India, June 24 -- Amid signs on Tuesday that a fragile ceasefire appeared to be holding between Iran and Israel, the head of the UN-backed nuclear watchdog urged Tehran to consider "resuming cooperation" with the international community to quell any lingering hostility around its nuclear programme.

"I welcome announcements on Iran situation. Resuming cooperation with [the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)] is key to a successful agreement," said Rafael Grossi, Director General of the (IAEA).

In a short online post on X, Mr. Grossi added that he had offered to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on working together, "stressing this step can lead to a diplomatic solution to the long-standing controversy" over Iran's nucle...