Live Updates: U.N. agency pushes for access to key Iran nuclear site as Trump says deal to end war unnecessary

What happened

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has requested access to the Isfahan Fuel Enrichment Plant (IFEP) but has been refused by Iran, citing attacks on its territory. Iran has refused to allow inspectors to visit the site despite the IAEA's request in February. The U.S. has framed Iran's nuclear program as a justification for the war, but has vacillated on whether Iran would give up its remaining stockpile voluntarily. The U.S. has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and is providin

Why it matters

The dispute over access to the IFEP has implications for international efforts to monitor Iran's nuclear program, while the U.S. administration's stance on a deal with Iran has significant diplomatic and economic implications. The conflict has already had a major impact on the global oil market, with supplies surpassing demand for the first time since the war began. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains tense, with Iran warning ships to obtain its approval to pass through the waterway.

Key facts

• Iran has refused to allow inspectors to visit the Isfahan Fuel Enrichment Plant (IFEP)
• The U.S. has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports
• Iran has warned ships to obtain its approval to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
• Global oil supplies have surpassed demand for the first time since the war began
• The U.S. has provided military support to tankers using the Strait of Hormuz

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