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The UN nuclear inspection agency showed satellite imagery indicating that Iran was attempting to clean up a possible nuclear weapons site. UN inspectors had previously requested access to the site but had been denied.

Iran’s oil terminals were hit by a new computer virus. Iran said it planned to build a new nuclear power plant.

The UN’s nuclear inspection agency found evidence Iran had enriched uranium to a higher level than previously suspected. Following talks that failed to reach an agreement on Iran’s nuclear program, the EU said it would go ahead with a planned embargo on imports of Iranian oil starting in July.

Talks between Iran and the six powers over Iran’s nuclear program continued for a second day. No agreement was reached as Iran insisted on its right to continue uranium enrichment and Western nations refused to roll back sanctions. Further talks were scheduled for mid-June.

A conference in Baghdad began between Iran and the six powers over Iran’s nuclear program. Both sides put forward proposals addressing allegations that Iran was trying to manufacture nuclear weapons. Israel’s defense minister warned against giving concessions.

The head of the UN’s nuclear agency held talks in Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program ahead of a six powers meeting scheduled for Wednesday. While the talks were described as “useful,” no substantive agreements were reached.

The UN’s nuclear monitoring agency said its Director General would visit Iran on Sunday, indicating progress has been made in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Iranian oil production has dropped 12% due to international economic sanctions. A further drop is expected by July when additional sanctions will take effect.