Iran nuclear brinkmanship

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says the agency is actively trying to broker a new nuclear agreement between the US and Iran even as direct talks have stalled reported. Two weeks into open conflict between Israel and Iran, analysts warn that joint US‑Israeli operations aimed at degrading Iran’s nuclear, missile and drone capabilities may accelerate Tehran’s nuclear pursuit — and there are growing concerns the Strait of Hormuz could be closed, with major consequences for global energy markets reported reported.