“Iran says ‘no cooperation’ with IAEA until new agreement is reached,” Bloomberg, Hindustan Times, 8-11-25.

“Iran’s Crude Oil is Stacking Up at Sea,” Maritime Executive, 8-11-25.  “Iran’s stock of crude oil held afloat has increased from 5 to 35 million barrels between January and July this year, with the volume held on tankers now estimated to be 40 million barrels. … Enforcement of sanctions is apparently therefore becoming more effective, in part because those providing shipping services, as well as the ships, managers and shipowners, are now being targeted.”  The Trump Administration is getting more aggressive on sanctions enforcement.

“War Is Hard Enough. It’s Harder When You Don’t Know Who Is in Charge,” NYT, 8-11-25.  Vali Nasr is correct, the IRGC is controlling more and more of Iran, and will be the future government.

“Iran runs covert nuclear procurement network with Vienna-based front firms,” Iran International, 8-11-25.  Run by Iran’s Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research, that’s all you need to know.

“Iran says willing to accept limits on nuclear program if sanctions lifted,” Iran International, 8-11-25.

“Revelation of Iranian Visit to Russia Raises Questions on Nuclear Cooperation,” FDD, 8-11-25.