# IAEA Unable to Verify Iran’s Nuclear Status; US, Japan and South Korea Launch Freedom Edge Exercises

https://mins.news/en/video/48838

- VOA Chinese, 2026-09-07 20:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5jOeqSM8oo

> The International Atomic Energy Agency says it cannot verify the status of Iran’s nuclear energy program, while the US military rejects claims that Iran attacked American vessels. The US, Japan and South Korea have begun their fourth Freedom Edge exercise to improve coordination, information sharing and joint readiness. China Labor Watch reported harsh working and living conditions at fast-fashion company Shein, which denied the allegations.

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