Tasnim News Agency reported that Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi held a phone call with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar to discuss the diplomatic process.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on the 19th the government will ban generative AI use by primary school pupils to prevent negative effects on learning. Under the plan, children aged 6–13 will in principle be prohibited from using AI tools; 14–16-year-olds may use them only under strict teacher supervision; 17–19-year-old upper-secondary students will be taught appropriate use to prepare for higher education and the workplace. The measures take effect from the new school year starting at the end of August.

US broadcaster CBS reports IAEA Director Rafael Grossi is in Switzerland and is expected to take part in technical talks on Iran’s nuclear programme. A 14-point memorandum of understanding assigns the IAEA responsibility for inspections and to supervise downblending of Iran’s highly enriched uranium (HEU).