US, Iran to resume technical talks in Switzerland amid clashing remarks on nuclear inspections

Despite conflicting narratives from the U.S. and Iran regarding international inspections of Iran's struck nuclear facilities, the two nations are set to resume technical-level negotiations in Switzerland at the end of June, focusing on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions removal, according to media reports.

In a Fox News interview on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American personnel would participate in International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections of Iranian nuclear sites.

Trump said in the interview that the Iranians have "agreed to the inspectors", but he stressed that there is "no rush" regarding the inspectors' deployment.

However, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said Wednesday on social media platform X that access to Iran's nuclear facilities and materials "will be reviewed and resolved solely within the framework of the final agreement and as a result of the other party's practical action to terminate all sanctions".

He also said no meeting was held between Iran's negotiating team and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi in Switzerland in recent days, despite Grossi's request.

Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that U.S.-Iran technical talks are expected to resume next week, likely on June 29 or 30 in Switzerland.

Rubio made the announcement during an official visit to Kuwait, where he met with Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Kuwait News Agency reported.

Rubio said the discussions will be conducted at the staff level and involve officials from the U.S. State Department, the Department of Energy and other agencies tasked with addressing technical aspects of the U.S.-Iran agreement.

The negotiations are intended to lay the groundwork for a final accord addressing Iran's nuclear activities and the future of international sanctions imposed on Tehran, according to Rubio.

The U.S. and Iran signed a peace memorandum of understanding on June 18, which provides for 60 days of negotiations toward a final agreement on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions removal. The first round of negotiations was held in Switzerland on Sunday and Monday.

Iran's three main nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan were bombed by the United States during the "12-day war" in June 2025. The sites have again been at the center of the conflict that erupted on Feb. 28 this year, with the United States and Israel launching strikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets.

US, Iran to resume technical talks in Switzerland amid clashing remarks on nuclear inspections

US, Iran to resume technical talks in Switzerland amid clashing remarks on nuclear inspections

In 10 days, Canada will face sweeping U.S. tariffs of up to 50 percent on key imports, a move announced by President Donald Trump on July 20 under Section 338 of the U.S. Tariff Act.

The new policy targets most Canadian imports, including wines and auto parts, worth around 20 billion dollars. There will be no exceptions for goods covered by an existing trade pact, the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Analysts warn the tariffs will intensify cost pressures already squeezing households. For some, the strain has become personal. One Canadian truck driver described how rising prices forced him to move into his vehicle to cut debt.

"The prices of everything are sky high for no reason. It's the same product but everything has doubled or tripled in price. I had to move out of my apartment after seven years. I just moved out five days ago so I can get my debt level down. I am living in my truck now," said a Canadian driver.

Companies across Canada also report mounting pressure. Tess Patterson, a wine club manager, said businesses are struggling to shield customers from higher costs.

"We really don't want to pass that cost to our consumers. However, you know, as time goes by, that does slowly increase. So, therefore, it makes very hard for our consumers to basically purchase and get their hands on and that's not what we want to see," said Patterson.

Canada faces potential 50 percent tariffs from US