UN inspectors partially returned to Iran after Israeli and US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, sparking protests from Iranian officials who claim preconditions were violated. Iran's foreign minister clarified that inspectors wouldn't visit bombed sites, only the Bushehr site for refueling, as per the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. This limited return aims to prevent further UN sanctions or Israeli attacks, as Europe threatens to reinstate sanctions if Iran doesn't meet certain conditions, including allowing full IAEA inspections and resuming talks with the US. Russia proposed a six-month delay on sanctions. The situation highlights the tension between Iran's nationalist sentiment and the risk of international consequences.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.