US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections

The United States and Iran offered contradicting statements Tuesday over whether Tehran had agreed to permit UN inspections of its nuclear facilities, adding uncertainty to efforts to secure a lasting peace deal.

President Trump maintained that Iran will permit nuclear inspectors to enter the country as part of a US-brokered deal to end the war, despite Tehran’s claims otherwise.

Despite the disagreement, both sides continued talks in Switzerland to secure a long-term peace agreement.

Meanwhile, international maritime officials announced plans to move about 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route. 

Iran also reaffirmed it would not negotiate its missile program as regional tensions remain high.