IAEA Demands Verification of Iran's Nuclear Ambitions Amid 'Statement War' and Hormuz Ship Attack

The IAEA head emphasized the need for 'very strong' nuclear verification following the attack on a ship in Hormuz, which prompted the UN to suspend an evacuation plan for sailors. Tehran claims the attack was a response to Western sanctions, while Washington accuses Iran of escalating hostilities. Meanwhile, the IAEA demanded verification amid a 'statement war' with conflicting claims over ceasefire negotiations. Al-Jazeera reported the IAEA's call for verification amid the 'statement war,' while The Hindu focused on the Hormuz attack and the UN's response.