human rights advocates. And this is the prison where Iranian-Canadian freelance photojournalist Zahra Kazemi died under suspicious circumstances back in 2003. It's also detained the Nobel Peace Prize winner, Nagesh Mohammadi, and the British-Iranian dual citizen, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. France is raising concerns about two of its nationals, Cécile Koller and Jacques Parry, held in Evin prison since 2022. Their families now want proof that they are still alive. Take a listen to Cécile's sister. We are waiting for an immediate sign of life from Cécile and Jacques, to call them, see them, talk to them, to make sure they are really OK, they are really alive. And we are expecting very much that they will be released in the hours that are coming. But for now, there is no confirmation of that from Tehran. As this fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran holds, there is ongoing concern being voiced by the UN's nuclear watchdog, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, saying that Iran has the capacity to start enriching uranium again for a possible bomb in a matter of months. He has been repeatedly voicing concerns. This is what he said Friday. Iran had a very vast, ambitious program, and part of it may still be there. And if not, there is also the self-evident truth that the knowledge is there, the industrial capacity is there. Iran is a very sophisticated country in terms of nuclear technology, as is obvious. And that possibility that Iran could soon again have nuclear capacity completely contradicts what the US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said. His assertion that US bombers totally obliterated Iran's nuclear facilities. Anna Cunningham, CBC News, London.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv will do "anything" to advance EU accession talks. Zelenskyy spoke alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

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Bryan Kohberger changed his plea to guilty Wednesday for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. CBS News national correspondent Carter Evans has more on the case.

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Thailand's Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty pending a case seeking her dismissal, adding to mounting pressure on a government fighting for survival on multiple fronts.

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