US-Iran Nuclear Deal Advances as Tensions Over Hormuz Continue

The United States and Iran are moving forward with a nuclear deal that would give UN inspectors access to previously blocked atomic weapon sites, according to the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi. The agreement hinges on IAEA access to these sites, which experts say is crucial to verifying Iran's compliance.

At the same time, President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating a ceasefire by attacking a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a 'foolish violation' of the agreement. Gulf states are weighing how to coexist with Iran as Tehran uses the strait as leverage. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reportedly split on Israel's attacks on Hezbollah and criticism of the Iran deal.