WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.

 

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Ghalibaf: No Access Will Be Granted to Bombed Sites

 

WANA (Jul 01) – Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, head of Iran’s negotiating team, outlined the latest political developments and recent negotiations, firmly rejecting reports regarding International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors gaining access to certain nuclear facilities. He stressed that, under existing law, no access would be granted to bombed or damaged sites, and any decision regarding access levels falls exclusively under the authority of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

 


Gharibabadi Outlines Doha Negotiations During Iran-Qatar-Pakistan Meetings

 

WANA (Jul 01) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs and the country’s chief negotiator has provided details of Wednesday’s negotiations in Doha, highlighting trilateral meetings among Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan, as well as discussions with officials from Qatar’s Central Bank.

 

Kazem Gharibabadi, who traveled to Doha at the head of a delegation to follow up on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, said at the conclusion of this round of talks that the Iranian delegation began its discussions on Wednesday morning (July 1) with meetings involving Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Iranian, Qatari, and Pakistani delegations later held two joint meetings.

 


Container Ship Runs Aground Off Official Hormuz Route

 

WANA (Jul 01) – A foreign container ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz after leaving the officially designated shipping lane and entering shallow waters, preventing it from continuing its voyage.

 

According to published reports, the vessel was navigating outside the officially designated maritime corridor established by the Islamic Republic of Iran for transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The decision to take an alternative route led the ship into shallow waters, where it became stranded.

 


Final Agreement Working Groups Are in Place, Formal Talks Yet to Begin

 

WANA (Jul 01) – Iran’s senior negotiator has announced that specialized working groups tasked with implementing the recent memorandum of understanding and preparing negotiations for a final agreement have been established, although formal negotiations have not yet begun.

 

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, made the remarks during a visit to Doha, where he led a delegation including representatives from the Foreign Ministry, the Central Bank of Iran, and the Ministry of Agriculture.

 


Araghchi: Any Threat Against Iran’s People or Leadership Will Be Met With an Immediate and Powerful Response

WANA (Jul 01) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a strong response to recent remarks by Israel’s defense minister, warning that any threat against Iran’s people or leadership would be met with an immediate and forceful response.

 

In a post on X, Araghchi said the contents of the Islamabad Memorandum are “completely clear” and available for everyone to review.

 


Missile and Drone Capabilities Are Non-Negotiable

 

WANA (Jul 01) – Iran’s Acting Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics has reaffirmed that the country’s defense capabilities are not open to negotiation, stressing that Iran’s missile and drone programs remain a national security red line and will continue to be developed through indigenous capabilities.

 

Brigadier General Seyed Majid Ebnolreza made the remarks in a post on his X account following a meeting with members of the Iranian Parliament’s Economic Commission. He said the session focused on the dimensions, achievements, and characteristics of what he referred to as the “Ramadan War.”

 


Netanyahu Threatens Iran with a “Third War”

 

WANA (Jul 01) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu renewed his threats against the Islamic Republic of Iran, claiming that Israel has already carried out two military operations against what he described as Iran’s “nuclear threat” and would do so a third time if necessary.

 

Speaking in an interview with Israel’s Channel 14, Netanyahu claimed: “We entered Iran twice to save ourselves from destruction caused by nuclear weapons. If necessary, we will do it a third time.”

 


Ghalibaf: No Progress on Remaining MoU Clauses Until Initial Five Are Finalized

 

WANA (Jul 01) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated during a televised address on Tuesday night that Iran would not proceed to the next phase of implementing the remaining clauses of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) until its initial five clauses were fully stabilized and finalized.

 

The Parliament Speaker added that the first clause of the memorandum explicitly stated that Lebanon’s territorial sovereignty, based on the country’s official and recognized geographical map, must remain the foundational status. He explained that this meant the war must end, no further military operations should occur, and displaced citizens must be able to return to their homes.

 

 

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.