The day of IAEA inspection demands and Iranian nuclear responses

The day brought a renewed focus on Iran's nuclear program, with IAEA Director Grossi stating in the afternoon that inspection talks could not continue indefinitely and urging immediate action, alongside reports of increasing uranium reserves. Discussions also emerged regarding a new resolution on the nuclear file, intensifying diplomatic pressure linked to the snapback mechanism. This development occurred as President Pezeshkian returned to Tehran, with state-aligned media continuing to highlight the positive prospects from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) agreements with China. However, by evening, an Iranian official presented a contrasting view, suggesting the IAEA itself acknowledged the necessity of a new cooperation framework. Domestically, the cancellation or relocation of Homayoun Shajarian’s free public concert in Azadi Square dominated local media, attributed to logistical challenges.