Iranian-US Nuclear Negotiations: Iran has reportedly signaled its willingness to resume negotiations with the United States if its “rights”—which refers to its right to enrich uranium on Iranian soil—are guaranteed. Iran’s demand violates the stated US red line that Iran must halt all domestic uranium enrichment to resume negotiations.
Iranian Compliance with the IAEA: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors passed a resolution on November 20 that mandates Iran to immediately inform the IAEA about the status of its enriched uranium and damaged nuclear facilities. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated that Iran has not yet submitted a report on its highly enriched uranium stockpile and nuclear sites.
Iranian-backed Iraqi Electoral Performance: Several US-sanctioned Iranian-backed Iraqi political actors won seats in the November 2025 parliamentary elections. A Badr Organization-affiliated militia leader, Waad Qado, won the Shabak quota seat in Ninewa Province after previously winning the seat in 2021.
Syrian Army-SDF Fighting in Raqqa Province: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) attacked Syrian government forces near Madan, southern Raqqa Province, on November 20 and accused the Syrian government of collaborating with the Islamic State in Iraq and al Sham (ISIS)-affiliated fighters. The SDF published no evidence to corroborate its claims, which come as the United States and Syria are discussing Syria’s entry into the Global Coalition against ISIS.
Iran Update, November 20, 2025 (Institute for the Study of War)
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